Pack Hike
About 60 active trail minutes
Pathfinder rate
$40
Pickup, safe transportation, an on-leash small-group trail hike, water, GPS, photos, and a clear report.
Explore pack hike$20 extra pet
Small-group pack hikes · New London County
Pack hikes built around the dog in front of us.
On-leash trail outings with pickup and return, careful group matching, GPS tracking, real photos, and a useful report after every hike.
About 60 trail minutesreal time moving outdoors
Pickup + safe returndoor-to-trail convenience
Small-group, on leashfit before convenience
GPS, photos + reportsee how the outing went
After every outing
You should know how their day actually went.
GPS routeSee where the outing happened.
Real photosSee your dog in the moment.
Clear reportRead the useful details, not filler.
Our signature service
A trail outing, not a lap around the block.
Pack hikes give compatible dogs sustained movement, new scents, varied terrain, and calm social time. Every outing includes pickup, safe transportation, an on-leash small-group hike, water, GPS tracking, photos, and a clear report.
$40 Pathfinder rate · about 60 active trail minutes
Explore pack hikesA real day on the trail
See how the outing actually went.
Open a real Walkies report with the route, timing, photos, and the details we send after care.
Cobbs Brook Preserve
Cobbs Brook morning pack hike
Max, Starboard, Leo, and Zoey covered real ground together at Cobbs Brook Preserve, with steady leash work, cloudy-trail weather, and a full Walkies route report afterward.
- 4 dogs
- 1 hr 16 min
- 2.9 miles
- 141 ft elevation
September 23, 2026Real Walkies report
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Bluff Point
Bluff Point walk-and-swim adventure
Sasha, Wiggins, Zoey, and Kirby headed out for a warm, clear-day Bluff Point hike with room to move, water play, and a detailed report from the trail.
- 4 dogs
- 46 min
- 1.8 miles
- 76° clear
September 18, 2026Real Walkies report
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Southeastern Connecticut trails
A muddy, happy pack outing
Lou, Kirby, Girl, and Zoey got a lively trail session with elevation, water breaks, and the kind of muddy evidence that says the dogs had a proper adventure.
- 4 dogs
- 36 min
- 1.3 miles
- 155 ft elevation
September 11, 2026Real Walkies report
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Rocky Neck
Peaceful Rocky Neck pack hike
Girl, Wiggins, Zoey, and Kirby moved together through Rocky Neck on a quiet morning route with good leash manners and a logged trail report for the whole outing.
- 4 dogs
- 54 min
- 2.6 miles
- 74° partly cloudy
September 8, 2026Real Walkies report
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Stenger Farm
Stenger Farm midday adventure
Wiggins, Girl, Zoey, and Kirby took a midday route around Stenger Farm with a clean pack formation, a trail break, and a final stretch logged in Walkies.
- 4 dogs
- 37 min
- 1.4 miles
- 84 ft elevation
August 25, 2026Real Walkies report
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Candlewood Ridge
Candlewood Ridge pack adventure
A long morning outing with six dogs moving, exploring, and checking in together along the trail.
- 6 dogs
- 1 hr 17 min
- 2.1 miles
- GPS + media
August 12, 2026Real Walkies report
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Southeastern Connecticut
A full hour on the trail
Four compatible dogs covered real ground while Tom tracked the route and shared updates from the woods.
- 4 dogs
- 1 hr 5 min
- 2.5 miles
- 5 photos
August 5, 2026Real Walkies report
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Connecticut College trails
Rain never cancelled the adventure
A wet-weather trail day with three dogs, steady movement, a recorded route, and a clear report afterward.
- 3 dogs
- 59 min
- 2.7 miles
- Photo + video
August 3, 2026Real Walkies report
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Ways we can help
The right care for this dog, this day.
Neighborhood Walk
30-minute structured walk
Pathfinder rate
$25
Calm leash handling close to home, offered solo or with a compatible walking partner when that is the better fit.
Explore neighborhood walk$10 extra pet
Home Visit
20-minute drop-in
Pathfinder rate
$20
Potty break, food, fresh water, instructed medication, basic cleanup, photos, and a visit report.
Explore home visit$10 extra pet
Home Sitting
Pathfinder clients only
Pathfinder rate
$150/night
Overnight care in your home so pets can keep the routine, environment, and comforts they already know.
The Tom's Dogs safety standard
Safety is a system, not a slogan.
Good judgment begins before pickup and continues after drop-off. Group fit, weather, terrain, equipment, movement, hydration, and honest reporting all shape the day.
- 01Beforefit, health, weather + route
- 02Duringhandling, pace, water + recovery
- 03Afterroute, media, report + anything relevant
Client words
Trusted because the details matter.
“Tom took a thoughtful, gradual approach, starting one-on-one and slowly introducing her to a small, balanced pack.”
“They make sure each dog is compatible and get the best experience everyday.”
“Tom is a master pack walker and gets our dog out rain or shine to enjoy her life, stay active, and socialize with other dogs.”
Close to home
Dog care across New London County.
Based in New London and serving shoreline and inland communities across southeastern Connecticut. Availability depends on the service, route, schedule, and a good operational fit.
Old Lyme · East Lyme · Waterford · New London · Groton · Ledyard · Mystic · Stonington · Bozrah
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The person behind the care
Meet Tom before you hand over the leash.
Tom Grylka founded Tom’s Dogs and handles most of the walks and pack hikes himself. Get to know his approach, see the outings, and decide whether it feels right for you and your dog.
New clients
Let’s find the right place to start.
Tell us about your dog, your location, and the care you need. We’ll be honest about fit and recommend the safest next step.