Boise dog trail running company wins global honors

Zen Pet Care Services has won the 2025 Global Recognition Award and Pet Innovation Award for Dog Walking Service of the Year, adding to a growing list of local and national honors. The Boise company says its GPS-tracked trail runs, custom dog fitness plans and overnight pet sitting are built to keep pets active, safe and monitored.

Why it matters: - Zen Pet Care Services is using awards and certifications to reinforce its position as Boise’s only dog trail running company. - The recognition highlights growing demand for pet exercise services that combine fitness, safety tracking and personalized care. - The company serves Boise, Eagle and Garden City with programs built for puppies, seniors and high-energy dogs.

What happened: - Zen Pet Care Services received the Global Recognition Award for 2025. - The company also won the Pet Innovation Award for Dog Walking Service of the Year for 2025. - The Boise business specializes in off-leash group hikes and trail runs with up to 20 dogs. - Every adventure uses GPS tracking.

The details: - Zen Pet Care Services offers personalized dog fitness programs with custom plans for different ages and activity levels. - Each program includes GPS monitoring and progress tracking. - Hiking sessions start with warm-up walks and end with cool-down periods. - Staff are trained to watch for dehydration, overheating and fatigue. - The company offers overnight in-home pet sitting paired with exercise programs. - Customized sessions run 30 to 120 minutes and can include running, hiking and fast-paced walks. - Services include fresh water breaks, positive reinforcement treats and GPS activity reports sent to owners. - The business has held BBB A+ accreditation since 2022. - Zen Pet Care Services has earned Nextdoor Neighborhood Fave recognition for four straight years from 2022 through 2025. - Idaho Statesman named the company Gold winner for Pet Boarding in 2024 and 2025. - The company has a 5.0 Google rating based on 47+ reviews. - All staff members are Red Cross Pet First Aid and CPR certified. - The team has logged more than 21 million steps over the past four years. - The company’s single-day record is 50,221 steps. - Zen Pet Care Services has been in business for more than 9 years.

Between the lines: - The awards and review scores suggest the company is trying to build trust in a niche service category where safety and reliability matter. - GPS tracking and certified staff help differentiate Zen Pet Care Services from standard dog walking and pet sitting businesses. - Christopher Fouser said the company is still the only dog trail running company in Boise and that the work is driven by seeing dogs thrive.

What’s next: - Zen Pet Care Services is likely to keep leaning on awards, review ratings and GPS-based reporting as it markets its pet fitness services. - The company will continue offering trail running, hiking and overnight pet sitting to clients in the Boise area. - More information is available on Zen Pet Care Services.

The bottom line: - Zen Pet Care Services has turned a local pet-care niche into a safety-focused fitness brand with national and international recognition.