Are group dog walks a good idea?
Aidan Ullrich
2025-06-20 01:38:32
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Walking your dog in a group with other four legged friends can be lots of fun. It’s a great feeling watching your dog interact and play with others. Before going on a walk with multiple dogs, ask yourself whether your dog will be happy in this situation. It’s important to consider whether your dog is going to be happy in a group of other dogs. Some dogs may be nervous or too boisterous in these situations. If the answer to all of the above is yes, then your dog may enjoy going on a group walk. Dogs who walk together frequently usually learn how to behave appropriately around each other's toys – some dogs may even enjoy chasing the same toy if they get on well together.
Gavin Trantow
2025-06-19 21:01:15
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Socialization is listed as point number one because learning how to get along with other dogs is the best reason for group dog walks. Socialized dogs are not fearful of new situations and are more relaxed when meeting unfamiliar people or making friends with other dogs. But sometimes, getting out with the gang ticks all the boxes, especially for an outgoing dog who thrives on being with canine friends. Dogs that run together play together. Going on a group dog walk will ensure your lively pooch gets their daily exercise quota every time you take part in a promenade. A tired dog is a contented one, and this translates to better sleep at night, less boredom, and fewer destructive tendencies. Dogs learn from the behaviors they see in other dogs. Chances are when you join a group for a puppy promenade, you’ll expand your footprint across your town or city.
Jonathon Bartell
2025-06-19 20:49:28
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Our first walk, he saw the dogs and had a tantrum as soon as he saw the pack. We left after less than 5 mins and walked elsewhere. Our second walk we followed 50m behind for the entire time, dropping back to being out of sight when my dog became over aroused. We had an amazingly successful walk today. We were in the group almost the entire walk. He was calm 90% of the time. He touched noses with 1 dog and was able to disengage straight after and go back to rolling in the grass. YMMV but if you haven't yet done group walks, this is your sign now to find a social dog walking group near you. It's also starting to bleed through into our everyday walks around the neighbourhood too.
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