15 guides
Guides for people who actually walk the dog.
We build a social app for dog parents and professional walkers, which means we spend a lot of time thinking about how dogs get on with each other and where people can actually take them. These are the things we wish someone had told us in year one β written to be useful rather than exhaustive.
Play & behavior
Reading what dogs are telling each other, and knowing when to step in.
How to read dog play body language
Good dog play looks alarming β growling, teeth, chasing, pinning. Here's how to tell real play from trouble, and the pause test that settles it in five seconds.
7 min read
What actually makes two dogs compatible
Breed matters far less than most people think. Energy level, play style, size, and age predict whether two dogs will get along β here's how they interact, and what to do with a mismatch.
6 min read
How to introduce two dogs, step by step
Most bad dog introductions are caused by the humans β tight leashes, head-on greetings, and letting it run too long. A calm, structured method that works on neutral ground and at home.
7 min read
Dog park etiquette: the rules nobody posts on the gate
The posted rules cover vaccinations and cleanup. The unwritten ones β about the gate, balls, phones, and when to leave β are what actually keep a dog park working.
6 min read
When the dog park isn't right for your dog
Plenty of well-adjusted dogs hate dog parks, and forcing it makes things worse. How to tell whether yours is one of them β and what to do instead that's just as good.
5 min read
Resource guarding in public spaces
Balls, water bowls, sticks, and you. Why normal dogs guard things in public, how to spot the freeze before it becomes a snap, and how to manage it without punishing the warning.
5 min read
Puppy socialization without the risks
The socialization window closes around 16 weeks β before vaccinations finish. How to resolve that conflict safely, and why quality of exposure matters far more than quantity.
6 min read
Places & outings
Taking your dog into the world β patios, parks, trails, and overnight stays.
How to tell if a place is actually dog-friendly
"Dog-friendly" ranges from a water bowl and a welcome to a grudging spot by the bike rack. What to check before you go, and the one phone question that settles it.
5 min read
Patio manners: taking your dog out to eat
Settling quietly under a table for an hour is a trained skill, not a personality trait. How to build it, what to bring, and how to read whether today is the day.
5 min read
What to check before booking a pet-friendly stay
"Pet friendly" can mean a welcome basket or a $150 non-refundable fee and a ground-floor room by the ice machine. The questions to ask before you book, and how to survive the night.
5 min read
Dog runs, off-leash hours, and open space: what the difference means
A fenced dog run and an off-leash meadow ask completely different things of your dog. How to pick the right kind of space, and what recall you actually need for each.
5 min read
Hot pavement, cold salt: seasonal paw safety
The seven-second test, why asphalt is far hotter than the air, what road salt actually does to paws, and the heatstroke signs that mean stop walking now.
5 min read
Walkers & care
Working with the people who look after your dog when you can't.
How to vet a dog walker
You're handing someone your house keys and your dog. The questions that actually reveal competence, the paperwork that matters, and the red flags worth walking away from.
6 min read
Group walks vs solo walks: which suits your dog
Group walks are cheaper and more social. Solo walks are calmer and more controlled. Which one your dog needs depends on things most people don't think to check.
5 min read
Setting your walker up to succeed
The information a walker needs and rarely gets, why a good walk report matters, and how to raise a problem without ending a relationship that mostly works.
5 min read
Looking for somewhere to go?
Our city pages pair local rules β off-leash hours, transit policies, seasonal quirks β with the best-rated dog parks, patios, and stays in each city.
Dog-friendly city guides
- New York City
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Dallas
- San Francisco
- London
- Berlin
- Paris
- Mumbai
- and wherever you live around the globe.