Try to avoid walking your dog in the heat of the day. With all their fur, there’s an increased risk of heat stroke, especially with bigger dogs.

Walking your dog while surfing your phone or listening to a podcast may feel extra productive. But animal behaviorists say such multitasking dangerous — and can frustrate dogs if their needs ...

Some things you should never do on a dog walk include approaching unfamiliar pets, using an extendable leash, and not picking up waste, experts said. Business Insider Subscribe Newsletters ...

"It's kind of like the dog-walking equivalent of distracted driving," says Leslie Sinn, a board-certified veterinary behaviorist in Ashburn, Virginia."You're not paying attention to the signs that ...

NYC dog walkers like Lauren Michelson have said there’s been a second uptick of clients begging for help walking their dogs. Why? New return-to-office policies.

A study from Johns Hopkins University reveals the extent of dog walking injuries that are bad enough to send people to the ER. (This story first aired on Weekend Edition on May 13, 2023.) ...

Dog walking isn't just for your pet, it can also help you find friends, get to know your neighbours, and create a support group. Getting a dog led Rachel Charlton-Dailey to get to know her neighbours.

He works for Benterprise, a dog-walking service on the Upper West Side that bustled with 15 walkers handling some 150 dogs per day, its owner, Ben Chaplin, said.

Luckily, there are lots of great dog walking services for owners in the greater Baltimore area – so get your pet out walking today with this top five list. Luv My Pet. 1743 Jackson St.