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.

Heat waves add so much stress to your daily life, and if you're a pet owner, it makes the situation even more precarious. Is ...

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 ...

Getting in your daily steps is known to boost your mood, as it increases blood flow to both the brain and body. It helps ...

Some dog walkers are doing so well financially that they are once again pursuing their passion projects. Maren Lavelle, 28, an aspiring filmmaker in New York City, ...

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.) ...

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 ...

Veterinarian, Dr. Jacqueline Brister from Louisiana (left) and in the garden with her dogs (right). Brister has shared her advice for the best time of day to walk the dog.

A woman feels like her partner is barking up the wrong tree when it comes to splitting dog-walking duties for her significant other’s pet. She explained on Mumsnet why she’s refusing to ...

Dog-walking injuries may be more common than you think. ER visits because of fractures, sprains, head and other injuries from walking a leashed dog increased in the past two decades, a study shows ...

If your dog is overweight or has health issues, a 10-minute walk will suffice. With busy personal schedules, we don't always have the time for lengthy walks with our pet.

As far as side hustles go, dog walking sounds like a sweet deal: Get some time with cute pups, get your steps in, and get paid. But like with most aspects of the gig economy, how much money you ...