How does a professional dog walker control a group of dogs?
It is the discretion of each individual dog walker to know how many dogs they feel comfortable handling and which dogs are appropriate to bring to the OLA. Dog walkers interview their new clients and screen each dog coming into their group. Dogs who tend to wander off, who are not well socialized, who are bothersome to other park users, and who don’t obey the person bringing them are not good candidates for group walking. In general dog walkers have a trial period for the new comer to make sure they are compatible with the pack. Most dogs prefer and feel more comfortable remaining with their “pack”. Choosing dogs who are “pack” oriented and have matching personalities are key in having a suitable group of dogs to bring to the park.
