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A Timeless Option for Walks While You're Away

The philosophy behind our service traces back more than 60 years to the country’s first professional dog-walking company. Based in New York City, it immediately favored groups over solo trips. That’s because multi-dog walks led by an expert are an excellent way to satisfy your canine’s range of social and physical needs, even in a crowded metropolis like the Big Apple.

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Dog Temperments

Regardless of location, some owners have concerns that their pets’ temperaments aren’t suitable for this setting. The truth is, most of the time their behavior will adapt to the makeup of the group. Our services are supervised by professionals who know exactly how to keep all dogs in their care safe and happy. Even those with a history of anti-social tendencies often end up thriving in our Group Dog Walk.

Much has changed since the 1960s, but positive, time-tested techniques tend to endure.

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The Many Benefits of Group Dog Walks

Our clients have come to love the Group Dog Walk for their pets. That includes those who at first may have been concerned about the way their dogs might react. Once owners see how positively these walks impact their four-legged family members, they understand why we make them such a focus at Fido Group.

The list of Group Dog Walk benefits is long, but it can be boiled down into two main categories: socialization and health.

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Socialization Benefits

  • It’s crucial for younger dogs to interact with other dogs early to help prevent behavioral issues later. Our walks offer this opportunity for adolescents as young as nine months.
  • Packs can condition positive behavior over time. Timid dogs open up, aggressive ones simmer down, and other personality quirks tend to be shed through group influence.
  • Trained dogs are great role models who can actually transfer their habits to others, particularly those struggling on the leash. Dogs who see peers rewarded for good behavior are more likely to do so as well.
  • The Group Dog Walk isn’t obedience school, but dogs do learn important skills such as not pulling on the leash and keeping pace rather than trying to control the activity.
  • The hustle and bustle of our nation’s capital makes exposure to other people and desensitization to various outdoor noises a must for early development.
  • Teaching proper group behavior is invaluable for future trips to the vet, day care, and boarding facilities. It also keeps everyone comfortable during visits to pet-friendly offices.

Health Benefits

  • Like us, regular activity helps keep dogs physically fit. It reduces the risk of obesity, improves circulation, and keeps the immune system strong, among many other benefits.
  • A sedentary lifestyle isn’t just unhealthy, it can also be dangerous. Stimulation from Group Dog Walks prevents destructive behavior that may result from boredom or restlessness.
  • Dogs, like people, are social creatures. Play and companionship with other dogs is emotionally beneficial for them, too, especially if they’re typically home all day alone.
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five-stars

“We've been Chris' customer for more than two years. Chris and his team are simply the best. First and foremost they love each and every dog in their care, and clearly love what they do. In addition, they are highly professional, organized, and conscientious to a fault. It's great to feel 100% confident that your dog is in good hands. Chris is terrific and we wouldn't use any other service.”

-Robert G.
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five-stars

“Chris does an excellent job handling our high energy dog and runs a very professional dog walking business. Chris is trustworthy, a great communicator, positive, and clearly has a deep love and care for dogs. Our dog is friendly, but he can be reactive to other dogs on leash. Before taking our dog on a group walk, Chris took the time to introduce our dog to the other dogs he would be walking with to make sure they all got along and everyone was safe. Our dog comes back tired and happy from his walks. I highly recommend Chris to anyone who is looking for a dog walker!”

-Julie B.
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five-stars

“We met Chris and could immediately tell how much of a caring animal lover he was. It took us all but one introduction to trust that he would be a perfect dog walker and pal for our new puppy. Chris has been walking Jenny weekly for the past couple months, and is prompt, professional, communicative, and kind. Our puppy runs to the door every time he comes to walk her, and we couldn t be happier with his service. Highly recommend him for anyone looking for a trusted dog walker in the future!”

-William R.
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five-stars

“Chris is a fabulous dog walker! He takes the time to understand the dogs he works with and very thoughtfully matches them with other dogs. We can tell he is attentive with our dog because he knows her personality as well as we do. Chris is always happy to give us recommendations for training techniques and other services and we have recommended him to our neighbors.”

-Natalie R.

How We Keep Your Dog Safe in a Group

As dog owners ourselves, we understand the importance of safety. It’s our highest priority.

Onboarding Process

That’s why your pet undergoes an extensive onboarding process before formally joining any group. Among other things, this includes evaluating your dog’s temperament. It’s critical to identify certain personality traits in order to place them in the proper setting. For instance, we’d never put two alphas in the same group since each would try to dominate the pack.

Learn more about the onboarding process
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Improving Process

Just as importantly, like our hardworking clients, we don’t settle for the status quo. We’re always finding ways to improve our processes in order to give our dogs and their owners the best possible experience. We even utilize a company dog, Moon, to hone new concepts for elevating our onboarding.

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Moon

In fact, Moon herself is often part of the group. She loves to tag along and make friends in the area, but she also plays an important role in welcoming new members. As a fully-trained, mid-sized Korean Jindo, Moon’s the perfect companion for integrating both large and small dogs of any disposition.

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Day in the Life
We can talk endlessly about what makes Group Dog Walks special, but sometimes it helps to put things in a bit more context. Our Day in the Life page offers a detailed look at your pet’s experience with our walkers and other dogs.
Learn More About a Day in the Life
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Onboarding Process
Also be sure to visit our Onboarding Process page to see how we approach evaluating and integrating your dog into our groups.
Learn More About Onboarding

Service Area:
American University Park, Barnaby Woods, Cathedral Heights, Chevy Chase DC, Cleveland Park, Forest Hills, Friendship Heights, McLean Gardens, Observatory Circle, Palisades, Spring Valley, Tenleytown, Van Ness, Wakefield, Wesley Heights, Westmoreland Terrace, Woodland Normanstone

ZIP codes:
20007, 20008, 20015, 20016

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