In Saratoga Springs, upstate New York, a dog walking service has found a way to make their daily walks even more exciting and memorable for both themselves and their furry clients: capturing stunning group shots.
Tim Pink and his assistant, Erin Prevost, walk around 50 dogs each week, without any breed restrictions. The walking groups are separated based on size, and Saratoga Dog Walkers’ “Mid Day Pack Walk Program” includes these popular afternoon outings.
“The program taps into the dogs’ natural instincts to travel in a pack, but unfortunately, most of our pups never get the chance to experience that,” Tim explains. “By walking together regularly, we’re creating a big family of well-behaved dogs in the community!”
Before introducing a new dog to the group, Tim first establishes a bond with them. He observes how the dog reacts to other dogs and assesses their level of obedience training. Tim makes an effort to remember the names and unique traits of each dog, creating a personal connection with each furry friend.
The group walks typically last at least 30 minutes, often extending to 45 minutes. After the walk, the puppies are always returned home after being cleaned of any rain or dirt. Rain or shine, the walks go on, but if the weather is particularly inclement, each pup is given their own pee break.
Saratoga Dog Walkers’ Instagram account is a treasure trove of photos from their year-round pack walks. They keep things interesting by exploring new locations and finding reasons to pause for a photograph. It’s hard to imagine a dog photo account ever being dull, but this one certainly isn’t.
Some of the best shots feature one attention-seeking pooch in the foreground, as if they snapped a selfie with all their pals.
Having started this venture in 2011, Tim has amassed an extensive collection of pack photos to browse through. Judging from the pictures, it’s clear that the Pack Walk program has a positive impact on the dogs’ obedience—they are all perfectly captured without any blurriness.
It’s evident that Tim and Erin have a genuine love for their work, and the dogs’ owners are equally enamored with Saratoga Dog Walkers. The company boasts a verified 5-star rating on Facebook, and even though I don’t personally own a dog, I would happily give them 5 stars for their incredible photos alone!
