dog-walking

Pet exercise outing

Dog-walking is the activity of taking a dog outdoors for exercise, usually on a leash.

It's also a service industry—professional dog-walkers take clients' pets out during the workday: She started a dog-walking business after college.

The hyphenated form typically modifies nouns: dog-walking service, dog-walking route.

routine

leash

Animal restraint cord

neighborhood · route · block · lamppost · fire hydrant · sniffing · marking · pace · harness · collar

gear

retractable leash

Self-winding pet tether

treat pouch · clicker · waste bags · dispenser · reflective vest · water bottle · flashlight · carabiner · martingale · slip lead

behavior

pulling

Force toward oneself

lunging · barking · sniffing · distraction · training · recall · socialization · greeting · excitement · anxiety

profession

pet sitter

Hired to watch animals

  • RoverCommon canine name
  • clientOne who hires professionals
  • bookingAdvance arrangement secured

GPS tracking · bonded · insured · rates · side hustle · gig economy · professional · trusted · references · scheduling app

exercise

steps

Sequential actions in process

movement · outdoor activity · health benefits · pedometer · mile · distance · calories · fresh air · low-impact · daily steps

Opposites
animal type

dog-walkingcat-sitting

Caring for another's feline

horse riding · cat grooming · hamster care

activity vs. inactivity

dog-walkingdog boarding

Temporary lodging for pets

dog sitting · dog grooming · dog training

pet ownership responsibility

dog-walkinganimal neglect

Failing to care for beasts

Family

walk, walking, sidewalk, walker, dogs, dogged, walks, watchdog, walked

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G