City dog walking tips that actually help

City walks are a skill. Your dog learns the soundtrack: buses, bins, scaffolding, other dogs on short leads.

Surfaces and heat

Pavement stores summer heat. Test with the back of your hand. Prefer earlier or later slots from best time of day.

Space management

Cross the road early for a reactive dog. Give runners a lane. Not every greeting is mandatory.

Pocket parks and alleys

Variety lives in side streets. That is also how you claim new ground without driving anywhere.

Night and rain

Lights for evening safety. Towels for rain. Cities do not pause weather for you.

Try it on your next walk

Download Patch free on iOS or Android. Tap once when you leave, walk as normal, and see what ground your dog claims.

There's unclaimed ground outside right now.

Download the free dog walking game on iOS and Android. Your first patch takes about four minutes.