Start claiming territory in your neighbourhood
Begin with the streets you already walk. Colour them in, close a few blocks, then expand one street at a time.
Packs turn solo colouring-in into a small team sport. You still walk your dog. You just stop doing it in a vacuum.
Accountability, gentle rivalry, and a reason to lace up when the weather is rude. Think group chat energy with a map.
A requirement. Solo players still claim territory. Packs are optional social glue.
New to the app? Start with your first week. Curious about rankings? Leaderboards explained.
Download Patch free on iOS or Android. Tap once when you leave, walk as normal, and see what ground your dog claims.
Download the free dog walking game on iOS and Android. Your first patch takes about four minutes.
Begin with the streets you already walk. Colour them in, close a few blocks, then expand one street at a time.
Short routes, clear jobs for each child and a dog who is not used as a tractor. Keep expectations small and the exit easy.
Weekends are for slightly bigger loops, new parks and beach checks — without turning Sunday into a military campaign.