App
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.
How to read Patch leaderboards
Leaderboards answer "who has been out claiming ground?"
Use them as a spark
Seeing a neighbour ahead can nudge you out the door.
Ignore them when needed
Reactive dogs, heatwaves, injuries, new babies. Mute the competition and walk for the dog in front of you. Motivation habits matter more than rank.
Context
A person with flexible hours will outpace a night-shift nurse. Compare yourself to last week's you, or to your pack, not to a stranger with three collies.
First week tip
If you are new, start with week one basics.
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.