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.
Weekdays keep the habit alive. Weekends can stretch it.
Meet a pack. Or deliberately avoid peak chaos if your dog prefers quiet.
Bigger loops mean bigger map changes. Claim something new, drop a sniff spot, then go home before everyone is grumpy.
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.
Short and long walks do different jobs. Most weeks need both, matched to age, weather and what your dog does afterwards.