Managing Different Temperaments and Sizes
Dogs in the same group walk are rarely identical in personality, energy, or pace, and managing that mix is a core skill.
✓What to Watch For
- Separate dogs that don't get along well, even if they're normally walked together
- Match your pace to the slowest or oldest dog in the group rather than the most energetic one
- Watch for early signs of tension between dogs, such as stiffening or fixed stares, and create distance before it escalates
When in doubt, it's always safer to walk incompatible dogs separately, even if it takes more time.