A dog mom has charmed the internet with her unique approach to walking her dogs, choosing to take them out separately because of their vastly different paces.
In a recently viral TikTok video, Taylor (@tayrumport) explained that each of her pups has their own walking style, making combined strolls a bit chaotic.
“Very different walking styles to say the least,” she noted in her post, which has garnered an impressive 98,800 likes and 634,700 views on TikTok.
The clip shows her energetic American pit terrier mix zooming ahead eagerly, while her second dog leisurely explores the world, stopping frequently to sniff and take in their surroundings.
Although walking two dogs at once can be convenient, it poses challenges when each dog has different needs.
Pet care resource 24PetWatch suggests some tips for those who attempt simultaneous walks, highlighting the importance of considering each dog’s size, speed, and temperament.
They recommend keeping the dogs on the same side or using specialized leashes for better control, although this method may not work for every dog duo.
Viewers were touched by Taylor’s commitment to her dogs’ happiness and unique personalities.
“Aww, you are a wonderful Mumma for allowing each baby their own fun adventure at their own pace,” one fan, Alicia, commented.
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Many dog owners related to her situation, sharing stories of their own pups with differing walking preferences.
One fellow pet parent quipped, “Mine are like this. I walk them together and am pulled opposite directions the entire time. Do not recommend. Hope this helps! lol.”
Others took a more humorous approach; Erica joked, “My dog is the second one, and I just sing ‘get your sniff on, get your sniff on’ to the Missy Elliott beat while we walk.”
Michele shared her strategy, stating: “Mine do this, and I still walk them together. I just make my speedy walker wait, lol.”