Dog walking guides
Original research from the Pupnik community and practical guides to apps, weather and everyday walks. When we compare our own app with others, we say so.
Original researchThe Pupnik Dog Walking Report: October 2026Our first community snapshot: 341 GPS-verified walks from 110 owner accounts, with recorded walk duration, distance, methodology and downloadable aggregate data.Seasonal guideWalking your dog in the dark: a practical safety checklistGet ready for evening dog walks after the clocks change: reflective gear, a lit route, a secure leash, and winter-weather backups.Seasonal guideA winter dog-walking guide for cold, snow, and saltPlan a winter dog walk with your dog’s coat and age in mind, protect paws from ice and salt, and know when a short outing is enough.Free challengeThe January dog-walking challenge: 12 walks, your paceA free January dog-walking challenge: aim for 12 walks, use four weekly prompts, and adjust the plan when winter weather calls for rest.ComparisonStrava for dogs: how to track and tag dog walksRecord dog walks with Strava’s With Pet tag, connect Fi or Tractive, or use Pupnik on iPhone. Compare free options, setup steps and what each route actually records.Apps for your own dogBest dog walking apps for tracking your own dog’s walksCompare Pupnik, WoofTrax, DogPack and Strava for walking your own dog: GPS tracking, free options, charity walks, places and practical tradeoffs.ComparisonFi vs Tractive: which GPS dog tracker should you get?Fi vs Tractive compared: design, subscription costs, coverage, battery, health tracking, and Strava sync, plus when a free phone app is all you need.Walk ideas13 games to play while walking your dogEasy, fun games for dog walks, from find-it and sniffaris to pattern games and urban agility, that build focus and tire your dog out faster.Pupnik for iPhoneDog walk tracker for iPhone: a little adventure, tooTrack dog walks on your iPhone with Pupnik: GPS routes, time and distance, plus collectibles, levels and streaks. No GPS collar needed. See how it works.Phone-only alternativesTractive Dog Walk alternatives for iPhoneReplacing the retired Tractive Dog Walk app? Compare phone-only walk recording with the current Tractive GPS app, and choose an option for walks together.
Planning today's walk? Try the walk calculator or check whether it's too hot or too cold to walk your dog.