Describe your dog and walking pace
Mention size, age and how your dog responds to other animals. Avoid promising that the dogs will definitely become friends. Say whether you want a calm parallel walk or something more active.
An invitation to adaptA 30-minute walk with my calm adult dog. Looking for company; we will start on leads with some space between us. Park and time to be agreed.
Choose neutral ground
Meet on a spacious path where you can keep distance, rather than outside someone’s home. Check park rules on dogs, leads and muzzles. A park’s presence in the directory does not confirm that dogs are allowed.
Give the dogs space
Start by walking in the same direction at a distance. Do not release dogs or offer another dog treats without the owner’s agreement. Bring water and bags. If a dog is tense, separate; a short trial is a perfectly reasonable outcome.