Welcome to The Lake Shore Journal, the official journal of Lake Shore Dog Walking in Racine, Wisconsin.

This is where I share stories from the trail, practical advice, and lessons I’ve learned from fifteen years of walking and caring for dogs.

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Stories From The Trail
Steven

The Great Tennis Ball Addiction

Piper is a two-and-a-half-year-old Cavapoo who is such a sweetheart. I’ve been with her since she was eight weeks old, and it’s been such a pleasure to watch her grow and mature. She always liked

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Health And Saftey
Steven

Five Seconds Before a Dog Reacts

One of the toughest things to deal with as a dog walker is a dog reacting to an outside stimulus while on a walk. The five seconds before can be the difference between a wonderful

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What Dogs Have Taught Me
Steven

Don’t Kick Your Poop!

As a professional dog walker, there are a lot of things I say every day. Good boy/girl, leave it, let’s go, don’t worry about that. (One of my favorites that actually works for some reason.)

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Stories From The Trail
Steven

Life at Tank’s Pace

I met Tank when I began walking his pack mate, Pearl. Tank wasn’t officially a client. He was old, and his bad hips wouldn’t let him go for walks anymore. He was an English Bulldog

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Stories From The Trail
Steven

Oh Mia

“Oh Mia.” I can’t begin to tell you how many times I’ve said those two words in the four years I’ve walked Mia. We began when she was a puppy and, along with Ivan, Edgar

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Ready to Meet?

Choosing someone to care for your dog is an important decision. 

I’d love the opportunity to meet you both, answer your questions, and see if we’re the right fit.