SociaBulls: Snowy Winter Stroll and Growing our Group

We welcomed our first snowy walk this weekend with plenty of our short-haired pooches decked out in a variety of winter gear:

Until I owned my own short-haired dog, I didn't realize how their own fur often isn't enough to keep them warm in the winter, and it's always interesting to see the array of coats, hoodies, sweaters, and snow suits the pooches wear.

The snow created a peaceful walk and a perfect scenic backdrop for a fun morning walk with our current group.

Since our last walk, and the article that ran in the Chicago Tribune, we have received an overwhelming response from so many people who are interested in joining our group. It's great to hear there are so many people in our area who are excited about dog socialization and responsible ownership; we love how everyone has been sharing their stories and showing us photos of their gorgeous pooches. We have even had over 50 new member requests!

We are very excited about finding so many like-minded dog owners in the city and we are currently working on ideas to grow and integrate those interested in joining into our walks.
We do want to make sure that as we grow we are doing so responsibly. Our structure is very important to allowing dogs of all socialization levels, including timid dogs, leash reactive dogs, and over-enthusiastic dogs, to be successful and at the same time we want to model the importance of responsible dog ownership.
So for those of you who have emailed us about your interest, stay tuned as hope to be getting back with you by early next week with information on membership integration. We do look forward to meeting you, and join our Chicago SociaBulls Facebook page for updates.

We also had many people who had questions about whether there was a dog walking group in their area, or how to start a dog walking group. Stay tuned this week as we have a fantastic guest post from our favorite dog hiking group detailing how to start a group and maintain the structure to keep it successful.