What to Bring on a Dog Walk: A Simple Checklist From a Two-Dog Owner

I walk two very different dogs every day: Sofi, my little dachshund, and Pongo, my big Labrador. If you've ever walked a small dog and a big dog together, you know the scene. Two leashes, two dogs pulling in opposite directions, and somehow you're also supposed to find a poop bag, a treat and a clean hand at the same time.

For a long time, my pockets were full and my hands were never free. That's exactly why I designed POOF!. But first, here's what you actually need on a walk.

1. Poop bags (always more than you think)

This one is obvious, but running out mid-walk happens to everyone. I always carry a full roll, not just one or two loose bags in a pocket. Keep them clipped to your leash so they're there every time, even on a quick "just around the block" walk.

2. Wipes, for your hands and your dog

Pongo watching me grab a wipe from POOF!

This is the one most people forget. After picking up poop, almost everyone wants to clean their hands, and there's rarely a sink nearby.

Wipes are also a must for small dogs. Sofi is low to the ground, so muddy paws, a dirty belly or a messy moment happen often. A quick wipe before she's back in the car or the house saves so much cleaning later.

3. Treats, your secret training tool

Pongo is a Labrador, so food is everything to him. When I have treats with me, he stays close, comes back when I call him, and brings back the ball. Treats turn a walk into training time without much effort.

Keep treats somewhere easy to reach, not buried in a pocket where they crumble and get mixed with keys.

4. A good leash (or two)

If you walk two dogs, a comfortable leash with a good grip matters. When they pull in different directions, having nothing else in your hands makes a big difference.

5. Water for longer or hot walks

For long walks or warm days, bring water and a small bowl, especially for big, active dogs.

6. Your phone, keys and an ID tag on your dog

Your essentials, plus an up-to-date ID tag on your dog's collar, just in case.

How I keep it all in one place

Sofi checking out the poop bags 🐶

I wanted everything I need on one leash: bags, wipes and treats, without a bulky bag or full pockets. So I created POOF!, an all-in-one clip-on dog walk kit with two compartments: one for poop bags and one for wipes or treats.

It clips right onto the leash, so I just grab it and go. Now, even with Sofi and Pongo pulling two ways, I feel like I can manage it all. And it costs less than $0.37 per walk.

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Quick checklist: what to bring on a dog walk

• Poop bags (a full roll)

• Wipes for hands and paws

• Treats

• Leash

• Water (long or hot walks)

• Phone, keys and an ID tag

Happy walking from me, Sofi and Pongo! 🐾

FAQ

How many poop bags should I bring on a dog walk?

At least two or three, even for a short walk. Dogs often go more than once, and a bag can tear.

Are wipes really necessary on a dog walk?

Yes. They clean your hands after a pickup and your dog's paws before going back inside or in the car.

Where should I keep treats on a walk?

Somewhere you can reach with one hand, like a clip-on holder on the leash, so they don't crumble in your pocket.