Two California Twins Start Walking Neighborhood Dogs And Discover Just How Different Each Pup Can Be
When two California twins set out to walk their neighborhood dogs, they quickly discovered that being a dog walker isn’t as easy as it looks—especially when you encounter a pug who refuses to move without her brother.
A Big Idea With Zero Experience
Two California twins had a simple but ambitious idea: they loved dogs so much, they decided to walk the dogs in their neighborhood.
There was just one small problem with their plan.
They weren’t actual dog walkers, and they had absolutely no experience doing it.
They were about to find out that walking dogs involves a lot more than just holding a leash.
Meeting The Trickiest Dogs On The Block
Their first challenge was a sweet little pug named Gretel.
They soon realized they had picked some of the trickiest dogs on the block for their very first attempt.
With the clock ticking, they approached Gretel, hoping for an easy start.
“Gretel, are we going to go for a walk?” they asked, full of optimism.
The Stubborn Pug Predicament
The optimism faded quickly. Gretel simply did not want to walk.
“Let’s go. He’s not here anymore. It’s all about you now,” they tried to encourage her.
But Gretel was firmly planted. She refused to go anywhere without her brother, Hansel.
Their first time walking a dog was officially not going well.
Bribery And A Brilliant Idea
They had heard that pugs could be stubborn, but seeing it in action was another story.
Luckily, they had a few tricks up their sleeves. “Who wants a piece of chicken?” they offered, hoping food would be the ultimate motivator.
But Gretel was onto them. She was too worried about being separated from Hansel to care about snacks.
Realizing they were defeated by a tiny pug, they made a few phone calls.
A Growing Pack
The solution to the Gretel problem was simple: bring in reinforcements.
Soon, they were joined by Gretel’s brother, Hansel.
“Because she doesn’t wanna walk! Three dogs just turned into four!” they laughed, adjusting to their growing pack.
With Hansel by her side, they hoped Gretel would finally get moving.
The Royal Treatment
Even with Hansel there, it turned out Gretel didn’t really want to walk at all.
What she actually wanted was to be carried like royalty.
“She did walk for a bit of it, and she’s been carried for most of it, too,” they admitted.
They decided that carrying the dog still counted as a walk, promising to try and actually walk more next time.
High-Energy Pumpkin
Moving on to their next client, they hoped Pumpkin would walk a lot better than Gretel.
Their friend Penelope had warned them that Pumpkin was really high-energy and desperately needed to get out.
Penelope wasn’t kidding. Pumpkin was incredibly fast, and nothing was stopping him.
“We have not encountered a dog like this yet today,” they said, struggling to keep up with the enthusiastic pup.
The Final Challenge: Judy
When they got back, Pumpkin was still full of energy, but it was time for dog number three.
They had heard rumors about Judy—specifically, that she liked to go to the bathroom a lot.
This was a daunting prospect, as they had never actually picked up dog poop before.
Sure enough, Judy did her business, and they faced the gross reality of their new job.
Unexpected Experts
Despite the bathroom breaks, Judy proved to be the fastest walker of them all.
After carrying a stubborn pug, chasing a high-energy dog, and dealing with poop duty, the friends felt a sense of accomplishment.
“I think it’s safe to say we’re experts at this point. Not gonna lie, I didn’t think we’d make it,” they joked.
They survived their first foray into dog walking, proving that even with zero experience, a love for dogs can get you through the trickiest of neighborhood walks.
