Pack Walk SF

A project of the Mid Market Community Benefit District

Learn more about what’s coming up for pups downtown. 

Civic Center Pups  

Market Street Pack Walk

2 Blocks of Art 2025

UN Plaza Dog Run  

Join Us for a Walk

Join the pack as we walk Market Street towards the waterfront.

First Thursday of the Month, meet at 5:30/walk at 6pm.

Next walk is August 7th. Following walks: September 4th and October 2nd.

Meeting Spot: Trinity Place (1188 Market at 8th, meet in courtyard)

Leash up your pup and join the Pack Walk down Market Street every first Thursday of the month with dog trainers, safety ambassadors, and your fellow neighbors. Exercise, socialize, see what’s new on Market Street and either conclude your journey at the Downtown First Thursdays Street Party on 2nd Street, where dogs are welcome, or loop back with the group.

RSVP for August 7th via Eventbrite for a $50 Chewy gift card! One per person, first 50 people who RSVP and attend the walk. 

Meet at Trinity Plaza’s courtyard, two miles round trip, walk starts at 6pm.

Another great reason to RSVP via Eventbrite for the Pack Walk SF event: those who RSVP via Eventbrite and attend our June, July & August walks — will be entered in a drawing for a pair of tickets to the Valkyries’ last game of the season at Chase Center, Saturday, September 6, section 103, row 10! 

 

 

Dogs Love to Socialize With the Pack

Social animals, domestic dogs often still follow their primal instinct to join the pack, and these walks allow them the opportunity to do so in a safe and controlled environment. Dogs who haven’t had positive experiences at dog parks can still experience success on a pack walk, as it  allows time for dogs to build trust and relationship with one another in a structured way that doesn’t allow for problematic exchanges.

Positive For Dogs of All Backgrounds

Walks are rewarding for dogs, think about how many get excited at the mere mention of the word walk! Walks allow dogs to explore their surroundings, and when walking together, enjoy fellow pups, and learn to stay with the group – often not pulling on the leash or falling behind. These packs also allow dogs of differing sizes and backgrounds to socialize, as rough housing between two dogs of different breeds and backgrounds can create problems, walks are enjoyable for all sizes and temperaments.

Exercise For You and Your Dog

We all know dogs need to stretch their legs every day, and we do too, and pack walks are a great way to fill this need. With many City dogs coming from apartments with limited or no outdoor space, walks are even that much more important. Pack walks result in dogs that are more relaxed and easy-going, as they fill the need of moving the body while settling into a calm walking energy, which is shared among the pack. And when they return home, pack walk dogs are often more relaxed and less stressed.