If you’re a dog-lover looking for an adorable new Instagram account to fawn over, @saratogadogwalkers is the greatest one we’ve seen in quite some time.
Since 2011, an upstate New York man by the name of Tim Pink has been taking frequent photos of his furry charges – and not only are they incredibly cute, but we have so many questions!
So, how does he get his dogs to watch the camera?!
You might think that treats alone are enough to get these many dogs excited, but the truth is that it takes a lot of work to get there. OneDogs that are food-motivated will stay still and look in the right direction.
Pink is clearly a dog whisperer.
Each day, the large, panting pack may be slightly different (and sometimes number well over 20).).
We’re simply marveling at Pink’s (and his assistants’) ability to keep them all orderly and well-behaved as they do their walks about town in Saratoga Springs and the surrounding areas, such as Ballston Spa.
It’s no surprise that the packs of sweet pups are well-known throughout the area.
They are often found at local landmarks and in different residential areas, making it very special for those who live there.
According to the local paper, The Daily GazettePeople will get out of their houses and even their cars to take photos, especially of class photo-style dogs that seem impossible to capture with such perfection.
It appears that their humans are skilled at finding new and interesting routes every day to keep things exciting.
Green spaces are a popular choice and offer a great way of getting some fresh air without the exhaustion and hustle and bustle that can be found in downtown areas.
Sometimes, we get a glimpse at one of the magical humans behind all this.
It seems that Mr. Pink seems to know how to fit in with the rest of the group.
But this isn’t just some sort of instant magic, and Pink doesn’t simply add new dogs to the pack and expect it to work.
Pink spends time getting acquainted with each pup before he allows them to join. This includes their obedience training and temperament. The relationship-building process takes time and new dogs are introduced slowly if he’s confident a new member is a match.
He said The Daily Gazette he knows each dog’s name, and he and his assistants will often call them out during walks just to give them some encouraging words.
“When called, each dog looks right up at him, no matter what is going on around the pack, including when someone else is walking their dog or when there’s traffic,” according to the paper.
Pink’s friendly discipline means that it’s rare for the dogs to get rowdy or distracted.
Of course, people are primarily in love with dog photos, but it certainly doesn’t hurt that each day they are captioned with a new positive message.
It’s the feel-good account you need in your life right now, for sure!
Pink’s services are also the reason some town residents can still have a dog.
Saratoga Springs resident Rose Zacek enlisted Pink’s services after he saw him training a potential new member of the pack in the park one day. He was more impressed with the dog’s behavior than he was, and he behaved better for his owner.
The elderly dog-owner has always had a canine companion and hates the thought of giving up her 6-year-old black lab Lexi even though she doesn’t have the energy to give him the activity he needs. Pink was hired to ensure that he takes a long, tiring walk every day.
“Tim is the reason I didn’t have to get rid of my dog,” Zacek Telled The Daily Gazette. “I’m going to hold onto Lexi as long as I can.”
Sometimes we don’t appreciate that dog walkers and other petcare workers play this kind of role in people’s lives.
Pink is a boarding service that offers both walking and boarding to those who live out of the city. It also sounds like there are training skills.
It’s a passion project for him, and one that he excels at.
We’re sure that’s why pups and people alike are always happy to see him.
Follow him on Instagram @saratogadogwalkers.
