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From Solo Walker to Building a Dog Walker Community
Business Dog Walking Sparky Steps
In this personal update, Michael Jaurigue, founder of Sparky Steps, shares what he’s learned from a year of solo dog walking across Chicago — the highs, the challenges, and the vision for a better future. From burnout to breakthrough, this post introduces Sparky Steps 2.0: a walker-first community that supports fair pay, paid time off, and real backup support. If you're a dog walker or pet sitter looking for more than just a gig, this one’s for you.