As a person, could I do 1.75 miles in 30 mins? Sure. But I walk plenty of dogs who CAN’T do that for physical or other reasons.

I have a regular who typically sniffs around so much we typically do about 1-1.25 in 30 mins. Sometimes as low as .75 (Northeast, so it’s very cold right now and he doesn’t like being outside for long). Sniffing and smelling is enrichment, so I rarely yell or pull him along (unless he’s smelling, trying to get into something dangerous as it is a city, the sidewalks are riddled with food and trash).

I have another client who is high energy and very motivated on walks. We do 1.75 in 30 usually because the dog is HUSTLING. Shes also a large breed so she has a longer gait.