PupStep
🐾 PupStep journal

Stories, guides & tips
for pet parents across India

Practical advice for real dog parents in Juhu, Versova, Andheri West — and everywhere else in India.

Monsoon dog walking in Mumbai: what every pet parent should know
HealthJul 13, 2026·6 min read✨ Featured

Monsoon dog walking in Mumbai: what every pet parent should know

Waterlogged streets, leptospirosis risk, and paw infections — Mumbai's monsoon is genuinely harder on dogs than most parents realise. Here's how to keep walks safe from June to September.

Read article →
Is your dog walker actually doing a good job? 5 signs to check
Dog Walking5 min read

Is your dog walker actually doing a good job? 5 signs to check

You don't always need a new walker — you need a way to know what's happening on the walks you're already paying for. Here's what good (and bad) actually looks like.

Jul 8, 2026Read →
How to choose the right dog walker in Mumbai
Dog Walking5 min read

How to choose the right dog walker in Mumbai

Not all dog walkers are equal. Here's what to look for — experience, route safety, care reports, and red flags to avoid when hiring in Juhu and Andheri.

Jun 10, 2026Read →
What is a care report and why your vet will love it
Care Reports4 min read

What is a care report and why your vet will love it

A care report captures every walk — GPS route, photo, poop count, mood. Learn how pet parents in Juhu are using reports to catch health issues early.

Jun 5, 2026Read →
The complete dog grooming guide for Mumbai pet parents
Grooming6 min read

The complete dog grooming guide for Mumbai pet parents

Mumbai's humidity is tough on coats. How often should you groom? What services matter most? We asked verified groomers in Juhu for their honest advice.

May 28, 2026Read →
Inside Juhu's growing pet community
Community7 min read

Inside Juhu's growing pet community

From beach morning walks to weekend playdates at Carter Road — how Mumbai's western suburb became one of India's most pet-friendly neighbourhoods.

May 20, 2026Read →
10 things to bring to every vet visit in Mumbai
Health4 min read

10 things to bring to every vet visit in Mumbai

Vaccination records, food logs, walk history — vets in Mumbai say most pet parents come underprepared. Here's a simple checklist to make every visit count.

May 12, 2026Read →
How to know if your dog walker actually walked your dog
Dog Walking6 min read

How to know if your dog walker actually walked your dog

A one-line WhatsApp text or a blurry gate photo doesn't tell you much. Here's what actually lets you check in on how a walk went, and why that's harder to know than most pet parents realise.

Jul 15, 2026Read →
Why some dog walking apps can't guarantee your walker shows up (and what to do instead)
Dog Walking6 min read

Why some dog walking apps can't guarantee your walker shows up (and what to do instead)

Marketplace-style apps and verification-style apps solve different problems. Understanding the structural difference matters before you choose between them.

Jul 16, 2026Read →
Dog walking charges in Mumbai: what people actually pay
Dog Walking6 min read

Dog walking charges in Mumbai: what people actually pay

Mumbai has no standard dog walking rate. What maids, watchmen and professional walkers actually charge, what moves the price, and the question about duration almost nobody asks.

Sep 16, 2026Read →
How to track your dog's walk in real time (and what each method actually costs)
Dog Walking7 min read

How to track your dog's walk in real time (and what each method actually costs)

GPS collar, the walker's phone, or nothing at all. An honest comparison of all three ways to track your dog's walk in India — including where each one fails.

Sep 17, 2026Read →
You think your dog walker is cutting the walk short. What now?
Dog Walking6 min read

You think your dog walker is cutting the walk short. What now?

Short walks, dry paws on a rainy day, identical reports every day. How to tell a real signal from noise, raise it without accusing anyone, and get a record so it never becomes your word against theirs.

Sep 18, 2026Read →

🐾

More articles coming soon

Written by our team and Juhu's verified pet care providers. Real advice, no fluff.

Suggest a topic →