Zhi Zhu 🕸️"The Thompsons lead off-leash pack walks up to three times a day, but what has captured the attention of people worldwide are hilarious videos showing how they collect their canine clients: A recent TikTok video of several dogs confidently boarding the bus on their own with big wagging tails was viewed more than 50 million times."
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2023/01/10/alaska-dog-bus-mo-mountain-mutts/
"Amaru, a 5-year-old rescue dog, waits patiently on his family’s front lawn in Skagway, Alaska, watching for the bus to arrive each morning.
“He got used to sitting in that spot. He even looks in the direction he knows they’re going to come,” said his dad, Gary Hisman — who typically does yard work while Amaru awaits his daily transport. “He’s a very smart guy.”"
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2023/01/10/alaska-dog-bus-mo-mountain-mutts/
"Mo and Lee regularly film portions of their bus rides and walks and share videos on social media. Lately they’ve been going viral. Mo Mountain Mutts has around 237,000 followers on Instagram, and 1.3 million followers on TikTok, but they reach far more people than that on social media.
“I originally started posting on social media for my clients,” Mo said, adding that she often shared “class photos” for dog parents."
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2023/01/10/alaska-dog-bus-mo-mountain-mutts/
"Business began booming, and Lee took on Mo Mountain Mutts as his primary job, too. Eventually, they swapped their van for a bus to keep up with the growing doggy demand.
...Mo usually handles the morning walks, while Lee tackles the afternoon trails. They also offer training (virtually and in-person), solo walks, socialization lessons and other services."
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2023/01/10/alaska-dog-bus-mo-mountain-mutts/
“All the dogs that go on my pack walk need to know my rules and expectations,” she said. “We try to encourage good doggy citizens.”
She added that although she prioritizes obedience and safe behavior, she also encourages playful, messy fun.
“My business has been built around dogs being dogs,” she said. “The dogs come first. The dogs are always the priority.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2023/01/10/alaska-dog-bus-mo-mountain-mutts/
"Jim Higgins’ three-year-old mutt Murray joined the pack walks about two years ago...
He said the dog outings have been a bright spot in a difficult several years. “They’ve kept all of our spirits up.”
The Thompsons said being with dogs all day almost seems too good to be true, and the online support they get is a welcome bonus.
“It’s the dream,” said Mo. “I can’t believe this is what we do for a living.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2023/01/10/alaska-dog-bus-mo-mountain-mutts/
This is the URL for the video of the dogs getting on the bus.
https://wapo.st/3GvG6XN
I'm not sure if you need a subscription to watch it.
Aviva Gary@ZhiZhu Adorable
@ZhiZhu Amazing
Texas Observer@ZhiZhu comment from the TXO newsroom just now: “this is my favorite thing I've seen in MONTHS”
Thank you for telling me! It certainly brightened my day.
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