Review

Walking the Dog—Where The Dog Might Be the Only One Who Knows What's Going On, But We’re All Here For the Cute Romance Anyway

If you've ever wondered, “What if Hallmark movies took dogs, romantic misunderstandings, and adorably awkward humans and wrapped them all up in a 90-minute fluffy package?”, then Walking the Dog is the Hallmark Channel movie of your dog-loving dreams. It’s the perfect blend of cuddly pets, misguided attempts at romance, and so many adorable moments that you won’t even care when the plot goes completely off the leash.

Meet Jenny, the charming, yet slightly clumsy woman who’s just moved to town and doesn’t have a handle on life—or her relationship with the cute guy next door. Enter the dog, a fluffy ball of mischief who’s somehow way better at navigating romantic tension than the actual humans. When Jenny accidentally ends up walking her neighbor’s adorable dog (which may or may not have run away because it had better romantic instincts), she starts to stumble her way into a love story. And of course, she finds herself falling for the guy—but mostly because the dog knows exactly what’s going on, while Jenny is just trying to not trip over her own feet.

Naturally, Jenny and her neighbor, Jake, get off on the wrong foot (or the wrong leash?), and their romantic tension goes from awkward to adorable in less than five minutes. Meanwhile, the dog is playing the role of Cupid—leading Jenny and Jake through a series of accidental romantic gestures (i.e. dog-related chaos) that somehow make them realize that, yes, they are meant to be together. It’s like a love story, but with more poop bags and leashes than usual.

Of course, there’s the classic Hallmark mix-up, a moment of self-doubt, and a heartwarming realization where Jenny has to figure out if she’s ready to open up her heart to love—and maybe let that dog play matchmaker for her future. The dog knows what’s up, but will Jenny get it together in time? Spoiler alert: Of course she will, because in Hallmark movies, the dog is always right.

In conclusion, Walking the Dog is the perfect Hallmark Channel movie for anyone who loves adorable dogs, romantic mishaps, and falling in love without realizing it. There’s just enough charm and awkwardness to keep you entertained while also feeling like you could use a dog to sort out your life (and your love life). If you’re into dog walks, romantic moments that feel like they’ve been scripted by Cupid himself, and happy endings, then this movie is your go-to for the ultimate Hallmark fluff. Grab some popcorn, get cozy, and let the dog lead you to a heartwarming romance—because if anyone knows how to walk straight into love, it’s the dog in this movie.