Jared Vinci is a self-proclaimed dog person, which is why he founded Pack Mentality, a dog walking business. There’s a good chance you’ve seen him walking a pack of 10 or more dogs, each with their own brightly colored leash. No matter the weather, Brookline locals trust him to lead his pack with confidence through the town’s busy, narrow, turkey-filled sidewalks.
There’s more to Jared than just his love of dogs. For example, he’s known to ride an electric unicycle around the Boston area. In an interview with Brookline.News, Vinci explained the psychological aspects of dog-walking, along with some of his unusual hobbies.
This interview has been condensed and lightly edited for clarity. …