Comments on: How To Tire Your Dog Out On A Walk

By: Tenacious Little Terrier

Tenacious Little Terrier — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 07:44:12 +0000

We like to mix it up as well! If we’re going to a new or semi-new place, I make a point of walking Mr. N there so he can sniff out new smells. He also likes doing tricks as we walk and saying hello/warning off all the animals on our routes including the pony, goose, squirrels and all the resident cats.

By: Pamela

Pamela — Wed, 10 Oct 2018 20:16:02 +0000

In reply to Shadow's & Ducky's Mom. Your back yard sounds like so much fun. I'd buy tickets to watch Shadow and Ducky playing there. :)

By: Pamela

Pamela — Wed, 10 Oct 2018 20:15:31 +0000

In reply to Beth. Too tired is as bad as not tired enough. Your description of Rye over-stimulated reminds of an Australian shepherd foster puppy I had. She was the same way.

By: Shadow's & Ducky's Mom

Shadow's & Ducky's Mom — Wed, 10 Oct 2018 20:12:06 +0000

I’m glad we have a BIG back yard! The road is too busy; and the ball field is too full of poops from other dogs whose owners are too lazy to bother cleaning up after them. In any case, I don’t go over there much any more. I have weave poles, a small tunnel, and cavalettis we can use when the weather cooperates. And there’s always a squirrel or two for the girls to chase back up tree or out of the yard. ?

By: Beth

Beth — Mon, 08 Oct 2018 11:56:26 +0000

We usually stick to the same routes–we have two regular ones in our neighborhood–because new places are too stimulating for Rye. If I work her brain too much, then we we get home she’s like a toddler that’s so tired they’re ready to pass out but just can’t convince themselves to go to sleep even though they’re making everyone else crazy. She’ll throw little tantrums–tormenting Soth, attacking her bed, barking uncontrollably–so we have to have a fine balance of physical and mental exercise with her. We do a lot of heeling patterns in our walks, though, so we can work her brain while we work her legs–I’m sure the neighbors thing we’re crazy when we change directions in the middle of the road and then switch back to the previous direction a few seconds later 🙂 It sounds like you’ve got great plans in place to keep Honey from getting too wild for boat life! Thanks for joining the hop!

By: Pamela

Pamela — Sun, 07 Oct 2018 23:15:07 +0000

In reply to Jan K. Y'know, I can almost see Luke stopping to practice his cues while walking with you. Must be from seeing him star in videos on your blog.

By: Pamela

Pamela — Sun, 07 Oct 2018 23:14:18 +0000

In reply to 24 Paws of Love. Treats make every walk better. :)

By: 24 Paws of Love

24 Paws of Love — Sun, 07 Oct 2018 18:41:38 +0000

We don’t have many options for walks, so we take a lot of the same paths, so I do training with the dogs while they are walking. You wouldn’t believe the magic of bringing out a treat does for a walk. Since our walks are pretty casual and loose, I like to work on fine tuning them, especially for winter walking. 🙂

By: Jan K

Jan K — Sun, 07 Oct 2018 13:17:42 +0000

What great ideas! Luke has become so used to practicing his cues when we walk, that he often stops on his own, sits in front of me and watches me. That’s a good idea about doing tricks and such too. I think he’d enjoy that, and it would help him relax as well.
Thanks for joining the hop! I’m so glad we can inspire you. 🙂

By: Pamela

Pamela — Sun, 07 Oct 2018 12:28:06 +0000

In reply to Cats Going Places.

We’re lucky that Honey has adaptable energy levels. She will go, go, go when we need her to. And relax at other times. But yes, it’s important to work our animals’ brains to give them a good life.

I’m sure Cupcake and Chanel sleep extra well after going places. 🙂