Comments on: The Puppiness Project – Learn How to Walk

By: MelF

MelF — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 04:12:59 +0000

Another lovely post. I need to subscribe so I don’t miss good ones like yours.
It’s funny, but I think it’s easy to forget we are out on a walk for the dogs and not for us. I walks dogs every day in my job and I always try to switch it up a bit for my doggie clients so they can explore a new area with new smells. I do the same for my dogs, sometimes taking them to their regular dog park and sometimes taking them to a new one and other times walking in different neighborhoods. To be honest, the variety is as much for my clients as it is for me, it keeps my job interesting and fun. You wouldn’t believe the things I get to see just because I let the dog lead the way!

By: 24 Paws of Love

24 Paws of Love — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 07:04:01 +0000

Yes, I’ve had that light bulb go off too. I love walking through the quiet woods and watching the dogs body language to tell me what has or is going on. I love exploring through their eyes and world.

I do like to keep the walk moving though and Brut can sniff one spot for hours. I starting counting to 3 when I feel he’s had enough time and we move on. Otherwise we wouldn’t get out of the drive way!!

By: Houndstooth

Houndstooth — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 21:49:17 +0000

So very true! I love the thought that went into this one. I am going to confess that I’m a much better dog walker when the weather is nicer. In Winter, I’m a lot more utalitarian than in the warmer months. Although, I love the excuse to dawdle along in the warmer monthes and experience life outside!

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 18:54:11 +0000

Great post!!!!! And very true about how walks are for the dogs!!!!

By: Jan

Jan — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 15:07:15 +0000

I would be interesting to have the smell capabilities of the nose of the dog. But we would have to lose the human disgust factor.

By: Pamela

Pamela — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 12:28:01 +0000

In reply to georgia little pea. I like talking to Honey when we walk too. But I love her too much to expose her to my singing. I'd probably get locked up for animal cruelty.

By: Pamela

Pamela — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 12:26:54 +0000

In reply to Kristine.

Splashing is great. Good boots are key, though. I don’t think I’ll ever be enlightened enough to think that walking 2 miles in wet socks is pleasant.

I used to make the mistake of not being properly dressed for a walk. Now I don’t hesitate to wear long johns and multiple pairs of socks before setting out. Oh, and I’ll run a few blocks in between sniffies to warm me up a bit. It’s still hard, though. I feel your pain.

By: Pamela

Pamela — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 12:21:25 +0000

In reply to didi wright. Thanks, Didi. I just read your comment more carefully and realized my guess on your blog about your setting was all wrong. But I suspect your climate is quite similar to the Pacific NW which was my guess. I'll enjoy seeing you around dog blog world. Thanks for stopping by.

By: georgia little pea

georgia little pea — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 12:16:34 +0000

I love getting lost walks and letting the dogs choose where they want to go too. Unfortunately, sometimes life in the form of undone laundry and vacuuming calls me home too soon. Singing and talking to the dog while you walk is pretty cool as well. Keeps the funnies away!

By: Kristine

Kristine — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 11:53:43 +0000

I agree with Honey, you should definitely skip if you feel like it. Lately I have discovered the joy of splashing in puddles again. It’s crazy how liberating it feels.

I admire your patience. While I try to give Shiva as much time as she needs to sniff that blade of grass, sometimes it’s really, really cold and standing in one spot is not so much fun for the human. But I will try to be better.