Comments on: What Do You Look For When You Walk Your Dog

By: Jodi

Jodi — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:24:56 +0000

I’m looking for other dogs and people. So we can avoid tense and sticky situations. But I do try and notice the beauty around me.

By: Dawn

Dawn — Fri, 10 May 2013 22:06:12 +0000

We definitely have to watch out for other dogs. Pierson is very leash reactive and Maya gets super excited when we see other dogs. Thankfully, there is not much else we have to look out for. We always go around other people, just because we know some people don’t care for other dogs, and I always pick up their poo. For some reason Maya almost always goes poo on her walk, even if I let her out in our backyard beforehand. Have fun on your walks!

By: Greyhounds CAN Sit

Greyhounds CAN Sit — Fri, 10 May 2013 09:17:36 +0000

Now that we always walk on the beach, in the sand dunes or in the forest I’m more listening than watching … apart from looking for broken glass at the beach. Humans are so disgusting, people walk barefoot on the beach, it’s not just dangerous for dogs, grrrr. I listen for motorbikes in the dunes and vehicles coming up behind us on the beach. Thankfully my dogs don’t chase them unless the vehicle has a barking dog in it then Frankie will give chase. I do get more opportunity to appreciate and absorb the beauty and smells of our surroundings these days. There’s nothing like getting out of the car and inhaling sea air 🙂

By: 24 Paws of Love

24 Paws of Love — Fri, 10 May 2013 05:44:33 +0000

Most of the time I’m watching the dogs while we walk. Though I keep a sharp eye for other dogs and people, but really I zero in on the dogs and what they are doing, their body language and always wondering what they are smelling. 🙂

By: Bethany

Bethany — Fri, 10 May 2013 02:31:03 +0000

Do we have the same poop spotting friend? 🙂 With three dogs, who are all reactive to something, I am always on the lookout for anything- other dogs (Brychwyn,) squirrels, cats and birds (Huxley) and anything “off” (Wilhelm.) I occasionally spend a moment on walks enjoying the view/flowers/sunshine/rain and I get paid with barking/pulling/craziness…

By: Dachshund Nola

Dachshund Nola — Fri, 10 May 2013 00:53:37 +0000

I watch for skate boards, children and rude dogs; all things that make Nola stressed. I watch for training opportunities, and I want for things to photograph.
Nola’s Mom

By: Jan K

Jan K — Thu, 09 May 2013 23:45:23 +0000

In our rural area, I spend most of my time watching out for wildlife! I often see foxes off in the distance, and have to reroute the dogs or at least slow down so that they don’t see them. Also, when I’m walking Kobi, I’m always watching him, worrying about whether, at his old age, the walking is bothering him or not. He has a little trouble with his hind legs so I’m constantly making sure they’re still working OK for him!

By: Suzanne Fluhr (Just One Boomer)

Suzanne Fluhr (Just One Boomer) — Thu, 09 May 2013 23:24:16 +0000

I’m afraid that our dog, Dino, is on the look-out for the same things as Misaki (above) — anything he can eat—whether or not it’s actually edible. He is deaf to “leave it” or “drop it”. Therefore, on walks, I am always scanning ahead for something he might try to chow down on. On one occasion I must of have missed something, resulting in a $2,500 vet bill. Next time, it’s coming out of his allowance.
P.S.: He doesn’t get an allowance 😉

By: themisadventuresofmisaki

themisadventuresofmisaki — Thu, 09 May 2013 21:21:14 +0000

I am constantly on the look out for food, whether bread left out for birds, or rubbish that contains half a sandwich:-) Mummy watches out for it too, so I have to hope I spot it first so she doesn’t tell me to leave it!

By: SlimDoggy

SlimDoggy — Thu, 09 May 2013 21:06:18 +0000

Unfortunately, I’ve been in ‘lookout’ mode and watching for dangers – for both Jack (a bit reactive) and Maggie (very fearful), so my walks aren’t too much fun. We’ve been working a lot with both of them and as they get better in their respective ways I’m hoping we can expand – both where and when we walk and then WHAT I have to watch for!