W Sibs Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 If I ever go walking without my dogs (which is rare) I feel completely naked. This I love walking my dogs, together or separate. Charlie takes him time on walks to smell flowers and stuff. It's always relaxing walking with him, taking our time. Emmy walks nicely on the lead now, so our walks are very enjoyable. They makes walking interesting and fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agility Dogs Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Everyday I walk my dogs for an hour in the morning before work and then later at night also for an hour and just enjoy the experience. The sheer pleasure they show is contagious.......lol I wouldn't have the same amount of fun throughout my day, if I didn't do this. Does anyone else feel the same? Yep, I walk/train them every morning and most nights (when we aren't off to club training.). It is relaxing and my favourite part of the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snippet Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 I love walking our dogs, I walk the four together and it is our clear the head start or finish to the day. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weasels Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Some days it's hard to get going but I usually enjoy it once I'm out One thing that has been dampening our enjoyment lately tho is the number of loose cats in our neighbourhood. Not only does it stir up my dogs at the time (it's about the only thing that does stir up my girl, she's pretty bombproof otherwise), but then everytime we pass the spot where they've seen a cat my boy starts pulling on the lead and being super-vigilant, even weeks later. This morning I managed to get my reactive boy to watch a couple of cyclists go past without incident, but then they got all fired up by a loose cat and then the next cyclist he saw - bam. Crazy town. If any other animal was just let out onto the street unsupervised there would be an uproar, but we often see 2-3 loose cats on just the short walk down to the park Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 I love it.. It is the one time of day that I don't have to think... The old boy only walks for about 15 minutes now but we tend to stop a lot on the walk, so it takes about half an hour or so. He loves it as well, sniffing, scratching and doing what he wants... His walk is my down time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilmisssascha83 Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 If I ever go walking without my dogs (which is rare) I feel completely naked. ditto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory the Doted One Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Mostly. Dory's happy wags are usually worth it. Her constant desire to stop and pee on everything is not. (We won't even talk about the fact that she MUST bust at least one Nug, even if she has already been twice in the day). The other thing is I'm trying to get my fitness back up, so it is actually less that Dory bothers me and more the fact that I tire out about half way through and feel like I'm gonna die, then have to constantly give her the shuffle on because I want to get home before I collapse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkyTansy Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 most of the time.. i hate offlead dogs who rush us and people who think they are above the law. I have a dog aggressive dog and i can never totally enjoy a walk. I always have to be on the lookout for off lead dogs This... 2 x of mine are DA... 1x has HD and can only have short walks on soft surfaces 1 x is a puppy but has so far been the most pleasureable to walk... I don't walk mine everyday mostly i share it between them but the Weims get walked more than the Setters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonniek Posted October 24, 2011 Author Share Posted October 24, 2011 We have had to change our times we walk so we don't get rushed at by off lead dogs as one of my dogs is reactive, but now we have found 6am and 9pm are our perfect walking times though rabbits are an issue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gila Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 most of the time.. i hate offlead dogs who rush us and people who think they are above the law. I have a dog aggressive dog and i can never totally enjoy a walk. I always have to be on the lookout for off lead dogs Me too. I love walking Spence, except when we see an off leash dog heading our way. Spence has become reactive to off leash dogs after being harrassed by them. He used to submit to any dog that approached, but he's gotten sick of it and now it's hackles up and growling. I've resorted to muzzling him for walks now in the hope that people might be more careful about keeping their dog/s away from him when they see the muzzle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktig Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 most of the time.. i hate offlead dogs who rush us and people who think they are above the law. I have a dog aggressive dog and i can never totally enjoy a walk. I always have to be on the lookout for off lead dogs This was me with my last dog. My new pup is fine, in fact, he loves everyone and everything which is a pleasant change, but I'm still on edge with offlead dogs or those that get too up in his face as this was what caused my last fellow to become dog aggressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Love it - without a doubt the best part of my day. I hate it when I don't take them out. and I love weekends - being woken up early as soon as I rub my eyes they are howling waiting. But how do dogs know it is a weekend??????they don't do it during the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ons Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 no, no, no yesterday on my dog walk the magpie looked like it was going to attack me so I went another direction and then a plover started attacking me so at the moment I don't like dog walks at all but I normally do provided I don't get lazy and decide I can walk 4 dogs at once, that I don't enjoy. The two coolies together think it's a race as to who should be first. So I go on two walks now and really enjoy it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malamum Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 most of the time.. i hate offlead dogs who rush us and people who think they are above the law. I have a dog aggressive dog and i can never totally enjoy a walk. I always have to be on the lookout for off lead dogs I'm the same. Walking Kira on her own is always enjoyable, however add Indy to the mix and I have to be forever vigilant about what other people are doing with their dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lavendergirl Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 no, no, no yesterday on my dog walk the magpie looked like it was going to attack me so I went another direction and then a plover started attacking me so at the moment I don't like dog walks at all but I normally do provided I don't get lazy and decide I can walk 4 dogs at once, that I don't enjoy. The two coolies together think it's a race as to who should be first. So I go on two walks now and really enjoy it This - the birds are on a search and destroy mission at this time of year - definitely not pleasant walking the dog! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris the Rebel Wolf Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Yes, I enjoy it. I love being out and about with Zeke, I love the outdoors, feeling the breeze after a day inside at work. We love the beach most, where Zeke can swim and I feel most at home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubitty Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 no, no, no yesterday on my dog walk the magpie looked like it was going to attack me so I went another direction and then a plover started attacking me so at the moment I don't like dog walks at all OMG are you being attacked by birds as well? We have been attacked three times in the last month! Bubby in particular is VERY wary now when he sees a bird! They are so nasty and violent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristineX Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Not today! Dog from across the road was out front,and one of Duke's reactive triggers is loose dogs (particularly moving rapidly towards him. Which meant that Kate slipped her collar and tried to be the protector (she comes up to Hunter's knee, thereabouts, he's got the great dane height). Hunter is a nice dog,but I did not need the adrenaline!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubbleyoo Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 (edited) Love it because I have done something for me :D Hate it when the kids argue over who is taking which dog. More kids than dogs- maybe I should get more fosters Love the fresh air. Love finding new places when I move :D Love leaving housework because I'm out with the dogs Edited October 26, 2011 by dubbleyoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiara&Heidi Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 It's my favourite part of the day, but I don't like walking more than 2 dogs than once which I do sometimes. It's also a good excuse not to do other things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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