Like the time I was bicycling up a slight upgrade and a stray dog started following me. Bad place to try and outrun him. One block and I was slowing down, and the dog was clearly disappointed we were slowing down.
Our dogs walked very well but we had trainers for Alex, Brandy was an angel from the beginning, as was Cassidy and Buddy Max (however, he went in his backyard as he got older)……
We used to have this wonderful dog, beautiful family friend. When she was a pup and was still learning to walk on a leash she ALWAYS insisted on walking around the wrong side of everything. I’d walk on one side of the mailbox, she’d go on the other and always clothesline herself. It took a lot of patience to get her to stay on the same side of obstacles as me. We’d walk up to something and I’d pause, just to give her time to think and fix herself. Chiquita was a beautiful, wonderful friend. She’s been gone ten years and we still miss her deeply.
B UTTONS about 4 years ago
AND what’s the problem? We should explore EVERY item of interest; and leave a blog entry at EVERY tree and fire hydrant.
Strob Premium Member about 4 years ago
Add a squirrel this time!
about 4 years ago
My dog is the same way.
Catfeet Premium Member about 4 years ago
This is an even more fun version of Twister!
jpayne4040 about 4 years ago
LOL! That is not the reaction Red was hoping for!
Zebrastripes about 4 years ago
I had an Alaskan Malamute who was stronger than any dog, but I trained him and walking him was a pleasure….
bobpeters61 about 4 years ago
Like the time I was bicycling up a slight upgrade and a stray dog started following me. Bad place to try and outrun him. One block and I was slowing down, and the dog was clearly disappointed we were slowing down.
pony21 Premium Member about 4 years ago
And thus is born the expression “Turnabout is fair play.”
mymontana about 4 years ago
Nothing new about that, Red…but it all works out when our canine companions snuggle with us on a chilly night…love and hugs to our dear friends
WCraft Premium Member about 4 years ago
And the more lee-way you give them, the more things they find to sniff!
marilynnbyerly about 4 years ago
The trick is to pay attention to the dog’s body language and have a long enough leash to give you time to act if needed.
Pathfinderman about 4 years ago
To enjoy walking a dog, put the dog in a harness that has the leash attachment in front, under the dog’s jaw. Dogs don’t like pulling from the front.
asrialfeeple about 4 years ago
I don’t think you’re reaching him, Red!
sarahbowl1 Premium Member about 4 years ago
Red, be gentle with Rover. He is your BFF!
whenlifewassimpler about 4 years ago
Our dogs walked very well but we had trainers for Alex, Brandy was an angel from the beginning, as was Cassidy and Buddy Max (however, he went in his backyard as he got older)……
Durak Premium Member about 4 years ago
We used to have this wonderful dog, beautiful family friend. When she was a pup and was still learning to walk on a leash she ALWAYS insisted on walking around the wrong side of everything. I’d walk on one side of the mailbox, she’d go on the other and always clothesline herself. It took a lot of patience to get her to stay on the same side of obstacles as me. We’d walk up to something and I’d pause, just to give her time to think and fix herself. Chiquita was a beautiful, wonderful friend. She’s been gone ten years and we still miss her deeply.