Learning To Walk with Others
Gabby is going to live as a member of a multiple dog family, and needs to learn how to walk with the others. With her short legs, we have to go slowly, and not stress out her joints. So presently, we are taking her for a walk with one of the big dogs, who have already enjoyed their own run, so they are docile and calm with her. But we started with our daughter Kristen’s pug, Pearl, when they were visiting for Easter.
The other four were not happy, even though they had already had their fun time. When does a Golden ever turn down an opportunity for more adventures?
Today it was Lucy’s turn to take Gabby through her walk the block paces..
Walking a pack requires a certain amount of specialized attire. Besides the leashes, and collars, you have to bring extra leashes since it is not good if one or two of them snap when you are out on the fields. Being politically correct is your responsibility when walking a number of dogs who can be aggressive in larger numbers. And I have had the large metal clasps break of fatigue without warning during walks and runs. Second lots of poop bags which is obvious. Third: tough gloves, so you don’t get blisters or dirt or other material on your hands when they run with their leashes on at the fields. And fourth, heavy duty boots so you can keep yourself from being pulled over when they all in total outweigh you by a few hundred pounds. Sneakers or light weight shoes don’t work.
And of course you need a whistle, to recall them when they run free on the fields. Most of the time they listen..
And after everyone has walked or run, it is time to chill. Here Gabby is sitting with Rocky on the back stoop.
A very enjoyable start for all to a Sunday morning.