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I have to admit, I've been in a slump with walking Thor for the past few weeks. I do love watching him run around a park because he's so unrestrainedly joyful, but... there are only so many parks in my area, and only so many different walks I can take him on.

I've realized I much prefer walking Thor if we are running an errand. Just walking for the sake of walking feels pointless, and I'm constantly checking the time.

Does anyone else here get the walking blues? How do you overcome them? I've been thinking about listening to music while we walk, but I'm a little concerned that I might miss things in the environment, like a dog two blocks away that Thor wants to go nuts over.

I guess that's part of it too, is I feel like Thor takes a lot of focus to walk properly. I'm always on the lookout for things that might set him off so I can distract him. I think part of me is longing for a dog that will just, you know, walk next to me without constant supervision.

I feel really guilty for not getting Thor enough stimulation. How do I break out of this funk?