First of all - I walk - my pup "runs."
We don't really go for walks. I take my little pup out - on his 50-foot clothesline leash and let him run his heart out...at least once a day - and usually more. Of course, he stops occasionally to smell the roses and pee!
I live in a condo association with six duplexes.... My backyard goes the entire length of these 6 duplexes (it's about a block and a half of beautiful green grass). Plus it goes about 80 feet out to a ranch style fence with a pasture and horses on the other side. So - all the dogs here get together daily and run their hearts out. We neighbors stand around and enjoy watching them - sometimes for an hour or more.
The only time I ever take my dog out on a regular leash is when we go out to potty - late in the evening. I want him close to me when we're out that late.
Carol Jean |