Originally Posted by Britster (Post 2961014)

Yeah, it's $6 every time... OR you can buy a $40 yearly pass which is what I did since I go so often. Dog Activities at Quiet Waters Park I think it's listed in the top 5 dog parks in the country!

Originally Posted by capt_noonie (Post 2961029)

A dog beach too!!! That place sounds very nice! Has jackson gone swimming in there?

Originally Posted by Britster (Post 2960966)

Personally-and this is not meant to be taken offensively because obviously every one and every dog is different, but I'm the kind of person that doesn't live wondering the "what if's" ... live life to the fullest (you & your dog!) Yeah, your dog can get bit by a mosquito but they can also run around in your house and bump into a wall and die (which I believe happened on here). Yeah, they can go and try to eat dog poop, that's what they do! Don't sweat the small stuff, let your dog live like a dog! Yes, it's our job to protect them but there's only so much we can do, some things are just not in our hands. I am Jackson's protector for sure but he is just not the kind of dog that I would confine in a house... dogs are meant to be outdoors, play, explore, live life! With winter, he's been in the house more and it really takes a toll on his personality. He comes alive when outdoors on a walk, or at the dog park playing with dogs, or running around, and I would never want to take that away from him. I hope u don't take this in a mean way as it's totally just my opinion but I just feel it's important to get it out there.
Here's a vid of Jackson I made a while ago just loving life, and I can't imagine having him inside all the time! With that said, I do understand every body has different lifestyles and it's not always easy esp. in this winter weather to walk our dogs as much, etc, and some dogs aren't as active but I still think it's important for every dog to get out there as much as possible.

Originally Posted by emmyran (Post 2961044)

CUUUTE video of Jackson!! What a lucky dog! I would love to have children for my yorkies to play with, sandboxes, wide open (safe) running areas, etc. but I don't. I think Jackson is twice the size of my doggies so he doesn't look like a mouse to other dogs. lol

Originally Posted by Ringo1 (Post 2960990)

I've had problems walking Lucy this winter. She does not like the wet and cold. My Westie does not mind it and will walk for miles in this weather. I feel bad for Lucy because he goes and we leave her home! She'll start out wanting to walk - but then wants to turn right around and come home because she's cold and wet.

Also . . I am NOT good at walking both dogs together. Something I'm learning. But right now -their leashes are getting tangled up all the time; one is going one way and the other the opposite . . .

I'm thinking about trying a coupler. But Ringo is bigger so there is a decent size difference in the two.

Lastly, I am scared about the bigger dogs. It was easy when I was walking only one - just reached down and picked him up. Now I have two and it's hard to get them both in a hurry.

Hopefully, we'll get the hang of things by spring! Because I can absolutely tell that winter has been hard on Ringo. Just not getting his walks like he is used to.:animal36

Originally Posted by Britster (Post 2961049)

Yeah, he's a bigger guy so it's definitely less worry (12lbs) but if I had a little one, I would treat it the exact same way. My friend has 2 small yorkies, one under 5lbs, one a tiny bit over, and they all get walked as much as possible and sometimes for 4 mile walks. Her 5lber plays with my 12lber just the same. So for me, it's not about the size issue really, as it is them being dogs. But I totally get that not everyone has the resources or the time, and not everyone is as lucky to have a nice park, etc.

Originally Posted by Patti (Post 2961012)

My3 don't go for many walks since I cannot safely walk three of them. But in nice weather they go in my large backyard with me and they have a small area fenced off that they go out to several times a day. Sometimes my dtr will walk with me so we can take all 3 or I will put them in the stroller for a walk. I am a worrier and have had several of my yorkies and my pom charged at by bigger dogs. Fortunately at that time I only had one dog and was able to grab them quickly to avoid injuries. My 3 run through the house and chase after each other and I throw toys so they get some exercise.

Originally Posted by Yorkiedaze (Post 2961119)

I agree that it's good for our Yorkies, regardless of size, to get outside to walk, run and play, but I don't think it's necessary that we walk them a mile or so twice a day. We as Yorkie moms also have to keep their best interest in mind and of course their safety. There are lots of ways to keep them socialized and exercised without throwing caution to the wind. There are play-dates instead of dog parks, there are tread-mills to walk and run on when the weather is bad, and our homes and yards to run and play in and invite their friends to come over.
Yorkies are in high demand and too many are being stolen and sold.
I read where a lady who was a retired senior citizen, was out walking her little Yorkie, her "kid", when two men approached wanting to pet her dog then snatched the leash and off they ran. Another girl had her apartment broken into and her tiny Yorkie taken. Another had two guys come to her home to "see" her Yorkie puppies for sale, pulled guns and put the puppies and their mom in lawn and leaf bags and ran. It would be wonderful to just say, we need to live without worry, but sad as it is, it's not a safe place anymore. I won't even walk my girls unless my husband is with me. Even then, we have had two very close calls. The first one my Azrael was attacked. We don't go for long walks very often anymore, but they get lots of exercise and socialization. I think each of us knows what's best for our fur-kids, and should follow our hearts. ;)