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Rio is just 3 lbs but I walk her all the time, at least 3 times a day. I do worry about other big dogs but I am very aware and alert as we walk, always looking ahead and around. We do come across big dogs during our walks, but I always ask their owner from a safe distance if they are good with little dogs. You can usually tell the ones that are good, as the owners are smiling and making eye contact even from far away. Stray dogs are not too much of a problem, as we live in a gated community. We also go to PetSmart 3-4 times a week and Rio loves to walk up and down the aisles. I'm actually more concerned there, since we often see big dogs (rotts, pitts, etc) that don't seem very well-behaved. But for the most part, we've been fortunate to have good experiences, as it has definitely made Rio a very well-socialized dog. |
1 Attachment(s) Sandy is almost 3lbs and I walk him a few times a week. Last weekend I took him out to play in the snow. A neighbour's dog (off-leash) came to play with him. The dog was so much bigger and I quickly picked Sandy up when the play became a bit too rough. I was afraid the dog might hurt him. After a few mins, the dog came back with a new friend (another off-leash dog!). I've no choice but to bring Sandy home in my arms. He is tiny compares to the dogs in our neighbourhood. |
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Ok, ok I just took Annie & Greta for a walk around our neighborhood block! We were about halfway and I had them both on one side of me so I could swoop them both in my arms if I had to. I looked down at them...looked ahead of me...felt my leash tugging...looked down and saw a huge brown, lab right at my babies butt!! I LOUDLY said "NO, GO HOME" The lab stopped and we kept walking. Labs are usually pretty nice, but the fact that it came upon us that fast, scared me to death (it had to be lying between their two parked cars because I didn't see it) and my youngest (Greta) started hiding behind my legs. (hard to walk like that). My Annie didn't seem afraid, just a little nervous. That was my whole point in asking about this walking thing....it seems there should be more places you can take these tiny dogs for a nice, friendly, peaceful walk! :confused: |
I now have a real problem with letting ours out into the yard since racoons have taken up under our sunporch. Our Luca who is 4 pounds thinks they are hers. We tried relocation the racoons, but they came back. We found babies under last time and had to take them to the wild life center, but the adult came back later. Luca even stuck her head inside the board while I was getting one of the babies and started an argument with it. What hissing and growing I heard. The big ones can kill her so we keep her in. Our really big yorkie goes out during the day only. It's so good the other three are under 4 pounds and pad trained. The big one goes for walks...the little ones poop out and don't like the snow. |
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do you have any freinds around with a yard? mine love to go out in the back yard where nit is 100%yorkie proof they wiilchase each other of ever out there . |
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I've even been desperate before and taken them to Pet Smart just to let them walk around. lol But that's across town. Tomorrow I'm going to try walking the opposite way than I did today with my yorkies and hope there aren't any hidden surprises! I don't like throwing caution to the wind, when it comes to my babies. :) |
I'm all for walking dogs, no matter how small. I think with any small dog you need to be more cognizant of those dogs around you, but that's no reason to not walk them. The LOVE walking. Mine are 4.5 pounds (should be more, just skinny) and almost 6 and can walk 4 miles at a time. They LOVE their walks:) |
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We have a green belt behind the house and although I have to be cautious . Other dogs,coyotes ,foxes. There are some dogs that walk at the same time that are his friends it is very good for him .The nap he has after although it is a short period of time (The walk) he has a good nap after and I can get things done or step out to store for awhile . Some neighbors know and love him and always run out with treats when they see him coming . I ordered his snow suit online I will see if I can find that for you to check out . |
I'm in Canada and although the poop and no pick up is a problem as well .I also know it's a bilaw to pick it up and if caught not doing so you recieve a fine .I got so mad that yes I called the bi law office and made a formal complaint .After all if they are going make it a law INFORCE it . Some people have been caught for off leash and not picking up poop .Good maybe some will learn something from it . Bi law office is now watching the green belt off and on .Off leash dogs is a problem to .We do have a place thats for offleash (Dog park) but they put it in the most stupid place not fenced in and beside a busy road . |
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What kind of stroller do you use? I need one that's pretty easy to pop in and out of the car. |
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