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kjc · 10-26-2010, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by QuickSilver

It's good to know I'm not the only one, ha ha. I thought it was my shameful secret.

I'll happily walk an hour if we are going somewhere, even if it's not really necessary. I used to order takeout from somewhere really far away and then walk there even though they delivered. Maybe I find a place for breakfast I want to go to every day. I used to go to my local starbucks, but they asked me to stop bringing my dog in.

I'd definitely walk a long way for a fancy coffee... maybe I need to find an inconvenient, dog friendly Starbucks.

And music! I have to try music. I sort of thought about audio books, but I think that I wouldn't be able to pay attention to Thor at all. Maybe worth a shot though.

I'm lucky enough that I could afford a daily dog walker, and Thor does go to daycare for socialization, but I feel like walking is how I show my love for him. I got him because I didn't think his owner took good care of him, and I wanted him to get the attention and stimulation he deserves. Hm, maybe I need to keep that in mind.

Or I could get a dog walker for weeks where I'm really busy for work... oops, I think I just overloaded on ideas. Ah, so confused! Okay, far away coffee and music to start with.

I think it's time to pull the 'Therapy Dog' Card out and wave it in their faces!

PiePiper · 10-26-2010, 10:56 AM

I love walking Piper everyday. I drive down the road where there is a State Park on the Long Island Sound. I enjoy walking the bike paths, trails and during the off season the boardwalk. Piper is a great little walker and sets a fast pace. She loves the people, other dogs, birds, rabbits and anything that comes along her path. She is truly happy during her walks and that makes me happy. We try to walk every day when the weather is nice. Even in the dead of winter, you'll find Piper (bundled warmly) and myself taking our daily walk.

dwells1959 · 10-26-2010, 11:21 AM

Walking a dog that is misbehaven I think would be a chore. I have Harlie leash trained now and it's a joy to walk her. She knows my commands and responds perfectly. I use;

Lead- She stays in front to the right
Forward- When she stalls to fart around
Cross- When it's time to cross the street

I use a short leash on her harness and can snatch her up like a yoyo if something happens. She loves her walks and I love to walk her. The neighbors greet us on the sidewalk to say hi and she loves that too. It's good for her and for me. Just try to think of it as their time with you outdoors to explore under your supervision...they crave the attention.

taxlady · 10-26-2010, 12:20 PM

Sprocket and I walk once or twice a day depending on the weather, I never do anything but watch what he is doing, the things going on around us, or talking to him. Maybe other people have safer places to walk but , we have to be aware of other people (crazies), dogs w/out manners, and cars. You know, stuff and I'm such a worrier, I'm always watching. Besides I love the time I spend w/him, "our time", his previous owners never had time for him, then when we come home he's tired and a "good boy" and sleeps! When I don't want to walk I try to remember they are very smart little people, this stimulates their brain as well as the exercise. The walk doesn't hurt me either

my neighbors already think I'm crazy, so talking to the dog is better than just talking to myself! Enjoy your time together!

BobbieD · 10-26-2010, 12:52 PM

Walking my pooches in the winter is almost imposible. I am here in alaska and during the winter the wind blows about 40 miles an hour and the temp drops to 20 below. I walk them if the wind isn't blowing, but never to far because of the cold an snow. Summers are great for walking, but so short lived. I have a treadmill but they hate it. How do I get them to love it? Any advice?

taxlady · 10-26-2010, 01:17 PM

[quoteI=BobbieD;3310540]Walking my pooches in the winter is almost imposible. I am here in alaska and during the winter the wind blows about 40 miles an hour and the temp drops to 20 below. I walk them if the wind isn't blowing, but never to far because of the cold an snow. Summers are great for walking, but so short lived. I have a treadmill but they hate it. How do I get them to love it? Any advice?[/quote]
Alaska, wow, and I complain about the rain, about the treadmill, I don't know, I don't like it either, so I'm not much help there, but I do know lots of people do use them and successfully. I sure wish you luck.

BellarousasMom · 10-26-2010, 02:27 PM

You need to get the ipod, mp3 or whatever you use with your favorite tunes playing. LOL Use one ear plug, that way you can still be aware of your surroundings. Just because there are two doesn't mean you have to use both of them. You can still look around to watch for other dogs or people or traffic. Don't feel guilty about wanting another dog that stays by your side. Change your pace up a little while walking Thor. He would like most diffently. I walk, mostly power walk with Bella then I will throw in some running some. Not much because I'm not a runner, but she likes. I've already since I've had her, if one wants to loose weight get a yorkie. I've never seen anything like it. Do keep in mind that everything that was just said is coming from a personal trainer. I see you live in CA. Wow...I assuming most of the time you have decent weather to walk in. Here in IN that's not the story. One more thing, if possiable change your route. :-)

misslissa · 10-26-2010, 02:56 PM

I cant help i love to walk my dog

alaskayorkie · 10-26-2010, 04:01 PM

I hear ya, too. I used to do two walks a day religiously, but I've generally cut it down to one. And we don't stay out for an especially long time, maybe 20-30 minutes. I make it up to them by doing something else with them at the time we used to take our second walk. We'll play on the agility equipment or practice nose work. They even enjoy a new physical therapy game we're doing -- walking over 4" boxes with treats as motivation.

The Nose Work guru who came up went off on a tangent one day about walks. He criticized people who don't make walks fun for the dogs. He said a walk to dogs is not like a walk to us. They don't care about the exercise. To them, it's an adventure. New smells on every corner. He says he lets his investigate stuff. He said he uses treats too to keep it fun.

So that's where I'm at. The morning walk is about them, not me. I make it as exciting and fun as I can because I know the rest of their day is going to be boring while I'm at work. Besides, we have such a routine that they literally attack me if I put off their walk.

10-26-2010, 10:56 AM	#17
PiePiper Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 759	I love walking Piper everyday. I drive down the road where there is a State Park on the Long Island Sound. I enjoy walking the bike paths, trails and during the off season the boardwalk. Piper is a great little walker and sets a fast pace. She loves the people, other dogs, birds, rabbits and anything that comes along her path. She is truly happy during her walks and that makes me happy. We try to walk every day when the weather is nice. Even in the dead of winter, you'll find Piper (bundled warmly) and myself taking our daily walk. __________________ Mom to Piper & Chipper

10-26-2010, 12:20 PM	#19
taxlady Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern,CA, Posts: 247	Walking Sprocket and I walk once or twice a day depending on the weather, I never do anything but watch what he is doing, the things going on around us, or talking to him. Maybe other people have safer places to walk but , we have to be aware of other people (crazies), dogs w/out manners, and cars. You know, stuff and I'm such a worrier, I'm always watching. Besides I love the time I spend w/him, "our time", his previous owners never had time for him, then when we come home he's tired and a "good boy" and sleeps! When I don't want to walk I try to remember they are very smart little people, this stimulates their brain as well as the exercise. The walk doesn't hurt me either my neighbors already think I'm crazy, so talking to the dog is better than just talking to myself! Enjoy your time together! __________________ Sprockets Guardian and personal slave.

10-26-2010, 01:17 PM	#21
taxlady Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern,CA, Posts: 247	Walking [quoteI=BobbieD;3310540]Walking my pooches in the winter is almost imposible. I am here in alaska and during the winter the wind blows about 40 miles an hour and the temp drops to 20 below. I walk them if the wind isn't blowing, but never to far because of the cold an snow. Summers are great for walking, but so short lived. I have a treadmill but they hate it. How do I get them to love it? Any advice?[/quote] Alaska, wow, and I complain about the rain, about the treadmill, I don't know, I don't like it either, so I'm not much help there, but I do know lots of people do use them and successfully. I sure wish you luck. __________________ Sprockets Guardian and personal slave.

10-26-2010, 02:56 PM	#23
misslissa YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: canton ohio us Posts: 1,574	I cant help i love to walk my dog __________________ Don't say I love you unless you mean it, but if you do say it a lot. People forget.

10-26-2010, 04:01 PM	#24
alaskayorkie Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anchorage Posts: 30,843 Blog Entries: 57	I hear ya, too. I used to do two walks a day religiously, but I've generally cut it down to one. And we don't stay out for an especially long time, maybe 20-30 minutes. I make it up to them by doing something else with them at the time we used to take our second walk. We'll play on the agility equipment or practice nose work. They even enjoy a new physical therapy game we're doing -- walking over 4" boxes with treats as motivation. The Nose Work guru who came up went off on a tangent one day about walks. He criticized people who don't make walks fun for the dogs. He said a walk to dogs is not like a walk to us. They don't care about the exercise. To them, it's an adventure. New smells on every corner. He says he lets his investigate stuff. He said he uses treats too to keep it fun. So that's where I'm at. The morning walk is about them, not me. I make it as exciting and fun as I can because I know the rest of their day is going to be boring while I'm at work. Besides, we have such a routine that they literally attack me if I put off their walk. __________________ Mike ~ Doting Dad to Jillie, Harper, Molly, Cooper, Eddie (RIP), Lucy (RIP), Rusty (RIP) and Jack (RIP). Check us out on YouTube

10-26-2010, 11:21 AM	#18
dwells1959 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 127	Walking a dog that is misbehaven I think would be a chore. I have Harlie leash trained now and it's a joy to walk her. She knows my commands and responds perfectly. I use; Lead- She stays in front to the right Forward- When she stalls to fart around Cross- When it's time to cross the street I use a short leash on her harness and can snatch her up like a yoyo if something happens. She loves her walks and I love to walk her. The neighbors greet us on the sidewalk to say hi and she loves that too. It's good for her and for me. Just try to think of it as their time with you outdoors to explore under your supervision...they crave the attention.

10-26-2010, 12:52 PM	#20
BobbieD Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 31	Walking my pooches in the winter is almost imposible. I am here in alaska and during the winter the wind blows about 40 miles an hour and the temp drops to 20 below. I walk them if the wind isn't blowing, but never to far because of the cold an snow. Summers are great for walking, but so short lived. I have a treadmill but they hate it. How do I get them to love it? Any advice?

10-26-2010, 02:27 PM	#22
BellarousasMom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 793	You need to get the ipod, mp3 or whatever you use with your favorite tunes playing. LOL Use one ear plug, that way you can still be aware of your surroundings. Just because there are two doesn't mean you have to use both of them. You can still look around to watch for other dogs or people or traffic. Don't feel guilty about wanting another dog that stays by your side. Change your pace up a little while walking Thor. He would like most diffently. I walk, mostly power walk with Bella then I will throw in some running some. Not much because I'm not a runner, but she likes. I've already since I've had her, if one wants to loose weight get a yorkie. I've never seen anything like it. Do keep in mind that everything that was just said is coming from a personal trainer. I see you live in CA. Wow...I assuming most of the time you have decent weather to walk in. Here in IN that's not the story. One more thing, if possiable change your route. :-)