When we first decided to get a pet, we debated about whether we should get a cat or a dog. Mr P suggested a cat several times because, by all accounts cats are more independent and perhaps more suitable for two busy adults.
But I wanted a pet that will get me exercising regularly. It is a commitment I wanted to make. You can walk or run with a dog, but not with a cat. (It was later that I found out some people do walk their cats on a harness :P)
So we adopted Donna. Dog walking became an everyday item on the day’s to-do list.
How many different pictures can one take of the same dog walking every day? More pictures than I would have thought.
Enjoy. Photos after the jump ;)
Going downstairs via the lift
Besides pee, poo and try to avoid eating strange things, we
make our acquaintances with the trees and the lampposts.
inspect the grass and the leaves
sit-stay on chairs, sit-stay on tables
work on walking by the human’s side
walk off leash and doggy parkour
learning to walk past street cats
feel a connection with nature.
Photography.
It became a habit too.
Roxy the Traveling Dog
Dog walking is fun. Especially when you can change up the routine, and find cool stuff to photograph.
weliveinaflat
Very true!
mrylyn66
Before I became a cat mamma, I also had dogs and there are many times when I miss the social aspect of dog-walking, romps in the dog park and the fact that they listen better than cats. But you are so right about the fact that pets bring us closer to nature and that’s the best reason of all to have one!
weliveinaflat
It’s because I have never been outside so much in my whole life before I got a dog! What made you decide to switch to cats?
mrylyn66
I don’t have a lot of space where I live and dogs are so much more ‘needy’ then cats, so I guess it was a matter of convenience. But I know all the dogs in the neighborhood, they all come up to me when I’m out walking.
weliveinaflat
I see, thanks for taking the time to reply to me!! :)
Kyla
You should rescue a terrier next time. We’re independent. Did you mention walks? !!
weliveinaflat
I think your definition of independent and mine may be slightly different…. but yes, I did mention walks… want to come?
Kuruk
Donna, you get to sit on tables!? Woooowooooooo!
weliveinaflat
Not very often :P hee hee
mrscarmichael
The dog ones are my favourite this week – hence the angst of shouldI shouldn’t I get another dog in my post.
weliveinaflat
I think it is a decision that requires an individual to accept a lot of change in his/her lifestyle. Do consider carefully :)
mrscarmichael
Oh I know the FULL extent having had 2 for 16 years!!!!!
weliveinaflat
Apologies, I misread your comment. I know we won’t be able to cope with another dog since just having Donna is a handful. But it’s each individual family’s choice :) thanks for taking the time to clarify!
mrscarmichael
:) – too much time without a puppy:)
1st World Dog
Mum completely agrees! The main reason she wanted a dog when they moved into the house was as her running partner. It was her personal trainer at the gym who even recommended my mix (as she has my older half brother). We are both missing our morning runs post tick but believe back into thing tmw. Love our walks / runs.
weliveinaflat
High five, Bodhi! The human gets a little tardy on the running, and having a lazy dog does not really help. Although, have to say, when Donna is in the mood to go on a fast trot, the human couldn’t help but go along with it!
Jan K
A walk is not just a walk with you and Donna, and that is great! Looks like you do lots of fun stuff, plus some training in there. Keeps it from getting boring…..and she looks so happy in that last photo!
weliveinaflat
Have to admit there are days I get lazy too… like the whole of last week! XD But it’s always good to have options to stave off the boredom ;)
Lindsay
I really like the photo where she’s sitting on the table and chairs. Very cute! I don’t know what I’d do without a dog to walk every day. I feel awkward walking without a leash in my hand!
weliveinaflat
Ahh you don’t have a lazy bone in you! :P