Out for a Walk

Moving right along

Since my main ground driving trail is icy right now, I decided to head up the road with Ah-D today on our excursion. The air was brisk, for sure, but we went right along at a good clip.  I was able to enjoy the scenery, but no sign of Bigfoot.  Plenty of squirrels, though.  Ah-D wasn't spooky about anything, and cars passing from in front and behind were not an issue.  He did try to turn around quite a few times and head for home, but I was able to turn him around and head him back out without much effort, whew!  I didn't need to take as many "Whoa, Stand" breaks because I was walking on road instead of snow, so on the way back, we practiced several times.

We need a lot more practice on "Whoa, Stand" when we are on the way home. :) At first I thought, I will make him stand a minute or so before I ask him to walk on.  YAH, if I wanted him to taste success at all, I had to be much more conservative on my stand still time.  I decided five seconds was satisfactory.

A couple of times he was so frusterated at being asked to stand still, that he turned right around and laidhis head on my chest.  It was quite the aawww moment for me, and I could just feel my heart going pitter-patter for the big lug.  I could feel his pain; I , too, am an impatient sort.

I am enjoying this time I am spending walking with my Curly.  We are learning from each other, getting out in the fresh air, and getting some exercise.  I'm anticipating tomorrow's ride, and perhaps we will even be able to fit in a small ground driving session.

This RAC blog is so active this year!  I just love reading everyone's blogs and seeing what they are up to with their Curly.  Happy Trails!