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The Care
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Training Your Human to Walk With You

8/12/2019

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Oh, how I love to go for a walk! Many of you know that I plan to take Susan to Virginia and hike the section of the Appalachian Trail through Shenandoah National Park. So we are doing lots of what she calls training. I call it glorious.

My favorite way to walk is off leash. Susan doesn't allow this very often, I'm not sure why. So we usually compromise and she takes me on the retractable leash. This allows me enough freedom that I can do lots of sniffing, maybe a quick roll before she pulls me up short, and even a tiny bite of something forbidden. (I really do not understand humans' objection to goose poop.)

But sometimes, Susan tells me to "walk behind." I do not like to do this. She doesn't move fast enough, she doesn't stop to sniff, and she never rolls in the grass. A few weeks ago we were hiking some mountain bike trails, and she would allow me to lead and pull her up the hill, but then at the top, just when I could really get out and move, she would give me the dreaded "go behind."

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What's up with that?

So, now I am working to teach her to walk on a leash. I always lead, I set the pace, we stop where I want to stop, and we go where I want to go. Remember, I have my PhD. (Professional human-training dog.)
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Glenda link
8/13/2019 09:20:38 am

This made my day. I love Molly's unique voice. She's also an ID (Intelligent Dog).

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Kym Curl
8/13/2019 12:24:10 pm

I love you Mollie💝

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Becky Beresford link
8/17/2019 07:08:57 pm

I love this sweet perspective of a story told through the eyes of your pup! How creative and fun! :)

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Pam A.
8/29/2019 04:18:50 pm

Believe me Molly, you should be thankful for all the walking and hiking you get to do.Not many dogs have such a wonderful owner. Be patient and your life will only get better and better. Pretty soon there will be a fridge that will open with the swipe of your paw. Gary always gets the latest and best inventions out there!

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