The Art of Walking the Dogs
Dog walks. I’m not talking about the quick five-minute around the block, but about the real dog walks. The dog walks with the rhythm, the connection, and the shared purpose. The walk is the basic interface of the relationship between them, the dogs, and us, the humans. The bonding happens during the dog walk.
I saw that woman, the other day, who really nailed it. She was walking two chocolate Labs, and it was a sight (no sarcasm here).
What struck me wasn’t just the dogs themselves, it was how she walked with them. No tangled leads, no shouting. She was walking, and they were walked with her. Both leashes were tied to her waist. No tug, no pull, just a smooth and steady walk.
We walked alongside each other for three blocks. Even my own dog seemed to sense the discipline of the other ‘gang’ and toned it down a bit!
This walk is the perfect example of the relationship between a dog and their owner. You build trust. With the trust comes understanding. She didn’t make them walk nicely. They chose to walk nicely, because they clearly respected her.
I often see people struggling with their dogs on walks. Leads tight, owners frustrated, it’s exhausting! Then when I see someone like this woman, the walk isn’t about control, it’s about partnership. It’s about allowing the dog to be a dog within boundaries they can understand and respect.
And to be honest, it’s a lovely thing to see. A reminder that walks can be something special.
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Camera: Canon 70D ISO 100 and 1/500
Lens: Canon 70-200mm f/4 @106mm and f/5
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