This is Maestro, who doesn't require daily walks in the >100 degree weather. He's waiting for his German Shepherd or Boarder Collie rescue house mate. Who hasn't been adopted yet.
This is Jet with a "stick" It is an oldish Photo of him and remarkably he has just made it to 17 yo (on May 22nd). Obviously has arthtritis and his days must be nearly up though I have thought that for 3 or 4 years
So treasure your dogs because where once we would walk for miles and then play ball or ragger when we got home we are now down to 200 yards 3 times a day and going walks without him feels "traitorous" or just plain wrong. So enjoy while you can
He needs to go for his walk even if it's just 10 yards.....it's what they do...and you have to go with him...because you're part of the "hunt"...one of the pack..dogs are mental though!
Yes - he doesnt lack for a walk or anything in fact
Hes compos mentis - and has nothing other than the "joint problem"which gives him a very sad demeanour. He does almost 11 hours overnight no problems ever - and in fact some mornings like this morning he "bolts" for the back door and goes out and drinks loads of water. In contrast I may have been up twice espacially after a few Wherries
Just hard not being able to rountinely do what we used to do !