No more walks for Kia

[Uabassoon]

Payson has always been like this, it's tough to get him to just walk down to the end of the complex. For some reason he seems to do much better when both Alexa and I walk him. He does the best when one of us takes him out, the other waits a minute then goes outside. He's so excited that whoever was missing (me or Alexa) came out to join that he forgets how much he hates going out on walks.

[Ginger's Mom]

Do you always take the same walk? Does she do that if you go for a walk somewhere else (like over your parents house)? Ginger gets very stubborn and drags like that when we go on certain walks because she doesn't want to go in that direction (because something-usually a dog-has scared her on that street, or whatever). Is there a park near you? Does she do the same thing when you go there? Is it something about having the leash on that causes her stress? From what you have said it doesn't sound like a health issue but it sounds like she is either frightened or uncomfortable while walking. Ginger is a very timid dog so I guess I just think of that kind of thing first. Does Kia have any issues like that?

[moosmom]

Is this Kia's way of saying she's "upset" that she has to *share* Mommy with Chipper

That was MY first thought.

((((HUGS)))) Kim

[pitc9]

Phred asked already... but my first question was how is she walking on her own??

[ramanth]

She's always been like this. I could walk her solo, Andy could walk her solo and she just mopes along behind us. I see people out jogging with their dogs and have always envied that. Kia is more interested in stopping every few feet and smelling the enviroment then going for a walk. But I knew she needed her exercise so I'd make her take walks. She's just gotten worse this past year.

She'll be 9 in June so I'm wondering if her age does factor in.

I've tried taking different routes and she'll perk up for a minute or so, but then falls back behind again.

As far as the lead position, even when I just had Kia, she hardly ever walked in front of me. Mostly beside me, the rest of the time, lagging behind.

Now that we have Chipper, he loves to walk ahead and at first, Kia walked along side of him and I was thrilled, happy to see her perk up when taking a walk. Then over time, she started to fall back again into her old habits.

The only time she pulls is when we go to the dog park or to a dog event where there are dogs to interact with.

I get the leash out and Chipper comes bounding up to the door, but Kia just lays there and shows no interest.

Pat, that's a good idea about the paw pads... I'll check them.

The dog park will be open soon and with me working nights, I'll just plan to make more trips out there so she can get her exercise until I can get to the bottom of her apathy towards the walk.

I'll take Kia out solo a few times and see if it is a simple matter of jealousy.

[cyber-sibes]

The dog park will be open soon and with me working nights, I'll just plan to make more trips out there so she can get her exercise until I can get to the bottom of her apathy towards the walk.

The dogpark works well for us. that way whoever wants to run, can. Sherman usually walks around & around with me. Star mostly plays with the other dogs. Your park sounds so awesome, she may really enjoy that.

[ramanth]

Thanks Pat. Maybe the simple answer is that Kia is just getting to be an old lady and can't walk as far as she used too.