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.