Originally posted by vinjashira
Glacier, just wondering since you have so many dogs, do you take different random dogs everytime you go and have a walk or do you have like a system so they all have their turns? It's great I think to be able to walk with more than one dog
A bit of both! I try to get everyone out regularly and keep track in a daytimer of who went where with who and when. I usually take groups of three or four, plus Daisy, my neighbor's dog. If I'm riding my bike, I have one more dog as I have a Springer attachment on the bike. That's usually Bandit as he loves that Springer thing!

I often take different groups, but there are some limits. Sleet doesn't like the young dogs trying to wrestle with her so she goes with the calmer dogs. Raven doesn't like other girls on her walk. Goldie only really likes Chase. Chum needs another nutty dog to keep him occupied. Mac & Ozzy like to go together so they can play. Some of them don't listen when other dogs around--for example, Earle will take off if Muskwa comes with him and they will be gone for hours. Some of them can go with anyone, anytime, anywhere--those dogs sometimes get extra walks as they are so easy!

It also varies by day and time. There are some dogs that I don't walk when the trail is likely busier--like Sunday afternoons.

A couple times a week, I pick a dog who gets special attention for the day. They get to go for a walk alone and get all the attention to themselves. I think it's important for them to get time away from the pack and get some individual time.

Basically, walks end up like most things with the pack--a balancing act of their individual needs and personalities.