DOGS DRIVING YOU NUTS? TAKE A WALK!
There are two kinds of walks:
LOW COMMITMENT
Take them on a leashed walk up and down Cross Parkway a few times.
Leashes are hanging in closet by front door.
They’ll stretch their legs, sniff, possibly poop, etc. (poop bags are by the back door)
This will get them off your case for a bit, but they may need more exercise later.
MEDIUM COMMITMENT
To get Ellen (the higher-energy dog) more exercise, put Tina in the living room alone.
Don’t leave any food out, make sure you close all interior doors, etc.
Take Ellen on her own, longer leashed walk. (Bike path is one street over, at the end of Staniford Rd.)
HIGHER COMMITMENT
Put both dogs in the car and take them on a leashed walk at Ethan Allen Trail.
It’s next to the Walgreens off North Ave. Paved trail entrance by playground.
NOTE: When you have both dogs on leashes, skip the meet & greet with other leashed dogs. Tina & Ellen can get protective and it’s not worth it. Just get them close to you, stand aside and let the other dogs pass.
CAR STUFF
Tina will need to be lifted into the backseat. Click the photo below on how to do that.
CLICK FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON GETTING TINA IN/OUT OF CAR
YOU CAN ALSO TAKE THEM TO THE DOG PARK!
When going to Starr Farm, here are things to look out for:
Tina sometimes eats poop, so keep an eye on her.
Ellen has a high prey drive with small/young/not yet spayed/neutered dogs, especially when there’s a chase. I recommend if any puppies come in, you bring the dogs into the small park and/or leave.
A few more tips:
Keep treats in your pocket! If you say Ellen’s name/get her to look at you, then hold out your empty palm and say “Touch!” she should run and “boop” your palm with her nose. This is good for recall (at the dog park) and getting her attention on the leash (when she’s pulling). When she “boops” you, give one to her, and one to Tina.
Do NOT give them treats at the park if there are other dogs close. Tina will snap at the other dogs if there are treats involved.