no walk = cruel?

Pooka is the trimmest corgi I've ever seen, and a lot of people have told me the same thing. She is obsessed with playing fetch and running around, and is only now, beginning to finish her meals (still off and on). We also have a huge backyard, which she goes out in often.

Therefore, I only take her on a walk for fun, not for exercise. Also for training, to behave and TRY to meet people, and not run out in the street. And if she was crated throughout the day, more than normal, I like to take her out to apologize. Really, only ends up 1-2 times a week.

We now have a husky living with us, and her owner takes her out twice a day.

Recently, Pooka has gotten very anxious when they leave, crying and whining and pouting and staring out the window, and just making me very sad. I don't know if this is because she really likes walks, or if she just has separation anxiety, not wanting them to leave.

Another thing is that she's learning how to "talk" more as she gets older, so it might also be that.

Do I need to be taking her on more walks? How should I deal with this? Currently I just try to distract her with a happy voice, and asking her to do tricks, and telling her No when she whines.

Silly puppy...

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Permalink Reply by GoGoRainbow on October 12, 2009 at 11:32pm

@ Megan: yeah, but Pooka and I are together ALL the time. She is least caring that I'm there when we're on walks -.-. I agree with that its a good extra something for them, but that's why I prefer it to be not a scheduled daily thing, because we get all the crazy expecting behavior. Just an unpredictable treat =)

@ Beth: ha, yeah, my husband would never let us walk around at night. oh well! I have to make sure to get it done early (though winter will make it harder) but my school schedule usually gets me home by 4.

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Permalink Reply by Kelly on October 13, 2009 at 10:32am

I take Gibson on 4 walks a day, but we have a very small partially fenced in backyard. It is basically there for him to pee in the morning and before bed and every other time Gibson needs to potty we go on a walk. We have a great little routine going on. I think it's great because he is so friendly with people, kids and other dogs because he sees so many of them. I guess I am a routine type of person though.. I really look forward to our time together outside :)

Now, if I had your backyard.. He'd probably only get 2 walks a day :) Pooka must love it!!