Morning Walk...

[Heidi & Milton]

Lately when Milton and I wake up in the morning, he is super rambunctious.  He naps all evening long and then sleeps soundly throughout the night.  When morning arrives, he is a ball full of energy.  I let him out immediately to go pottie, bring him in to be fed, and then I try to sit down and drink my coffee and work on the computer.  Milton is barking, chewing on things, running around, and is pesky until he gets his walk.  The walk really calms his temperament and makes him more placid for the day.

 

Do most of you have to walk your dog immediately before doing anything else?  Milton is 13-weeks-old, so his age probably plays a large role in his energy expendeture.  I feel like a bad mom, but I really enjoy getting an hour or two of work in before I take off on a 30-minute walk.

 

Does anyone have comments, suggestions, or thoughts on this?  Thank you!

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

This is exactly what we used to do. Quick potty walk, then breakfast and play, then longer walk before work.  Good luck :)

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

When the girls were smaller they would want out the door the second they got up in the morning.  I always took them out on a leash so it meant just as soon as we got up we went out.  Now, it might be a couple hours before they want out to potty.