Furry Little Walk Nazi

[Amy Vansant Brunell]

First published on the Kid-FreeLiving.com Blog!

Mike and I started walking about three miles each morning with our dog, Gordon. If you have a dog, you know that if you do something twice in a row, you’re in a pattern. If you have a dog, don’t start something
with the dog if you don’t plan on doing it for the rest of your life at
exactly the same time of day and in exactly the same way.

The first few mornings were fine. We were into our new exercise routine. We even looked forward to it. But after a few days, our joints and muscles started to get a little tired, and we thought maybe we
should take a day off to rest.

The day we decided to take a break from walking, I woke up in the morning and sat at my desk. About the time we would usually be getting ready for our walk, I heard a rustling noise behind me. I turned around
and saw this:

Ignore him, I thought. I turned back and tried to go back to work, hoping he would go away. That’s when I heard the annoyed little grunt. I turned to see from where it came.

I turn around and try to go back to work. The back of my neck starts to feel hot. I think Gordon is actually staring lasers into the base of my skull. I hear a little foot stomp, coupled with yet another grunt. I
ignore it.

It gets quiet. Thinking Gordon must have given up and lay down, I turn to sneak a peek.

I sigh. I know I am no match for his dog-will. I decide to give in and go for the damn walk. Glowering at him, my hips already aching, I ask:

Do you want to go for a walk?

What’s that Mommy? A walk? What a novel idea. Why yes, I would like to go to a walk. Thank you for thinking of that, I never would have come up with it on my own.

It has been 12 straight days of walking. Mike and I are tired. But what can you do with that face staring beams of pure guilt straight into your soul? I can only pray for rain.

[Linda, Webber and Seda]

What a great story, and pictures. You are going to be SO physically fit!

[Fred, Sheila and Baxter]

LOL!!! So true! Don't start unless you want to keep it up. He is adorable!

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

This is so funny!!!!!! I know that look. The classic doodle stare-down and then "what, you mean something fun???"

[Amy & Bernie]

That's so great! And yes, you could pray for rain - but it's rained (stormed) for the last three days and Bern still gets his walk, I've just succumbed to not doing my hair and getting pitied looks from the neighbors...

[Jodi and Stella]

classic!

[Deanna & Desi & Cori]

Ahhh... The famous doodle laser stare!!!

[Melissa & Porter]

hahaha. so true about the patterns and routines. I think observation of behaviors and cues is where dogs are brilliant. I have dew-proof slip-on ankle boots that I avoid wearing or even picking up unless I plan a dog-walk because it breaks my heart to see that expectant look.

[Kathy & Bella]

Priceless!!! I recognize that look.

[Donna K & Quincy]

Love your story and pictures, you don't think the rain will actually save you do you? We are ok at my house as long as we don't use the b-a-l-l word.

[Amy Vansant Brunell]

Thank you all for saying how cute he is...he was worried it made his nose look big...but he is 3/4 French...