The Walk From Hell

[Pat and Traveler]

Mom said our walk this morning was ‘the walk from hell,’ and we have to get back to some ‘serious training.’ Jeez, I just wanted to romp around and then lie down and wait for that little dog I could see coming. I was going to leap up at the last minute and play with her, but her mom turned around and went the other way. Mom says I look scary when I just lie down with my head on the grass and stare intently at whoever or whatever is coming our way, and that isn’t the proper way to greet either dogs or people.

Mom tugged on the leash to get me up and my harness came right off over my head! I didn’t know it could do that–wish I’d found out sooner ‘cause this is a great way to get to play. I started to run after the little dog, but mom said the serious ‘Come’ command, so I stopped to see if she wanted to throw a ball for me or give me some treats. Nope. She just attached the leash to my collar and said some bad words and then I had to go home.

I hope we can do another ‘walk from hell’ tomorrow.

Your pal,

Traveler

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Oohhh, Trav, however did you do the lose the harness thing?  You are a very cool dude, Dood!

[Pat and Traveler]

Thanks, Roo and Chloe.  It really is confusing.  Mom has told me to sit sometimes when there's a dog coming, and I was doing even better--lying down!  I like to hop and jump too, but I don't bark very often.  Hope you all have some GREAT walks!

Your pal,

Traveler

[Jennifer,Chloe & Myla]

I know, one day it's ok to say hi and the next you have to act like you're trained or something! Myla has to walk like a princess when she's by herself, but she doesn't know 1/2 the people I know so of course she looks like she walks better. When I see my peeps I walk on my 2 hind legs and hop until I reach them and mom gets mad at dad because he lets me do it! Parents are so confusing I think they need to go back to training and let us be DOGS!! Good luck tomorrow Traveler!

Chloe

[Maryann,Roo and Tigger]

 Trav- what is this with moms?  We are not allowed to play with anyone - dogs or people or birds when we are on our leashes.  You cleverly took yours off, so you could be polite and play.  Just yesterday as we were walking, our new puppy neighbor was on a walk too.  He barked a happy hello and when I barked hello back, Mom did not like it at all.  We had to lay right down and wait and wait and wait.  Then later in the walk, here comes the new puppy again, I didn't bark, but gee he is our neighbor and just a puppy so I to make sure he knew I was friendly and I wagged and wiggled and jumped to let him know and wouldn't you know "down Roo" she says and we go through the whole wait thing all over again and no play.  Moms..... you love 'em, but sometimes they try your patience.

[Pat and Traveler]

Hey, Tara--that's a great idea!  Mom gets all excited about slugs!  :)

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

Trav, mom's can be really hard to understand. Sounds like you were a good boy to me! :) Maybe you can give her one of your slugs. That should cheer her up!! Your friend, Tara

[Pat and Traveler]

I thought I did good too, so I don't know why mom was upset!  We didn't even have a very long walk.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Traveler, You were a good boy to come back. I bet you misunderstood your mom and what she said :)

[Taylor & Huff]

Traveler. you are a good boy for coming back. I don't think Huff would've come.;) Sounds like it was a lot of fun!:)