Josh and I got up before light on Sunday and hiked 11 miles with our 7-year-old Lab mix.
It was rewarding, after walking four hours, to be home by 8:30 and eating bacon and eggs on the patio around the time most people were just getting up.
Some people might worry 11 miles would be too far for a Lab Ace’s age. He showed no signs of being tired. He trotted along, a step ahead usually, glancing at me – “This is an epic walk, isn’t it? Oh this is so much fun!”
His raw dog food diet has made an incredible difference in his energy. Once home he was fine lounging around but also fine to be playing and moving. He did not appear stiff or sore. Wish I could say the same.
This is what I need from my dog. His eagerness for adventure. It’s probably one of the things he needs from me, too.
Aisling
Monday 17th of June 2013
I (very reluctantly) get up at 6.30 in the morning to walk Chip before I go to work and I was giving myself a pat on the back every morning....you Lindsay deserve a medal!!!! :)
Lindsay Stordahl
Monday 17th of June 2013
Good for you to walk him so early every day!
stefano
Sunday 9th of June 2013
walks are the best! enjoying the posts, do you think you could do one about mounting at the dog park or just between household dogs, I'm just curious to hear your opinions.
Lindsay Stordahl
Monday 10th of June 2013
That would be a good topic.
Alison
Sunday 9th of June 2013
My mastiff girl and I did a 6.7 mile hike about 1.5 years ago (when she was 6.5). We had done it several times before and pretty regularly walked 2-3 miles at a time. The last hike though, she was limping by the end. The next day neither of us could walk very well. I decided then that we should take it a bit easier. Apparently she has arthritis. I miss those hikes though.
Lindsay Stordahl
Monday 10th of June 2013
I'm sure she enjoys any walk, no matter the distance.
Rachel @ My Two Pitties
Saturday 8th of June 2013
That's awesome, I hope Kaya and Norman are still going strong at that age. I love our adventures together!
Lindsay Stordahl
Monday 10th of June 2013
I'm sure they will!
Cathy
Friday 7th of June 2013
I'm all for early morning walks, in the winter we're done and fed before the sun's even thinking about rising but...
"after walking four hours, to be home by 8:30" doing the math here...girl, you are crazy!
Lindsay Stordahl
Friday 7th of June 2013
Crazy is about right :)