Then and Now: Walking The Dog

Walking the dog when you are a teen: 1) Put something on feet or not. 2) Put leash on dog because it is the law. 3) Walk/run.

Walking the dog when you are approaching 50: 1) Purchase good quality athletic shoes with excellent arch support and purchase no-blister wicking socks. 2) Use a no tug harness to protect your back. Put leash on dog because if for some reason she gets away you will never be able to catch her. Plus it is the law. 3) Walk with your dog looking back at you every now and then wishing you would walk faster. 4) Upon returning home apply BenGay to lower back and self medicate using ibprophine as needed. 5) Collapse on couch for 10 minutes.

Comments

[sharkbytes]

hardee-har! Put leash on dog even in back field because she insists on eating disgusting train-killed, 3-month old, deer

[Patricia]

Or do as we do and have dog use the little blue potty mats! Much easier and you never have to go outside!

[Donna from Threads of Magique]

You forgot to mention taking the antihistamines and putting on the sunblock before going out. Otherwise, sounds pretty much like my daily walks.