A few weekends ago my husband and I participated in a Dog Walk here in Tulsa. The proceeds and donations went to a local shelter here so we definitely wanted to participate, plus the doggies get to walk in it too! This was needed for Maggie our Labrador because she is not a social butterfly. We hoped being around other dogs would make her stop barking at them and dragging me across the apartment complex when she saw another dog and wanted to chase them. Fun for her but not for me seeing as she is really strong and I have hardly any upper body strength. J
The dogs received bandannas for making a donation and participating. Gyzmo was a little too small for his bandanna so he wore his STUD sweatshirt instead because it was a little cold and windy that morning.
In the past when we have participated in charity dog walks I usually had to carry Gyzmo part of the way because he would get tired and hot half way through and want to stop. I was so proud of him this time; he walked the whole way and the whole way back without wanting to be picked up! Even though he is older now he was still able to do it!
Mommy’s little old curmudgeon!!!
After the walk there was a stage and a bunch of doggie vendors set up in the park. We got to see some of the local businesses that are in Tulsa like groomers, boarding places and some cute doggie shops. Plus Maggie and Gyzmo got to visit with the other dogs.
I was proud of Maggie for not being un-social at the walk but it didn’t do much to keep her from chasing and barking at dogs in our apartment complex when we go for walks. So much for that idea! We plan on taking her to the dog park down the street to see if that will slowly help her to be more social. J
