I have rethought my stand on dogs and leashes.I love this tri lifestyle. I think our world would be much better off if everyone read slowtwitch, biked to work and did some exercise.
If walking their dog is what gets some people out, I for one think it is a great thing. Actually after thinking it over , the only time I have gotten up set with a dog on a leash running in front of me was when I was overtrained and just needed a break. ( I tend to do this sometimes).
I know my mother stayed much more active and healthy while her dog was alive. I read about older people who die shortly after they lose their dog. Dogs just add something to our lives. Have you seen the new prison program where dogs are used as therepy.
After much thought I started watching people in the park with their dogs. Most of these people would not be out if it wasn't for the dog and they seem to be so happy. Heck I can step off the sidewalk for them It's not like I'm unable to run anywhere except concrete.
I had dogs while growing up and have some very happy memories. My dog and I went everywhere and never had a leash.
Just Please don't let them run in front of my bike . I have seen people hurt by this.
One last story we have one bike route and everyday this big yellow dog would chase us. We hated this dog. When newbies would ride with us we never mentioned the dog . When we got close everyone would jump to a sprint leaving the newbie wondering what was going on. We would hear Hey , what, OH you sons of B_t_hes. It was always good for a laught. Well we named him old yeller and as time pasted he got older and slower . Would just come out a little ways, heck sometimes we would call to him. Then one day he was gone. We still tell old yeller stories.
Anyway I changed my mind some. DO NOT START WITH MY SPELLING.
If walking their dog is what gets some people out, I for one think it is a great thing. Actually after thinking it over , the only time I have gotten up set with a dog on a leash running in front of me was when I was overtrained and just needed a break. ( I tend to do this sometimes).
I know my mother stayed much more active and healthy while her dog was alive. I read about older people who die shortly after they lose their dog. Dogs just add something to our lives. Have you seen the new prison program where dogs are used as therepy.
After much thought I started watching people in the park with their dogs. Most of these people would not be out if it wasn't for the dog and they seem to be so happy. Heck I can step off the sidewalk for them It's not like I'm unable to run anywhere except concrete.
I had dogs while growing up and have some very happy memories. My dog and I went everywhere and never had a leash.
Just Please don't let them run in front of my bike . I have seen people hurt by this.
One last story we have one bike route and everyday this big yellow dog would chase us. We hated this dog. When newbies would ride with us we never mentioned the dog . When we got close everyone would jump to a sprint leaving the newbie wondering what was going on. We would hear Hey , what, OH you sons of B_t_hes. It was always good for a laught. Well we named him old yeller and as time pasted he got older and slower . Would just come out a little ways, heck sometimes we would call to him. Then one day he was gone. We still tell old yeller stories.
Anyway I changed my mind some. DO NOT START WITH MY SPELLING.