I never had a dog who refused an offer of a walk. When I was in high school, I would take a walk every weekday afternoon to get the paper at the store about a half mile away, and Gus would get excited as soon as I stood up. Then I went to college. On the first weekday back for Christmas break, I got up and didn’t have to say a word. Gus started wagging his tail and ran to the door to the basement stairs where we kept his leash.
Wow, that’s so different from every German Shepherd Dog I have ever known. I don’t care if you’re going cross country or just across the room; a GSD is always up for the trip. If you do manage to get out of the house alone, they will greet you as if you’ve been gone for a year, even if you just went out to check the mail.
I can understand Fred’s motivation. I won’t usually walk a total of 8 blocks. (I use a walker and do fine; I’m just lazy) . But I will walk 4 blocks to the restaurant, eat. amd then walk 4 blocks back home. As someone above said, stomachs often win!
ronaldspence over 1 year ago
Well Fred, we knew the way to your heart was through your stomach!
mikenjanet over 1 year ago
Well, if you put it that way, important matters first, Let’s go! Funny how what you want can change when looked at from another angle.
rekam Premium Member over 1 year ago
Mr. Dear knew just what persuasion to use.
kbyrdleroy123 over 1 year ago
I would have held out for slices of meat!
BigDaveGlass over 1 year ago
Sausage flavour. Off course……
Chithing Premium Member over 1 year ago
I do believe one of your buttons has been pushed, Fred.
Calvinist1966 over 1 year ago
Fred was easily and happily persuaded.
juicebruce over 1 year ago
Betrayed by the stomach again ;-)
darcyandsimon over 1 year ago
Oh, to be so easily pleased!
SusieB over 1 year ago
That lit a fire under Fred
Mumblix Premium Member over 1 year ago
I’m glad to see that Fred survived yesterday’s confrontation with those big dogs.
joannesshadow over 1 year ago
I never had a dog who refused an offer of a walk. When I was in high school, I would take a walk every weekday afternoon to get the paper at the store about a half mile away, and Gus would get excited as soon as I stood up. Then I went to college. On the first weekday back for Christmas break, I got up and didn’t have to say a word. Gus started wagging his tail and ran to the door to the basement stairs where we kept his leash.
GSD Mom Premium Member over 1 year ago
Wow, that’s so different from every German Shepherd Dog I have ever known. I don’t care if you’re going cross country or just across the room; a GSD is always up for the trip. If you do manage to get out of the house alone, they will greet you as if you’ve been gone for a year, even if you just went out to check the mail.
tammyspeakslife Premium Member over 1 year ago
Happy Fred is so cute!
anncorr339 over 1 year ago
Fred will do anything for doggie treats
Sailor46 USN 65-95 over 1 year ago
Everyone, even Fred, has a price.
finnygirl Premium Member over 1 year ago
I can understand Fred’s motivation. I won’t usually walk a total of 8 blocks. (I use a walker and do fine; I’m just lazy) . But I will walk 4 blocks to the restaurant, eat. amd then walk 4 blocks back home. As someone above said, stomachs often win!