10/07/2025
🌿 Sit Down on Your Walk 🌿
In Tuesday’s puppy class, we did something a bit different…
We all sat on the grass—dogs and humans—under the trees. 🌳
At first it felt a bit odd. But after a moment, you could feel the calm settle over everyone. The dogs relaxed. The people relaxed. It was honestly lovely.
And it’s something I’ve been doing a lot lately with my own dog, Ronnie. At the end of our walks, I pack a chew (like a chicken foot or rabbit ear), and we just sit. On a bench, or right on the floor. She chews. We breathe. We watch the world go by.
If you don’t know, Ronnie used to react on walks. But now, to see her lie down and feel safe outdoors—like she’s on the sofa at home—is amazing. 💛
Here’s the thing:
Walks don’t always need to be about “doing.” Sometimes the most helpful thing is to pause.
Not just stand still, but actually sit down. Let your dog sniff, settle, chew, or just watch the world with you.
It finishes the walk in such a calm, connected way.
Try it while the weather’s good—you might find it helps both of you decompress. 🐾
It’s not all about the walk.
