Writing this little memoir with Riley has been such a learning experience for me. When we first met I didn't understand why we were so out of synch in our daily walk. Since that time I have come to appreciate how intricate this seemingly simple task is from his perspective. For him it is not simply about following the trail around the neighbourhood three times, relieving himself at suitable intervals, and then returning home. From a dog's perspective the landscape is always in flux. Each time around the smells and sounds along the path have changed. To a dog this variation actually changes the nature of space and time and his place in the cosmos. Each new sight, smell, and sound must be noted and responded to in an appropriate manner. It is truly awe inspiring how much these little pooches have to deal with. All we have to worry about is whether to wave at passing neighbours with the leash hand or the poop-bag hand.
~Riley's mum
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