Sunday, November 2, 2014

This Senior Dog Loves a Walk in the Park

A dog is one of the remaining reasons why 
some people can be persuaded to go for a walk. 
-- O. A. Battista

When the weather is just right, I love going for a long walk in one of our County Parks.  Yesterday was no exception - the temperatures were in the 60s-70s, there was no humidity and the wind was blowing the downed palm fronds all over the place - so we went to the park for an early afternoon walk.  I was a very happy dog!

Oz the Terrier is happy he is a senior dog - celebrate National Senior Pet Month

We even did some training while we were there...you know, no barking like a lunatic at other dogs.  I did really well.  I am proof that you CAN teach an old dog new tricks!

And speaking of old dogs, did you know that November is both Adopt a Senior Dog Month and National Senior Pet Month?!?  I am definitely going to celebrate and share some of the great reasons why senior pets rock this month!  How about you?

I am joining my friends Sugar the Golden Retriever and Dachshund Nola for Black and White Sunday.


37 comments:

  1. nothing better then enjoying a nice stroll at the park

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  2. a walk in the park is the best! of course, it's always possible to learn some tricks, you are a terrier,they are super smart :o) Have a super sunday Oz!

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  3. Nothing better than a lark in the park Oz and you sure do look happy. Have a serene and easy Sunday.
    Best wishes Molly

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  4. Bravo Oz! You are an amazing dude!

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  5. Love that smile, you look very happy indeed.

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  6. WHAT??? No BARKING in the BARK??? We thought that was WHY everybuddy wants to go there...

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  7. Awesome walk, Oz. And no barking--proud of you :) One of mine is going to the beach today--yep, only one, because as a pack (I have 7) they're out of control. So we'll follow in your footsteps and do some no-barking, no-lunging training as well.
    Guilie @ Life In Dogs

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  8. What a fun walk Oz!!! Our pack contains more than one senior pup so we will be celebrating here for sure!!
    Smileys!
    Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo

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  9. What a great day for a walk Oz!! We are a little jealous that you still have such good weather but are glad that you are taking advantage of it!!

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  10. OZ! Sunshine and a long walk is PAWfect :-) Woofs for November Senior Pet Month! Enjoy the extra hour and have a happy Sunday. Golden Woofs

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  11. Looks like you had a pawtastic time! Walks in the park are the greatest, especially if there are squirrels to chase!

    Waggies,
    Braeden, Seth and Riley

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  12. Such a happy face :D

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  13. Young....old....we love our walks.

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  14. My mom enjoys walking, but if she didn't have a dog she wouldn't walk. She doesn't walk alone, and relying on other humans never seems to work out, so dogs are the perfect walking companions. We know you enjoy walking just like we do. Happy Sunday!

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  15. This is Senior Pet Month? I'm so honored.

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  16. Ah, just as your weather is getting perfect for walks, we've had 38 degrees, windy, and cloudy today! I don't think the cold is here to stay yet though, but it's been so rainy here we haven't had many walks lately. Walks are perfect and no better than with a senior dog and working on some training at the same time!
    We will definitely have to do something special this month since we have two senior dogs in the house (and two senior cats also)!
    Jan, Wag 'n Woof Pets

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  17. Good job, Oz! Not barking at other dogs is hard.

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  18. Well that certainly sounds like loads of fun!!!
    ღ husky hugz ღ frum our pack at Love is being owned by a husky!

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  19. That is a wonderful photo, you look very happy!

    Your Pals,

    Murphy & Stanley

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  20. OMD, that sounds like a FABulous day for a walkie Oz!! I loves smellin' all the squirrel snots all overs fallin' fronds and leaves!
    Kisses,
    Ruby ♥

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  21. Hi Y'all!

    Sounds like a great and fun time! Hope you got lots of Halloween treats and had a great weekend.

    Y'all come by now,
    Hawk aka BrownDog

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  22. A walk in the park with decent weather and a well behaved dog is my idea of a perfect Sunday afternoon. I was not aware that it's a special month for our senior canine friends - I'm definitely going to celebrate that :)

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  23. Good for you training at the park! My boys really need a lesson in not barking like a lunatic at other dogs. They're both bad about that, especially Chico.

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  24. That's right, even senior dogs want to learn new stuff
    Snorts,
    Lily & Edward

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  25. Nuffin better dan doin sum walkin an snooterin Oz my pal...

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  26. Walkies are so pawsome! Glad you had a fun time!

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  27. Glad you had an awesome walk!

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  28. OZ CAN YOU COME TEACH MY OLD DOG(MOM) SOME NEW TRICKS?
    WHAT A GREAT WALK
    HUGS MADI YOUR BFFF

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  29. 4 paws up for senior dogs and walks in the park!!

    Wyatt and Stanzie

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  30. We plan to do the same Oz. Let us know when you plan to post as we're collecting all of the great posts on seniors we see this month. Gotta celebrate the seniors right?

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  31. Great picture of a very happy boy.

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  32. We love our walks too. I'm so grateful for having a dog. I definitely wouldn't get out as much if I didn't have Ace.

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  33. We love to alk too. Good job on your training.

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Oz the Terrier