For those of you who don't know the characteristics of Jack Russells, they have high energy levels and are extremely intelligent.That is why it is so important that they get regular exercise and are stimulated.
Even at Jack and Jill's age they still need to get out and explore.Jack is now ten and Jill is twelve.Not bad looking for seniors hey?!.....
So most mornings at around 6am or 7am Wayne and I get ready for our walks.
The minute Jack sees me putting on my gym pants and Takkies ( sneakers) he starts barking in this high pitched excited tone and runs to where we keep their dog packs.
These packs sit like little back packs on their backs and was recommended by James Lech, South Africa's own Dog Whisperer.
The packs have cans in the side pockets and weigh ten percent of their weight.
Jacks pack has about 1.5kg and Jill's about 1kg in weight.
These packs help give the dogs a feeling of purpose like doing a job for us and it also exerts alot of energy so it helps tire them out.
Once their packs are on and have calmed down we start our walk.
We live in a area where the roads are long and quite flat not to hilly so its a pleasant walk.
Its a great time to soak in the morning sun and sounds and enjoy the fresh air.
Its also a good time for Wayne and I to spend quality time together either chatting or just walking together with our children in content silence.
Our walks are usually about 30-45minutes and by the time we get home the dogs are pooped.
We have a strict ritual we use when we get back home.
Wayne will tell them to sit and we take off their packs, we then leave them to sit and wait for the command to come drink water.Its a pack leader thing and is important for them to know who is boss( Wayne is the boss, I'm the sucker who caves in) ha ha ha.
Today I wanted to take them for a nice long walk but its raining here, as beautiful as the rain is, its messed my plans!
Oh well, I don't here complaints from Jack or Jill they having a snooze on the couch, I may just join them!
I enjoy reading about your pooches Sherri. What an eventful morning you must have with Wayne and the dogs! Love your blog! xxx
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