Our Nightime Stroll

Taking a breather on the bench

I came home tonight and Hero was way too active for his own good... which signaled that it was time for a good walk to tire him out. It's actually quite an ordeal for us to go on a walk, which includes the following:

• me getting dressed
• making sure I have enough goodies in my pocket to last our whole trip - I usually cut his treats up to make them last longer... I don't want a fat dog!
• putting on his paw protector cream (he hates the shoes right now and the ones I have don't fit him properly)
• putting on his harness
• putting on his parka followed by his leash
  
• packing up poopie bags, keys, phone, ipod, etc.
  

We made it all the way to the Queens Quay post office before Hero had to take a dump... and then he got tired so we headed home.

Resting with mommy

Ah, then after heading in there's more work:

• taking him to his pee pad right when we get in
• getting water
• removing his leash, clothes and harness
  
• cleaning his paws - and his butt sometimes too if he poopies

Tonight, he got a piece of crap stuck on his butt because he sat down right after doing the deed, so I had to give him a semi-bath. He definitely wasn't a happy camper, but he's not too bad in the sink!

Hero in!

He looks like he's smiling!