Tia contemplates a dewy dawn, also enjoyed by German Shepherd Lesia who was on a lead next to me at the time. Lesia is still on limited walks thanks to a leg injury, which means either that Tia gets two walks, a short one with her best mate Lesia followed by a longer solo walk, or, for most walks, @shepherdmanswife joins me, returning home with Lesia after about 10 minutes. That’s when the trouble starts. Tia happily trots off on a second walk after leaving Lesia at home (although I’m not sure that Lesia is as happy, and has to be bribed with a Bonio), but if the dogs have started the walk together, even if Lesia is on a lead while Tia runs around following scents, neither appreciates being parted from the other. Lesia grumbles and whines on the lead as she turns back to home, and Tia has to be put on a lead to stop her following. After a few minutes Tia is allowed to run free again, distracted by the smells and sights of the countryside, although is usually more enthusiastic when on the homeward journey.
