Dexter works out

I took the dogs to the vet yesterday. Everything checked out well with them, except the usual concern about Dexter's weight. It's always been a "well watch that beagle's weight...he could lose a few pounds". But this time, Dr. LaCompte, who also has a beagle, straight up said "let's see of we can get 3 or 4 pounds off him."

That seems like a big percentage of weight for a 35 pound dog. We don't over feed him or give him table scraps. He's lazy (doesn't exercise himself like Harley does). And therefor he doesn't get any exercise at all.

Soooo I'm taking the challenge of getting him back to his shape when he was 2. I think he'll feel better and play more, and Harley will be happier if he plays more. Honestly, when I think about it, I think he's behaving like a fat miserable dog.

Today we started with a 2.3 mile walk at Symmes Park, a park with a hilly 1.5 mile trail. He was really tired by the ed, but it was also quite warm. Overall, he did well, and we bonded. After all, he's a dog. And walking and pleasing me by walking well is very enjoyable to him.

I am going to try hard to walk him every day. It will be good for both of us.