Balk don't run

 

There’s a big dog in my neighborhood who insists on sitting a lot. He sits much more than he walks. His lanky companion/owner is extremely patient with him. He never rushes him. He never yanks his leash. Tonight I watched the guy suddenly break his modest stride when pooch, several feet behind him, decided to take another lengthy T hand time out. Gentle is the wisest way to deal with him and that’s how his very placid, nonchalant seeming sidekick always proceeds whenever they are out and about in the neighborhood. Restraint isn’t always a two way street.