Dog Walker JD

I miss the days when I could take a late night stroll without looking over my shoulder.

One of the best feelings is walking in the silence of the night and feeling the gentle breeze on my skin. When I lived in Florida my evenings were filled with sleeplessness. When the clock struck 3 am I was outside and entirely alone in a place where no one knew my name. I didn't own dogs at that time and my walks would leave me in a whirlwind of thought. How dangerous were these walks? Well, after my home was broken into one random day, the police told me that it was stupid for me to walk outside so late and so alone.

Now I have two dogs who can alert me of any dangers lurking in the dark. Their senses are much more acute and they are always alert. Simba always warns if there is someone close by. Buddha gets a very serious stare and freezes like a statue. He might look menacing but I'm not sure he would actually do anything if a person approached me. Simba is much more intuitive and if a person makes him uncomfortable he lets them know and gives me a warning.

Crime is everywhere but now with a struggling economy, certain types of crimes are on the rise. Taking a evening stroll might not be the best idea even if it is refreshing. Sad ain't it?