I decided to go for a walk alone rather than taking the dogs. My neighbor has three rottweilers and I have a good-natured mutt, Kama. I generally take mine for a walk every day and often his too, thus used to this they all behave well. The problem is, when you take that many dogs for a walk you rarely get to see wildlife - save snakes, toads, and a few chipmunks that squeak and run -- which merely teases the dogs. I also have to be alert making sure they behave. When I take mine alone I don't have to watch her as she will stay close and not wander; but I really just wanted the freedom of no responsibility in which I could sit for hours if I chose -- merely to think and not feel guilty as doleful eyes watched hoping I'd throw a ball. Tomorrow, I thought, tomorrow I would take the dogs.

And that was my mistake.More...