Now that Max is getting a little bit bigger, I am starting to run with him. At first as soon as I started running he thought I needed to be "herded." The shepherd in him would come out and he would starting barking and nipping at my heels. Not quite what I was looking for. But over time, he is learning that it is just a fast walk. And he is great at walking, so I knew he would get it. And now, after about a week, he runs right next to me. So far we will only run for the first mile of our walk and then walk to rest...I don't want to wear him out too bad. But it has been so fun to have him with me. I have always wanted a dog to run with and he is great. Yesterday, when I took him out, at one point I forgot he was there! He was just trotting right along side of me! It was awesome. And then sometimes, when he is feeling energetic, he starts to pull a little bit which pushes me to run just a little bit faster. So not only is he a running buddy, but my own personal trainer!! :)
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