Ball throwers

[brbc]

Hi,

So I have recently moved house about 3 months ago. Now its not a huge Cul de sac but has around 20 houses and everyone has a dog (including me) now I've noticed that the majority of them go to the field opposite have a fling of a ball and that's its for the day, now is it me or have they made some people lazy about taking there dog for a walk?

Mine have a walk once a day for at least 3 miles and are running around the yard all day, my neighbour said they get walked too much now I have 2 Working Springer's I couldn't believe it! I smiled sweetly and walked off mumbling a naughty word under my breath!

 

[RockinRudolph]

We have an open field just behind the house, with loads of footpaths across the land. I sometimes take our 2 onto the field with the ball if I'm stuck for time (i.e on my lunch break from work) but this is always in addition to a proper walk/run, not instead of it. There are lots of dog walkers around here but everyone does seem to walk rather than just stand in one place!

 

[Teaselmeg]

Lots of people use them as an excuse not to walk very far, so sad that their dogs don't get the mental stimulation that going on a walk gives them. Your dogs are very lucky to have such a good owner !

 

[Goldenstar]

I often use the ball thrower for ten minutes if I am going out or the dogs are going to be in the car for a while it gives them a blast and they love it .
It does not mean they don't get walked .