Dog walking is the all-important ritual of doggy relief. How we all look forward to taking doggy for a walk outside in the freezing rain, snow, sleet, and wind. Let's face it, trudging outside can be a royal pain. But, maybe it's also one of the things that make dog ownership a joy.

It's part of the responsibility that we have to our good friends. Our dogs and us have a special relationship. It is a relationship of mutual respect, and mutual love. The success of all relationships, whether between humans or between human and dog is based on our willingness to give, to compromise, to reach out and bestow our time and ourselves. This relationship becomes a sacred trust.

Dog walking is a bit more than we first think.