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Jonathan Hope's avatar

I also walk dogless and have often encountered the dog walker’s surprise (with a hint of incomprehension) you describe. It’s always a little disconcerting, but amusing, to watch them scanning the empty air for the expected hound!

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The Writing Path's avatar

Ha! Yes - that’s it!

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Andrew Hawthorne's avatar

Lovely. Having lived with dogs (the term 'owning' seems too enslaving!) for nearly 30 years, these comments echo with my experience.

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The Writing Path's avatar

Thanks Andrew - I live with cats and know what you mean!

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