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adognamedgoat t1_j6cz465 wrote

My day, like all weekend days, will be taken up with intermittent dog walks because I can't tire out my 10 year-old husky otherwise. If only I was a person who runs. Someone should start a business where they get paid to take dogs on their regular runs. My dog doesn't need a 30 minute casual stroll; bitch needs some 7 minute miles.

I'm old, chunky, and have creaky knees, so it's probably not going to be me.

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Arcangelathanos t1_j6czwxe wrote

Turn it into a fitness thing like Yoga with Cats. "Run with Dogs," -$10 a session. You charge them. Cater it toward women who feel unsafe running alone.

When this becomes a booming business, I only expect 5% of gross profit in royalties.

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adognamedgoat t1_j6d3fa9 wrote

My significant other jokes about starting a fitness program called the Blue Collar Workout. Where people pay him to do construction work under his tutelage. Like CrossFit, except with a purpose.

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ImmobilizedbyCheese t1_j6dpq60 wrote

The last season of Shameless they do just that. Lifting kegs in the back room of the bar.

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DefaultSubsAreTerrib t1_j6d3f0l wrote

For a long time I thought a puppy rental service would do well in places with a lot of pedestrian traffic. Basically the easiest ice-breaker for anyone looking to meet people is to take a puppy for a walk along Cary street.

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Danger-Moose t1_j6d6jhc wrote

That would be especially funny if you made a new friend and a week later they were wondering where your puppy is.

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DefaultSubsAreTerrib t1_j6d8299 wrote

When that happens, they come back to re-rent the same puppy, and you can gouge the price!

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juwanna-blomie t1_j6d09kk wrote

I haven’t considered this but I’m in Lakeside, enjoy going for a run and love dogs lol. If you need someone on weekends to tire your dogs out I’m open to it.

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leethalweapons t1_j6dzigh wrote

Bad timing with all the canine funk going around, but the dog park is the only thing that truly tires my beagle mix out.

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adognamedgoat t1_j6e0nfc wrote

My girl is on heavy immunosuppressants for a disease so she can't do that anyway. I miss seeing her run full out, though. Her favorite dogs to chase are beagles!

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PickanickBasket t1_j6d7f8c wrote

This is a common thing in NYC haha. I found doing tricks on walks help wear out my energetic dog. I have him "change" from side to side, weave between my legs, walk backwards, hop-touch my hands, chase treats a bit ahead. Maybe that could help?

I, too, am not a runner.

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herogurl01 t1_j6dml8r wrote

Look into Canine Adventures adventure walks!

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adognamedgoat t1_j6dyn8y wrote

She already gets regular walks with them during the week, but the adventure walks are too rich for my blood. I walk her before work. She gets a midday 30 minute walk. I walk her after work. This dog is spoiled.

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Ms-Pamplemousse t1_j6d9xge wrote

I've seen dogs run on treadmills, not sure how hard it is to get them to be ok with it.

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