How do we walk our dogs in the event of a quarantine?

[Anonymous]

If we're quarantined, how will people walk their dogs? We have a small yard that we can turn him out into, but that's really only good for the occasional romp and tinkle. He's used to walking miles a day. While I have friends who could walk him if I were simply sick (and have done the same for my friends), not sure anyone would want to touch him/my leash if we had the virus.

Maybe we'll have the time to teach him to use the treadmill!

Thoughts?

[Anonymous]

Unless the National Guard is brought in, I don’t see you being prevented by quarantine from walking the dog. Please stop this ceaseless catastrophizing.

[Anonymous]

This is a joke, right? Are you seriously thinking that you cannot walk outside with your dog?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Unless the National Guard is brought in, I don’t see you being prevented by quarantine from walking the dog. Please stop this ceaseless catastrophizing.

This.

There won’t be armed patrols. Just use common sense.

[Anonymous]

Why couldn’t you just walk around your block? Are the germs floating in the air?

[Anonymous]

I will continue to walk my dog. There is no risk of transmission on my usual empty suburban route. In the city, unless you’re actively coughing without a mask, it’s safe as well. Give a wide berth to other people and don’t talk to anyone. Wave hello from afar to people you know.

[Anonymous]

Treadmill training stat, OP. That’s the answer.

[Anonymous]

Step 1: attach leash
Step 2: walk outside

[Anonymous]

Maybe walk him backwards while wearing a plastic bag over his head. And one for you, for sure too.

[Anonymous]

OP--If you must go outside to walk your pets, it is critical that you are dressed appropriately, like this:

[Anonymous]

I can't believe there are people that truly think the world is about to end over this.

[Anonymous]

In Italy, they cannot walk their dogs. Yes, this is a thing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If we're quarantined, how will people walk their dogs? We have a small yard that we can turn him out into, but that's really only good for the occasional romp and tinkle. He's used to walking miles a day. While I have friends who could walk him if I were simply sick (and have done the same for my friends), not sure anyone would want to touch him/my leash if we had the virus.

Maybe we'll have the time to teach him to use the treadmill!

Thoughts?

You shouldn't have a dog.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:In Italy, they cannot walk their dogs. Yes, this is a thing.

Citation?

[Anonymous]

I do get that for people who live in multi family dwellings it will be hard. If you are quarantine you shouldn’t be using elevators, or even common stairwells. You shouldn’t be opening and closing doors that others use. I think you need to work out some understanding with the building about when and how those in quarantine can access the necessary communal spaces.