Do you take your dogs on extended walks or hikes? Personally, I do whenever it's feasible. Do you keep your dog on a leash? I trained Daisy on a check cord early and she usually stays close. I prefer to let her run when there is no danger from traffic.

We did a moonlight hike last night. The desert is a spooky place in the dark. Daisy did well - she flushed some quail - she could smell them and hear them, but I don't think she could see them. I surely could not see them. Also heard some coyotes yipping off in the distance somewhere. Was plenty warm, despite the night breezes. We're talking about doing another moonlight hike in the fall or winter.

Daisy does need some work on trail manners, though. Some of the trails are steep and rocky and she can be a danger when passing closely at speed.