I took a half-day yesterday to take care of some personal business, so I walked the dogs in the afternoon. The temperature was decent, but apparently really hot in the direct sunlight, so Shadow only made it halfway through our one-mile goal before stopping under every shade tree he could find to lay down and take a break. Tiger, on the other hand, was always perky and ready to keep walking at all times, as usual. I felt bad for Shadow, but he loves his walks. Maybe he just needs a hat!

He spent the rest of the walk rushing through the sunlight, then sloooowly walking through the shaded areas and stopping for a breath whenever he could in the shade. In the sunlight I also noticed he liked to walk very close to me, like a well-trained dog. He’s done this in the past too. But during yesterday’s walk I realized exactly what he’s doing–he’s not following any training he’s never had…he’s trying to stay in my shadow, in the shade! I varied my speed a little, fast and slow, fast and slow while watching him and confirmed that’s exactly what he’s doing.

Here’s a couple more photos: