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<DIV>A friend of mine had this problem (not with a basset, but same idea) and,
like you, used to dread the walks. But then she hired someone to come in
and walk her dog partway through the workday, and it almost instantly made all
the difference. Now Bernie (her dog) no longer tries to prolong his only
walk of the day, because he knows he'll be getting another one when his "friend"
comes. And by having company break up his long day alone, he's happier and
more well-adjusted -- so he loves his walks with his mom now, and so does
she. (Also, having a longer walk in the middle of the day burns off some
of the excess energy.)</DIV>
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<DIV>She found a professional dog walker that other dog owners in her area had
recommended; I've also had friends hire local college or high school students --
just someone to give their dogs mid-day exercise, company, and something to look
forward to.</DIV>
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<DIV>Good luck with them!</DIV>
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<DIV>Beth H. (Duchess ATB and Blueberry ATB)</DIV></FONT></BODY></HTML>