Walking manners apply to those walking a dog, and actually everyone using a sidewalk or trail. The other morning we almost had a serious situation with someone not minding their manners which made us think we should remind everyone of proper walking manners.
- If you are walking, with or without a dog, stay on your side of the sidewalk.
- Keep your dogs on short leashes when approaching others.
- If you are biking on a trail where there are pedestrians, keep your speed down, and make sure you alert people you are approaching.
- When approaching someone from behind, give a quick “passing on the left” shout out so they know you are about to go by. This applies to walkers, runners, bikers, skate boarders, anyone really. If you simply go around, you will most likely shock the people you are passing, and in worst case, they may not know you are passing and they may collide with you. People sometimes jump when Mom says “passing on the left”, but it is better than suddenly passing them without warning, and safer too.
The other morning, we were running along at 6:30 am, with no one around. Suddenly I decided to go to the far left because I saw a squirrel. What we didn’t know was a young man was rollerblading very fast downhill behind us. When I moved left, he was about to pass without any warning. To prevent the crash, he went off the trail, and fell into the grass. No one was injured, but we did tell him he should let people know when he is coming, especially when he is going at such a high speed.
- When crossing a street, don’t dilly dally. Look like you are going to cross, and do it. Cars should wait for you to cross, but if you are playing around, no one knows your intentions causing confusion for everyone.
- Never assume cars or bikes will stop when you cross a road, even in a cross walk.
- Drivers! It is the law to stop for pedestrians in the crosswalk.
- If you are our early or late, remember to wear bright colors, reflectors, or something like our Illumiseen necklaces so you will be seen.
Getting out in the nice weather is so much fun, and healthy for dogs and humans, but remember to mind your walking manners, and stay safe!
What about our Dogwood Photo Challenge this week? We surrender. The topic is Accidental Renaissance. Mom has no idea what that means, and from examples we saw, it is nothing we have any interest in doing, so we are going to pass this week. Hopefully we will be back with week 18 next Monday.
That had to be pretty scary but I’m glad all is okay!
Glad we weren’t flattened and Mr Speedy came away alright too.
Great reminder of walkies manners, glad to hear there was no harm done on your in-seed-dent
Loves and licky kisses
Princess Leah xxx
It was a good reminder to remind people of common sense rules.
Now if you can get people with baby carriages to be as polite.
We rarely see those around here, so we never even thought about that.
gald the skater did not hurt you… to be careful and polite is the rule n°1 … but that is something french people can or will not learn…sigh…
Walking can be dangerous, we now know!
what wonderful advice! We usually only walk one at a time so Mom can concentrate better. Chablis &* Elbe
Mom says it is boring with just one dog, but nice at the same time.
Great reminder, Madison!!!
When Callie, Shadow and I used to take our walks at the park, I was constantly on the lookout for those around us. I would always do my best to get the girls into the grass – off the path – and wait for others to pass us. Or, at least put myself between them and the other folks sharing the path.
We are usually out when no one else it out much which is nice, but geez, one still needs to warn people if you are passing, especially at high speed.
We always leave the sidewalk so others can pass. That way I can get Bentley to sit for a treat and not act a fool. BOL!
It’s hard to move over if you don’t know someone is approaching from behind. Maybe Mom needs a rearview mirror for her head???
I’m glad no one was hurt. It sure would have scared me half to death though.
I linked you two to Awww Mondays.
Thank you for such a wonderful public service announcement. My best to your mom. ♥
It was quite scary. People just don’t think is what my mom says. Thank you for linking us. We didn’t think it was a awww post but maybe it is.
Good advice for everyone!!
How about what direction you face when you walk? We always walk facing on-coming traffic, but I see so many people doing it the other way. How can you see what someone is doing if you aren’t facing them?
We do that too on the street, but we were focusing on trails, sidewalks, and walking paths more this time. Never have your back towards the traffic!
Same rules for snow skiers, the results can be deadly – folks need to be considerate both for other’s safety and their own. Good for you on the Accidental Renaissance – if it doesn’t make sense, don’t do it!
Oh boy, on skis it would be even worse!
Great post, girls! We had sidewalks when we lived in our apartment but no sidewalks here. Everyone needs to be considerate of others!
Some roads around the neighborhood don’t have sidewalks but most of the places we go to have sidewalks or paved paths. It makes walking and running nicer than on the road.
What great advice that we hope one day, all humans will follow!
xoxo,
Rosy, Jakey & Arty
Those darn humans are always causing the issues, arent’ they?
It is a sad fact that the people who most need this advice are also the least likely to heed it.
This is true. We told the speed skater to say passing on the left or right in the future. He may actually do that, especially if he sees us as he was a bit shaken up after landing on his behind in the grass.
Wooftastic advice🐾
💜nose nudges💜
Important stuff to keep everyone safe.
Very sensible advice!
We think so.
Sometimes humans have no common sense! They definitely need many reminders of how to be thoughtful of others when out and about. Great tips!
I don’t thing a lot of people think of how dangerous their actions can be.
This is a reminder we all need.
It is important to keep everyone safe.