It's no wonder dogs are always forging ahead. We walk too slowly, we don't smell the stinky stuff, and our walks tend to be boring and predictable. Dogs want to run and circle and then stop and sniff, lingering over the latest news left in urine markings and paw print trails by other dogs and wild animals. Walks are really for sniffing, not for exercise, and it's good to let your dog stop and smell all the things he is interested in. However, it's no fun to be dragged around