THE OBSERVER & BAKER CITY HERALD — 3B HOME & LIVING TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 2021 WALKING Continued from Page 1B “The leash is for safety rea- sons,” Vencill said. “On a trail, you don’t know what you’ll encounter. In our county we have cougar and bear. People need to be mindful of other people and other animals.” She said these include other dogs, horses and even the oc- casional llama. She said that if you are in an area where there is no one around then you can let your dog off the leash to run around and have a good time. Also, don’t assume that all dogs like each other. If you are walking toward another person with their dog, on a path, for safety’s sake, stop several feet away and ask the person if their dog likes other dogs. If the person says yes, then you can slowly ap- proach with your dog. If tails are raised and there is a lot of nose sniffi ng and tail wag- ging, it is probably safe to say the dogs like each other or at least are willing to accept one another. This is called the “meet and greet.” Vencill reminds people to, “always get permission and keep it cheerful,” when doing the meet and greet. But what if the meet and greet doesn’t go well? “If one growls, don’t pull back,” she said. This lifts the dog’s front legs off the ground and makes it look bigger to the other dog. She said the proper way is to give a short corrective snap on the leash and pull the dog’s head back toward you which gets the focus away from the other dog and back on you. Then move back away from the other dog. As always, offer lots of praise for coming back around to you and, “try not to make a huge deal out of it,” she said. Other mannerly remind- ers while walking with your four-legged best friend: carry away any droppings. No one likes to clean up after found an injured dog and taken it to the vet. Wallowa County has some excellent venues for walk- ing. A popular route is past Les Schwab’s, down the path behind the hospital, around the assisted living facility and on the sidewalk in front of the hospital and back to Schwab’s. This walk can be extended by turning right at the entrance to the assisted living facility and heading west to the stop sign at Golf Course Road, turning right and walking to the golf course. Round trip from Les Schwab, this route is ap- proximately two miles. Another popular route Tribune News Service is starting from the park- Kate Konzen and Monica Munoz walk their dogs Brandy ing lot at the Iwetemlaykin and Petey on Monday, April 26, 2021, in their Indianapo- Heritage Park and explor- lis neighborhood. ing the paths in the park. Although not paved, and single fi le, they offer a good “The leash is for safety reasons. On a trail, you workout and spectacular don’t know what you’ll encounter. People need to be views. There are also a few mindful of other people and other animals.” paths at the state park at the south end of the lake. — Carol Vencill, president, In the lower valley, try the Wallowa County Humane Society three-mile route called the Diamond Prairie Loop. your dog. It is part of being a pet, make sure they have a Despite a lack of side- responsible pet owner. collar on with proper identi- walks in many neighbor- Another assumption not fi cation. A microchip is also a hoods, walking around town to make: just because you good idea. Microchips can be is still doable. It is also love your dog and believe scanned at both veterinary a good way to meet your it is friendly doesn’t mean offi ces in Wallowa County, neighbors. And who knows? other people will, too. People Enterprise Animal Hospital You might fi nd a new walk- you may encounter may not and Double Arrow. If you ing buddy. Or two. know that about your dog, and your pet become sepa- Ann Bloom has worked for the and could become frightened rated, notify the Wallowa OSU Extension Service for 15 if they see a dog, even though County Humane Society years as a nutrition educator. friendly, running toward and the Wallowa County She studied journalism and them. This is why a leash is Sheriff’s Offi ce. If it‘s during education at Washington important and needs to have the week, call the veterinar- State University. She lives in the dog at the other end of it. ian offi ces and check with Enterprise. When hiking with your them to see if someone has PESTO Bring a large saucepan fi lled with water to a boil. When boiling, add the far- Continued from Page 1B falle and cook 8 minutes or until al dente or just slightly Saute 3 minutes or fi rm. until the cod is opaque While the pasta cooks, or meat thermometer heat the oil in a large reads 145 degrees. 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