It starts at the back of the house with the mere glance of a certain outfit. The instant energy is one and any kind of motion backwards is met with a look of disappointment, the kind that makes you feel especially bad because it is pure. A few steps in the right direction and the levels of excitement build every few feet covered. Is it really going to happen, this special, special time (note: it happens almost every day). We all move closer to the breach and now a modicum of discipline must be observed, lest we are beasts with no manners. Finally (finally!) we come to the moment. And it goes something like this:

1. Sit

2. Stay

3. No, sit

4. Stay

5. Stay

6. Attach the equipment

7. Sit

8. Stay

9. GO, GO, GO

And we are off for our daily walk around the neighborhood once again.