Fitbitting with "Man's Best Friend" (upload dog photos here)

[rightdx]

We live in "Steinbeck country" (Salinas Valley/Monterey County), named after the famous author John Steinbeck. And just as Steinbeck documented his journeys with his beloved dog in "Travels with Charlie", I'm going to photojournal in this thread my "Travels with Melody".

A lot has changed in Salinas since the days of Steinbeck. But some things haven't changed that much. Today we visited the childhood home of Steinbeck, which has been restored to its original beauty.

Down the street from the Steinbeck House is the Steinbeck Public Library, with a bronze statue of the author at the front entrance. I don't think Melody's ever seen a statue before. At first she was puzzled that he didn't greet her - or even flinch one little bit.

Then she surprised me and became downright ornery!

So I took her back to to dog training school for some proper obedience training. Of course, she passed with flying colors.

Please share photos of your fitbitting friends here!

　

　

[Mcore]

@rightdx Amazing! Such wonderful history and places. I love seeing Melody so happy running around and just having fun. Thank you so much for sharing this with all of us, it's really a treat reading your posts and looking at the pictures. 

Say hello to Melody for me, have a great day!  

[HelenaFitbit]

It seems like you two had a blast! Keep the pictures coming   

[VivisFitbit]

@rightdx  Thank you for sharing your amazing stories!  And for the History lessons as well    

[MisKate]

This is my walking friend, Cindy. She's elderly, tiny, has breathing problems, and wants to stop and smell the "roses" every 10 seconds, lol. So my walks with her aren't exactly power-walks! But I love to see her so happy when we go out exploring.

[Mcore]

Aww, she's so cute @MisKate! Well, you are still walking and making those steps count so, you and Cindy are doing great!

Keep it up! 

[SammyRenae]

  

My walking buddies are my Husband Brendan and our 6 month old puppy Archer. So far we've gone to two state parks and walk several trails. Archer is also my 3 yr olds best friend 

[Mcore]

Beautiful @SammyRenae! Thank you for sharing the pictures, hopefully we can see more very soon. 

Does your husband use a Fitbit tracker as well?

[HelenaFitbit]

They are all adorable @SammyRenae! It's always great to hear about families who are stepping together 

[Lisa5988]

thank you for starting this I have to take some pics of my baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[EdsonFitbit]

@rightdx Awesome pictures and what a great camera too! I feel like I am watching through a window. 

[EmersonFitbit]

I've floated this topic to the top, for increased visibility. Hopefully we can get some more responses in here!

[KarlaFitbit]

Very nice pictures, @SammyRenae! Cute and adorable. I wish I had a dog! 

I want to share with you a picture of my "dreamdog": 

I really like big and hairy dogs, this one is an Alaskan Malamute. 

[SammyRenae]

thanks everyone, no my husband doesnt use one lol.  I would love to have that dream dog Karla 🙂

[KarlaFitbit]

Right?  So cute! One day, I'll have it! 

[EdsonFitbit]

I like your dreamdoggy @KarlaFitbit. They seem very calm and noble. Have you thought in a name for him/her?

[KarlaFitbit]

Good question, @EdsonFitbit. To be honest, I'm not quite sure yet. I just know that I would like a female dog and I'm thinking that I could name her "Ganesha" or "Kalisi", something like that. 

[HelenaFitbit]

Kalisi as in "Khaleesi Khal" a.k.a. Daenerys Targaryen mother of dragons??

Oh my, love the GoT reference 

[KarlaFitbit]

Yup, @HelenaFitbit. I didn't like the series, but I did like that name. 

[EdsonFitbit]

Interesting names @KarlaFitbit. 

[KarlaFitbit]

Thanks, @EdsonFitbit!