You can tell that Italians love their dogs. Dogs are everywhere. You can see them when you are out walking, on the train, and in the stores. They are nearly all well behaved. Most walk nicely beside their owner and pay little attention to other dogs or people.
When I'm out walking with my dog here in Illinois complete strangers love to exclaim over her and stop to talk. My dog seems to be an open invitation for small talk and I enjoy the interactions that I have with people. In Italy dogs are out walking with their people so often that it just doesn't seem to be of any great significance. People and dogs go their own way, only stopping to talk if they meet a friend.
It would be great if I could take my dog all the places that Italians can take their dogs.
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| This little dog in Venice wasn't on a leash, but was very near his owner and responded immediately to voice commands. |
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| This pooch was waiting and watching for his owner to come in on a boat in Venice. |
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| Just sitting and watching the crowds go by in Venice |
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| The only time I ever saw someone stop to pet a dog. |
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| Our airbnb host's sweet rottweiler. |
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| This pup was silently guarding her home. |
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| Many shops welcome dogs and often post signs in their front window to let you know. |
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