We follow the same route when we walk as well lol. Funny how that is. The park looks nice. I bet when all of the willows have their leaves it is really beautiful.
I've never heard of a dog being afraid of water before. That's a different fear - to me.
Glad we have the same habit, @leaky20! I've seen many dogs who are afraid of water, I had a pitbull who was very afraid, it was very hard to wash him. I've also had a Labrador who loves water.
I apologize for such a late reply. Several problems have come upon me lately.
No worries about the late reply at all. I hope everything is okay.