I agree with the above observation.
We initially walked Plato down our street to where it runs into farm land and then back along the railroad tracks. He really looks forward to and enjoys his walks. When I ask him if he wants to go on a walk, he starts smiling and jumping up and down all the way to the door. If we use the word 'walk' in normal conversation we have to spell it out otherwise he goes ballistic (in a good way).