You're actually not in a dilemma here. The disease of alcoholism would have you believe this given the opportunity. That's the insanity and illusion of alcoholism. It's keeps you depending on the drink. The truth is, there is much more enjoyment walking the dogs sober than being drunk. You just don't know it yet.
Here's the solution. Don't drink. Go one day at a time without drinking. That time frame of happiness with out alcohol differs for most us, but generally speaking it happens around 9 to 12 months. But trust me, it will happen and you'll be free from this mental anguish you find yourself in. Alcoholism is deadly. It will fool you into the grave. Just give sobriety a chance. If you don't you'll find freedom. And believe me, walking the dogs sober is true freedom. Just don't drink.