Your morning has two clients: you and the dog. The dog needs a walk, food, and water. You need a shower, breakfast, and to leave on time. Doing both without a plan means the dog gets walked but you skip breakfast, or you eat but the dog doesn't go out long enough. A backward plan fits both routines into the morning without cutting corners.
Dog care and self-care compete for the same window. If you walk the dog first, you might run out of time for breakfast. If you get ready first, the dog is crossing its legs by the door. Winging the order differently every day means something always gets squeezed. A fixed sequence solves the daily negotiation.
Ready Time sequences the morning: dog out and fed first (while you're still waking up), then shower, dress, eat, and go. The dog walk doubles as your wake-up. By the time you're back inside, you're alert and the dog is settled. Each step has a notification so you don't lose 15 minutes to the phone between walking and showering.