Hi Gus
I have tried walking with poles. Good in that they improve posture & help ones momentum generally. But, I found with a dog lead in one hand and picking up dog poo on most walks they got in the way. Now, just have imaginary poles - try to use a sort of powerwalk-arms-pumping-action to get me along. Fortunately not too many people around where I walk, only the dog to see me looking loony and he's used to it!
S