Goes off short walks (5)
I believe the answer is:
turns
This clue is a double definition.
'goes off' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)
'short walks' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
(Other definitions for turns that I've seen before include "Starts" , "Changes direction" , "Moves in a new direction" , "Rotates" , "Revolves" .)