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DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
 DISTANCE: 7.1 km DURATION: 1 hour 19 minutes
Hi Freckles & Archie. Ready for some exercise? Both pups met me at the door in excitement. Oh...someone has been peeking at the gifts. We had a little chat that today is not Christmas morning Archie was more excitable today. We ended up walking his last 15 minutes to keep things calm. Freckles was interested in a strolling Saturday. After she did her bathroom business, she was happy to head back home. We opened the door to find another Christmas gift that Archie thought was a chew toy for him. The Doggy Business Report: Archie had 1 poop and a few pees. Freckles had 1 poop and 3 pees. Runner: Michelle
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DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
  DISTANCE: 7.5 km DURATION: 2 hours
The universe had a message for me today. That message was that I should not be out Christmas shopping but be taking Kali out for her run. Unfortunately, her runner Mai slipped on some icy pathway and hurt her ankle. I think Mai must have gone about 2k with Kali when this occurred so I was called in to take over. I was not dressed for a run but we did our best to go on some interesting pathways that are my stomping grounds with other dogs that I run. I even let Kali have a quick stop at the river which I know she loves. Well, I must say I would much rather be outside with Kali than at a mall so that was a silver lining in today's unexpected turn of events. We hope Mai is going to be okay and send her well wishes. I guess I was meant to have 10 runs this week. The Scoop: nothing to report. Runner: Ruth and Mai DGR RUN OF THE DAY  DISTANCE: 5.7 km DURATION: 1 hour 2 minutes
It was another beautiful and warm November day today. A warm breeze pushed all the scary looking clouds away, and we were left with a right blue sky. Kahlua and I took a trip through Prince’s Island and saw a couple alive squirrels and one dead squirrel. We paid our respects to the little fellow who laid there in the grass among the leaves. Then, we kept it moving. I’m not sure what was in the air today, but we saw another dead animal on our adventure. This time it was a pigeon, laying just off to the side of the path. So weird! May they Rest In Peace. Beside all the death and despair in the wild animal world, Kahlua and I had a wonderful, pleasant and warm walk. Great job today Kahlua! The Scoop: 1 pee 0 poops. Runner: Ryan DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
 DISTANCE: 4.5 km DURATION: 1 hour
Hey Jasper, I got a secret for you. This is my 9th and final run this week. I joked that I should change the name of the company to Ruth Gone Running. Jasper was on an off-road mission today and wanted to go into all the deepest bushes by the river pathway. I had Strava on and I was just notified that I am the Local Legend of a segment called Secret Passage. Teddy followed him with his ball in his mouth. The dogs also made a mad dash to the river for a quick dip. Swimming in November is a first since I have moved to Calgary but the boys seized their opportunity. Thanks for wrapping up a big week of dogs and running/walking. The Scoop: 2 poops for Jasper and lots of pees for both Jasper and Teddy. Runner: Ruth DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
 DISTANCE: 6.9 km DURATION: 1 hour 2 minutes
What an absolutely beautiful morning for a run. It has been awhile since I’ve run Conor and Leia, but it was like running with old friends. Leia was excited and eager to run, but Conor wasn’t too sure at first. We headed out to the reservoir and enjoyed the quiet pathway for a bit. But then a large running group came up behind us and Conor decided it was time to turn around. Then we stopped by the Bissett Wetlands and looked for Red Winged Black Birds and Downy Woodpeckers, but didn’t see any. We ran a loop through the Heritage Park parking lot and then up to the hospital. Leia was especially photogenic this morning, and Conor was more interested in figuring out who and what was making noises or behind him. Thank you Conor and Leia for a wonderful start to my Friday! The Scoop: Leia had 1 poop, lots of pees. Conor had 1 poop, lots of pees. Runner: Michelle W. DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
  DISTANCE: 8.3 km DURATION: 1 hour 4 minutes
With yesterday being American Thanksgiving, it was a day to count my blessings so I thought it only appropriate to pose Bowen next to that sentiment. I have not seen this athletic pup for a long time and we usually have his sister Talus join us so it was kinda fun to have one-on-one time with him. The conditions were ideal for running and we made a tour around 5 lakes with their cattails and birch trees.. We ran a steady pace except when we saw squirrels and that called for a full out sprint. Bobo was so sweet as my shoelace came undone. a few times and he gave me kisses as I retied them. Thanks Bobo; this run was a blessing! The Scoop: 1 poop and too many pees to count. Runner: Ruth   Look who turned 11 yesterday! Miss Sophie, you are looking divine. This visit was just way too short. There was only enough time for some good wrestling matches between Ellie and Aoife. There was also evening TV cuddles and morning coffee cuddles with Sophie. Today, we had a fun and exciting DGR Doodle Party at the Scenic Acres off-leash area. Sophie was getting her steps in for sure. Ellie was having so much fun with Huxley and then her nose caught a whiff of a vole. The front paws started digging and her nose was buried in fresh dirt. These two sweethearts are always welcome to stay.
Pet Sitter: Michelle DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
 DISTANCE: 5.6 km DURATION: 1 hour 33 minutes Huxley loves the ladies and the ladies love Huxley! Do I have a great treat for you today Huxley! Aoife and I picked up Hux Pup and bounded into the coulee. Just wait for it. Voila - 2 Doodle ladies (Miss Sophie & Ellie Belly) met us with wagging tails and big smiles. I told you Huxley, your favourite kind. The Ladies!! The More the Merrier as we approach the holiday season. This was the Perfect Pack. The Doggy Business Report: Huxley had 2 poops and many pees. Sophie had 1 poop and 2 pees. Ellie had 2 pees. Runner: Michelle
DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
 DISTANCE: 6.3 kmDURATION: 1 hour 16 minutes
This morning's run was greeted with cotton candy skies. Leia was her usual self - all ready to get out and run. Conor was feeling a bit anxious this morning and walked around other people and expressed some apprehension. I reassured him that he was okay and he cautiously went on his run. He seemed a lot calmer on the way back as he trotted alongside his sister. I took it easy and just let him have a quiet walk back home. The Scoop: Conor had 2 poops, 1 pee. Leia had 1 poop only. Runner: Mai DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
  DISTANCE: 5.7 km DURATION: 1 hour 4 minutes
Gibbons, Toki and I seem to be pretty lucky when it comes to the weather these days. It was a balmy 5 degrees when we began our run today and 12 degrees by the time we were done! The girls seemed very well hydrated and made many pit stops for pees along the way today. (I thought maybe they have been enjoying eating the fresh snow in the yard this week.) Gibbs was not in the mood to run today, so we maintained a slow pace until the final stretch home when she began to sprint. Toki and I finished the last half of the run together. It seemed as though we were racing a snow clearing machine around the neighbourhood, as with nearly every corner we turned it seemed to reappear! We will continue to make the best of these beautiful days until winter hits in full force. The Scoop: 1 poop, several pees for Gibbons. 0 poops and several pees for Toki. Runner: Jaime DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
 DISTANCE: 9.3 km DURATION: 1 hour 2 minutes Happy Thanksgiving Ella! Yup, this Canadian/American is celebrating today by going on a Turkey Trot with her favourite German Short-Haired Pointer. Ella was keen to join me for this pre-pumpkin pie workout. She is such a good running partner that I know we burn off lots of calories. It was so warm out so we dropped down by the Peace Bridge for a cool-down in the river. We used the last half kilometre to walk and think of things we are grateful for. I know one of those things for me is my time with Ella. The Scoop: 1 pee in the backyard. Runner: Ruth DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
 DISTANCE: 7.5 km DURATION: 1 hour 19 minutes
Smooooth Sailing on a sunshine high today with Archie & Freckles. First up, Archie. We got going and the sun was warming our cheeks and the next thing I realized.....all the street signs had ‘Rocky Ridge’ on them. Hey buddy, this has been so much fun we have left Royal Oak. Back home, Miss Freckles was patiently waiting to get her dose of sunshine. She went light today, with only her sweater and harness. That was fun kids. The Doggy Business Report: Archie had 1 poop and many pees. Miss Freckles had 1 poop and 2 pees. Runner: Michelle DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
  DISTANCE: 4.7 km DURATION: 1 hour 1 minute
Jasper was being a great friend today by sharing with Teddy. With all the runs I am doing this week, I forget to put Teddy's collar on so realized when we got to Jasper's house that he was naked. Good Grief! Jasper let him borrow a collar and Jasper used his harness. Thanks Jasper! We had the fields to ourselves and it was a really beautiful lunch stroll. The boys were galloping through the fields and rolling in the snow; their favourite form of exercise. We also got treated to a concert as the birds sure were making lovely music. The Scoop: only pees for Jasper. Runner: Ruth DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
   DISTANCE: 8.1 km DURATION: 1 hour 5 minutes
It was a lot nicer out than the morning news had made it sound for our run. The girls ran in tandem, as usual, and the sidewalks were thankfully clear. It was Grape's birthday today so the girls had party clothes on for their pictures (Reba looked great in purple!). Thanks Reba! The Scoop: 1 pee. Runner: Jessica DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
  DISTANCE: 6.8 km DURATION: 59 minutes
Some days we all need a good running partner to motivate us. Today, I served in that role with Bentley. It was colder out so he was dressed in his blue jacket an his mom said this might make him not as thrilled to run. I lead the way and kept telling this handsome guy that we were lucky to be out in the sun for some exercise. Once he knew I was not turning around, he got into his groove. I finally took him to my favourite overlook of the city for a photo op. The other sources of motivation for him were 2 bunnies, One was a white hare whose fur had changed and the other was brown. so I guess he did not get the memo about winter coming. Great job running Bentley when I know you started out not in the mood. I am not sure why the one photo turned out so pink but you still look adorable! The Scoop: nothing to report. Runner: Ruth |
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