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DGR RUN OF THE DAY  DISTANCE: 4K DURATION: 1 hour
Good Afternoon kiddos! Whoa! What a special walk it was! The kiddos were very happy as always and we had a lot of splashing in the lake to celebrate something very special. Today was last day with DGR and I can say that I write those lines without a bitter sweet feeling. Ruth, you have been amazing to many dogs owners and runners! I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart… Also, it was with honour that Conor & Leia carried the flag for the closing ceremony! I am sure Java, Pinky, Mocha and Shadow are all joining me to thank you from the bottom of their hearts. Heck, I am not sure why I am crying but I am a suck at times. Wishing you all the best Ruth and please stay in touch!! The kiddos had an awesome walk. We all did The Scoop: 1 poop and fa ew pees for Conor. Leia had 1 poop and 2 pees. Runner; Fab
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DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
  DISTANCE: 8.1 km DURATION: 1 hour 3 minutes
I don't think I could have asked for a better running partner for my last run at Dog Gone Running than sweet Doodle Huxley. He is such an easy-going boy and has a nice gentle pace. As we went along the 12 Mile Coulee pathways, I recalled my other times running there with DGR dogs Mira, Nova, Charlie, Reilly and Abby. It sure has great views of the city and mountains. Huxley was a sweetheart and it wrapped a half marathon day of runs for me. I hope you and your kind family have a wonderful summer! The Scoop: 1 poop, 3-4 pees. Runner: Ruth DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
 DISTANCE: 9.1 km DURATION: 1 hour 6 minutes
It was an early start to the day with cute Icelandic Eskimo Dogs Mowgli & Pippin. It is my last day of runs and they were my second running dogs of the day. Mowgli was the first to the door and we headed out and made it past the iron sculpture. I decided that both pups would get some water time today as we were doing fast sprints and the water is their favourite place to be.. Nothing was going to ruin this day and I wanted to leave my business on a happy note so I just focused on the dogs! Pippin also got the same running route. He was in barking and herding mode but that just made me smile. Have a wonderful summer pups and I hope you get more dips in the water! The Scoop: 1 poop for each and plenty of pees. Runner; Ruth DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
  DISTANCE: 8.9 km DURATION: 57 minutes
Thanks for so many miles over the years Murphy! It was a hot one so we had a double river stop today. The pathways were jam-packed with bikers of all ages and Murphy made everyone smile. Great work bud! The Scoop: 1 giant pee, 1 poop. Runner: Jessica DGR RUN OF THE DAY  DISTANCE: 9.3 km DURATION: 2 hours 8 minutes
Good Afternoon pooches! Well, it looks like everyone was sleepy this morning as no one woke up when I walked in. Somehow, it was perfect as dark clouds, thunder and heavy rain rolled in soon thereafter. It looks like we dodged that one! I came back early afternoon to take the pooches for a long walk. It was cooler than usual, so we didn’t need to cover Conor with his cooling jacket. All went well . Conor was a bit of little rascal little brother to his sister.. so Kop felt the need to step in and give him “the look”. It was enough to give some quieter time to Leia. Haha! I think we came back home just in time as I see more dark clouds coming in. The Scoop: 1 poop and 3 pees for Conor. Leia had 1 poop and 2 pees. Runner; Fab DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
  DISTANCE: 5K DURATION: 1 hour 2 minutes
I went from running DGR Dog Ollie in the pouring rain to walking Kahlua in the beautiful post-rain sunshine. It seemed appropriate as it my last run with this sweet Black Lab. We went across the Peace Bridge which I think will always remind me of Kahlua. We then hit my favourite inner city watershed sanctuary and got some incredible photos of our beautiful city. Kahlua even found a squirrel and that made her so happy. I think it was a 10/10 final run with Lulu. I also got in some final hugs with her sister Sadie. Have a wonderful summer my friend. The Scoop: 2 poops, 2-3 pees.. Runner: Ruth DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
 DISTANCE: 4.8 km DURATION: 1 hour
Last day with the Viszla Sisters. We got a good outing in by dodging the thunderstorm and hail. Gibbons got in 21 minutes of exercise and she was moving at a good pace today. Toki was in a mood to jog so that was great as well. I will miss their personalities and kisses. Thank you for the LOVE and JOY Gibbons and Toki. Have a wonderful summer. The Scoop: 4+ pees, 0 poops for Gibbons. Toki had 2 pees, 0 poops. Runner: Ginette DGR RUN OF THE DAY  DISTANCE: 10.93 km DURATION: 1 hou 26 minutes
Well, it was a soaker today. Today's episode of Running with Sir Avi is called 'Rain or Shine.' Just when I thought it was starting to get chilly and just too miserable, I'd look over at my Husky friend and remind myself 'this guy is loving this right now!!' and we would smile at each other and merrily continue our adventure, wherever it may lead us. It was a little difficult to grab too many pictures today as my hands, and apparently my phone, froze, around the 3.5 km mark. We actually went over 10km today and Avi was just cruising along, enjoying the sights, taking all the hills I placed before him. It's hard to believe that Avi and I have been running together for almost 2 years already. He even ran a virtual 5km race with me and earned his own bandana! I've dressed him up for some holidays and he just takes it in stride. I'm smiling even as I write this and remember those moments. When Ruth offered for me to meet Avi I was intrigued, as I never ran with a Husky before and didn't know what to expect. But then I met him....oh my! Avi's friendliness, gentleness, affectionate and easy-going nature make him a most wonderful running companion and we really have enjoyed our weekly adventures together. Thank you again Ruth for your trust and belief in me to join DGR three years ago. I want to wish you all the very best in your future endeavours. I will never be able to fully explain the joy that I have felt from running with a dog but I am just thrilled to have had the opportunity you have given me to find out! Thank you again, Ruth. Runner: Cheryl DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
  DISTANCE: 5 km DURATION: 1 hour 3 minute
It was my last time out with Gibbons and Toki today & the girls gave me a fantastic final run together. We were fortunate to have warm weather and no rain, making for a great afternoon for a run. Even with the presence of some black clouds overhead, I was confident we wouldn’t get rained on because I just knew we’d have good conditions for my last run. Gibbons, of course, had to make things interesting by being a bit reluctant to get going, as her Dad was out front doing some yard work and she didn’t want to leave him behind. Not to worry, Gibbons as my dog does the same thing! We got her going with some encouragement and she had a great time going for a quick sniff & bathroom break. Toki was her usual superstar self and we had a fantastic time doing our regular loop. Once we got back home, the girls gave me lots of goodbye licks & of course I gave them lots of pets in return! A big thanks to the family and G&T for being so wonderful to me over the past two years. I’m so glad I had the opportunity to get to hang out with two great dogs on a weekly basis! The Scoop: 2 pees a piece for Gibbons and Toki and 1 poop for Gibbons. Runner: Dan DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
 DISTANCE: 6.5 km DURATION: 64 minutes
My first time meeting Emmy and what an adorable dog she is. She is a great runner too! We bolted out of the gates into the warm summer (finally) morning. It was my first time running in this area but we found a nice running pathway heading down overlooking the city and the Bow River. The flowers are out and blooming making the run even more enjoyable. The views were well worth the back uphill run! Emmy stayed busy smelling and marking her spot quite a few times! A few birds got her attention as they flew above her but all in all it was a great hour enjoying the fresh air. Thanks Emmy for the fun run in the sun!! The Scoop: 1 poop, 7+ pee. Runner: Anna DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
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Good Morning puppies! Believe it or not, the kiddos were wearing their PJ's when I arrived this morning. There was not any noise in the house. Could it be they had a party last night? I didn’t hear anything about it..so maybe not. The kiddos were happy to go out as always. They wanted to jump in the lake as it was already warm. Conor was good and happy as always. We dropped the boy off and went on our second lap. We went in reverse this time and it looks like we went quicker so it gave us a bit more time to go to our favourite water spot for one last dip. The Scoop: 1 poop and 3 pees for Conor. Leia had 1 poop and 3 pees. Runner: Fab DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
  DISTANCE: 7.4 km DURATION: 1 hour
It was officially my last run with Dog Gone Running today. I couldn’t have been more happy than to spend it with Bridget on such a beautiful morning. The sun was out, the birds were chirping and the paths were already busy with lots of people and dogs. Bridget and I cruised down the Douglas Fir trails, crossed over the train tracks and made our way upstream on the path. We made a stop at the river for a bit before turning around and let me tell you, Bridget was having the time of her life! She ran in and out of the water, splashing all around and letting out some barks of excitement. On the way home, she dried off a little bit in the sun. Awesome job today girl, thanks for all the great runs! The Scoop: 1 poop, 2 pees. Runner: Ryan DGR RUN OF THE DAY    DISTANCE: 8.8 km DURATION: 2 hours Good Morning puppies! Can we say summer has finally arrived? Really? It was a gorgeous day. I think Conor is missing his walk.. First, he was at the door, ready to go this morning. When i dropped him off, he didn’t go hide per usual. He stayed by the door.. looking at us. Are we leaving him behind? Conor, you need to stay home when is too hot outside! The walk went well with Conor and Leia. Then, Leia went on for a second outing. The main thing with Conor being home is that Leia can enjoy some running so she was all happy! Both went for a dip in the water. The Scoop 2 poops and 3 pees for Conor. Leia had 1 poop and 3 pees. Runner: Fab DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
 DISTANCE: 5.4 km DURATION: 1 hour 3 minutes
It definitely was a Tongues-out Tuesday on a Monday with Miss Kahlua today. I came a bit earlier as I knew it would be hot and the Concierge takes her lunch at 12:30 so I am always trying to dash back. Who needs that stress? We headed along the river away from downtown and it was quite peaceful. The only other creatures were the geese with their now teenaged goslings. The river is still pretty fast so we did not stop for a drink so I sought shade when possible. Thanks for the lovely stroll Lulu. The Scoop: 1 poop, 2-3 pees. Runner: Ruth DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
 DISTANCE: 4.7 km DURATION: 1 hour It was kind of a happy/sad walk with the girls today. Happy because I got to see these two lovely pups, but sad because it was my last adventure with them. It was a hot morning, so we did our best to find shade and I wasn’t too focused on getting a lot of distance in. I tried to get a nice picture of both girls sitting together, but I had to be quick because Mira and Nova are always on the move. I got a quick picture of them sitting, but when I tried to squat to get a better angle they got up and started to move again. Well, we tried. When we got back home, I gave them some pets before they went to grab a drink of water. Great job today Mira and Nova! The Scoop: 4 pees 1 poop (Mira) and 1 pee only (Nova). Runner: Ryan  |
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