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DGR RUN OF THE DAY   DISTANCE: 8.8 km DURATION: 1 hour 7 minutes Oh heavenly chinook! It was great to run Miss Ella in this warm weather. I also needed to work out my stiff back so having a good training partner like Ella was so helpful. We did a lot of hills today and were rewarded with a photo shoot at Hillcrest Avenue with one of the best views of downtown. Ella also got a treat for her pretty smiles. we were supposed to have a prospective runner on this run but he broke his foot. Ella knows all about injuries and the value of rest. I am so glad she is back to prime running form! The Scoop: 1 backyard pee. Runner: Ruth
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DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
 DISTANCE: 7K DURATION: 1 hour 3 minutes
I was definitely feeling a bit more tired than usual today, so Bridget and I took it nice and easy this morning. We just ran around on the sidewalks for the first half of our outing and it sure felt nice running on flatter terrain. Towards the end, we walked a little ways into the woods through the Douglas Fir Trails. It was so peaceful and quiet on the trails, I could’ve laid down and taken a nap. We only went over to the top of the stairs on the right side (Skier’s right), but before we turned back around, Bridget and I just hung out for a moment to enjoy the fresh air, the chirping birds and the view. Awesome job today Bridget! The Scoop: 1 pee, 1 poop. Runner: Ryan   Miss Marley is in the house!!! We all had been looking forward to the arrival of Marley to our home. She walked right in and of course went for the cookie jar. There are no flies on this gal. She may be in her senior years but she is as sharp as ever AND still the leader of the doggy pack. There was never a dull moment with doggy friends coming for sleepovers or a Nosehill walk with her favourite pal, Huxley. Marley would be the first at the door excited to get out. We all had to laugh as Marley put on an evening musical performance for everyone while she commandeered all the squeaky toys and showed Aoife, Ellie and Sophie how to really ‘squeak’. Marley was very delighted in her newest friend and kindred soul. DGR Sophie. Closer in age and an instant friendship was developed. Do not wait too long to come back Miss M, we miss you already.
Pet Sitter: Michelle DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
  DISTANCE: 5.6 km DURATION: 1 hour 27 minutes
Yahoo! Let's kick off the weekend early. Huxley pack your toothbrush. After your adventure today with the girls in Nosehill, you are coming for the weekend. Dogs like humans love the warmer weather and today Huxley, Marley B. and Aoife had extra spring in their step. The smiles were big, the roaming mode was on overdrive, and the fun factor was off the chart. This pack is longtime friends and just loves hanging out together. Let the weekend begin! The Doggy Business Report: Huxley had 2 poops and many pees. Marley B. had 1 poop and a few pees. Runner: Michelle DGR RUN OF THE DAY  DISTANCE: 11K DURATION: 2 hours 3 minutes
Good Morning Conor! Boy oh boy, winter is back. It feels like -30 Celsius this morning. Yikes! I am wondering why humans are not born with fur like doggies It was so cold that i didn’t even take photos for the first half of the walk. Today was our long walk day. Conor has matured so much since he has been going out with Leia. Like they say "Behind a good guy is a wonderful woman." Right Conor? There were not many people out. so we hugged the trails once more. We truly enjoyed our walk/trot. The Scoop: Conor had 2 poops and 1 pee. Runner: Fab DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
 DISTANCE: 8.4 km DURATION: 1 hour 3 minutes
It was a great first run with Koda today! She was very well behaved and loved my spinach/chicken treats. I'd say she had instant connection with me, but I suspect the cookies had something to do with it. Haha. It seemed to be about 10 degrees cooler running on the shaded side of the roads so we tried to stay in the sun as much as possible. It was a good thing she had her booties on because there was a lot of ice in some spots. Thanks Koda! The Scoop: 1 pee, 1 poop. Runner: Jessica DGR RUN OF THE DAY  DISTANCE: 11.4 km DURATION: 1 hour 31 minutes
Today's episode of Running with Sir Avi is called 'The Pupper Perspective.' As you know, each Wednesday I wake up and immediately check the weather report. A normal person would say 'eww, yuck! It's negative 22 Celsius this morning'. However, when I know I'm going to be with my best boy Avi, I get excited because the cooler the temps, the happier the pup. So I bundle myself up and head out the door to greet my excited running mate and we start our weekly adventure together. The husky was the tour guide today and he took me up Cookie Hill and over to South Point with all the new construction. I had forgotten about the large off-leash dog park there but Avi sure didn't. We raced over to see who was there but there was not a single person/pup in sight. Only those with Huskies could imagine being outside today, I guess. Haha. So we carried on toward Avi's Pawrkette and my friend has a little newness in his routine. When he sits for his picture and treat there, he now also offers me his hand and then some kisses. Oh, how I wish Wednesdays could come up more than once a week just so I can be with this lovable boy!! We then proceeded around Willow Pond and enjoyed some sunshine upon our faces. I think we may have actually hit our farthest distance together today yet somehow it just doesn't seem long enough together. As always, Avi is a really good boy and a true delight to spend time with. See you soon, buddy. The Scoop: 1 poop, a dozen or so pees. Runner: Cheryl 
 Happy Monday Dodge and Jersey! I rolled up to their house and we said our hello's as it’s been a while since I saw them! We had a few rounds of backyard frisbee in between meetings. What a great way to spend a Monday! All three of us ate supper together and then watched a few Brooklyn Nine-Nine episodes. The sirens kept Jersey on her toes and I caught her watching tv a few times! We went for a (quick) pre-bed walk in the cold but then all crawled into bed and fell asleep! The next morning we were all pretty laid back and slow to get going. Jersey and I played fetch in the basement while Dodge had a case of the Tuesday’s and laid around till about 10:30! We took a break from work this afternoon and we went for a quick walk until Dodge looked at me with his expressive eyes and said “it’s cold - can we go back home?” Fun fact: Dodge was a hit in my meetings when he came by for pets! Everyone loved how big and handsome he was! I can’t wait to see the duo again!
Pet Sitter: Chris 
This is what you call a ‘teaser’ of a day. Sophie & Ellie arrived this morning all happy to see who was at Aunty Michelle’s house. Both Marley B and Aoife were excited to have their girlfriends back. Little did the pups know this was going to be a short visit. Today sort of felt like a Sunday, with the grey skies and crisp coolness in the air. After a good play session outside this morning, everyone settled in for a nap. Our trip to Nosehill was just us gals, not another pup in sight. Ellie teased Marley B. with a stick. Marley still has game left in her. She played with young pup Ellie and was triumphant over the last dog with the stick. It is always lots of fun and laughs when the Doodle Sisters come calling.
Pet Sitter: Michelle DGR RUN OF THE DAY
 DISTANCE: 4.7 km DURATION: 58 minutes
No peanut butter and jelly without the jelly! This morning Connor and I set out without the jelly. Everything seemed fine until about 20 minutes in, Connor refused to go any further and just laid down in the middle of the path (see picture) . Connor and I had a little conversation with me tugging gently but firmly and he tugging back. He took a few steps and then laid down again. It was not going well but I decided to persist and got Connor walking finally. I let him take the lead for a minute and he seemed keen! I was curious to see where he would take us! We ended up at the McDonald ‘s drive- thru at Glenmore Landing! Hilarious.! So we walked all around Glenmore Landing and I hoped that the smells and sounds would take Conor's mind off missing his sister so much. We got back on the path and it was not long before Connor decided it was time to go home. I checked the time and it was at 33 minutes so I gave in and let him lead us home. This sweet sensitive soul must really take comfort in having his sister by his side. I’m not sure if she knows how much he loves her but he was overjoyed to be home and I’m sure will have a much longer walk next week when peanut butter and jelly will be reunited! The Scoop: 1 poop, 1 pee. Runner: Tara DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
 DISTANCE: 5.1 km DURATION: 1 hour 1 minute
Today felt like one of the good old days with Jasper and Teddy. They were both in prime energy mode and we went at a good clip across the dam bridge to Safety City. Teddy carried his ball and Jasper rolled a ton in the snow. These boys love the colder temps and just thrive on days like today. Runner Pat was feeling under the weather so I got to get a double run in today. I could not have been out with a better pair of pooches. The Scoop: 1 poop each and too many pees to count. Runner: Ruth DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
  DISTANCE: 3.5 km DURATION: 55 minutes
Today's run with Kona and Winter was a brisk one! But we didn't let that stop us from having a great time! Winter went first and we went around the pond, where even the magpies were hunkered down. On Kona's turn, we saw some dogs excited behind a fence, so Kona grabbed a big pile of snow in her mouth just to show where she is made of. Haha! They both did great despite the -26 with windchill! Hurray Kona and Winter! The Scoop: nothing to report, too cold for going potty. Runner: Scarlett DGR RUN OF THE DAY     DISTANCE: 7K DURATION: 1 hour 2 minutes
Murphy was so excited to see Grapes today that he was spinning like a reining horse. Haha. It was too cold to risk stalling today (when Murphy decides to take a sit-down break) so the plan was to outsmart him and put more walking breaks early on before he thought it was time. It seemed to do the trick and he was happy to get going each time I asked. Thanks Murphy! The Scoop: 1 pee, 1 poop. Runner: Jessica DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
  DISTANCE 7.8 km DURATION: 1 hour 22 minutes
Bentley, will you be mine? Yes, Valentine's Day is around the corner and we saw a floral shop putting out Valentine's decor so we posed Bentley next to it. The chinook warmth from yesterday switched to a cold run today with even some light snow. Prospective Runner Paige joined us. Bentley and I showed her the ins and outs of dog running and even took her to Bentley's favourite dog store stop to warm up. and. heck out their toys and treats. Thanks for the extra time together my love (Bentley). The Scoop: 1 pee, 1 poop. Runner: Ruth DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
  DISTANCE: 8.5 km DURATION: 1 hour 2 minutes
Everyday is a great day to run! Our run today was dictated by the icy sidewalks and pathways from the little cool down we had overnight. We stayed to the dry areas of cement as we weaved our way towards Glenmore Park and back through Sandy Beach. We found a few friends along the way including a snowman overlooking the river and a pure white bunny who got our attention today. Like I said, there really are no bad days when you're running and getting fresh air! The Scoop: 1 poop, multiple pees. Runner: Anna |
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