DISTANCE :2.5 km  DURATION:  44 minutes

Lucy and Nikita always act like there’s a sense of urgency when I first arrive and we have to leave right away! But as soon as we get outside, it’s a completely different story😂 Today, we had to have some belly rubs and hugs before we even got to the end of their property! This pretty much set the tone for the rest of our journey. No worries, these gals always know how to entertain no matter what speed we go. Thanks for a fantastic time today ladies! 5 pees each. Cheers!

​Runner: Tracy

DISTANCE: 3.3 km DURATION: 54 minutes

From 3 happy-go lucky doggies chasing balls and prancing in the snow to 3 dogs snoring next to my side as I type this blog.  I picked up my favourite Yellow Labs for some time at my house for the next few days  and started it out by taking them directly to River Park for their scheduled walk.  I decided to keep them on the lower pathways so we could have time to ourselves as I have heard Senior Kenny is getting a bit cranky with the young doggies.  That is fair, he deserves the peace and quiet. Sully was not in a sharing mood and seemed to take hold of 2 orange Chuck-it balls in his mouth,  Teddy was frustrated so he found a stick or two to carry until he finally sneaked one of the balls away from Sully. We kept it slow and at Kenny's pace butKenny  did throw up a bit in the car when we finished.  I will keep an eye on his tummy and disposition but he seems back to his happy self. I am looking forward to snuggles the rest of the day with these two puppers.  The Scoop: 2 poos for Sully and 1 poo for Kenny and a bazillion pees.

Runner: Ruth

DISTANCE:  7.5 km DURATION: 1 hour 17 minutes

Welcome Back to the NW Bo Bo😍. I am very thankful you brought the warm weather with you too‼️ The mailman that we always meet had shorts on today. Wow, that is brave. Today’s run is a true ’Snelting’ Day. Snows-A-Melting means The Nose-is-A-Sniffing. At the 40 minute mark, I gave in and walked for a bit so Bowie could sniff everything. I lost track but I think we stopped close to 40 times to enjoy our ’Snelting’ Day🤣 All those tantalizing new smells coming to the surface. Pure intrigue, right Bowie.?! Always such a great time with this gal. See you Wednesday🐾 . The Scoop: tons of pees, 2 poos.

Runner: Michelle

DISTANCE: 10. 2 km DURATION: 1 hour 3 minutes

Today was a very fun and very exciting day for Lucy! First of all, she is feeling so much better now that she isn't under house arrest from the weather. It seemed like once we started running and fell into our usual groove, all the jitters in her head just calmed and she became totally relaxed and happy. She also had Dad with her, and the three of us seem to have found a rhythm that works for Lucy. We decided to head into the park and explore some of the paths that will soon be a muddy mess. Lucy loves running on snow, so that made her happy. All was going well until we ran into probably the most excitement we've ever had on a run, and the closest call with wildlife - a small porcupine! Dad and I both grabbed Lucy but not before she tried to stick her nose up it's bum, but luckily the porcupine was just trying to hide so Lucy and porcupine were both unharmed. I snapped a couple quick pictures (after tying Lucy to Dad like an anchor). Luckily, we avoided all other wildlife encounters for the day, and ended up having a really lovely run. You can tell how content Lucy was by how many great photos I was able to get of her smiling. I hope she had as great of a run as we did! Thanks Lucy!   The Scoop: 1 poo. 1 pee.

Runner: Laura

DISTANCE: 7.0 km DURATION: 1 hour 35 minutes

Good morning and Happy Monday kiddos! Hey guys, it looks like summer is finally here 🤣. What a beautiful day! Shadow was all excited to go.  He went straight to my car  to see his friend.  Yup, my Malinois (Kopek) came along today!  It has been a while since those 2 friends saw each other. Today was Kopek's  first serious outing since the cold snap. Shadow and I are happy to report that he behaved like a star! We got to see an amazing sunrise and Chinook arch. Life is beautiful ! We finally got to take some nice photos.  Then it was girlies' turn. They too were very happy to go until we encountered a coyote.  Well, I had no idea those girls had some guard dogs spirit in them. They barked, jumped, and carried on like crazy!  That coyote knew that he needed to stay away as those gals had their boxing gloves ready to go  The Scoop: Shadow had a poop and many pees. Java and Pinky had a poop and a pee. Miss Mo had only pee.

​Runner: Fab

Here are some photos of DGR Dogs Ennis, Quinn and Aoife taken by DGR Runner Michelle.  Suffice it to say, these dogs LOVE to run!  We are all thrilled for warmer weather in Calgary this week and more outdoor time with these wonderful dogs.

DGR Owner:  Ruth

DISTANCE: 10. 1 km DURATION: 1 hour 17 minutes

​Nell and I enjoyed our run today in the warmer weather! The excitement of the day was that we had a surprise bonus workout when I arrived and the elevators were down. Up and down 29 floors... twice!! It was funny to meet Nell’s neighbours in the staircase taking breaks on their way up or down. Great exercise! We saw many geese on the river today, Nell was very curious about what they were up to! See you Wednesday Nell 😊.  The Scoop: 2 pees.

Runner: Ali

DISTANCE: 5.6 km DURATION:  59 minutes

I heard that my little Pocket Princess Kali had been out every day this week in this weather. Me too!! This means we should be rewarded for our efforts. Usually, Kali has her treats after we finish the run. I leave them outside on the front stoop. Really, who wants frozen treats after being out in -35C‼️So, today I filled my pockets with treats and Miss Kali got them all along the way throughout our run. I think I may have started a bit of ’a habit’. About every 10 minutes, Kali would stop, sit and look pretty while licking her lips beside the treat pocket. I must admit that her face got me every time🥰. My treat is a Mocha on the way home and I am going to be licking my lips too.  The Scoop: 2 pees.

​Runner: Michelle

DISTANCE: 1 hour DURATION: 6.2 km

I am being 100% honest with you that I LOVED my run with Ollie today even in -27C with a wind chill.  I have felt like I have a case of cabin fever with this deep freeze in Calgary so I just got lots of layers on and grabbed this sweet boy who seems unfazed by the cold except for his paws (thus the booties).  My original plan was to run to my house, have a warm-up and visit with my dog Teddy (Ollie's buddy) and run Ollie back home.  However, I went with Plan B as I had a last minute dog guest at my house.  I was also concerned that once at home, I would not want to leave.  Plan B included a stop at Global Pets for a warm up and a treat.  Ollie was in total agreement that this was a good idea.   I surmised this by the wag of his tail.  We did a quick walk through the store and then did a light jog back home.  Ollie even found a small twig to carry for a block or two and was happy as a clam. Thanks for the putting a big smile on my face Ollie!  The Scoop: 1 poo. 3 pees.

​Runner: Ruth

DISTANCE 1.5 km DURATION: 35 minutes

​ I am back Chicklets🐾‼️Mom has you all ready and looking very ’Chic Canadian.’ Pink my co-pilot, the seat warmers are on. First, before we move - Miss Kacie & I need to have a long hug. This sweet soul just makes me melt. Kai, I love your jacket. Plus, your orange ball is packed (in his mouth🤣). To the park, we headed. It was fresh & crisp that was for sure. We gals partied very civilized. Then, there was Kaiser’s idea of partying!! He would run up and down the hill chasing his ball. Halfway through is when things started to get wild. He came back up the hill with his jacket unbuttoned. No problem let's put you back together. When Kai came up the hill, his jacket was almost off; lying around his butt. It was time to leave the Party🤣. Always a fun time with these 3. Lots of pees for everyone. Kai had 1 poop and Kacie had 1 poop. Pink just peed several times🐾.

Runner: Michelle