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DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
   DISTANCE: 6.6 km DURATION: 1 hour 1 minute
There is something so wonderful about morning fall walks. The pathway is so quiet, the water is still and the leaves are amazing colours! It has been months since I ran Miss Leia and Master Conor, and I have never run them together. It took me a minute to figure them out, but once we hit our stride it was great. These two have grown up so much since I ran them last. They both sit so nicely when asked. Leia was definitely the faster one today, but Conor happily kept up. We ran along the lower path for a bit and on the way back ran through Bissett Wetlands. We saw a couple of Northern Flickers, and Leia really wanted to follow them. Thanks for the great morning run pups!! The Scoop: 1 poop (Conor), 2 pees both dogs. Runner: Kathleen
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DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
  DISTANCE: 10K DURATION: 1 hour 6 minutes
I decided to post my run with my dog Teddy today so some of the newer DGR runners can understand how to write blogs and how much fun they are. I also got some beautiful photos of Teddy in the all of fall's glory. I did not have any assigned runs so I thought I would take Teddy along some of the Edworthy trails and to his favourite swimming hole. He was so happy with our two stops to swim and catch rocks. We continued our workout along the off-leash trail. It was peaceful until we heard this loud noise. I looked up and it was like an Alfred Hitchcock horror movie with a few trees jammed packed with crows. I don't think the photo above shows how many we saw. Teddy was not bothered and we continued merrily for a few more kilometres to get in our Friday 10K. Love ya Theodore! The Scoop: 1 poop, several pees. Runner: Ruth DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
Spending a few days with Jersey and Dodge couldn’t have gone any smoother! This pair have amazing patience and are as sweet as they come! Breakfast and morning walks were followed by naps and pets throughout the afternoon which led us to dinner and an evening walk. We spent time together sniffing around the neighbourhood, napping, and LOTS of Frisbee with Jersey in the backyard while Dodge soaked up the sun on the deck! They are pretty easy going pups. They know the routine and don’t mind the company one bit as they’re always in the same room as you! It was my pleasure hanging with these two. I look forward to our next adventure together!
Pet Sitter: Brad DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
  DISTANCE: 4.1 km DURATION: 1 hour 3 minutes
Today was my first DGR run with Patti. She had a lot of fun running in the sun by the riverside and splashing around in the water! She enjoyed doing her shakes after. She knows the area that we were exploring and showed me around. Patti made sure that she got a lot of exercise by doing some off-roading up and down the hills! She responded really well to my encouragement and we had great time running alongside each other. Patti loved going to the dog treat box and getting the yummy treats! We had a short sit together at the end of the run. She was so happy to get all her well deserved treats and she gave me lots of affection! Patti is so adorable!! The Scoop: 1 poop, 3 pees. Runner: Danielle 
What a glorious day with these two. I arrived to many licks from Hunter and "woo woos" from Zuli who wanted to show me what the treats were for today! We went outside and enjoyed some fresh air. They had many pees and sniffs. Then, it was morning rest time until lunch was served at noon. Then, it was back outside for more snooping and peeing. The heat was a bit much so back in for the afternoon nap. After the pups woke from their nap, you guessed it! Back outside for more snooping and peeing. Again, it was too warm so in we went for more treats and cuddles. After Mom called, it was back outside for more pees, and they both had poops! Then back in to finish off the treats and wait for Mom and Dad.
Pet Sitter: Pat DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
  DISTANCE: 5.6 km DURATION: 1 hour 3 minutes
Happy Friday Gibbons and Toki! I deemed today “Freaky Friday” as our outing was FULL of excitement. Gibbs started our jaunt by leading us in the opposite direction of her favourite route. I scratched my head a bit and thought “she must have something planned”. We approached the pond and saw at least 8 dogs making their way around the path. Gibbons and Toki were thrilled to see so many furry friends. We kept our distance but made sure to give a wave or shout ‘good morning’ when passing by. The sun and socializing took a lot out of Gibby, as she decided to cut her run short. After dropping her sister off at home, Toki and I continued on to seek out more adventure. We spent some time in the trees, chasing squirrels of all colours and sizes. As we made our way home, we crossed paths with a beautiful black cat. (Some may say that is bad luck, but I disagree). The Scoop: 0 poops, 5 pees for Gibbons and 0 poops, 6 or so pees for Toki. Runner: Jaime DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
  DISTANCE: 3.5 km DURATION: 1 hour 1 minute
It was nice to be able to chill at the river today after going on a 9 km run with the mom-boss, Ruth. I brought a ball that could float and I didn’t throw it into any strong currents this time. Jasper and Teddy did tons of swimming in the deeper spots and waded around in the more shallow areas. At one point, Jasper adventured all the way over to the other side of the river. These dogs absolutely love to be in the water. Even as we walked back along the beach, they’d dip in and out; occasionally coming right up close to me to before doing a big shake to dry off. Thanks for the shower boys. Awesome job today Teddy and Jasper! The Scoop: 3 pees, 0 poops. Runner: Ryan DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
 DISTANCE: 7.1 km. DURATION: 1 hour 18 minutes Sully is an absolute pop of energy! He came flying to door to greet me, ran back through the house to get a stuffy for me and then zoomed around a bit more before settling down. I waited patiently by the door until he was ready to go. A couple of scratches and we headed down to the gully; chasing the fall colours and city views. I thought if I ran up the hill by the golf course we might burn off some energy. It worked! He slowed down to my pace. We stopped for a big water break at the top of the hill and headed home at a slower pace. Thanks for the cardio workout Sully! The Scoop: 1 poop, 7 pees. Runner: Michelle W.  DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
  DISTANCE: 6.2 km DURATION: 1 hour 7 minutes
No one does fall like Huxley. He loved the crunching leaves under his paws as we ran today. The crisp air and the colours just made this run so beautiful. We couldn't help but stop for some pictures. Huxley is just the happiest guy when he is running and he makes everyone around him better. Today was my fastest and longest run in a long time. The Scoop: 11 pees and 2 poops. Runner: CJ  We had a wonderful time having Freddie in our home! He was always so soft and sweet, just wanting to be in the same room as whoever was home. It took us no time to get comfortable and on the same page. We had breakfast early with a nice walk after, then naps and sunshine all day until dinner and our evening walk. Freddie is a sweetheart with a young heart! His energy when he’s out and about it envious… lots of bark left in that old boy! Pet Sitter: Brad
 DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
 DISTANCE: 5.1 km DURATION: 1 hour 2 minutes
Emmy and I had an awesome run together this morning. Emmy was very excited and ready to roll out! We jogged up and down the hill towards the paths. When we got there, Emmy enjoyed sniffing the sides of the path the whole way down. We just had to stop at our favourite lookout point to take some photos. Afterwards, we weaved up through the trees to the hidden creek that we always pass through, and out onto the steep path where we both had to slow down and catch our breath. Once we got to the top of that hill, we ran into another dog but Emmy was very well behaved when I distracted her with a treat. We turned back at the dead end and started charging back with some leftover energy. We passed quite a few people out on their morning walk as well, I bet they wish they could spend it with Emmy too! After finally ascending to the top of the hill after emerging from the hillside paths, we comfortably ran down the hill back home! The uphill is always harder. Lots of great views, great photos and cool breezes on today's run. Thanks again Emmy for running along with me and always making it such a fantastic time! See you next time! The Scoop: 0 poops, 5 pees. Runner: Mason DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
  DISTANCE: 5.4 km DURATION: 1 hour 1 minute
A wonderful day to run an incredible dog! This was my first run with Marley and he is such a sweet gentle soul, I really enjoyed running him today. He knew where he wanted to go today and lead the way. We ran down to Weaselhead and looked at all the beautiful fall colours, had a couple of water breaks and stopped for a bit of fun at the Free Library. A perfect way to start the day. Thanks Marley! The Scoop: 1 poop, 8 pees. Runner: Michelle W. DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
  DISTANCE: 8.5 km DURATION: 1 hour 4 minutes
What a difference a week makes for the change in colours outside right now! Last week was still beautiful, but this week's Thursday morning Buck run was truly autumn! I felt like there were endless photos that I could have taken of handsome man Buck and all of the beautiful colours. We took it easier today with lots of stops since Buck didn’t eat his breakfast this morning. It didn’t seem to be an issue though because he was so eager to get moving. Buck never fails to put a smile on my face. He always was looking up at me with a grin, almost as though he was telling me how much fun he was having. He really is the best running buddy! The Scoop: 0 poops, 3 pees. Runner: Kathleen DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
  DISTANCE: 9.4 km DURATION: 1 hour 2 minutes
Today, I learned something new about Sisters Mira and Nova. I joined DGR Runner and my son Ryan on this lovely autumn Thursday. What I learned was that Nova is the sprinter in the family and Mira is the endurance athlete. I was running Nova and she was giving me her fastest 100 metre race in the beginning while Mira was taking it nice and steady with Ryan. In some of the photos you will see Nova clearly setting the pace. However, like the story of "The Tortoise and The Hare," Mira had the stamina and was leading the way home. The Scoop: Mira had 2 pees, Nova had 1 poop, 2 pees. Runners; Ruth and Ryan DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
 DISTANCE: 8.4 km DURATION: 1 hour 1 minute
Today I met Cat the cat. He (or she) came right up to my feet when I came to the door to pick up Rossi for our run. I wasn’t sure whose cat, but it was super friendly and I gave it some pets. At first, I was super worried that Rossi would go crazy when he saw the cat as I didn’t know they had a pre-existing relationship. I was super cautious opening up the door trying not to let this poor cat in, not know that this cat was welcomed inside. He (or she) was probably thinking, “What the heck dude, let me inside.” Haha, my bad - cat! When I brought Rossi outside, I think even he was confused and wondering why I didn’t let the cat in. Well, now I know. Rossi and I had a slower but steady run today. We explored the neighbourhood as we ran up and down the streets on the cloudy but warm morning. Today marks the official start of Autumn. Let’s hope it doesn’t snow too soon! Excellent job today Rossi! The Scoop: 4 pees, 0 poops. Runner: Ryan |
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