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DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
 DISTANCE: 6.2 km DURATION: 1 hour 4 minutes
Today was Gibbons, Toki and my first run of 2022 and we were blessed with beautiful weather! The squirrels running around in the yard had Gibbons bouncing off the wall, revving to run. We took advantage of Gibbs’ burst of energy and sped down the new path on the main boulevard. The girls and I flew down the main drag and Gibbons kept a smile on her face the entire time. I managed to snap a few photos of Toki while she was shaking off some snow and the pictures are hilarious! After dropping Gibbons off at home, Toki and I set out for a loop around the neighbourhood. We took it slow as we made our way along the icy paths, around the ponds. The neighbourhood was quiet today and we only ran into one other pup; a French Bulldog. Toki led me home and we were greeted by Gibbons at the door, as she was on squirrel patrol. The Scoop: 0 poops, 4 pees for Gibbons. 0 poops, 2 pees for Toki. Runner: Jaime
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DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
  DISTANCE: 5.3 km DURATION: 1 hour 1 minute
It was really awesome to be back with Gibbons and Toki in 2022! I missed seeing the girls over the last few weeks and I think all of us were happy to get back into our normal routine. Both G&T were super excited to see me, which always puts a smile on my face! With the cold snap over, the girls were back in their element and ready to conquer the slushy conditions. We all had a ton of energy after being cooped up for most of last week, so we were zooming at a pretty good clip! There was some fairly heavy gusts of wind but, after the frigid temperatures of last week, a little wind is no problem at all. All around, it was a wonderful start to the new year with Gibbons and Toki and I can’t wait to go on more fun runs with the girls! The Scoop: 5 pees for Gibbons, 4 pees for Toki. No poops today. Runner: Dan DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
  DISTANCE: 3.2 km DURATION: 1 hour 9 minutes
The frigid temps put the rodent population underground and the foot soldier in to m.i.a.,but hurray! The chinook is upon us and Commander Gibbon, Trooper Toki, and the foot soldier went on a major tour of the quadrant to assess the emergence of the rodent population. Commander Gibbon was especially motivated and Trooper Toki had to sniff every deer and rabbit track. Just when it seemed the quadrant was safe, there it was - 1 lone tree gopher, ready to taunt and terrorize, but with an icy stare from the Commander it retreated back to its nest. Ha! One for the Commander 😊. The Doggy Business Report: many pees and a poop for each girl. Runner: Pat DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
  DISTANCE: 6.9 km DURATION: 49 minutes
It was just me and Toki this snowy afternoon. Once she was all suited up, we made our way over to the trails in the forest. Running up through the forest was a fantastic warm-up for our legs, but even as we got to the top my fingers were still a bit frozen. Around the 20-minute mark is where we started to feel warmer and where we turned back around. Toki was a trooper, as we made our way back on the same route and climbed back up the hill to the trails. For the downhill sections, she lead the way and we were practically sprinting through the snow dodging trees left and right. There was still some time left when we got back down to the pathway and Toki seemed to be doing alright, so we just continued down the pathway making fresh tracks as we went. By the time we got back home, she had a little snowy beard and I had full on icicle eyelashes. Awesome job today Toki! The Scoop: 1 pee 0 poops. Runner: Ryan DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
  DISTANCE: 5.7 km DURATION: 1 hour 28 minutes
The girls and I had an awesome last run of 2021 today! It was really nice to get a mild day in the midst of a chilly week, and Gibbons and Toki were eager to take advantage of the nice weather. We had a ton of fun making our way around the neighbourhood and checking out all the Christmas decorations. The girls are big fans of Christmas and they can’t wait to open presents this weekend! It’s still a few days away, though, so I told the girls to stay patient. It was easy to do that today with how nice out it was- the mild weather was a gift in itself! Merry Christmas Gibbons and Toki! I can’t wait to see you in the New Year and have many more outings with two of my favourite pups. The Scoop: 5 pees apiece for both Gibbons and Toki. No poops today. Runner: Dan DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
  DISTANCE: 7.7 km DURATION: 1 hour 1 minute
Gibbons and I had a short but sweet run/walk this afternoon. We were both bundled up and ready to face the cold. She lead me down to the path by the frozen pond where there were lots of different patches of snow to be sniffed. Even with my mitts on, my hands were still a little chilly, so I didn’t take out my phone as much to track potty breaks. When Gibbons and I returned back home, Toki was getting all dressed up and ready to go. She was a little hesitant at first to be outside on a chilly day like today, but it actually warmed up a bit from when Gibbons and I started, so once we she was outside she was perfectly fine. We kept a nice and steady pace as we made our way around the neighbourhood. Toki brought me over to the snowy paths behind all the houses. We followed the paths all the way to the pond that Gibbons and I went to, but we still had a good chunk of time left on the clock, so Toki and I did two full laps around the pond. Great job today girls and Happy Holidays! The Scoop: 3 pees, 0 poops (Gibbons). 2 pees, 0 poops (Toki). Runner: Ryan DGR RUN OF THE DAY
 DISTANCE: 4.4 km DURATION: 1 hour 27 minutes
A mix of everything! The girls were better dressed for the weather than I was! Very chilly day to say the least. Gibbons made it down the street before wanting to go back inside. But we tried! Toki, on the other hand, lasted much longer ! She did a nice job braving the cold. The start was a bit of a struggle on our lungs, but we adjusted quickly! Not many outside pictures as it was too cold to remove the mittens. When we got home, mom had set up the puzzles! So we had some inside pizza and tug o' war time! Stay warm girls! See you in the new year! Merry Christmas! The Scoop: 1 pee for Toki. Runner: Cayley DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
 DISTANCE: 4.3 km DURATION: 57 minutes
Gibbons and Toki got suited up in their layers and scarves this morning, in preparation for a chilly adventure. Gibbons seemed to have some extra confidence in the warmth of her snowsuit, as she was ready to sprint right out of the gates. The first half of our outing was rather calm and we managed to get a pretty good workout in despite the slippery paths. We made our way to the park and waved “hello” to a dog playing fetch with it’s owner. Our next stop was the ponds, where we crossed paths for the second time with a big Black Lab puppy. The girls and I aided the reactivity training the pup was doing with it’s owner, by halting, making eye contact and allowing them to pass by. Towards the end of our run, Gibbons found some particularly soft snow and decided it was a good place to roll around a bit. We jogged home lightly as I noticed the girls paws beginning to shake. The girls were thrilled to be reunited with “mom” and begin their post-run playtime. The Scoop: 0 poops, several pees for Gibbons. 0 poops and 3 pees for Toki. Run time: about 45 minutes. Runner: Jaime DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
  DISTANCE: 4.7 km DURATION: 1 hour 21 minutes
Commander Gibbon and the Trooper Toki tackled their forced march with great enthusiasm today! As we left home base, the Commander was on full watch for those pesky squirrels, as one was spotted this morning. She led us around the pond in double time, but couldn't be convinced to go further. What if the squirrels were mounting an invasion and General Mom was left defenceless? We headed to home base, with marching orders from the Commander to patrol the neighbourhood. Trooper Toki and the foot soldier found many bunny prints, lots of great smells, and a most terrifying Santa. The foot soldier attempted a photo with the evil Santa, but only managed the selfie as Trooper Toki stared in terror. A tasty treat made it all better and we headed out to patrol the far pond and then back to home base. The Business Report: many pees for both girls and a poop for the Commander. Runner: Pat DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
  ,DISTANCE: 4.7 km DURATION: 1 hour 21 minutes
Commander Gibbon was gung ho for her march today! We headed out in double time to patrol the ponds. With the threat of squirrel invasion diminished, the Commander was now on vole patrol ! And there's many around the ponds. It was hard to keep that double time step with so many holes to investigate. Once we made it around the ponds, the Commander decided it was home time. Trooper Toki and the foot soldier dropped her off and went to explore the Christmas decorations in the neighbourhood. We made it to Whoville then through the parks and green spaces; enjoying our time together. The Doggy Business Report: countless pees and a poop for the Commander, and at least 4 pees for Trooper Toki. Runner: Pat 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: 4K DURATION: 1 hour
Winter has officially arrived for Gibbons and Toki! We were treated to a healthy dose of swirling snow for our run this afternoon. Treated may not be exactly the word the girls would have used to describe the snow, but I always see fresh snowfall as an opportunity to have an exciting winter adventure! Gibbons was a bit taken aback by the snow, especially as yesterday was so nice, but she did manage to get outside for a pee break and a quick sniff around in the snow. Next time I’m sure Gibbons will be more acclimated to the cooler weather and we’ll get a longer outing from her! I can definitely relate to Gibs- I always need a bit of an adjustment period each winter before I get used to things again. Toki did really well to soldier on, and we got to enjoy a super quiet run. There was hardly anyone out and about, and I always enjoy how the snow absorbs some of the usual noise to make things more peaceful. We had to dodge a few slippery patches of ice, but of course that’s no problem at all for an agile pup like Toki! The Scoop: 1 pee for Gibbons, 3 pees for Toki. No poops today. Runner: Dan DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
  DISTANCE: 7.2 km DURATION: 1 hour 1 minute
Nice to meet you two, Gibbons and Toki! Both of them seemed a little shy in the beginning as we greeted each other at the door, but as soon as we got moving, we couldn’t stop (Well technically Gibbons laid down on the sidewalk, but only one time and right after we left home). Toki led the way over to some really cool trails that we explored for almost the whole first half of our adventure. We did a solid amount of running this afternoon and just walked the last 15 minutes to give our tired legs a break. When the three of us arrived back home, Gibbons looked about ready for a good nap, while Toki stood just outside the front door. She was ready for a round 2! Excellent job today girls! The Scoop: 1 pee, 0 poops for Toki. 3 pees, 0 poops for Gibbons. Runner: Ryan DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
 DISTANCE: 3.8 km DURATION: 1 hour 10 minutes
Commander Gibbons was eager to head out today, She was anxious to see for herself this apparent coalition of invading forces that had been reported yesterday. Sure enough there was a squirrel just outside home base waiting to taunt! With a deadly stare from the Commander, it decided to retreat. We then moved on around the ponds sniffing everything in sight. We then dropped off the Commander, with orders from her to sweep the area and try to determine the squirrels stronghold. Trooper Toki led the way and off we went to assess the neighbourhood. With no sightings to report, Trooper Toki decided it was home base time. The Scoop, many pees, and poops for both. Runner: Pat DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
 DISTANCE: 3.5 km DURATION: 1 hour 4 minutes
Commander Gibbons and Trooper Toki were all about the forced march today. They stepped out in double time on the hunt for those pesky squirrels! A quick trip around the pond produced nothing except pees and treat spots. Commander Gibbons then decided home base was the best place for her. Trooper Toki and the foot soldier were then sent out to do a sweep of the neighbourhood. With nothing to report, Trooper Toki chose the best route to home base. Just as we arrived, Trooper Toki spotted one of those pesky rodents across the street collaborating with a magpie! Good thing we made it to the door to report the sighting to Commander Gibbons! The fort is being held down and tomorrow will bring another patrol. The Scoop: many pees and treats. Runner: Pat |
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