 DISTANCE: 3.83 km DURATION: 54:42
It was decently sunny for most of our walk today, but we could see dark skies not too far off - slowly coming in. We headed up to the ridge and we came a cross a spruce tree where a murder of fat crows cawed at each other non-stop. There was a friendly Black Lab that we met at the ridge. Teddy and the Lab chased each other around while Indy observed. We walked up by the hospital where there was a big barbecue going on with lots of people, tables, tents and delicious smelling food. There was even an ice cream truck. We walked on by and turned around after we reached 30 minutes. Indy was excellent today; he didn't drag behind at all or really resist going farther from his house. Good job Indy! 1 poo, 4 pees. Runner: Ryan
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  DISTANCE: 3.04 km DURATION: 54:49
I thought Indy would be a little bit lonely today without Jasper, so I brought Teddy along for the company as well as a bit of motivation. We headed straight up to the ridge which was quite exposed to the sun and boy, it was hot. Teddy rolled around in the warm grass while Indy stuck to the edges of the field where tall trees tried their best to offer some shade. Today, the songs sang by the birds, the chirps of the grasshoppers, and the clinking of the two boys' collars rang more prominently through my ear canals than the whoosh of cars on the road. Maybe I was just in a good mood. Sometimes Indy would disappear for a little bit into the thick bushes. I'd call his name, and see him burst out of them with a smile on his face as he ran towards me. At the very end of the run, Indy found a nice patch of grass to roll around in. Great job today Indy! 1 poo, many pees. Runner: Ryan 
 DISTANCE: 3.68 km DURATION: 56:37 I found Jasper in the backyard today but rather than meeting me at the door, he was basking in the sun on the patio. I think this set the tone for our walk today. It was a chill, laidback kind of stroll. The sounds of busy city life were all around us. The sounds of cars zipping down Glenmore with people in them off to complete the next task, and the next task after that and so on. Some engines puttered, some roared, and if you listened closely enough you could almost hear the dialogue within the cars. Passengers conversing, a voice talking into a phone that shouldn't be on, and even the singing from a car karaoke soloist. Indy, Jasper and I were submerged in more simpler conversations: the panting in agreement from both boys. The gentle breeze saying hello. The shriek of a blade of grass when I blew on it between my thumbs and the head tilt and immediate eye contact from both dogs when they heard said shriek. Thanks boys! 1 poo each and many pees.; Runner: Ryan
 
  DISTANCE: 3.28 km DURATION: 56:03
Jasper, Indy and I had a great walk today. We headed straight to the ridge and I let the boys roam free. I did a few pull-ups in the outdoor gym while Jasper took a poop. The morning sun was warm, but hadn't yet shared it's heat with cool air. Fresh grass still held onto morning dew, and both boys searched for the freshest and sweetest blades. Butterflies fluttered around in the sea of dandelions. As Indy and Jasper moved through this sea with their snouts down, and their tails wagging, seeds from fertilized dandelions flew up in the air and fell slowly like tiny paratroopers. When we were heading back, I we stopped by the chalkboard where the boys took a rest in the shade. Thanks for the great walk today boys! 1 poo each, many pees. Runner: Ryan 
   DISTANCE: 3.70 km DURATION: 1 hour
Today, we did a Beat the Heat Run and got Indy and Jasper out earlier than usual. It was ideal conditions for a dog like Jasper who has a permanent winter coat on with his luxurious fur. Teddy joined his buddies and we mainly made use of the green space on the ridge. Indy has slowed dow quite a bit but he always bring his smile along on our outings. He also always tries to bring his Panda but we left that at the back door. The only other excitement was an Australian Shepherd who tried to herd all three dogs. It felt like we were at Stampede watching the Stock Dogs herd the sheep. The Scoop: poops for all boys and plenty of markings! Runner: Ruth 
  DISTANCE: 3.78 km DURATION: 54:25
Jasper was waiting for me patiently at the gate in his backyard. He sure was eager to get going. Indy was the same. As we were walking towards his house, he must've seen us through a window because I could his his barks of excitement and he was waiting for us at the door as well with a big Indy smile. I had both dogs off- leash as we walked along the ridge. The wind blew the tall grass making it look like waves in an ocean. It was quite hot up on the ridge, and there wasn't much shade or protection from the sun, so we headed up the path to the hospital. Jasper was thrilled to go up to the hospital because he is a local celebrity there. A few people we ran into knew him by name and looked pleased to see him. Indy also received lots of love. Great job today boys! 1 poo each, many pees. Runner: Ryan     DISTANCE: 3.30 km DURATION: 52:37
It was a mellow walk today. The heat has begun to turn up, so we stuck to shady areas. We cleared our 3k around the community and back. Jasper lead us most of the walk. He has this route memorized now. Indy pulled up the rear, but was enticed to stay close by for treats. All in all, a nice walk. 1 poo for Indy, many pees for each dog. Runner: Noah 
  DISTANCE: 3.86 km DURATION: 55:09
Jasper, Indy and I headed to the off-leash area where Jasper chewed and chased after some sticks while Indy explored some bushes. After we got enough off-leash time, I took the boys up by the hospital. The pups appreciated that the paths by the hospital were more shaded, and they both found some grass to lay down and cool off in. Bugs are back in business, but today we didn't come across any pesky ones. A beautiful blue butterfly danced around then let us pass. When we sat down on a bench to admire the view of the reservoir, a grasshopper clicked and hopped, as a pollen-covered bumblebee buzzed between dandelions. Thanks for another great time boys! 1 poo each, many pees. Runner: Ryan   DISTANCE: 4.25 km DURATION: 55:40
A light rain did nothing to deter our three protagonists today. We marched undaunted towards our respective destinies with shine eyes and full hearts. We took a familiar, and yet somehow unfamiliar road chasing fortune's haunting mistress. And by God, if it wasn't the proudest moment of each of our lives. No amount of pain or discomfort could stop us. It was as if we were sailing of the back of an angel whose golden wings were delivering us straight to our future. 10/10 walk. 1 poo each, and a sufficient amount of pees. Runner: Noah 
 DISTANCE: 4.02 km . DURATION: 1:01:48 Theodore was acting like a complete lunatic at home so I decided to bring him along today. We picked up Jasper first as per usual. Then, Indy joined us. Jasper and Teddy were shoulder to shoulder leading the way, while Indy was following closely behind. I felt like I had my own personal bodyguards. Once we got to the park, I let all of the dogs off-leash. Indy watched as the other boys went wild; running and rolling around in the wet grass. When we were finishing up our journey, we ended up stuck on the corner between Indy's house and Jasper's house while I was looking for a garbage to toss a doggie bag. Jasper proceeded to lie down. A few minutes later, I convinced Jasper to get up by taking him home first. Great job today boys! 1 poo for Jasper, 0 poo for Indy and many pees for both boys. Runner: Ryan
  DISTANCE: 3.93 km DURATION: 55:50
Three dogs were out to day, and since three is just a big enough number to begin listing, so I'll list them: Indy, Jasper, and Teddy. We walked around the park that separates Bel Aire from the terrors of Glenmore. I tossed a small stick for Jasper and Teddy to chase frantically after while Indy and I pulled through with a steady pace. The weather was a ten out of ten, same as the run. 1 poo per dog, many pees. Runner: Noah 
  DISTANCE: 2.70 km DURATION: 51:20
I came at around 12:20pm to walk Jasper with Indy and I couldn't seem to find Jasper anywhere. I shouted out his name for a good 5 minutes inside. I searched the whole backyard, and when I called out for him, the only response was the neighbour's dog. I decided to run Indy without Jasper. After, I went back to Jasper's house, and there he was in the backyard at the door like he had been waiting for me the whole time. Well, looks like I'm going back out there. We didn't get very very far before Jasper laid down and refused to go any further. No worries, I had a few tricks up my sleeve. I brought him to a park where I walked in circles and threw just about every stick at the park for him. He was as happy as could be! Great job today Jasper. 0 poos, 4 pees. A follow-up note: one of Japer's humans took him on a walk before Ryan arrived so lucky Jasper got two walks! No wonder he was lying down! Runner: Ryan 
  DISTANCE: 4.05 km DURATION: 59:14
Indy, Jasper and I made it a little further than last week. Instead of 3K, we added an extra kilometer. Indy and Jasper were more than happy to trot back and forth though the park chasing after sticks we picked up along the way. There was a thorough amount of treats handed out to keep up morale. Nice work guys! 1 poo each and many pees. Runner: Noah 
  DISTANCE: 3.26 km DURATION: 57:06
The blue sky was out today, which made for a quite enjoyable walk. We had a small caravan going today. Teddy and my Mom, Owner and Operator of DGR, joined for the walk and we stormed through Bel Aire, the five of us. You could see the nervous glances through windows as our little gang passed by houses. Anyways, all in all, I would conclude that today's walk was 10 out of 10. Many pees (each), no poos. Runner: Noah 
 DISTANCE: 5.77 km DURATION: 58:23
As Jasper and I headed out to pick up Indy, the weather was looking grim. Snow was falling and I was praying we wouldn't have to run in a repeat of Saturday's snowstorm. Luckily, the snowing stopped quickly, but unfortunately it didn't get any warmer. The three of us had a nice speed-walk today. Jasper led Indy and I as per usual and as our heart rates increased, so did our body heat. We made it further along the golf course path than last time, and turned around at the bridge. On the way back, we had time to spare so we walked a little bit towards the hospital. We met a lady on a bench who recognized the boys. We took a little break and the boys received some pets from this friendly face. Then, we were on our way home. Great job today boys! 0 poos, 2 pees each. Runner: Ryan |
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