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DGR RUN OF THE DAY #1 
  DISTANCE: 9 km DURATION: 1 hour 24 minutes Sully & Huxley
I picked up Huxley from his new home. I hear you could use some ’fun’. Let's go pick up your ’ blonde partner in crime’ for some doggy fun. Sully was wanting to go out NOW! Michelle, forget about Kenny. Sully, I promise great fun but Kenny gets his wee stroll first. I could tell Sully was more than READY. Okay, my blonde boys, today we are not going to go fast. Yes, to lots of fun but I don't want all those little capillaries in your lungs to fill with this smokey air. After my speech, we arrived right on cue to River Park. OMG - the smiles on these boys' faces were electrifying. Several people said ’They look happy ’ and they were! We did our best to stay surrounded by trees (Mother Natures filtering agent). Sully said to Hux, ’I know this area. Let me show you the best sniffing spots.’ We kept a moderate pace the entire time and the grins never left either pup. The Doggy Business Report: Sully had 1 poop. Huxley had 2 poops. Multiple comparative pees. DISTANCE: 280 m DURATION: 13 minutes Kenny King Kenny & I did the Kenny loop. It was a bit of a challenge to explain to Sully I had great plans for him and Huxley today. Just be patient. You are next. Runner: Michelle
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DGR RUN OF THE DAY #3 
  DISTANCE: 7.3 km DURATION: 1 hour 7 minutes
All three boys greeted me at the door. Of course, Biggles didn’t come running up to me like the other boys, but he said hello from the comforts of a chair in the sun. Sully and I made our way on the sidewalks towards MRU, with occasional stops for Sully to roll around in some nearby grass. We took it nice and easy today with just a light jog. Sunny mornings like these aren’t going to be around for much longer, so I’m trying to enjoy them while they last. I took Kenny out into the alley first for our little loop. When we got back home, Sully was at the window and looked like he was ready to go out again. Great job today boys! The Scoop: 1 pee, 3 pees. Runner: Ryan  
The Boys are back in the NW part of town. I picked these two dashing ‘Blondes’ up on Thursday and brought them for a little sleepover. We got Kenny all settled in with Henry to do some gardening while the rest of the ‘kids’ headed over to Nosehill. Sully, Aoife and Huxley took Dalhousie & Edgemont by storm and turned some heads while we thundered on our run. We arrived back to find Kenny happy as can be, soaking up the admiration of some neighbours and Sully bypassed the potential new friends to be first at the water dish. After a very well deserved nap it was time for TV time & cuddles. Sully still a bit sleepy from his team marathon was more than happy to cuddle up with me and occasionally give me those loving eyes. Kenny tried out all 3 dog beds and choose his favourite to spend his dreamland evening. Time just flies by with this pair. Friday swept by, while Kenny took his front yard gardener and community greeter very seriously. Sully & Aoife kicked off their long weekend with full on play/party time. I can not believe our time is finished. I hear through Mom that the boys are off to spend time at the farm with more canine friends. Well, our home misses these boys already, we gratefully are indulging our separation anxiety with some sweet delights that the boys Mom brought for us. Xo
Pet Sitter: Michelle 
 Time to catch some Zzzz’s and recharge today. Kenny & Sully came for just a ‘teaser’ of a visit this weekend. 26 Hours of solid excitement and fun, with a few winks in-between. Saturday morning the boys arrived and was Aoife one happy girl. Kenny the Sweetest Senior loved being in the centre of all the action, as long as he could just chill and watch. Sir Sully and Aoife played all day long. In the house, outside, through the water hose, on the bed, off the bed, upstairs, downstairs these two ran and chased each other. There was about 25 minutes of Doggy Day Care on our front lawn when, the neighbour pup also joined in on the excitement. Jasper is a 5-month-old Anatolian Shepard. Even better now because the play boundaries expended by one full yard. Needless to say, there was not a dry coat amongst these 3, loads of slobber.🤣 Kenny loved watching and having the pups come and say ‘Hi’. All three would play wildly around Kenny, but when they got close they respected that he is the elder and would always be so gentle. Kenny enjoyed his Cabana time - just look at that smile. This morning was off to Nosehill for a continuation of yesterday. I predict that all pups will be taking a Sunday Siesta. An absolute blast these past 26 hours.
Pet Sitter: Michelle 
Biggles has been a guest at our home on a number of occasions. It was fantastic to have some alone time with him this weekend as he is really thriving on his new diet and gaining weight and energy. I love that he is living up to his name and getting bigger. He was one social dude and loved being a part of the family. He likes watching Netflix and giving hugs. I actually take his paws and kneads you; it is adorable!. He also liked to snuggle close to my son Eli and his girlfriend Danaya. We got a delivery of a doggy pool and Biggles enjoyed the box it came in. My dog Tedddy and Biggles also are really used to each other and it was nice. Tomorrow, Kenny and Sully join our pack for a visit so the energy will change a bit. Thanks for the chill weekend Mr. Bigs!
Pet Sitter: Ruth DGR RUN OF THE DAY #2 
  DISTANCE: 9K DURATION: 1 hour
Sully and I made our way past the old Chinook Learning building, across the bridge and over to the paved loop beside the tennis courts. There was a hint of coolness in the air this morning which made it easier to keep running and forget about everything else. It’s probably why the four laps we completed around the loop felt effortless. Sully took a couple breaks today to mark his territory and just sniff around, but for the most part, he just stayed right by my side while we ran. For the last 10 minutes we rewarded ourselves with a brisk walk. Spectacular job today Sully! The Scoop: 2 pees, 1 poo. Runner: Ryan DGR RUN OF THE DAY #3
 DISTANCE: 7.7 km DURATION: 1 hour 8 minutes
I let Sully burst out of the door like a firework and proceed to run laps around the backyard before I clipped him onto the lead. When we began to run, he was already calmed down a little and right by my side rather than dragging me behind him like a tugboat. The heat might’ve had something to do with this because although it started off pretty cloudy, the air temperature was already beginning to rise. We covered some good distance in the first 30 minutes with a run, and so for the last half, we decreased our pace to a stroll. On our journey, we walked under a power line where some pigeons were looking down on us. I made sure to not walk directly under the birds as I did not want to become target practice. To the left of our feet on the sidewalk was a dotted line of white pigeon droppings. After I dropped Sully off, Kenny and I went around the corner and down the alley. In the alley, I let him off leash so I wouldn’t be pulling him and so he could take his time and smell the flowers and long grass. Great job today boys! The Scoop; 4 pees, 2 poos. Runner: Ryan DGR RUN OF THE DAY #4 
  DISTANCE: 7.8 km DURATION: 1 hour 26 minutes
Competition Tuesday!! Sully & Huxley set today's theme. Yep, it was hot and the tongues had dropped but these boys had to have some doggy fun. This pair had to pee on the EXACT spot. No, not beside, nor a centimetre to the left or right. The exact spot. Sometimes in unison. I was the health police making sure no one was too close.🤣 Oh these boys always find a way to have fun. This time includes a walk with Kenny. The Doggy Business Report: lots of pees for Sully and Huxley. Kenny had 3 pees and 1 poop. Sully had a poop. Runner: Michelle DGR RUN OF THE DAY #7 
  DISTANCE: 3.5 km DURATION: 1 hour
Monday is here and it is a hot one so let's get a run and walk in on the early side before things really heat up! This felt like our last hurrah after spending the weekend together! Kenny gets so excited for his stroll! I wish his body could match his unbridled enthusiasm but we just take it really, really slow slow. I just cherish my time with him so much!!! Next up was Mr. Sullivan. I had a great plan of walking him home first so it was a bit easier for the drop-off with Kenny and Biggles. My son Eli joined Teddy, Sully and me and we had a nice brisk walk back. Sully did really well with his leash skills on this walk and I was proud of him. I think they both were tired out and ready to enjoy some time snoozing inside. The Scoop: 1 pee. Runner: Ruth 
This weekend was jammed-packed with activities for Kenny, Sully and Biggles. These 3 have different energy levels so I tried to accommodate those. Sully definitely needs outings to release some of his zoomies so we went to Sandy Beach on Saturday, Nose Hill on Sunday and did a walk on Monday. Teddy joined in on the fun. Kenny got some shorter walks and lots of backyard time. Sully also encouraged him to play with Mr. Teddy Bear (see photos). Biggles worked really hard at napping and chilling. He makes me laugh as he really makes himself at home at our place. He did give me some nice cuddle time and Teddy enjoyed having him around though big brothers Kenny and Sully always supervised. My human boys were away most of the weekend and my husband was in the mountains so it was just me and 3 dogs and 1 cat. It was nice having 2 friends over for a patio cocktail as I was talking to Kenny, Sully, Teddy and Biggles most of the weekend so glad for some human connection. It don't think this trio minds when I chat with them. Always a pleasure with these 3 sweeties!
Pet Sitter: Ruth DGR RUN OF THE DAY #1 
  DISTANCE: 4 km DURATION: 1 hour 5 minutes
It is Sunday and sunny so let's go to Nose Hill to check out the wildflowers. Teddy and Sully enthusiastically popped into the car and we were off. The boys enjoyed carrying their orange Chuck-it balls though Sully often dropped it in tall grass and I needed to send Teddy on a Search and Rescue mission. We headed to the Lake and the boys had so much fun splashing in the water. The mosquitoes were quite hungry so we did a quick jog back through the tall grass. The flowers were quite spectacular. It was another water day for the boys and I wish I could find a nice lake to jump in as well. The Scoop: 1 poop for Sully and lots of pees for both Sullivan and Teddy. Please note that my Strava read 4Km so not sure why Doggy Logs only picked up 1.5 km. Runner: Ruth DGR RUN OF THE DAY #1 
  DISTANCE: 3.7 km DURATION: 56 minutes
With Kenny and Biggles comfortably settled into my home, I thought it was best to get energetic Lab Sully out for some fun in the sun. My dog Teddy joined his buddy Sully at the off-leash park near Sandy Beach for lots of games of fetch. They each had an orange ball until Sully would occasionally decide that 2 orange balls were better than 1 and grab Teddy's ball. We also stopped into the river for a bath. It was great fun and I even joined them when one of the orange balls started to float away. After the river swim, we did a short walk and a few more games of fetch in the field. This should do the trick for tiring Teddy and Sully! The Scoop: poops and pees by both boys! Runner: Ruth DGR RUN OF THE DAY #4 
  DISTANCE: 6.6 km DURATION: 1 hour 21 minutes
Howdy Sully! Are you ready to hang out with the girls on this trip? I always know Sully (and Kenny too) B-Line straight for the Jeep. I was not going to disappoint Sully, so we went for a car ride first. Miss Marley is staying at my place so back we went to get the girls. It was rather humid after last night's storm! The Fur Kids had lots of fun running around and leaping through the grass. If one dog pees - the other two have to pee in the same spot. If someone catches the whiff of a tantalizing scent, they all squeeze their bodies together to get the smell. Friends these 3 are for sure. Different ages, sizes and colouring. No problem, they have great adventures. 🐾 The Doggy Business Report: Sully had 1 poop and many many pees. Marley had 1 poop and several pees. Runner: Michelle DGR RUN OF THE DAY #7 
  DISTANCE: 7.6 km DURATION: 1 hour 16 minutes
🤩Hot Dogs!!🤩 The Thursday Boys Sully & Huxley basked in the sun and smells at 12 Mile Coulee. That rain made the sweet green grass soo tantalizing to Sully. No no Sully, too much of that sweet stuff upsets your tummy. Huxley was showing all the highlights of HIS off-leash park. Over here Sully!! Come to this area.!! This is the best spot to sniff!! Thank you, Huxley, for the great tour. At the half-way point, the ’Hot Dogs’ tongues were out and dangling. By the 3/4 mark - Sully was very happy to stay by my side. Overload on the Fun meter, hey🤣? Let's say they were two happy dogs to hit the air conditioning. Their tongues touched the ground. The Doggy Business Report: a zillion competitive pees and 1 poop each. Runner: Michelle DGR RUN OF THE DAY #3  DISTANCE: 4 km. DURATION: 1 hour 4 minutes
The day after a stat holiday should also be a holiday 🤩. Huxley, I hear you had a fun Canada Day. Let's go get Sully for a ’Boys Fun Hour’. Sully, you are showing no signs of too much fun yesterday! Edworthy was our destination for these two handsome chaps. There was not a person or pup who was not greeted by Sully & Huxley today. A couple of times I even had to remind them they were with me!! I better up my intrigue and fun, to my game. 🤣 The trails added a tad more of a technical challenge today due to the rain and a slip’n slide factor. Sully and Huxley had loads of fun. Just look at those cute & happy faces‼️No holiday mode next Thursday boys. I am going to raise the heart rate and move those paws.🐾 The Doggy Business Report: Sully had 1 poop and Huxley had 2 poops. Many, many pees by both boys. Runner: Michelle |
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