We were fortunate to have Marley come and stay for Spring Break. Marley is our second Doggy Daughter   Her baby sister, Aoife was ecstatic to have her best friend and older sister come home (Marley’s home away from home) for over a week.  These two are inseparable, I actually think that Marley is just really tolerant of Aoife. Of all the doggy beds in the house (5 in total), one crate and of course the human beds, these two gals had to sleep together on one dog bed.  At bed-time one night, we looked all over for Marley, as it turns out she was snoozing in Aoife’s crate.  A bit of ‘Goldilocks Syndrome’ going on in our house during this visit.  Then, of course like human sisters, there had to be the squabbles  (tug 0' war in doggy lingo) about whose toy was to be played with. In true doggy form, they had to like the other's best.  During one session of play, the Easter Bunny stuffy had a major weight loss.  It may have been snowing outside, but nothing like the snow stuffing inside. Ha Ha. There were several outings to Nosehill and a few adventures with these gals' BFF, Huxley.  This pack loves to ‘hang out’.  Marley, we ALL miss you already, but I know that you are being showered with lots of love and attention at your Home #1.  See you on Thursday sweetheart.

Pet Sitter: Michelle

DISTANCE: 8.9km DURATION: 1 hour 57 minutes Huxley
DISTANCE: 4.0 km DURATION: 1 hour 12 minutes Marley

​Happy Thursday Hux Pup. I was greeted with a boot. That is right!! That is the appropriate footgear for today. Let's zoom over to the Coulee where the ’gals’ are meeting us. For some reason today was full of extra ’playtime’. Hux met a super friendly German Shepherd who played like crazy with him. I have a feeling it was because of being kindred souls.....major leaners both of these pups. Then the ’Girls’ and their chauffeur arrived. In true female form, they had to make an entrance. NOW the party can start. There were treats, big smiles, snow cones and BIG adventure had by all poochies. Today is Marley’s last day with us at our house. I am going to sneak her out while Aoife is having an afternoon nap. See you all next week. The Doggy Business Report: Many pees for all dogs. Huxley had 1 poop and so did Miss M.
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Runner: Michelle

What a difference the past 11 days have shown us.  Marley came to visit her ‘Surrogate Family’, while Mom and Dad had a vacation. We (Henry & Aoife and I) were so happy to have Miss M. in our home while we tried to keep up with information and the ever-changing world situation.  Marley’s visit at the start of the week, included lots of play-time and walks with her buddies.  Marley does have a full social network.  There were many off-leash parks visited with Huxley, daily cuddles and dog toy tug-o-war games with Aoife and then there was bed sharing with Mikka.  We are now 12 days later, and we humans do not socialize. It is a no-no to think about hugging and well, bed swapping…….. maybe never was a good idea for humans.  The true ‘statement and expression’ of how much we love having Marley was when, we humans discussed Marley maybe going home early and Henry said “But I thought she was staying until Tuesday!!” Ha Ha, We love you sweetheart. Enjoy your cuddles now that you are home and give your family all that great Marley Love.

Pet Sitter: Michelle

DISTANCE: 9.4 km DURATION: 2 hours

​Happy Thursday Hux Pup🐾!  Hop on into the Jeep, we are going to have another excellent adventure with the Girls of DGR. We picked up Marley, Aoife and Henry and headed over to Nosehill. As the old saying goes, ’you have to make hay while the sun shines.’ Let's get some fun and a run in before Mother Nature cops another of her hissy fits🤣. Marley was so excited she did not wait for her door to be opened, she was hot on my heels out through the driver's door. Aoife flew out of the back and Huxley had to run to catch up to these gals. We did our usual cardiac workout and at the 4.5 km mark, the gals went home. This gave Huxley and I a chance to pick up the speed and wander over to Edgemont and then back to my place for Huxley’s next date. The Doggy Business Report: all poochies had lots of pees. Only Huxley had 2 poops. Huxley Marley B.

Miss Mikka, I have a surprise for you🎉😊. I have Huxley with me and since rumour has it the weather is going to change let's go for a ’good’ walk. Mikka was happy to see Huxley and they both were on a mission to greet EVERYONE!! We were the ’Welcome Wagon Greeting Crew’ this lunch hour. Not only did both pups have lots of pep in their steps, but they also would not let a greeting go without having a pat from each person out on the sidewalk. Thank goodness they did have ’ pep ’ because we would still be out walking🤣. The Doggy Business Report: many, many pees for both dogs.

Runner: Michelle

DISTANCE: 4.1 km  DURATION: 1hour 15 minutes

​Huxley,  have I got a surprise for you today. We ran over to the coulee and met up with Marley B and Aoife. Henry drove the girls over. Then it was hill time in the coulee. This pack loves being together. There was lots of running and chasing. Then, it was time for Hux Pup and I to run back home. I could not figure out why Huxley was running so fast! How did he have that speed left in him? Oh, I see now😍. He was trying to catch up to more of his ”Girlfriends”. We had to catch up to DGR Runner Tracy and her girl doggies Mona & Reilly. Today was a ’Huxley & The DGR Girls Day🐾’. The Doggy Business Report: Huxley had 2 poops and lots of pees. Marley had 1 poop and many pees.

​Runner: Michelle

DISTANCE: 5 km. DURATION:  1 hour 14 minutes

Spring is in the air. Today was a real ’3’ part day. This was Huxley 3rd training outing and it included a swim, stretching those legs out and cooling down after the other two workouts. Marley divided this outing. The first third, she kept turning back wanting to go home. The middle portion was filled with some hi-jinx and chasing Huxley. The last third, Marley shook the Spring Spunk and put her engine in smooth and steady. A real ’Tri’ day for them both. The Doggy Business Report: many pees for each. Marley had 1 poop and so did Huxley.

Runner: Michelle

DISTANCE: 4.8 km DURATION: 1 hour 14 minutes

We have to make today a ’Special One’ for the Tres Amigos🐾. This is the last outing this pack will have for a while. Ennis goes home later this afternoon. Miss Marley goes home tomorrow afternoon, and Huxley doesn't come to stay until late tomorrow night. There is one place I know is like Disneyland to a dog. It is Nosehill so here we come!! There was a little talk that everyone had to listen too first. ’Everyone has to stay close to Aunty Michelle up here.’ Marley & Ennis took my chat very seriously and I don't think they got more than 20 meters away from me. Huxley was a great boy, I know he loves to check everything out and spread his wings. He stayed very close and I could always see him. This pack does so well together, I hope the ’Tres Amigos ’ reunite soon🐾. The Doggy Business Report: Huxley had 2 poops, Miss Marley had one poop and Ennis has 1 poop.  Many pees for all doggies.

​Runner: Michelle
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DISTANCE: 9.5 km DURATION: 1 hour 48 minutes

As soon as the party was about to begin, it stopped. Mona and Reilly were confused at first and then they saw “Scout”. That’s what I’ve named Tuscany’s neighbourhood coyote as I’ve seen him/ her more times than I can count. Well, this changes everything.... Mona, Reilly and I headed into Scenic Acres where they could run and explore to their hearts' content! On the last leg of freedom, we ran into another pack of wild animals! No, it was Huxley, Marley, Ennis and Michelle 😁 We had a short visit and said adieu. After that, the gals and I made our way back home. Thanks for a marvellous time today Ladies! 2 poos and many pees each. Cheers!

Runner: Tracy

DISTANCE: 5.8 km DURATION: 1 hour 47 minutes

​Los tres amigos en Tuscany🐾. Some days as a runner/walker you just get it right. 😊 My original thought with all this snow was that Huxley & I would go XC skiing. With having my two special house guests, Marley & Ennis. I contemplated what would Hux want. Oh my, before he got to the door of the jeep and realized BOTH Marley and Ennis were with me, danced. Like the real ’Happy Dance’. Hopping and prancing. Well, my choice was confirmed. Good job Michelle! The Amigos had lots of fun together and then we spotted DGR Dogs Reilly & Mona and their runner Tracy. Now, this was a true party and the ’Amigas outnumbered the Amigos’. The Doggy Business Report: everyone had lots of pees. Huxley had 2 poops. Marley & Ennis had 1 poop each.

Runner: Michelle

DISTANCE:  5.6 km DURATION: 1 hour 33 minutes

Happy Days are here again. The Thursday BFF’s are together again and at Griffith Woods. It seems like quite awhile since Marley & Hux Pup has been at this park. The week is now complete . There was lots of sniffing, running, and playing with other pooches this afternoon. Huxley even took a dip, but only up to his knees. Huxley was so happy that Marley joined us all the way to his house on the ride home. Wait till Tuesday when Marley comes and picks you up Hux!! Marley is having a ’staycation’ at my house.🥰 . The Scoop: 11 pees, 2 poos.

​Runner Michelle

DISTANCE:  4.3 km DURATION: 1 hour 34 minutes

Happy 1st Birthday Lola‼️ It was another DGR Doggy Party. Lola’s party was held at the Tuscany off-leash area. I had human reinforcement join because there were lots of party-goers. Momma Marley came out.  In addition, there was Hux Pup, Oliver The Great, and Aoife who attended her first Puppy Birthday Party. Lots of fun had and tongues wagging. Mother Nature provided some deer snacks along the way BUT they are not on Michelle's approved list.🤪 So extra liver treats given instead. There was also a surprise special guest!! We met up with Dixie, the long-eared Hound that Huxley, Aoife, and I rescued after being attacked before Christmas. Dixie remembered me and I received a big hug and kiss. Huxley & Aoife also remembered her. I am so happy to report Dixie is in fine form. This was one great day. All dogs pooped and had many, many pees. Siesta time🤣!

Runner: Michelle
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DISTANCE: 3.1 km DURATION: 54 minutes

Okay!! The New Year has officially started NOW!! Miss M & Hux Pup are reunited for their first BBF walk of 2020. Nothing as silly as cold weather was going to stop these two from having fun. There was chasing, scurrying about, and ’bundles’ of stick chewing. I believe the proper term for packing tree branches together is bundling?¿ Haha🤣. Miss M was the chainsaw today. Chomp Chomp on all the sticks. She would try and get all playful so Hux would drop his stick. Always such a fun time with these two. We are all back to a good routine that is full of Thursday M & H Shenanigans.  Marley and I both think Huxley looks dashing in his boots and winter coat.  The Scoop: 13 pees, 1 poo.
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​Runner: Michelle

DISTANCE: 4.3 km  DURATION: 1 hour 17 minutes

Winter is just as much fun for Marley & Huxley as summer. I would not have thought these two could get any happier. To start off,  these two love each other's company. The snow brings out Marley’s stamina and she can really keep up running with Huxley, and enjoying great adventures and smells. Huxley has a PSA for today, ” If the water is not frozen - make sure you go for a dip!!” Marley was not buying any of that nonsense 🤣. Also, I caught her a couple of times giving Huxley the ’I told you so!’ look. This would happen each time Huxley had to get snowball (ice-balls) from out of his wet feet. It was a beautiful day in the neighbourhood.  The Scoop: 8 pees, 4 poos.

Runner: Michelle