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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
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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 DGR RUN OF THE DAY
  DISTANCE: 3.5 km DURATION: 52 minutes
Patti was in weekend mode when I arrived to take her out today. It has been a while since I have had the pleasure of walking her and she was not in the mood to go anywhere fast. That's okay Patti, I have had a hectic and physical week so let's just enjoy some of our surroundings. We found pretty fall trees, a blue tree and the cookie box by the church. That dog cookie box was a game changer as I would hold a treat in my hand and lure Miss Patti along. Patti was most enthusiastic when he saw a squirrel, a bunny and the lady mail carrier. I tried my best to get the full hour in but we called it a day at 50 minutes. One of her regular runners told me she goes farther when she takes Patti for a car ride away from home so she is not drawn back to her house. Good tip! The Scoop: 1 pee only. Runner: Ruth DGR RUN OF THE DAY  DISTANCE: 4.5 km DURATION: 1 hour 2 minutes
Fall is Patti's season. The air is cool and the colours are beautiful and she just wants to run. We went down the river pathway via Edworthy at a slow run. Patti knew exactly where to go and wasn't going to let me slow down. As soon as we got to the river, Patti just wanted to play. Girls just want to have fun!! Once she had her fill of water and all the treats in my pouch, we were off again. We made it back and like magic there was one more cookie left in the pouch. After a quick scratch, it was time for me to go. The Scoop: 2 pees, 2 poops. Runner: CJ DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
  DISTANCE: 3.1 km DURATION: 56 minutes
It was great to see Patti again and its been a while since we had a run together so I am sure we were equally excited. We ran out the door and almost started running after a rabbit but Patti was well behaved! She said “hello” to a few dogs at Edworthy before running along the trails. She made friends with even more dogs and it seemed like all she wanted to do was run to the rest of the group of dogs for a visit! She did so and met quite a few pups before we moved on. Unfortunately, Patti wasn't in a mood for running so we ended up leaving the park. I get it as sometimes I am not in a running mood too, Not even the cookies from the church would entice her to go any direction except home. I tried taking her down alleyways to get us running some more but I guess Patti just had home on her mind! Maybe next time she’ll be more eager to run! It was still a gorgeous run and Patti was still very fun to spend it with! See you next time! The Scoop: 1 poop, 1 pee. Runner: Brad DGR RUN OF THE DAY  DISTANCE: 3K DURATION: 1 hour 9 minutes
Today was all about forests and flowers. Patti and I started off with a light jog around her community. The weather was nice and cool to start and we felt energized. We then found a small pathway into Edworthy Park where we went through the woods, up and down hills. We found some amazing views of the city. The sun started to warm things up so Patti and I slowly took the long way home. The fall colours are just coming in and made this run through the community so beautiful and inviting.No doggy business to report. Runner: CJ DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
  DISTANCE: 3.5 km DURATION: 1 hour 17 minutes
What a great start to my birthday😊. Patti, Aoife and I felt like celebrates at Bowness Park today. There was a couple of people that commented “the sisters made it today.” Then, I met up with a group of pre-schoolers and realized that one of the youngsters (Theo) was a human member of one of DGR’s doggy clients. He came up and said, “ I remember you”. Then proceeded to show his little friends ‘how you run dogs.’🤪 At the end of our walk, we met up with a long-time runner that is an acquaintance through a dear friend of mine. He has a 2-year-old Doodle named Allen, who of course got along smashing with the 2-year-old Irish Sisters. Time for 2 Puppucinnos and a human coffee. The Doggy Business Report: 2 poops and 3 pees. Runner: Michelle DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
 DISTANCE: 5.4 km DURATION: 1 hour 25 minutes
I was so excited to see Patti Cakes today. One of my family members was even more excited......Aoife. It has been 9 days since the sisters have seen each other. In both their minds that was too long! Sully also joined us for our outing. I felt a bit sorry for Sully. After a quick hello, the Irish Sisters were inseparable and ignored him. That was okay with me because Sully would not leave my side and I got all of Sully’s attention. I think his male ego was a bit bruised. Sully, my love, there is nothing like ‘Sisterhood’. The Doggy Business Report: Patti had 3 poops and just 1 pee. Sully had a few pees. He pooped earlier at our place. Runner: Michelle DGR RUN OF THE DAY
 DISTANCE: 2.8 km DURATION: 53 minutes
It's raining, its pouring, and Patti went exploring. We went up through the woods at Edworthy Park, exploring the bush and amazing views before it got too muddy for this human. We then headed back down to Patti's favourite spot (the river) for a short drink and some puppy play-time. Patti was sporting her fabulous raincoat. She got pretty wet with her nose to the ground looking for squirrels and other small critters for us to chase. We wandered through the park supervising the summer camp kids, and inspecting puddles before Patti said it was time to go. Once home, Patti absorbed all the attention as I dried her off with a warm towel and shared some treats; okay all the treats. The Scoop: 2 pees and 1 poop. Runner: CJ     Miss Patti Cakes came and stayed with us for the first part of August. She is considered family, and being Aoife’s sister she IS family. Her summertime schedule was rather busy with new and old doggy friends. Each day held a new adventure, whether it be swimming, running, wrestling around with other doggy friends or making sure that Henry relaxed with her. Patti and I had to sneak out of the house before Aoife could realize her BFF was going home. There are many sad faces at my house now that Patti is back home. She will be soaking up the love and affection from Mom & Dad guaranteed. See you soon Patti Cakes.
Pet Sitter: Michelle DGR RUN OF THE DAY  DISTANCE: 6.1 km DURATION: 1 hour 39 minutes
First, on the Doggy Party Bus was Sully. Have I got a surprise for you today? Then, it was Hux Pup. Nope boys this is not the final destination. Hold tight more friends to come. Then, I got Aoife, but wait....there are two of her?!?. Hahaha, Sully, you are seeing double. Miss Patti, let me introduce you to Sir Sully. The party bus entered Nosehill and the pack was right on track to ‘funville’. It was almost like we had two sets of twins. The ratio of girls and boys was on par. That was even true on the human front. Henry joined us today. We left the swimming pond to the end of our walk. There were 4 very happy pups frolicking in that water. I can guarantee there are also 4 snoozing pups right now. The Doggy Business Report: Huxley had 2 poops and lots of pees. Sully had 1 poop and lots of pees. Miss Patti Cakes just had a couple of pees. Runner: Michelle DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
 DISTANCE: 3.9 km DURATION: 1 hour 5 minutes
What a fabulous afternoon spent with Miss Patti. We thought we would try something different so we took a short car ride to the river. Patti was quite at home in my tiny car. Once we got to the pathway, we kept a light jog only to stop and smell the flowers and say hello to everyone. I knew Patti was famous but I didn't know how much. Everyone on four legs or two legs had to say hi. Then, we hit the water. We splashed around a bit before it was time to head back. Two things I learned today included: shoes never stay dry with Miss Patti and she likes to chase the trains. The Scoop:: just a few pees and 1 poop. Runner: CJ DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
  DISTANCE: 3.7 km DURATION: 1 hour 25 minutes
Oh My!! To say Huxley had his paws full is an understatement🤣 The Irish Social Sisters and Huxley ‘Romeo’ hit Bowness Park. Patti and Aoife vied for Huxley’s attention. All stops pulled out when it came to getting each other's attention. Patti, Huxley and Aoife all became puppies again today. They jumped, ran, twisted, twirled and chewed on each other. The energy was pretty contagious for everyone at the park. I think it is a must for another get-together soon.🐾 The Doggy Business Report: Huxley had lots of pees. Patti had 2 poops and a few pees. Runner: Michelle DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
 DISTANCE: 2.2 km DURATION: 43 minutes Today was a great day to be outside with Patti. It wasn't too hot or cool and the rain made everything lush and green. Patti couldn't wait to get out! As soon as we left, she was off and I was right behind her. We made our way straight to Edworthy Park then wandered through the trees and tall grass. Patti took me to meet her friends at the dog park then some more quick wandering through the lush greenery before she decided it was time to go. When Patti says it's time to go, there isn't really much I can do, so off we went. I tried to convince her to take the long way home but she had other ideas and I gave in. We kept our pace to a slow jog when we were not saying hello to all her friends. The Scoop: 2 pees and 1 poop. Runner: CJ  DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
 DISTANCE: 3.8 km DURATION: 1 hour 22 minutes
Howdy!! The Sisters kicked off some Stampede Shenanigans at the off-leash and then swimming. I have a sneaking suspicion that maybe Patti and Aoife snuck out last night and went to ‘Sneak-A-Peak’.🤣 The energy level was a little slower. Hahaha. The Doggy Business Report: 2 poops and 2 pees. Runner: Michelle |
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