Adventure Pack Dylan, Ruffers and Avo enjoyed a dip in the Silver Lake Ditch on our way up the Red Rocks Trails this morning. Avo splashed through and then found a stick on the bank to chew on, Dylan lay down for a good soak, and Ruffers waded around. A little bit later, we encountered an on-leash dog at the crest of the mountain where it overlooks downtown. Ruffers and Avo were off leash at the time, while Dylan was with me. Avo immediately came back to me and Dylan when I c

Adventure Pack Racer, Griff, Carl and Milo headed to Boulder Creek for their walk this morning. After being pulled into the water by Rey yesterday, I was better prepared when Racer tried to do the same. The boys were a bit tamer in their approach to the water, and were content to wade around in the shallows. Variety Pack Milo, Dylan and Petie roamed the Valmont Dog Park this afternoon. There were only a handful of other dogs who were at the park today. Petie was particularly

Adventure Pack Sputnik had a little more energy than last Friday so he, Dylan, Avo and Ruffers headed up to the base of the red rocks formation at The Peoples' Connection this morning. Everyone hopped into the ditch on the way up. Avo raced around and splashed across the water while her packmates took a more leisurely approach. Variety Pack The pack was joined this afternoon by my friends John and Jess, who are in town for a visit and love spending time with the dogs. Lou wal

Adventure Pack Milo, Sputnik and Dylan made a short ascent up the Red Rocks Spurs at the Peoples' Crossing. Sputnik was having a hard time on the incline, so we turned around before long and had a nice stroll along the Boulder Creek Path instead. It was a quiet morning. Even though we took a slow pace, we kept on the move with hardly any stops. Variety Pack A pair of girls using ski poles while on rollerblades went by us as we were walking the Bear Creek Greenway this afterno

Adventure Pack Carl, Racer and Griff got right into the water when we made a stop at the Creek during our walk this morning. Sputnik was slower getting in, but waded around a bit too. I didn't realize how much time had passed as we were ambling along at a pretty slow pace. After I checked, we picked up the pace on the way back. Sputnik took uphill stretches slowly, but otherwise did okay trotting along with his packmates. Variety Pack The skies were gray with distant, sporadi

Adventure Pack Avo was eager to get out on the trails this morning, and whined at me for taking too long after I parked at The Peoples' Connection. Dylan beat her into the Silver Lake Ditch, where they both went for a soak while Sputnik and I hung out on the bank. We spent more time weaving through the Red Rocks Spurs today, and then stopped again at the ditch on our way down. Sputnik joined Dylan and Avo in the water on the return leg. Variety Pack Zoey was a little easier t

Adventure Pack It was good to be back out with the pack today after a nice vacation to visit family and friends back East. Griff, Carl, Racer and Sputnik headed to the Red Rocks Spurs and Boulder Creek. Griff picked up his routine rhythm without skipping a beat. Carl seemed a little bit out of sorts as he was a little more wary of other hikers we encountered, particularly when they approached us from the side along intersecting trails or they came up from behind us. Sputnik m

Adventure Pack The dogs weren't that interested in getting into the Creek this morning. Racer was the only one who hurried into the water. Griff eventually stepped in and got his paws wet in some shallow water. Sputnik and Carl stayed on dry land until we were ready to move on. No goose sightings at the Kids' Fishing Pond today. Variety Pack Milo and Dylan had a fun time at the Valmont Dog Park. It was mostly pretty empty, save for a handful of dogs who were sticking to shade

Adventure Pack Silver Lake Ditch was flowing again today and the pack made the most of it as we hiked the Red Rock Spurs at The Peoples' Crossing. Avo was especially exuberant as she bounded in and out of the water, making big splashes. Ruffers, Dylan and Sputnik were tamer in their approaches, but also enjoyed getting wet. When we moved on, Ruffers lingered behind the rest of the pack and continued to wade around a bit before catching up with us. Variety Pack Lou, Zoey, Blu,

Adventure Pack Blu and Gidget enjoyed joining Sputnik and Dylan for our outing to Boulder Creek this morning. Central Park was fenced off for some event that must be taking place this weekend, but we were still able to follow the path around it. Dylan hopped gingerly over the metal grates when we crossed big bridge. Blu wanted to chase after a lone goose who was hanging out at the Kids' Fishing Pond - presumably the same one that has been catching Racer's attention lately. Va