Well, maybe not psychotic. But very, very high-energy. And the internet is woefully lacking in suggestions for (cheap and accessible) family activities for high-energy dog owners.
So. Here is my slowly-growing list of fun things to do with a manic dog. (And I would be very, very appreciative of any suggestions of new places to go and things to do!)
Hiking & Walking Trails
Jasper National Park
Kananaskis (The kid thinks it's pretty cool, too.)
Buena Vista Park, Edmonton (We like!)
Cross Country Skiing and Skijoring
Kananaskis (We loved it!)
St Albert/Edmonton (Anywhere, really. We like the Sturgeon river for an easy trail...)
Chickakoo Lake Provincial Park (We go as much as we can!)
Fernie (Two years in a row now!)
Jasper National Park (Jasper is our favourite.)
Canoeing and Kayaking:
Maligne Lake (We really liked it.)
Canine Agility (It was fun!)
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My Dog Ate My Sock-Monkey