We have started a new routine in our house.  I'm running with Buddy first thing in the morning and then coming back to get Sam and we all go for a walk.  The walk is a nice cool down for Buddy and me and Sam of course loves it.  Sam is not thrilled to be left at home but he actually does okay when we leave.  If you've read my earlier posts, Sam does not do well in the heat and Sam gets hot very easily so no running for Sam Sam.  If we have him in the yard and he gets excited and runs around like a crazy dog (you dog owners will know this behavior), inevitably he ends up barfing.  He has always been sensitive to the heat even when he was younger.  Both dogs will be pooped for the rest of the day!  (At least until it is time for their afternoon walk and then they will both act like they are 2, not 9 and 11!)