Photo credit: Sherrie Stille

Today’s Dog of the Day is Theo, a Boulder trail legend with a vertical jump that would make most athletes jealous. Captured in an epic airborne moment, Theo is shown leaping with total freedom, totally in his element, surrounded by the beauty of Boulder’s open spaces. This photo is pure joy — the kind of moment that reminds you why Boulder is the perfect place for dogs who crave adventure.

Theo’s favorite thing in the world is being out on the trails. Locals know him as one of those dogs who seems to float more than he runs, a blur of energy sprinting through the soft dirt paths, weaving through the grasses, and stopping only when something especially interesting catches his attention. The moment he goes off leash, Theo comes alive. He becomes a rocket — soaring, twisting, sprinting, and throwing in those playful mid-air moves that make people stop and say, “Did he really just do that?”

What makes this photo special is how perfectly it reflects Boulder’s outdoor spirit. The golden light spilling across the foothills, the crisp air, the wide-open space, and Theo suspended in mid-flight — it’s the exact type of scene Boulder offers daily to the lucky dogs (and humans) who explore its trails. Whether he’s running near open fields, cruising along rolling foothills, or following winding paths lined with wildflowers in warmer months, Theo looks — and moves — like he was made for these landscapes.

He’s also the kind of trail dog who understands the rhythm of Boulder. He’ll slow down for hikers, give friendly space to runners, offer a polite sniff to other dogs, and then explode back into a full sprint like he’s auditioning for a canine Olympic team. There’s a confidence and happiness in the way he moves — a dog who knows exactly where home is.

This airborne moment captures the essence of that freedom. No fences, no hesitation, just pure Boulder magic: a dog, the trails, the sunshine, and a big leap toward joy. It’s the kind of sight that can brighten your morning and remind you what Colorado life is all about.

Theo didn’t just catch air —
he caught the spirit of Boulder.

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