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We have a new member of our little family…GIO…his fancy full name is Sanchi Bellogio Bound at Jackpot! He is an English Toy Spaniel, or King Charles Spaniel as they are called in the rest of the world. Gio will be traveling with me to all the various dog show events I will be attending […]

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If you live in where the winters are cold ( and as a Minnesota resident who grew up in the South, you have my sympathy) then you should have a yearly routine to get your dog ready for the winter weather. Even some of you lucky ones who live a bit farther south can still […]

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Well, my dear friends, I have just not had it in me to blog about this, but I want to share with you the news that our EZBoy passed as a result of the bladder stone surgery. It has been a week or so, I am sure you all understand. He was such a warrior, […]

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EZBoy made it through the surgery. He had 40+ kidney stones and it was not an easy surgery. Thank you all for the amazing thoughts and good wishes. We pick him up tomorrow and am hoping the recovery will be good. He is a true warrior spirit and we honor that in this little dude. […]

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Hey all my The Blissful Dog friends…EZBoy, the amazing little dude in the cart that is my logo is at the vet as we speak…he has kidney stones that are having to be removed surgically. We tried to handle them not surgically, but that was not to be. So…any of those good old fashioned (or […]

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As many of you know, I have an especially mischievous pony/mini-horse named Nyker. One of Nyker’s favorite tricks is to get loose and plunder around; tearing stuff up, eating what he cannot destroy and generally wreaking havoc. He opened the mudroom door and snatched up EZBoy’s wheels and promptly broke them! I think he was […]

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By Dr. Mona Rosenberg, Founder and Chief of Staff, Veterinary Cancer Group The impact of cancer on humans and pets is enormous today, and according to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) the number of pets with cancer is growing each year. In fact, the AVMA states that approximately 1 in 4 dogs will develop […]

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Recently, a frustrated Frenchie owner emailed me about her dog’s incessant “foot-licking.” Her question “got me to thinking” and I felt moved to share my reply to her below. Official Disclaimer: I am not a vet, never played one on tv, this is just info I share to help you make good choices and be […]

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I feel moved to share this exciting episode, but first, allow me to assure you that this was a very unique event here at Dancing Bear Resort…no need to fear visiting us! Yesterday morning I was out feeding Kundun, my nine week old yak his am bottle, just enjoying the moment when something caught my […]

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Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome is an age related disease that produces the deterioration of cognitive abilities. Ok, what does that mean in plain English? 

Saturday my best friend and adored Newfoundland dog, Deuce, passed over. Deuce was the heart of Dancing Bear Resort and will not only be missed by me (of course), but by all of our guests. His last weeks were spent doing what he loved…sitting next to me and entertaining our guests. I apologize for my […]

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Many years ago, I lost an absolutely adored bear coat Chinese Shar-Pei to mast cell cancer. It was so fast, so furious and such a heinous blow to me, I have had a huge fear of mast cell cancer as a diagnosis since that day. Needless to say, I was ecstatic to read the news […]

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I talk about Shea Butter this and that and I just realized that not everyone may be familiar with this amazingly wonderful nut. So, I did what everyone does and clicked right on over to Wikipdia and got all the scoop for my beloved Blissful Dog-gers! Here Goes… From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Shea butter […]

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As you probably know, we also have a wonderful little resort nestled in the big woods of NW Minnesota, Dancing Bear Resort. We are blessed to have many, many guests that return year and year…and their first questions are always, “How is Mudd? How is Deuce? Where is Zoe?” They ask about our pets before […]

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ELONGATED SOFT PALATE • STENOTIC NARES • EVERTED LARYNGEAL SACCULES —Janet R. Kovak, DVM Diplomate ACVS Synonyms: Brachycephalic syndrome Certain breeds of dog are prone to difficulties breathing because of the shape of their head, muzzle and throat. 

Ticks are the bane of my existence, right after CNN, and this time of the year they are heinous here in the big woods of MInnesota. My Great Pyrenees, Zoe, is a true tick magnet and the pour-on stuff I have tried has not done a thing. Plus, it scares me to pour chemicals right […]

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Once upon a time Jack and Jill decided to travel up the hill and take Mr. Wiggles with them. Jack wanted to just grab a pail, but Jill was a much more savvy traveler and she grabbed her The Blissful Dog Travel List to help get things organized. The Blissful Dog Travel List for Road […]

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Yes, crystals are an amazing tool to put into your toolkit for working on your pets! Crystals can help you and your dog reduce stress, balance your emotions, clear blockages, and find a place of complete balance. When working with your dog remember they react to pain or discomfort, they will move away, hide the […]

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Reiki (ray-key) is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is shared by “laying on hands” and is based on the idea that an unseen “life force energy” flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one’s “life force energy” is low, then we are […]

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You are probably wondering what is up with THOSE classy wheels??? Well, I had shopped for wheels for him and was shocked, and saddened, at how expensive they are. No offense to the dedicated people who make and sell doggy wheelcarts…So, I put my proverbial thinking cap, ok, I Googled around and wahlah or however […]

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Nasodigital Hyperkeratosis There are a variety of different conditions that can affect our dear little flatter faces ones noses. Some of them can just plain have a dirt, encrusted nose. Some get a buildup of food (and treats) on their noses, which can be a really ugly mess. Both of these can be frustrating to […]

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Have you been to the pet food store lately and looked, I mean REALLY looked at all the choices available? Row after row after row of food for your beloved dog…each one promising to be all they need and yummy to boot. Where do you start and how do you pick the best one for […]

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A Blissful Dog is a happy, healthy dog whose owner is their best friend, caretaker, companion and advocate. A Blissful Dog eats a carefully chosen diet that best suits their personal needs. A Blissful Dog has a life filled with love, enough exercise and rest, and then more love. A Blissful Dig can be any […]

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French Bulldog National Specialty 2008 Sweepstakes Judging Assignment As many of you know, I judged the French Bulldog National Specialty Sweeps in October of 2008. Here are my thoughts on that auspicious event! This write up also appeared in the National Specialty issue of JustFrenchies…you all are getting a sneak preview! Judging your breed’s National […]

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