The Happy Dog Blog

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Notes from the Dog: Inspirational Dog Quotes & Notes from The Happy Dog Spot.com

Notes from the Dog provides inspirational and motivational quotes and notes straight from the mouths of our canine companions. Find it only at The Happy Dog Spot.

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About Me and the Dog who Rescued Me

This About Me page will tell you how I became so passionate about dogs, and am dedicating my life to making sure that as many as possible are happy and healthy.

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The Happy Dog Spot - Free Articles from an Award-Winning Canine Health Writer!

Free articles from an award-winning dog health writer to help you raise a healthy, happy canine companion

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Read Jonas' Vaccination Story Before You Vaccinate Your Dog

Being prudent about vaccinating your dog can save him or her from serious illness or even death. Read Jonas' vaccination story before you vaccinate your dog.

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Echo's reaction to the rabies vaccine

Echo is a real energetic Mini Rat Terrier with a beautiful face and personality. She's on a very good diet, no fillers or grains. Shortly after her rabies

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Duchess

My beautiful English Springer Spaniel Duchess seemed in excellent health when I adopted her. She was full grown, spayed and approximately 4 years old

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Poco's Significant Other

Poco is a male chihuahua-terrier mix breed. He's the only dog, not to mention pet, in our family so he doesn't have a furry friend/play mate. The story

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April 2012 Dog Photo Contest: Enter Your Dog to Win a Great Prize!

Is your dog a canine comedian? Then enter our April 2012 dog photo contest for the chance to win Funniest Fur-Kid of the month. Your dog will win a spot on our home page and a great prize!

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My Wingsu pup!

My 11 year old Shih-Tzu received all boosters, including the 3 year Rabies, on Jan 9th, 2012. February 28th, 2012 he is dead from liver failure. I syringe

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Taffy's Flouncy Ruffle Dress

Take a baby shirt that fits your pooch. Take some scrap fabric and pleat, making adorable flounces. Cut the shirt to the place where you would like the

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Babydoll's Bad Hair Day

Babydoll is girly-girl type of dog. She loves bows in her hair and dressing up. She also loves modeling her new outfits for us, using the kitchen area

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My dog, my bestfriend

My dog Santino is a very special friend of mine. He is 2 years old already. He always makes me laugh and smile all the time. He is very meticulous especially

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St Paddy's Day Smiles

My boys Zanzibar and Chewee love to dress up and strut around town showing off. Here they are getting ready for the St. Patrick's Day parade. They have

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Under- Dog

My Dog feels as Under Dog and he is intelligent

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Senior Dog Health

Senior Dog Health: Learn the ins and outs of geriatric dog care.

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Could Dog Aromatherapy Benefit Your Pet?

Could dog aromatherapy benefit your dog? Learn the whys, whens, and hows here.

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Environmental Toxins: Hidden Dangers for your Dog's Health

Learn to identify and avoid dangerous environmental toxins that can damage your dog's health

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Ask a Vet Your Dog Health Questions: It's Simple, Quick and Affordable

Do you have a nagging (non-emergency) question about your dog's health? Is he (or she) displaying a symptom you'd like advice about? Just ask a vet online and get a quick and affordable answer....

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Prebiotics, Probiotics for Dogs and Synbiotics

Prebiotics, Probiotics for Dogs and Synbiotics. Learn what they are and how they can help your dog's health.

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Diesel's Road Test

I have a jeep and each time Diesel and I get into the jeep, he always sits in the driver's seat and puts his one paw on the wheel. He loves riding in the

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Dog Photo Contest: Enter Your Funny Fur-Kid!

Is your dog a canine comedian? Then enter our August 2009 dog photo contest for the chance to win Funniest Fur-Kid of the month. Your dog will win a spot on our home page and a great prize!

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January 2012 Dog Photo Contest: Enter Your Dog to Win a Great Prize!

Is your dog a canine comedian? Then enter our January 2012 dog photo contest for the chance to win Funniest Fur-Kid of the month. Your dog will win a spot on our home page and a great prize!

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February 2012 Dog Photo Contest: Enter Your Dog to Win a Great Prize!

Is your dog a canine comedian? Then enter our February 2012 dog photo contest for the chance to win Funniest Fur-Kid of the month. Your dog will win a spot on our home page and a great prize!

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November 2011 Dog Photo Contest: Enter Your Dog to Win a Great Prize!

Is your dog a canine comedian? Then enter our November 2011 dog photo contest for the chance to win Funniest Fur-Kid of the month. Your dog will win a spot on our home page and a great prize!

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Stereo Sleepers

This is Chelsey our tri-colored Sheltie who is 11 years old and Jake our Sable Sheltie who will be 2 on February 4th sleeping in stereo. When I saw

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Dad's chair is comfy

This is Chelsey our Shetland Sheepdog who just made eleven in January. She gets in her dad's chair every chance she gets. She goes on her dog bed and

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Lola Berumen & Chewy Parks

I just really loved this photo, and wanted to enter it

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Ready For My First Shift

The only dog delivery driver for dominoes pizza. But the customers are never happy because they never get what they paid for - only an empty box where

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Tool Boxx

Tool just loves chillin' in the pool on hot summer days

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Koda's New Winter Outfit!

Koda suffers from severe allergies year round. We've tried multiple treatments to help ease her itchiness, but her Prednisone prescription caused her to

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