I thought that everyone had already heard of doga.  I really did.  That's the kind of dog-centered universe that I live in.

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But over the past couple of weeks, I've received a lot of blank stares when I've mentioned doga.

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So . . . . In the event that you live outside of New York, Los Angeles or LA Wannabe (The Greater Phoenix/Scottsdale Metropolitan Area), I now introduce you to this doggone crazy concept.  :-D

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<strong>Dog + Yoga = Doga</strong>

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Are you into this or are you laughing?  i.e., Are you saying, "Awwww....I want to take Scruffy to doga!"

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"What kind of kooky people take their dogs to yoga?  Oops, I meant 'doga'?"

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I'll tell you what kind of kooky people!  Click <strong>here.  </strong>

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Shocking, I know.  People are freaks!  And their little dogs, too!

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I never thought I'd return to doga.  (Ok, so you really do need to click <strong>here</strong> if you didn't up above because a) my last statement won't make any sense AND b) there are World's Most Precious Pooch photos that can't be missed.)

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Previously, I thought doga was something you tried once for a laugh.  <strong>Or for a 365 day blog project.</strong>  :-D

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But that was until my friend Sarah started teaching doga.  And the cost of admission benefitted an animal rescue organization.

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<em>Tug, tug, tug went the heartstrings.</em>

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World's Most Precious Pooch and I schlepped on down to doga.  Dogis (dog + yogi = dogi) were meant to dress in costume in celebration of Halloween, but WMMP decided that she is a non-conformist.  A harvest bandana would have to suffice.

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photographer photo and credit

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I must say -- and I'm NOT just saying this because she's my friend! -- IF you just so happen to live in my fair city AND you have a precious pooch AND you are open to a late afternoon of warm fuzzies and smiles, then you should really check out Sarah's doga class.  It's.  the.  sweetest.  thing.  ever.

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Sarah's Doga Class = 55 minutes of play for the pups + socializing with fellow dog enthusiasts for the humans + wine &amp; beer for the humans + healthy treats for the pups + 5 minutes of gentle doga (because the pups have the attention spans of toddlers)  + bonding for the humans and the pups + $$ for animal rescue organizations + WARM FUZZIES GALORE

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= Priceless

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And now for the . . . .

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Shockaroo of the Day!

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I take that back.

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The Shockaroo of the YEAR!

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You're not going to believe what happened in doga.  I'm still pinching myself nearly two weeks later.  (Yes, The Queen of Procrastination strikes yet again!)

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Bella and I sat patiently on our yoga mat waiting for class to begin.  The woman next to us commented on Bella's cuteness.  When you're World's Most Precious Pooch, this happens quite a bit.  Thankfully, the attention has yet to go to her head.  Bella has vowed to never forget her humble beginnings as a street urchin.

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<strong>Woman:</strong>  She's adorable.  What's her name?

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<strong>Me:</strong>  Bella.

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<strong>Woman:</strong>  I thought that was her!  I love your blog!

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<strong>Me:  </strong><em>(unable to speak from the shock)  </em>

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<strong>There comes a time in every blogger's life when she wonders who reads her blog besides her mother and her father.  </strong>

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Of course, I know that sometimes my sister reads the blog, too.  And my loyal friend from high school.  And a lovely reader from Pennsylvania who is an Internet friend of my mother's.  And an artsy dude who just married my lovably wacky friend.

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But is there anyone else?  Could a someone completely unrelated to me or my family read my blog?

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<strong>Me:</strong>  (somewhat recovered from the shock)  Thank you so much.   How do you know Sarah?

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<strong>Woman aka My New Favorite Person:</strong>  Who?

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<strong>Me:</strong>  Sarah?  The doga instructor?

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<strong>My New Favorite Person:</strong>  I don't know Sarah.  I found out about doga through a flyer at the gym.

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<strong>Me:  </strong>Oh!  So how do you know about my blog?

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<strong>My New Favorite Person:</strong>  I don't know . . . . Oh, yes I do know!  I saw Bella's picture on facebook!

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Whoa.  She found my blog through my dog.  Could thi get any better?!?!?!

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Paulina and Oliver

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Lunch.  I need to know her skincare secrets.

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Important Links

Sarah link

rescue link

treats

photographer

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Doga? dogi?