Bliss | Beagle-Doberman pinscher mix | Bakersfield, Ca
**Welcome, Bliss!** 🐾
Meet **Bliss**, a Beagle-Doberman Pinscher mix beginning her **three-week board and train rehabilitation program**. She’s an incredibly flighty girl with **severe separation anxiety**, making confidence-building and structured training essential for her progress.
Alongside **leash manners and obedience**, Bliss needs guidance to overcome her anxious tendencies and **redirect her love for chewing** toward appropriate outlets. With patience, consistency, and the right approach, she’ll gain the stability and trust she needs to navigate the world with greater ease.
Follow along for her journey—one step at a time!
Pupdate#2
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TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: *”Today’s training with Bliss and Cy focused on socialization and energy decompression. Both dogs worked on ‘place’ to reinforce calmness and relaxation, creating a structured space for balanced interaction and confidence-building.”*
Pupdate#3
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TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: Today’s training was a milestone for Bliss! We introduced leash pressure, taking small steps towards loose-leash walking. Great job, Bliss! You’re one step closer to strolling like a pro!
Pupdate#4
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TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: Bliss is crushing her training! Today, she did great holding duration sit and down commands. Way to go, Bliss! You’re a rockstar!
Pupdate#5
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TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: **Bliss crushed today’s training session!** 🌟 She held her duration sit and down on place beautifully, showing growth in impulse control and confidence. Watching her settle into the routine and trust the process has been amazing. Every small win builds toward a calmer, more assured pup!
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TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: Today was a big win for Bliss—she showed incredible patience and control during food manners training! Meal times can be challenging for anxious dogs, but she’s learning to trust the process, wait calmly, and approach food with confidence rather than flightiness.
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TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: Today, Bliss did an amazing job holding multiple commands! She’s really showing off her skills and learning to follow through! Great job, Bliss!
Not sure if Bliss scratched her leg while running around with the other dogs or if it might be a hot spot. I noticed it yesterday—I’ll apply some ointment and keep an eye on it
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Pupdate#8
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TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: Teaching Bliss and Cy how to manage their energy around new dogs and helping them socialize with calm, confident behavior. 🐾💪 #DogTraining #CalmConfidence #OffLeashK9
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TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: After an enriching day of training, Bliss and Cy shifted focus to energy decompression. Both worked on ‘place’ to reinforce relaxation and stability, creating a structured space for balanced interaction and confidence-building. Seeing them settle into calm energy is a rewarding step in their progress!
Pupdate#10
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TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: Today, Bliss did a fantastic job with door manners! 🚪🐾 With her high anxiety and flightiness, patience at thresholds was a challenge—but today, she showed real composure and trust in the process. Seeing her pause, check in, and respect the structure is a huge win!
Every session builds confidence, and today was another reminder of how far she’s come. Proud of her progress and excited to keep shaping her calm, collected mindset.
Pupdate#11
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TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: Today’s training focused on duration commands, and Bliss absolutely nailed it! She’s got the patience and focus down pat! Great job, Bliss!
Pupdate#12
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TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: “Today’s training was a huge success! Cy and Bliss worked on energy decompression and held the “place” command for over an hour! We’re so proud of their focus and endurance! Check out the time-lapse video to see their amazing self-control!”
Pupdate#13
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TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: Today, Bliss did an amazing job holding multiple commands! She’s really mastering her skills and showing off her focus! Great job, Bliss!”
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TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: **“Bliss stepped up today during our park field trip, holding multiple commands even with distractions all around! Her confidence is growing, and it’s amazing to see her settling into structure. Proud of her progress!”**
Pupdate#15
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TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: **“Bliss handled today’s Home Depot field trip like a champ! With distractions all around, she held multiple commands with confidence and focus. Seeing her progress in structured environments is incredible—proud of this girl!”**
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TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: Today, Bliss showed great progress in crate training! She’s learning to embrace structure and find security in her space. Each step forward builds her confidence and helps her settle into a more balanced mindset. Proud of her growth—she’s making strides!
Pupdate#17
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TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: Another field trip to the park today, and Bliss crushed it! Despite all the distractions, she held multiple commands with focus and confidence. It’s incredible to see her growth and how she’s adapting to new environments. Proud of this girl!
