Tag Archives: veterinarian

Mindfulness Meditation Retreat Chicago 2012

Posted on October 16, 2012 by downwarddogdvm

Off to pursue another adventure, I pulled my car up to the US Customs booth. “Where are you going?”, the officer asked.

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I’m published!

Posted on June 5, 2012 by downwarddogdvm

Today’s the official launch date of the book “Animal Companions, Animal Doctors, Animal People“.  It’s to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Ontario Veterinary College, my alma mater.  And I’m proud to say that I wrote one of the essays … Continue reading →

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The Five Elements and Dog Breeds

Posted on March 28, 2012 by downwarddogdvm

When I as a little girl, I spent hours colouring in my dog sticker book. I was obsessed. I think it was part of my early foundation in veterinary medicine. Nowadays, wherever I go, I enjoy playing the game “identify … Continue reading →

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Teaching yoga to veterinarians

Posted on December 14, 2011 by downwarddogdvm

I completed week two of my veterinary acupuncture course (more to come on that in another post) in early December.  During week 1, I offered to teach a 30 minute Gentle Flow yoga class to any of the forty or … Continue reading →

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Puppy Mind

Posted on July 30, 2010 by downwarddogdvm

Thoughts buzzing about inside my head, like a honey bee that flies back and forth between fragrant flowers.  Before I started doing yoga, I didn’t think this was normal.  But I know that I don’t have ADD.  Why should my … Continue reading →

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Getting into vet school

Posted on June 18, 2010 by downwarddogdvm

Emails went out a couple of days ago, telling students whether they got into the Ontario Veterinary College for September.  It brings back lots of memories for me.

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