FBRN FUNdraiser at Muttropolis!

Hi friends! Here it is! Bruno's VLOG for last Sunday at the FBRN fundraiser event at Muttropolis Fashion Island! We had so much fun seeing our friends and meeting new ones. Hope you enjoy this little video!

Be on the look out for...!

Hi friends! Yesterday, Jarryd and I took Bruno to Fashion Island for a fundraiser at Muttropolis. The fundraiser was for the French Bulldog Rescue Network organized by our Frenchie-loving friend, Amy. I have some footage from the event that I'm planning on editing after this week (right after my finals!). I'm very excited to show you how the event went (it was super successful!). Also, I will be sharing a very easy dog friendly recipe next Tuesday, for Treat Yourself Tuesday! Thanks for reading! I will talk to you guys again next week!

You can follow Amy on Instagram @amymonkey72
She takes amazing pictures of her two awesome Frenchies, Ace and Cherie!

Stay Cool!

Hi there friends! Hope everybody has been doing well! I don't know what it's like outside of SoCal but it is BURNING hot in my area. Our apartment is on the 3rd floor so it gets really hot in the daytime (Yes, we live on the 3rd floor, which means... there has been a lot of carrying Prince Bruno up and down the stairs). We turn on our air conditioner so Bruno can be comfortable while we're away at work. Yes, we turn on the AC for our little man. Jarryd joked about how Bruno is so spoiled because if it was just us humans, we would just sweat it out, but Bruno, gets the AC. Before I head out for work, I always make sure Bruno has clean water in his bowls (he has one in the kitchen and another in our bedroom), I keep the blinds closed just so a little bit of sun light is coming in, and lastly, I set the AC temperature to 79 degrees Fahrenheit. I can't believe it's this hot already and it's only MAY! I am not looking forward to what the Summer will bring. Just wanted to remind owners to always keep their homes ventilated and to make sure there is always water available for your pets (they will be drinking a lot of water so it would be wise to keep more than one water bowl out for them). For owners who like to exercise their dogs, wait until it has cooled down to take your dogs out. Even when the temperature has gone down, check to see of the ground is not too hot for your dog to walk on. If it's too hot for your bare feet to walk on, then it's too hot for your dog to walk on. If you own dogs with long hair, take them in to get trimmed; they will thank you for it. Sure, they might look silly but think how happy they will be without all that fur!! In case of overheating, of course taking your dog to the vet is a must, but what you can also do to help is cover them with damp towels with COOL water. AVOID ICE COLD water because when it is pressed against the body, it constricts your dog's blood vessels, which slows down blood circulation. Also, try to get your pet to drink some COOL water to help with overheating. Again, NO ICE COLD water, it is the same concept as pressing ice cold damp towels onto body. I hope these tips will help you keep your pets cool and safe for the Summer! That's it for now! Thanks for reading!!

Quick Update on BRUNO

Hi friends! I just want to give a quick little update on Bruno! He's doing a lot better today. He's back to his playful self but he'll still cough if he tries to bark or run around. He has a running nose but nothing a little bit of tissue (or my sleeves) can't handle. These past few days have been very stressful for me because Bruno wouldn't eat and most importantly, he wouldn't drink his water! I'm very thankful for all support I have received from friends on both Facebook and Instagram. Thank you to those who has given me suggestions on how I can get Bruno to drink his liquids (who knew I had to get so creative). Friends have suggested adding chicken/beef broth, coconut water, or Pedialyte in his water. We did try chicken broth and coconut water, but it was not enough to entice Price Bruno. We finally got him to drink his water after putting little pieces of bacon in his water for him. He still has a few more days of antibiotics and will go back to the vet for a follow up on Saturday. THAT'S ALL!! Thank you for reading! Bruno loves you all!

Ruff Night

Hi friends! If you follow me on Instagram, you would have already known that Bruno wasn't feel well last night. We didn't get much sleep because Bruno was coughing and hacking up white, thick phlegm throughout the night. It killed me to see him in his condition. I felt really helpless because I didn't know what I could have done to make him comfortable. We took him to see the vet first thing in the morning and got some medicine for him. Bruno has kennel cough which is causing him to cough and hack. Bruno had bronchitis a while ago and we got medicine from the vet for it and it cleared up; I think it didn't go away entirely and now it's back. That's just my theory, because we haven't gone to the dog park this whole week (due to the heat), so he wouldn't have picked it up from there. His condition is contagious so we won't be able to go to the dog park or play with his friends until it's all cleared up.
Aside from telling you guys what's been going on with Bruno, I just want to talk about how wonderful the French bulldog community is! I posted up my Instagram picture of Bruno with the caption saying that he's not feeling well and many of his friends dropped by to wish him well, asking him what was wrong, etc. It really warms my heart knowing that so many people (some who have never met him or me) care about my baby Bruno. I feel like we, the French bulldog owners, share this special bond. We understand what the other Frenchie owner is going through and we would reach out and give them the support they need! It really makes me so happy to know that I'm not alone and that I have so many people I can turn to if I have any questions about raising Bruno. Special shout out to our IG family! WE LOVE YOU! Bruno is a tough cookie and he will get well soon!
That's it for today. Thank you for reading!

Let's Play Catch... Up 2

Happy Monday friends! Long time no talk! Hope you guys have been doing well. Anyways, everything is great here with me and Bruno. I’m currently taking some classes and working in Corona so Bruno is learning to be more independent at home (I’m sure all he does is sleep anyways). Luckily, I don’t have to get to Corona until noon so I usually take him to the dog park or on long walks to tire him out for the day.

So, I’m one of those people who throw birthday parties for my dog. Bruno’s birthday is not until end of July but I’m already planning for it. Last year we celebrated Bruno’s birthday at Rosie’s Dog Beach with our French bulldog meet up group; I think I want to do something different this year, we’re just going to have a small party at the dog park with our close friends and family. I’ve been obsessing over Bruno’s birthday for almost a week. I get so excited just thinking about all the crafting I get to do for this event. For the next few post, I will post up what I have made for Bruno’s birthday party along with templates that I have found online for you to use whenever you want to have a birthday party for your furbabies.

All me!!

Anyways, here are some pictures to update you on what Prince Bruno has been up to.

We recently purchased this faux sheepskin from IKEA for Bruno and he LOVES it! I believe I got it for $30. Jarryd thought it was an unnecessary purchase, but Bruno enjoys it! PRICELESS!!

 

we've also moved to a new apartment with a balcony and I would always find Bruno people watching from the balcony. #peepingbruno #perv

there's a playground in our apartment complex where I would take Bruno if the dog park is closed. He likes to run around in the wood chips and look for birds to chase. He's not wearing a leash in the picture because he's been really good about staying close to me and not running off.

I started taking Bruno to the big dog section of the dog park and he's been doing so well in there. He plays well with the bigger dogs because he thinks he's a big dog himself and I don't have to worry about him tackling other dogs like I do when we're in the little dog section of the park. 

That's it for now! Thanks for reading! I promise I will be more consistent with my posts! Got to get my creative juice flowing! Bye! Have a wonderful day! 

Rosie's Reindeer Romp

This past Sunday, Bruno and I attended a meetup at the dog beach. I wish I got more footage of it but as always, there were so many people and Frenchies there, I was overwhelmed. But we still had lots of fun seeing old friends and meeting old ones. One of our meetup members got Santa to come out to our meetup to help raise money for the French Bulldog Rescue Network! It was a wonderful idea and for an amazing cause too! I was going to have Bruno wear his Christmas sweater but he played in the water and was all wet so I didn't have him wear it. I was so bummed because it would've been such a cute Christmas card picture for our friends and families. 

Anyways, hope you enjoy our short little VLOG!

Bruno's first VLOG!

Hi friends! Hope you all had an amazing Thanksgiving! I made a YouTube channel for Bruno last week and created his first VLOG! ENJOY!! 

lets play catch... up

Hi friends! So yes, I am back! To be honest, I didn't go anywhere. I just haven't been writing at all because, well, I've been so unmotivated to write. However, my younger sister encouraged me to starting writing again, so here I am! I wanna catch you up on a couple of things in regards to Bruno and our little family. 

First, Bruno's diet has changed. He's on the raw food diet and he loves it. I've mentioned in my previous post that Bruno was being really stubborn with his Blue Buffalo kibbles, he would eat once a day and I think it was only because he was really hungry and had to give in. We are now feeding him Stella and Chewy's frozen patties. We give Bruno half a patty and 1/4 cup of his Blue Buffalo kibbles each meal. We are noticing Bruno getting a little toned ever since he started the diet, I'm not sure if it's from the diet or if it's because he's getting mature and losing his baby weight. You can check out Stella and Chewy's website and get a better understanding of the raw food diet. I would definitely recommend the raw food diet to French Bulldog owners just because our dogs are prone to allergic reactions to grain and fillers, and the raw diet does not have any of that. I'll admit, Stella and Chewy's is a little on the pricey side, but it's made with absolutely the best ingredients. We get our frozen patties from the Pet Supply store on Culver and Walnut in Irvine; it is cheaper if you get the chicken patties ($21.99 for the 6lbs I think...) as oppose to the other flavors (29.99 I think...). I will make a mental note to remember the pricing and let you guys know! I was told that Centenila in Costa Mesa has affordable pricing on the frozen patties too, if I ever get the chance to go I will let you guys know the pricing! 

Last month, our family went on a little road trip to NorCal to attend our good friends, Ron and Desiree's wedding. The drive was incredibly long but Bruno behaved so well in the car. He usually does well during car rides. We only had to make a few pee stops along the way. Here are some pictures I took to commemorate our trip! Enjoy!

Bruno helping me pack

and we're off!!

Bruno hanging out with Snoop Lion

we hiked up a hill to see the view!

enjoying the view with his dad

he couldn't make it down the hill so his dad had to carry him

we babysat baby cousin Stanley while his parents are at their rehearsal dinner

found a dog park for Bruno

Bruno was a good boy at the ceremony

we had so much fun at the wedding

dancing with my little man

did you guys know Bruno has a stroller

on our way back to Irvine

That's it for now! Thanks for reading!!

FLEAS GO AWAY! YOU'RE NOT WELCOMED HERE!

Hi friends! Hope everybody had an amazing weekend! Vegas was a blast but I was definitely happy to be reunited with Bruno... and Jarryd (can't forget about the boyfriend!) 
Anyways, today being the 10th is the day we give Bruno his once a month flea prevention medication, Trifexis. 

look at the boy and his dog... they look so happy!

This amazing tablet also protects him from heartworm disease and intestinal parasites (healthy Bruno is a happy Bruno). To read more about Trifexis, click here. They claim that it tastes like beef and that you can give it to your dog as a treat, which I'd say is a total lie! I have to hide it in treats in order for Bruno to eat it! It smells straight up like medicine! YUCK! I can't even hide it in his food because Bruno will sniff it out and eat around it! Don't get me wrong, I still really like Trifexis because it has been working for Bruno... just saying you will need to get creative to get your dog to eat it.

I have to break the pill into little pieces so I can hide it!

Bruno can't resist cake!

At first, I thought it works as a repellent (like the mosquito repellent you see in commercials) that creates a protective barrier around your dog haha, but it's not like that at all; it just kills fleas within minutes after they have taken their last bite into your dog (slowly and painfully... just kidding but I hope that's how they die!) 
If you're interested in getting Trifexis for your dog, definitely ask your vet about it. Just a heads up, it's a little expensive but totally worth it! You can save up to $25 by completing a mail-in rebate on the Trifexis website. 
Oh my gosh guys, on the side note, it has been so hot in the last couple of days and I haven't been taking Bruno to the dog park because when it does get cool, it's already late and I get so lazy!! I will start taking Bruno to the park today! Thank goodness it's starting to get a little cooler! Summer heat is no bueno!

Gone for the weekend

Hi guys! ugh so today I will be leaving for Vegas with my girl friends. This is my first time since forever to go on a trip without Jarryd and I'm just feeling so anxious. Mostly it's because I'll have nobody to talk to about how much I miss Bruno! Usually when Jarryd and I go on a trip we have each other to talk about Bruno and that helps me get through the day, but this time, I'll be all by myself. I mean... it'll be good for me to get out and spend time with my girlfriends but I'm already looking forward to coming home to my baby! It's so crazy how obsessed I am with my dog sometimes, but I can't help it. Good thing I have tons of pictures of Bruno on my phone to help me get through the trip! Probably going to make Jarryd facetime with me over the weekend so I can see my little man too. 

This picture is from the first time I was away from Bruno and had Jarryd facetime with me. Look how little he was!! 

Anyways, have a good weekend friends!! I'll talk to you guys when I get back! 

Treat Yourself Tuesday: DogsButter, Banana, and Oats Cookie

Hi friends! It's Treat Yourself Tuesday! Here's another easy recipe you guys can try for your furbabies. It's the peanut butter, banana, and oats cookie; I switched out the peanut butter and replaced it with Dogsbutter (but if you want to use peanut butter, try to use the one with no salt). I found the recipe while scrolling down Pinterest; it's from this blog that has a lot of fun dog friendly recipes like the one I'm about to share with you and a dog ice cream sandwich that I'm very excited to try.

To make this dog treat, you will need

1. 1 egg

2. 1 mashed banana

3. 1/2 cup rolled oats

4. 1/2 cup DogsButter

5. 1 cup of all purpose flour

6. 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 

put all the ingredients into a mixing bowl and mix it up 

roll it out and cut it out in whatever shape you want

Bake for 15-20 minutes on 375 degrees

 TA-DA!! it smells so good fresh out of the oven!

Bruno approves!! 

Favorite Product of the Week

Happy Friday friends! So it has been really hot these days in SoCal and I want to share with you something I have been giving Bruno to cool himself off. It's currently my favorite product because it smells so delicious and it's all natural!! It's called DogsButter; it's peanut butter for dogs. 

What I really like about DogsButter is that it is made from all natural ingredients (just peanuts, golden flaxseed, and palm fruit oil). The reason I don't give Bruno the peanut butter that I eat is because it contains sugar, salt, soy, and ingredients that I can't even pronounce (I'm sure I've mentioned it before that I prefer to give Bruno anything made by ingredients I can pronounce)! The consistency of the DogsButter is... wet creamy? Haha that's how I would describe it. So it's easy for you to put into a Kong toy, it should slide right in. I would put some treats in first, and then fill the rest up with DogsButter (but put a little bit at a time and let it sink into the hole). When you first take it out of the freezer, put a little bit of DogsButter on top to get your dog started; Bruno couldn't smell the DogsButter at first because it was frozen but as soon as he got his first lick, he wouldn't stop.

I got my jar of DogsButter for $14.99 at our local pet supply store but I found their website where you can buy it for $9.99 (I'm a little upset that I didn't find this before I brought it from the store, but I'll get over it). Another thing I LOVE about this product is that for every jar of DogsButter you buy, the company will give a DogsBar to a dog in need! I'm all for giving back! 

Anyways, stay cool over the weekend guys! Make sure water is always available for your dogs!!

I'm back!

Hi friends! I'm so happy to be back! I've been really busy with work these past couple of weeks so it was hard for me to find time to write. Now that my work schedule is back to normal, I'm able to update you on what Bruno and I have been up to.

Last Sunday we took Bruno to the IGBULLDOG event I have been talking about and it was a lot of fun. So many English and French bulldogs were at the event! It was our first time at Lake Hollywood park and I just have to say... going up that hill was a mission! The road was so narrow; I was so nervous the entire ride up even though I wasn't the one driving. 

He got kissed on the eye by an English bulldog

HELLO HOLLYWOOD! WE HAVE ARRIVED!!

Bruno's puppy brother Brutus was there too!

Jarryd's first attempt at panorama picture... not bad ey?

Tired puppy equals successful trip!

There were people at the event advertising a walk/run-a-thon for dog rescues, Race For The Rescues. You can click here if you are interested in participating. There will be lots food trucks and unique vendors at the event. I'm still debating on doing the 5k walk with Bruno because I don't think he can last that long, but we'll see... maybe if I start training him now, he'll be able to do it. 

This past Saturday we took Bruno to the Unleashed by Petco Snow Day event. It was Bruno's first time to play in "snow." They sectioned off an area in the parking lot and had man made snow for the dogs to play in off leash. It wasn't as great as I had imagined but Bruno had a lot of fun with his friends so I won't complain. Okay, maybe I will complain a little bit... I was really upset watching dog owners not picking up their dogs' poo in a timely manner and that poop would get kicked around by dogs and it was just gross.. like seriously, clean up after your dog, especially when he's a big dog and makes big poops. Anyways, aside from that, I was happy to see Bruno having a blast playing with his friends in the snow.

Meet Echo and Violet! Bruno's lady friends!

catch me if you can!

whee!!

Trying to make a snow angel... you're doing it wrong silly!

we're the cool kids everybody wants to hang out with!

Meet Bruno's Auntie Kaitlyn

Thanks to Violet's dad for these awesome pictures! You guys can follow Violet and Echo on Instagram @violetthefrenchies_dad, @missv4violet, and @frogdog_echo