Los Angeles Dog Blog
For those of you who dread the daily walk around the block, have no fear. Dogs can learn walking techniques at any age. With consistent practice, positive reinforcement, and a handful of treats or two, your dog will...
This month, it's all about dog surfing! Surfing has a rich history in Southern California, and the Santa Monica area specifically. It would only make sense that locals make sure everyone can enjoy the family beach day. At least,...
Every Saturday and Sunday, Ray's at LACMA offers a Barky Brunch menu in addition to their human-friendly fare. I took Fitdog's (un)official food critic, a 14-year-old cocker spaniel named Ginger, to test their offerings, and her response was...
If we told you that a magical rock could save your lawn from the grass-killing bacteria of dog pee, would you believe us? Dog Rocks are saving lawns all over the world from burn spots where dogs pee. It's as simple...
This month, we're talking about herding. Dog Herding is an age-old pastoral practice of wrangling livestock. Some popular herding breeds include corgis, border collies, cattle dogs, Jack Russell Terriers, and Australian Shepherds. Animal behavioralist John Bradshaw puts it succinctly: "The...