FITDOG BLOG: OFF THE LEASH

For the trail blazers and tail chasers

Angela Brittain
Angela Brittain
April 17, 2018
Activities
Lifestyle
Local
Travel
Trends

Fitdog Does: LACMA’s Barky Brunch

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...

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Angela Brittain
Angela Brittain
April 15, 2018
Gear
Lifestyle
Trends

Dog Rocks will save your lawn

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...

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Angela Brittain
Angela Brittain
April 10, 2018
Behavior
Lifestyle
Tips & Tricks
Wellness

7 reasons why you actually shouldn’t hug your dog

Updated on October 27, 2022 According to the internet, April 10th is National Hug Your Dog Day. This might be an unpopular opinion, but we're going to say it: Don't hug your dog. We love dogs (obviously), but as people...

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Angela Brittain
Angela Brittain
March 19, 2018
Activities
Behavior
Let's Go

Dog Sports: Herding

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...

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Angela Brittain
Angela Brittain
March 18, 2018
Lifestyle
Trends

So your dog is a star

Achieving dog stardom is a feat accomplished by few and coveted by many. Social media apps give people the power to develop a following and brand their lives on their own terms. Instagram especially is a hot spot for cute...

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