FITDOG BLOG: OFF THE LEASH
For the trail blazers and tail chasers
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...
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...
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...
De-shedding dogs: Everything you need to know
Unwanted fur in the home can be one of the biggest headaches for dog-owners, and virtually all dogs shed, particularly in the hotter seasons. Many people spend hours brushing their dogs to no avail. De-shedding dogs is an...
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...