FITDOG BLOG: OFF THE LEASH

For the trail blazers and tail chasers

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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Angela Brittain
Angela Brittain
March 13, 2018
Uncategorized

Doggie DIY: Hypoallergenic Shampoo

If your dog is like most, this time of year you start noticing irritated paws, watery eyes, and scratching. It's allergy season alright, and it seems that no matter what you do, your fur-baby is never without the itchies....

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Angela Brittain
Angela Brittain
March 09, 2018
Health
Lifestyle
Local
Wellness

Fitdog & Vetted: Who Uses At-Home Vet Care, Anyway?

Every month, we like to share a health-related article with the help of our friends at Vetted. However, we realized not everyone knows what makes Vetted so cool and unique. Vetted's mobile veterinarian services make at-home vet care...

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Angela Brittain
Angela Brittain
March 06, 2018
Adoption
Fitdog Does
Lifestyle
Local

Fitdog Does: The Dog Cafe

As apart of the Fitdog Does series, I explore local dog events, hangouts, and places in and around Los Angeles. After hearing so much about The Dog Cafe, I stopped in one Sunday afternoon. As I sit in this...

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