FITDOG BLOG: OFF THE LEASH

For the trail blazers and tail chasers

Angela Brittain
Angela Brittain
January 12, 2018
Sincerely, Fitdog

How pop culture has influenced our understanding of dogs

For many people who grew up in homes where pets were not allowed, their first interactions with animals may have been through a song, a storybook, or a movie. Perhaps you grew up watching Toto tease the wicked witch and came to...

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Angela Brittain
Angela Brittain
January 09, 2018
Activities
DIY
Lifestyle
Trends

Doggie DIY: Turn old t-shirts into a rope toy

The next time you feel like purging your closet, consider making a DIY t-shirt rope toy for your pup! This project takes about five minutes, repurposes old clothes, and gives your dog a new, exciting gift without breaking...

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Angela Brittain
Angela Brittain
December 22, 2017
DIY
Lifestyle

Doggie DIY: 3 ways to turn old boxes into dog games

Hey, wait! Before you recycle that empty Amazon box, imagine your dog being occupied for hours, worn out and happy after a long afternoon of playing. This doesn't require pricy toys or a robotic fetcher, and it puts...

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Angela Brittain
Angela Brittain
December 12, 2017
Christmas

12 dogs that made Christmas movies better

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Russell nipping at your toes. Yuletide howls being sung by rottweilers, and corgs dressed up in human clothes. Whether you're traveling or staying put for the holidays, you can enjoy one...

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Angela Brittain
Angela Brittain
November 17, 2017
Hiking
Let's Go
Local
Training

What it’s actually like being a professional dog hiker

We were so excited to find out that November 17th is National Take a Hike Day! Or as we like to call it, National Take a Hike With Your Dog Day. Hiking was one of the first parts...

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