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Dogs with Jobs: K9 Demonstration Event!

Fitdog, a long time supporter of the Los Angeles Police Canine Association, finally made it out to their annual fundraiser event, the 19th Annual Police K9 Demonstration & Educational Public Safety Fair in Redondo Beach. At the event,...

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Dog Sports: Surfing

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,...

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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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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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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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