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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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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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Dog Sports: Mushing

Header photo via LA Times Every month, we highlight a different sport that dogs can easily participate in to keep them engaged and happy. It's true that most of these sports have origins outside our everyday realms. However, you...

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Doggie DIY: National Dog Biscuit Day

Today is National Dog Biscuit Day (yes, that's a holiday) so we went on a quest to find the best doggie biscuits on the web that you can make at home. Whether your dog like sweet, savory, creamy,...

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