FITDOG BLOG: OFF THE LEASH

For the trail blazers and tail chasers

Angela Brittain
Angela Brittain
February 23, 2019
Hiking
Let's Go
Seasonal
Travel

Where to take your dog on a snow adventure in SoCal

Despite the sunny weather we're used to in Southern California, having a snow day with your dog is less than a day's drive away. If you and your dog are missing the snow, take a trip to any...

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Angela Brittain
Angela Brittain
February 21, 2019
Activities
Let's Go
Lifestyle
Trends

7 reasons to start urban mushing with your dog

Do you ever watch the Iditarod and dream of participating in the famous race? While it might take you a while to get to the winner's circle, you can certainly start joring or urban mushing right in your own...

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Angela Brittain
Angela Brittain
July 23, 2018
Events
Let's Go
Local

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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Angela Brittain
Angela Brittain
May 08, 2018
Activities
Beach Excursions
Let's Go
Lifestyle

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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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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