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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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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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Beat Boredom
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Running

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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Five Myths About Dog Daycare

With so many myths about dog daycare on the internet, it's If you're considering taking your dog to daycare, but you've heard some unsettling stories from the ethers of the internet, you've come to the right place. It's hard...

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