A House for Mouse

Mouse is a small little thing with wiry hair. It can be said that she isn’t the most attractive dog around. In fact, one could say she is a little ugly. This may seem a harsh thing, but even Brooke, Mouse’s owner, believes this: “Rule of thumb: Pick the ugliest one you can. They have […]

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More Than a Pretty Poodle

I’ve never been jealous of a poodle. Or a dog for that matter. To be honest, I tended to not like poodles because of the way they looked: most often prim, proper, and pretty. “Not like” is maybe too strong of a phrase, but if I had to choose between a cute poodle and a […]

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Patience with Pups

Some dogs you meet, and you’ll never find anyone happier to see you. Tails are wagging. Barks and yips accompanying non-stop kisses. You know this pooch is excited to see you and that you’re going to have a great walk together. When I met Zeke, I thought this was the case. He came to the […]

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Walking On a “Sonny” Day

Everyone loves the story of rescue dogs. They’re the definition of underdogs. Most often oppressed and abused before being saved by a wonderful organization. For non-dog owners, these saved pooches’ new lives can sometimes be characterized by their owners mentioning that “She’s a rescue.” If you have never been around a rescue, this can be […]

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Seven Essential Mobile Apps for Dog Owners

Mobile apps have definitely made your life better. The following apps can make your pet’s life better. These apps will help you to be a better-informed dog owner. They will help you to care for your dog in a very efficient way. 1. Pet Phone Available on iOS, you can use Pet Phone to keep […]

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Summer Pet Safety Tips

Summer is definitely a time of fun in the sun with our dogs — but it’s a time when there are doggie dangers to be aware of as well. Today we wanted to share this important infographic from ASPCA regarding dangers your dog faces during these summer months including: Fireworks & Thunderstorms: Loud noises like fireworks […]

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Fido’s Hiking Bag

As the weather gets warmer, many of us are ready to get out and do some summer hiking with our fur-friends!  There is just something about being in the open air, the sun beaming down, and a warm gentle ocean breeze that none of us can resist! This past weekend, Shannon and I went for […]

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And so it began…

Close your eyes. Breathe. Feel the cool mountain air hitting your face, while the morning sun warms you from the outside in.  This is what we experience most mornings while on our hikes in the Santa Monica Mountains walking our four-legged fur friends.  Everyone is content, exercised, and calm, enjoying the blissful beauty Mother Nature […]

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