Socializing a Dog in Los Angeles
It is 10:30 on a sunny Saturday morning in Southern California. ☀️
In honor of International Assistance Dog Week, our West LA team wanted to step back from public access rules and training mechanics to talk about something much bigger: the profound, life-changing impact of these extraordinary[...]
Happy National Mutt Day! If you are one of the thousands of Los Angeles dog owners scrolling through this with a “who-knows-what-she-is” rescue pup curled up next to you, this one is for you. 🐶[...]
Your dog loses it when he sees another pup across the street. Barking, lunging, hackles raised—the entire, exhausting dramatic display. A well-meaning stranger on your walk shouts, “Hey, your dog is aggressive!” and you instantly[...]
If you have been researching options for your pup across the Westside, you have probably seen the phrase reward-based dog training. But what does it actually mean in the real world—and how is it different[...]
You had big plans for that weekend hike in Griffith Park. What actually happened: your dog spotted a squirrel or another pup at the trailhead and nearly pulled your arm out of its socket. Sound[...]
There are few things better than watching a dog at the beach. The explosive running, the joyful splashing, and the pure excitement of a pup discovering the waves for the first time is one of[...]
One of the most frequent questions we receive from pet parents across the Westside—whether they are navigating the busy streets of Santa Monica, raising a puppy in Culver City, or managing a reactive dog in[...]
Summer in Los Angeles is easily one of the best times to be a pet owner. The beaches are calling, the patio dining is unmatched, and the weather makes staying inside feel like a crime.[...]
Every year, the week after the Fourth of July is the absolute busiest season for animal shelters across Los Angeles. More dogs go missing on July 4th than on any other day of the year.[...]
If you’ve heard us talk about Educational Daycare and wondered what makes it different from regular dog daycare, you’re not alone. It’s one of our most popular programs — and also one of the most[...]
It is 10:30 on a sunny Saturday morning in Southern California. ☀️
Your dog is nine years old, gray is creeping across their muzzle,
Ding-dong. Your dog explodes into a frenzy of alarm barking. Ding-dong again—and