Walk Fido

12/24/2021

Wishing a safe, healthy and happy holiday season to you and all your fidos!

In this *particular* holiday season, we know that travel and guest plans might change quickly and we want you to know we’re available when you need us!

If you need away-sitting, a last-minute walk or three, we’ve got you. Our entire team is vaccinated and masked to keep you and fido safe!✨

12/13/2021

Fido Fam: We know the last two years have been wild. All of our lives have changed. Your schedules have changed.

But Walk Fido remains here for all of your dog walking, behavior training, away sitting needs.

Our team of highly trained walkers can help you adjust to a new schedule or take a break from a busy one.

We’ve got you.

10/07/2020

It’s with the heaviest of hearts we share this moment with you. We said goodbye to Stella today. She was the inspiration behind starting this company 14 years ago. She taught us so much more than we could ever teach her. It’s never easy losing a loved one but it was time. It brings us great joy knowing she’s over the rainbow bridge right now sniffing & chewing the s**t out of her favorite ⚽️❤️🌈⚽️❤️🌈⚽️❤️🌈⚽️❤️🌈⚽️❤️

06/01/2020

We know life right now has thrown us all a curve ball. We’re here for you when you need us. Here’s just a handful of the wonderful pooches we’ve cared for over the years: Lily, Gob, Owen, Lucy, Boone, Clyde & Stella. We’ll get through this together. ❤️🐶🐾

03/15/2019

Hugo is such an inspiration, no matter what life throws his way this little guy keeps trotting along.

08/29/2017

17 Tech Gadgets For Your Pet To Be Happy and Healthy

17 Tech Gadgets For Your Pet To Be Happy & Healthy --> some of these are amazing (see Casper dog beds!) and some a little silly (camera that shoots dog treats out while you are away) but there might just be something in here for you and your fidos: https://bit.ly/2vpf5Uw

We look at all tech gadgets for your pet that you might consider as you look to pamper your favorite dog or cat the best technology advancements.

08/28/2017

We had such a great time yesterday at the Angel City Brewery neighborhood event! If we got the chance to meet you, comment below and let's connect. If we didn't, Angel City will be hosting another one in October and we'll hope to see you there!

08/08/2017

Have you ever been to BlueCollar Working Dog? We love, love, love their shop for all of our fido needs. They have solid gear that stands the test of thousands of walks, the best food options and tough toys for serious chewers.

And you know how we feel about RuffWear packs to keep fidos "working" while walking. You can get those here, too! 💙🐶

📷: BlueCollar Working Dog

08/08/2017

Opinion | America Is Running Out of Bomb-Sniffing Dogs

Ever think your fido could sniff out more than just where you hid their bone? Hmmmm...

http://nyti.ms/2ujI9fs

A single dog can cost $25,000, and the Chinese and the Saudis are snapping up the best ones.

08/04/2017

11 Dog Poisons You Have Around Your Home

You know about chocolate and coffee...but do you know about other items in your house that could be unsafe for fido?

http://bit.ly/2urQxEW

Think your home is safe for dogs? You probably have these common dog poisons lurking around.

07/25/2017

29 Of The Most Ridiculously Awkward Husky Sleeping Positions

Week off to a rough start? Impossible not to smile after you see these huskies being oh so sill:
www.holidogtimes.com/29-of-the-most-ridiculously-awkward-husky-sleeping-positions/

Every Husky parent out there knows that huskies have the most amazing ability to sleep pretty much anywhere at all, and to strike poses and backbends that would put the most dedicated yogi to shame!

07/13/2017

L.A. County Raises Dog Limit From Three To Four Per Household

Shelter dogs, rejoice! There's now one additional spot for a fido in every LA home! :-) http://bit.ly/2ujcOZ0

"Increasing the dog limit per household will give homeless dogs additional opportunities to find permanent, loving homes and reduce animal homelessness in the county of Los Angeles."

07/08/2017

Bentley joined the pack this week and was a proper gentleman. Here's to a weekend of staying cool (it's gonna be a hot one, LA!) and letting your tongue hang out. 🌞😜👅

07/06/2017

Why Brachycephalic Dogs and Other Flat-Faced Pups Don't Do Well in Summer Heat

Do you have a smushy-faced dog? Keep them safe in the summer heat: http://bit.ly/2tlYHBv

Crank the AC: brachycephalic dogs and other flat-faced canines like Boston Terriers and French Bulldogs don’t handle summer's hot temperatures too well.

07/04/2017

Top Ten Fourth of July Pet Safety Tips | petMD

Keep Fido safe today!!! http://bit.ly/2tGcpjm

Unlike people, pets don’t associate the noise, flashes, and burning smell of pyrotechnics with celebrations. Here are 10 tips on how to keep your pet from panicking this Fourth of July weekend.

06/29/2017

American pets alarmingly overweight, study shows

We talk a lot about the importance of exercise at Walk Fido and this latest study highlights how vital it is to keep your dogs healthy through diet and regular walks. If you aren't able to get your pup out for regular exercise every single day, please give us a call. It will add years to your fido's life. Really.

A new study shows one out of three cats and dogs in America are overweight or obese. Busy lifestyles and unhealthy diets are wreaking havoc on our pets - and while porky animals may look cute, the extra fat can cause life-threatening conditions. Don Dahler reports.

06/28/2017

How to Combat Seasonal Allergies in Dogs

From food & plant allergies to itchy flea skin, these tips will help your fidos feel more comfortable quickly: http://bit.ly/2s33eFK

Allergies in dogs lead to foot-licking, scratching, ear infections, hair loss, a**l gland problems, and inflamed skin -- here's what you can do about it.

06/21/2017

We're experiencing another heat wave in LA! As in: it's REALLY hot. We've rounded up some great beat-the-heat tips for keeping your downtown fidos cool on hot LA days: http://bit.ly/2ttXQwm

06/19/2017

How to Be Mindful With a Barking Dog

How to stay zen when the dog barks: http://nyti.ms/2spOxzY

Approaching the sound of barking with mindfulness can help transform it from a source of agitation to an opportunity for practice.

06/15/2017

Walk Fido

For those of us who work with rescue organizations every day, there is a sad, sad phrase that is often uttered about the single most difficult type of dogs to find homes for: big black dogs. No matter how lovely the dog is, no matter how perfect the temperament, many potential adoptive families overlook big black dogs at shelters all across the country in favor of dogs that have more unique coloring (blue! red! orange with stripes! white with brown spots!).

This issue is so close to our hearts that we've decided to feature a regular roundup of local BBDs who need homes.

Check out these four lovely dogs we're featuring today: http://bit.ly/2t6b6Hn

06/14/2017

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Dog A**l Glands

That's right, kids. Today we're talking about a**l glands. And if you've ever been like "what the!?!?" when your dog is doing the scoot, scoot then you know you're secretly happy we're sharing this too. Right!??! ;-) http://bit.ly/2rN3KKp

They're unpleasant, but they're a fact of life. Here's what happens when they don't function properly.

06/10/2017

Dogs Make Great Exercise Partners

Get outside with your fidos this weekend for some exercise. They will love it. And so will you. Promise. http://bit.ly/2spnx3C

Frank Wisneski of West Covina, Calif., started smoking when he was 11 years old. When hit by a heart attack at the age of 38, he weighed 215 pounds and had been smoking a pack a day for 27 years. He had a five-year-old daughter and a wife who was eight months pregnant. But it wasn’t until about seve...

06/07/2017

5 Fido-Friendly Hikes in LA

Summer is nearly here and it's time to take your dogs hiking. We share our top 5 fido-friendly LA hikes on the blog today: http://bit.ly/2rBoLYy

As the summer approaches and you're getting excited about all the incredible hiking available to you in Los Angeles and beyond (Six Pack of Peaks, anyone?), don't forget to bring your fido with you. Many trails in Los Angeles allow dogs as long as they are on leash and we know a LOT of over-active d...

06/06/2017

Why Dogs Vomit White Foam

We've seen A LOT of white foam in our 12 years of Walk Fido service and while all of these are important to note, most white foam we've seen is because if too much time between meals.

http://www.dogster.com/lifestyle/why-dogs-vomit-white-foam

Dogs vomit white foam for many reasons, including infectious disease, eating strange things, and going too long between meals.

05/26/2017

Keep your pets safe this summer as temperatures continue to rise

It's getting HOT in LA. These tips will help keep your fido safe no matter how hot it gets this summer: http://news3lv.com/news/videos/keep-your-pets-safe-this-summer-as-temperatures-continue-to-rise

As the weather heats up, it's important to take extra safety precautions when it comes to your pets.Cathy Brooks of the Hydrant Club is here with some things to keep in mind.There are important tips for dog and pet summer safety, including:Avoid hot sidewa

02/15/2016

Meet the woman who developed a music program to calm shelter dogs

Very cool music program to calm shelter dogs...
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160215/news/160219339

The gentle sound of piano music is helping to ease the stress and anxiety of shelter dogs as they transition into homes during adoption. With "A Sound Beginning," a program developed by Julie Dorsey-Oskerka, 64, of Carol Stream, the music is initially played in the animal shelter for the dogs, which…

01/06/2016

Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Pet (and You) | petMD

It's a new (wet & rainy) year in LA and you aren't the only one who should have a few resolutions for what you want to accomplish in 2016.

10 great health & wellness resolutions for your fido this year:
http://www.petmd.com/dog/slideshows/seasonal/top-10-new-years-resolutions-for-your-pet-you #

Striving for some really good resolution ideas? Here are 10 new year's resolutions that will make this year your pet’s healthiest yet!

12/19/2015

The Dodo

Because why not end the week with in sweaters?

Pit Bulls + Sweaters = EVERYTHING.

12/07/2015

Dogs could soon talk to humans with new wearable tech

Fascinating new tech that could help dogs communicate with their owners. Love it!: http://www.techinsider.io/fido-vest-lets-service-dog-talk-to-humans-2015-12

It's a vest that allows service dogs to communicate.

11/21/2015

The Story Behind This Viral Dog Photo Will Bring You to Tears

This tugged at our heart today, especially as our family includes dogs that are getting older. Cherish each moment you have with them.

Awww: http://www.popsugar.com/pets/Viral-Photo-Dog-Last-Car-Ride-39153813

Meet Libra. In this photo she was about 15 years old, and she was riding in the car for the last time. April Kramer shared the photo recently on Reddit and said it was a comforting way to remember her beloved dog that had passed away in 2013.

10/28/2015

5 Tips For Camping With Your Puppy

Love the outdoors? Take your fido with you. These tips are for new puppies and camping. We'll be sharing our top tips for hiking, backpacking and camping with your furry friends next week. Stay tuned!

https://www.theoutbound.com/articles/5-tips-for-camping-with-your-puppy

You’re the proud owner of a brand new puppy and you can’t wait to get her out in the wild on her first camping trip! Having a companion to hike, play, and camp with you is one of the best parts of do.

10/26/2015

for a Really Good Week

for a really good week!

http://www.walkfidoblog.com/walkfido/2015/10/pitbullflowerpower-for-a-really-good-week.html

Have a tough week of tasks ahead of you? We've always been smitten with these images of lovely pit bulls in their flower crowns and we're spreading the love this Monday in the hopes it spreads to all of you....

10/23/2015

How to Check For Breast Cancer in Your Dogs and Cats

Did you know breast cancer can affect your pets? These tips will help you do regular checks on your cats & dogs: http://www.popsugar.com/pets/Breast-Cancer-Cats-Dogs-38854774

I know some people are surprised to learn that breast cancer affects more than just women, but did you know it can even affect your pets? Looking for signs of breast cancer in your cats and dogs is very similar to checking for breast cancer in yourself,

10/20/2015

PETA Joins Forces with Group Working to Kill All “Pit Bulls” Nationwide : Nathan J Winograd

Things making us deeply sad on a Tuesday: http://www.nathanwinograd.com/?p=15754

We love our pitties & pittie clients!

Several years ago, PETA founder Ingrid Newkirk wrote an OpEd piece in newspapers across the country calling on all shelters in all American cities to kill all dogs who looked like “pit bulls.” “Most people have no idea that at many animal shelters across the country, any pit bull that comes through…