The Journal
Notes from the leash.
Practical posts from our Buddies. Things we wish every dog owner in LA knew.
Heatstroke in dogs: a Los Angeles dog walker's guide
When LA hits 95°F, your dog hits a wall faster than you do. The signs, the prevention, and what to do if it's already happening.
Read post →Why dog walking matters for your dog's well-being
It's not just exercise. Walking is the single best multitool for behavior, mood, sleep, and the leash-pulling problem you've been Googling.
How long can a dog hold their pee at night?
The honest answer, by age and size. Spoiler: less long than the internet tells you, and longer than your puppy is convincing you.
What to pack for a same-Buddy boarding stay
We see a lot of overnight kits. Here's the short list of what your dog actually needs — and the four things you can leave at home.
The LA dog parks we actually like
A working list, by neighborhood, from Buddies who've been to all of them. Plus the four we quietly avoid.
Crate training without the crying
Three weeks. Two rules. One quiet dog. The framework we walk new puppy clients through every month.