#DTLADogs

[southparkdoggieland]

From Frustration to Transformation: The Dog Training Secret Near DTLA

Walking your dog in DTLA shouldn’t be a daily struggle! Endless pulling, barking, and frustration can make walks stressful—but South Park Doggieland can change that. Their expert training transforms pups into calm, well-behaved companions. Now, walks are smooth, stress-free, and enjoyable. If you're tired of the chaos, this could be the solution you’ve been looking for!

👉 See how it works: Read more

[myowlhasantlers]

Oh hey! Look what I made! Yes that is a ridiculously extra outfit and top hat for a gorgeous doggo. Hopefully y'all saw it in person on @baconbitsman at The Hive's anniversary show last Saturday. I will post WIP photos soon now that Max is more stable and I have more headspace to focus on other things. It was a really fun project to work on. Thanks again @kingbeeme for having me work on this! #sewing #milinery #tophat #textiledesigns #embroidery #americanbully #baconbits #dtladogs #bulliesofinstagram #dogsincostumes #sofancy #dapper https://www.instagram.com/p/CNbzPWKjr7N/?igshid=kjpnseoeel4z

[thehivegallery]

Dad forced me to wear this, and I loved it! Thanks for taking such great photos @marssandoval . This was shot alongside several wrestlers of @luchavavoom for Mars' featured show at The Hive Gallery this month. #americanbully #bulliesofinstagram #dtlabully #behindthescenes #dapperdog #dtladogs (at The Hive Gallery and Studios) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0M4c3LBSWY/?igshid=vr56c9c760lm

[alvinrc]

#dtla #dtla_everyday #dtlaartsdistrict #dtlalife #dtladogs #socal #hair #haircut #barberlife #brbrmn (at Barbers on Broadway)

[godzilla2362-blog]

THE MASSAGE. Mojo is 2 and still very much a puppy. Wicket is 14 and is totally blind and deaf. Wanders around all day bumping into things. Like THE WALKING DEAD DOGGYSTYLE. * * * #kingcharlespuppy #labradoodlecorner #kingcharlescavaliers #labradoodlelovers #kingcharlesofinstagram #dtladogs #puppylife🐾 #dtlalifestyle #losangeleslife #sirprincemojoofojai (at Rainstorm Pictures) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpUcL7VF1p5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=lg5svs7xj5nv

[sergiotellorequena]

#dtla#happeningindtla #dtlawanderer #dtlaweekly #dtlalife #dtlatimes #dtladogs #lametro #metrola #dogslife #dogsofinstagram #dtlaexplorer #dtlaeveryday #dtlaphotography #dtlaphotographer (at Florence station (Los Angeles Metro)) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoNvDLzhpKr/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=72x7zridljpv

[blockbyblockrealty]

Live where you love. Love where you live. #dtlaphotography #dtlaartsdistrict #dtla_everyday #dtlaexplorer #dtlaevents #dtlafashion #dtlanightlife #dtlaart #dtla #dtlaskyline #dtlafood #dtlawanderer #dtlatimes #dtlalife #dtlaeveryday #dtlarunning #dtlaeats #dtlastreetart #dtlanights #dtlalove #dtlaartdistrict #prilaga #dtladogs #dtlaproud #dtlaartwalk #dtlabarber #dtla_love #dtlaliving (at Saul Galvan Real Estate Services)

[sonjaandthecity]

Dad and I spotted on our nightly walk 🐶🤓 #sonjaandthecity with #dadandthecity #dtladogs

[citystrutlife]

LUNGING / LEASH REACTIVITY

Lunging is when your dog suddenly thrusts out toward another dog to preempt potential leash aggression from the other dog. The dog will lunge and may intend to bite because the dog handler didn’t create the distance between the fearful stimulus and it. A lunging dog is one that doesn’t feel sufficiently protected by its handler. Learn to pay attention to who is paying attention. If someone is on their phone and timidly asking their dog to sit or stay or be quiet, do your best to avoid passing by them directly. If someone is unaware that you are approaching but you can see that their dog has noticed yours and is giving it a stalking stare, thereby causing anxiety in your dog, kindly let that person know to hold their dog close. Be aware of every other dog around you as you walk your own, and do your part to diffuse situations before they occur.

Lunging is also a sign that your dog needs more socialization acclimation. It is in our dogs’ natures to form alliances and/ or protect those in its surroundings. Imagine your dog who is lunging, and barking is not ferociously aggressive but instead wailing for connection to form friendships and join a pack. When it never has the tools or the chance to do that, that distance will become the divider. Work toward harmony. Join pack walks. Two in a pack is boring. Three is better. A pack is the ideal and not just for your pup.

Leash reactivity is also when your dog is feisty on leash but totally cool at the dog park. Many humans are perplexed by this, but that’s just because we’re disconnected with instinct. These apparent aggressive behaviors are caused by a dog feeling overly restrained and frustrated or uncomfortable because of a social situation he or she is not down with while being leashed, like being restrained from running away from perceived danger. In most cases, an unleashed dog would be able to put enough distance between himself and the source of his fears. However, if the same dog is leashed and unable to create more distance, he will be reactive in the hope that the fear source will go away. If his reaction creates more distance either because the other dog owner or you created it, he is likely to have that behavior reinforced and continue it in the future. However, if you prevent the situation from arising, your dog won’t feel the need to protect himself. When you see another dog owner who isn’t restraining their leash reactive/ aggressive dog enough to not cause anxiety or aggression in your dog, just do your best to avoid the other animal. You can turn, cross the street, or do what I like to do and teach your dog the command “switch”. This command will have your dog switch to your other side to avoid your dog directly confronting a leash aggressive dog--which will likely only make your dog become more leash aggressive or reinforce the problem. Teaching your dog to “switch” sides will help him learn to be in the presence of dogs that might make him feel defensive but learn that you are going to create the distance between him and what makes him afraid before he must do so. This will reinforce his trust in you and your bond.   

My main man, Duke, never had a problem with leash aggression until two small dogs on separate occasions jumped up and like tetherballs with teeth, swung their little bodies up and bit him on the side. It’s noteworthy that both dogs were on retractable leashes with owners not paying attention, but, ultimately, it was my fault for not seeing those little stinkers as a threat. 

One inexpensive remedy: start with going on more walks with neighbors and build up more neighbors to join over time. Then once your dogs have walked together for several long walks within a week or less apart, slowly let the friendship happen naturally. Watch for your dog being threatening or feeling threatened. It might bark and look mean, but it’s just not feeling safe. Don’t baby talk it, just walk away and try again later. It’s really that simple. However, if your dog’s leash aggression is upwards of a 6 on a scale of Lassie to Cujo then don’t hesitate to call on your dog walker for advice. If it’s full-on Cujo and has broken someone’s skin, don’t hesitate to call the trainer that you feel matches your dog parenting ideals. I know this stuff may have been said before, but some repetition is not bad. People are dense. This repetition is to train the human.

[thehivegallery]

In anticipation forStitch Fetish 7 opening tonight 8-11pm , Hive creator @kingbeeme received an amazing stitched piece by Swedish artist @artbykarin of gallery dog extraordinaire @baconbitsman. Thanks curator @schindermania for intoducing us and creating such a great show! #stitchfetish #artbee #crossstitcherotica #eroticart #americanbully #miagiblood #dtladogs #downtownlaartwalk #hivegallery #downtownlaartist #bulliesofinstagram #igartists #americanbullydream #honeybee https://www.instagram.com/p/BtrQEfEF0Dc/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1h3bnenqluw17

[alvinrc]

Easy booking go to https://barberalvin.youcanbook.me/ #barberlife #brbrmn #fitness #socal #downtown #dtla_everyday #dtla #broadway #broadwayla #losangeles #great #barbers #in #the #heart #of #dtladogs (at Barbers on Broadway)

[godzilla2362-blog]

WHAT? Mojo and Milou are constantly licking each other. Why? Cause they’re pals and no one labels dogs other than “dog”. * * * #cavalierspaniel #cavalierlife #cavalierlover #cavaliersofinstagram #cavaliercorner #cavalierkingcharles #cavalierking #cavalierpuppy #cavalierlove #cavalierclub #cavalierworld #spanielsofinstagram #spaniellove #spanielpuppy #spanielsofig #spanielsofinsta #puppypals #puppylovers #dtladogs #dtladog #lifestylelover (at Rainstorm Pictures) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpDx7QzB5ZW/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=fzqanui2shp

[sergiotellorequena]

#dtla#dtlaliving #dtlanightlife #dtlanightlife #happeningindtla #dtlaphotography #dtla_everyday #dtlawanderer #dtlapaws #dtladogslife #dtladogs #dtladogwalker #dtlaexplorer (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn8DcRFhaEH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=12od7d61qzrte

[blockbyblockrealty]

Love this 📷 #dtlanightmarket #dtlaphotography #dtlaartsdistrict #dtlaexplorer #dtlaevents #dtlafashion #dtlanightlife #dtlaart #dtla #dtlaskyline #dtlafood #dtlawanderer #dtlatimes #dtlalife #dtlaeveryday #dtlarunning #dtlaeats #dtlastreetart #dtlanights #dtlalove #dtlaartdistrict #prilaga #dtladogs #dtlaproud #dtlabarber #dtla_love #dtlaliving #saulgalvan #sellwithsaul (at Downtown Los Angeles)

[citystrutlife]

(1 minute read) Dogs are going to change the world. But first, we must rethink the way we look at our dogs. We’re demanding too much out of them for the sedentary lifestyles we offer them. Us city folk are so out of touch with instinct while being so deeply confused and unhappy. Maybe our sadness, madness, and anxiety are a result of too many toxins and not enough physical contact with nature, soil and primordial instinct. We’re searching all over for advice, prayers, good vibes, gurus, masters, pastors and leaders of all varieties and variants. But our greatest teachers and guides on how to merge instincts with modern life–are literally right under our noses. 

To look towards our dogs for cues and direction about how to live life is not to give them control and let them lead us. That only gives them too much responsibility and burden. We still need to lead them but we must be the kind of leaders we hope to have. The kind they respect and follow out of inspiration and credibility of our words and actions. 

Dogs are changing the world, if we let them. 

[thezendog]

#THEZENDOG pack is thrilled to see one of our very own students on a @kombuchadog bottle. Bentley Ginger is currently being fostered through @ridgebacksandfriends who has so generously put forth time and money for his rehabilitation. He is doing great and continues to make progress. He is ready for the next step into his furrever home. Please spread the #woof. Pick up a bottle or a case of Bentleys and share. We hope he finds someone local in #losangeles and continues to come socialize and #Dayplay at #THEZENDOG #adoptme #adopt #adoptdontshop #dogsinla #dogsofig #dtladogs #dogoftheday #dog #rescuedogs