Recaps, upcoming meetups, and our favorite Westside guides — straight from the leash.
Holiday portraits with your pup at Tailwaggers' annual Santa Paws event. We'll be there walking guests' dogs while they shoot — book a slot early.
Tailwaggers Santa Paws
The biggest costumed dog parade on the West Coast returns. We're bringing a pack — join us for the Best Costume contest.
Event details
Pasadena Humane's flagship fundraiser. Westside Walks is sponsoring a team — DM us to join the pack.
Pasadena Humane
LA County Parks' annual end-of-summer dog swim day before the pool gets drained — strictly for the pups.
Pooches in the Pool
A dog-friendly 5K around the Rose Bowl with water stations, treat bars, and a vendor village after the run.
Register at McCourt Foundation
Dogs in the left-field pavilion. We'll be tailgating beforehand — bring water and a cooling mat.
Dodgers Pups at the Park
Twenty rescues under one roof. If you're considering a second dog, this is the day.
Find adoption events
Meet the pilots, tour the cabin, and see what dog-first air travel actually looks like.
BARK Air
LACMA's free outdoor jazz series welcomes leashed dogs. Sunset music near Urban Light with a pack of well-behaved pups.
Jazz at LACMA
Local vendors, agility demos, and a kiddie-pool splash zone. We're hosting the puppy meet-and-greet.
Culver City Dog Park events
Casual leashed walk down The Strand to Hermosa and back. Coffee at Uncle Bill's after.
Manhattan Beach 10K
Twelve dogs, one giant peanut-butter cake, and a sunset romp at the only off-leash beach in LA County.
Rosie's Dog Beach
Boats, breeze, and bandanas. Sunset gathering for water-loving dogs.
Burton Chace Park events
Bring a leash, gloves, and a sense of duty. Heal the Bay supplies the rest.
Nothin' But Sand cleanups
Pup-cup tastings and a slow-mo zoomies cam. Lady Byrd's patio is one of the friendliest in town.
Lady Byrd Cafe
Trainer-led off-leash puppy playgroup by Tully's Training. We tag along with client pups — a great first social outing for 8–20 week olds.
Tully's Training Meetup
Eight dogs, three humans, one orange sky. Recap of our monthly off-leash group hike.
Trail info
From Westridge to Temescal — our ranked list with parking notes and water-fill points.
AllTrails: Dog-Friendly LA
Indoor sniff games, dog-friendly cafes, and the three best covered patios on the Westside.
BringFido: LA
We added extra walk slots before the fireworks. Recap of how the night went and what worked.
ASPCA fireworks safety tips
Fifteen dogs and zero leftovers. Annual gratitude-walk recap.
Will Rogers SHP
Trick-or-treating up and down Abbot Kinney with a pack of seven. Photos inside.
Belles Dog Costume Contest (Venice)
We made the trip south to watch the world's best surfing dogs. Wipe-out reel inside.
Surf City Surf Dog
spcaLA brought adoptable pups to LA Ale Works' dog-friendly Culver City tasting room. 25 rotating taps, food trucks, and a Frenchie who stole the show.
spcaLA BarktoberfestBeat the heat, beat the crowds. Recap of the long-weekend pack hike.
Temescal Gateway
Confidence-first water intro for four first-time swimmers. They all floated by hour two.
Swim safety guide
Quiet, sniff-heavy walks the morning after fireworks. Why we always book these out.
Fear Free Pets
Rainbow bandanas, great vibes, very loud crowds — recap and tips for next year.
Pups for Pride Paw-rade
One of the few Malibu beaches that allows leashed dogs. Recap with low-tide photos.
Leo Carrillo SP
Where to bring your dog for brunch, dinner, or a slow afternoon coffee.
BringFido: Santa Monica
Save these numbers. The clinics we trust for routine care and 2 AM emergencies — from Santa Monica to Mar Vista to Culver City to Brentwood.