Salty Soul

Why Does Your Dog Roll in the Sand the Second You Arrive?
The leash comes off. She takes maybe ten steps. Then the shoulder goes down, the head twists sideways, and she's on her back with all four legs in the air,... Read more...
Why Your Dog Is Suddenly Shedding Everywhere in August
You gave up on black pants weeks ago. You vacuumed Tuesday and by Thursday the rug looked exactly the same. Meanwhile your dog is stretched out on the cool kitchen... Read more...
What Hot Sand Does to Your Dog's Paws After a Beach Day
You know the walk. It's 4:45 in the afternoon at Corona del Mar, the tide's going out, and your dog has decided that the fifty yards between the water and... Read more...
Best Dog-Friendly Restaurants After a Beach Day in OC
Your dog just had the morning of her life at Corona del Mar. She chased gulls, dug a hole the size of a small child in the wet sand, and... Read more...
Where to Take Your Dog to the Beach in Orange County
Nothing ruins a beach morning faster than pulling into the lot, leash in hand, and spotting the sign: No Dogs Allowed. Your pup is already whining at the window. You're... Read more...
Why Is My Dog So Itchy After the Beach?
Your dog had the best afternoon of her life. She chased waves at Corona del Mar, rolled in the sand near the jetty, and shook saltwater all over your legs... Read more...