The Lofty Dog Blog

2008-12-10T09:56:00.000-08:00

Presidential Puppy Poll.....

2008-11-09T18:11:00.001-08:00

.ivanC12262837452302{position:absolute;visibility:hidden;}Free Web poll for your Web site - freepolls.comPresident-Elect Barack Obama promised his daughters a new puppy for when they move into The White House in January. What kind of puppy do you think they should get? Vote now, and vote often!

bark-er park sneak preview!

2008-05-16T16:00:00.000-07:00

Hey everybody! On Saturday, May 17th, from noon - 4pm we will be having a sneak-preview open house for the Bark-er Dog Park, the first indoor dog park with an outdoor feel!The Bark-er Dog Park is a membership only dog park and the recession price is $240 per year (paid in advance), $40 per month, or $10 per day. When you join you will need to provide current shot records and if you have a photo

come celebrate my first birthday!

2008-04-25T13:29:00.000-07:00

last thursday was my first birthday, and we're having a party on saturday, april 26 to celebrate! who: you!what: cake (for dogs and people) and lots of rompingwhy: i'm a year old! (so are wonton and lily, my litter-mates.)where: the lofty dog academy, 525 south hewitt (at barker block), 90013when: noon to 3pm, saturday, april 26in lieu of presents,

paw-ty at the bark-er block!

2008-04-09T16:46:00.001-07:00

Have you missed me? I've been helping out with opening the new Loftydog Academy in the Bark-er Block. Here I am near the food and other goodies we'll have for sale here. (I'm there, really! I'm a very small dog in a very big space!)On April 10, we'll be having another paw-ty hour from 6-9pm at 525 S. Hewitt St. Come out and enjoy food, drinks, and music. Help us break in the new place, and sign

we've moved to the barker block!

2008-03-12T00:17:00.000-07:00

We've moved to our new facility - the LoftyDog Academy, located at the Barker Block (in the Arts District) and you're invited to our soft launch:(click on the image to "biggify")Just in case you can't see the flyer:The Loftydog Academyis pleased to announce its firstPaw-ty Hour at the Bark-er Block6pm-9pm, Thursday, March 13thCome and enjoy food, music, dogs and help us celebrate our new

goin' to the barker block!

2008-02-18T21:12:00.001-08:00

The Loftydog is very excited to announce we are moving to the Barker Block at 525 South Hewitt! Everything will be under one woof; grooming, day care, the Barker Dog Park, the Bark Pass, and retail. Please email us at info@theloftydog.com to receive updates!With our move to the Barker Block, we have decided to change with the growing demands of our large customer base. Our focus will be daycare,

Top Ten U.S. and Los Angeles Breeds

2008-01-24T19:00:00.000-08:00

The American Kennel Club just released it's top 10 most popular dog breeds in the US, according to AKC registration. And the winners are...1. Labrador Retriever2. Yorkshire Terrier3. German Shepherd Dog 4. Golden Retriever5. Beagle6. Boxer7. Dachshund8. Poodle 9. Shih Tzu10. Bulldog Los Angeles' top dogs are:1. Labrador Retriever 2. Bulldog 3. German Shepherd 4. Yorkshire Terrier 5. Golden

Pet Bedding Sale

2008-01-11T16:06:00.000-08:00

As we gear up for our big move to the Barker Block in the next few months, we realized that we didn't want to haul all the bedding we have in stock to our new location. So we're having a sale! All pet beds are 20% off during the month of January! Yes, even the cat beds and the "Furcedes-Benz" car! So if you've been eyeing that "Shag"-a-delic cat bed or the large waterproof blue microsuede number,

January Yappy Hour tonight!

2008-01-10T16:22:00.000-08:00

It's the second Thursday of the month, which means it's time again for the monthly Downtown Artwalk and our coinciding event, The LoftyDog Yappy Hour! If you haven't been, you're missing out on one of Downtown Los Angeles' don't-miss events - a chance for all downtown dogs to frolic together while their owners socialize with live music, food, and drinks.Yappy Hour at The LoftydogThursday, January

New Year Neck Check: Have You Done It?

2008-01-03T12:51:00.000-08:00

Just like you check the batteries on your smoke detectors, The Lofty Dog recommends you check your pet's collar regularly. The start of a new year is a good time to do the Neck Check (hence the name, New Year Neck Check. Clever, huh?) - make sure the collar still fits well, not worn to the point of breaking, and that the ID on your pet is current. It's so easy to not notice a frayed collar,

after-Christmas shopping for downtown dogs

2007-12-26T23:36:00.000-08:00

Wonton, one of our favorite downtown dogs, checks out just a few of the beds on sale now at The Lofty Dog: We've got a great selection of pet bedding in various styles, shapes and sizes. Whether your loft is decked out in art deco, mid-century modern, or utilitarian chic - you'll find a pet bed to match at The Lofty Dog. Don't forget, your dog wants to get in on that after-Christmas shopping, too!

happy holidays!

2007-12-25T08:10:00.000-08:00

A very Merry Christmas and best wishes for the New Year to you and all downtown dogs from all of us here at The LoftyDog!

Holiday Paw-ty at The LoftyDog tonight!

2007-12-13T12:39:00.000-08:00

Seasons Greetings from The LoftyDog! It's the second Thursday of the month, which means it's time for the Downtown Artwalk, our monthly Yappy Hour, and our Holiday Party. Live music, food, drink and a good time for all downtown dogs! And the best part is - Santa decided to stay in downtown Los Angeles and not return to the North Pole just yet. So stop by for our last holiday photo shoot with

holiday photos with santa "jim"

2007-12-02T23:24:00.000-08:00

We are happy to announce that we will be hosting our first annual Holiday Photo Shoot! Starting on Thursday, December 12 from 6pm to 9pm, your pet (and you) can have your picture taken with Santa Claus. Additional sessions can be scheduled on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.Call for your appointment now: (213) 687-8820The sitting fee is $25, and includes one 4×7. Additional packages and print sizes

november yappy hour: a bark day party!

2007-11-23T20:01:00.000-08:00

Did I say that I would post pictures tomorrow from the Yappy Hour? I meant next week. Time flies when you're a puppy!Last Yappy Hour wasn't just any Yappy Hour, it was also a birthday party for my friend Coyote Cute! We had cake, wore hats, and had a lot of fun.Here's the cake, courtesy of Three Dog Bakery:And here's the birthday boy, Coyote Cute:My brother Wonton had a little trouble putting on

more howl-o-ween pictures

2007-11-17T18:34:00.000-08:00

Here's the rest of those pictures from the Howl-O-Ween Party that I promised. I also have some pictures from the last Yappy Hour that I'll post tomorrow.Dodger and Ken:The whole gang, more or less:Me in my Batman costume and Karen in a mask:

November Downtown Dogwalk tonight!

2007-11-14T17:32:00.000-08:00

Anybody else headed over to Pershing Square for the monthly Downtown Dogwalk? We meet once a month on the 2nd Wednesday at 6pm in Pershing Square and walk our furry friends to green spaces close by to advocate for an off-leash dog park for downtown dogs. Hope to see you and your pooch there!

Reminder: November Yappy Hour is tonight!

2007-11-08T17:33:00.000-08:00

Quick reminder - if you're out Art Walking, or just dog-walking tonight, please stop by The Lofty Dog for the November Yappy Hour. You're sure to have a howling good time!

Howl-O-Ween Pictures

2007-11-08T16:48:00.000-08:00

Hi, I'm Cody!I'm one of the resident dogs here at The Lofty Dog, so I'm almost always on the scene for all the fun stuff we do here. I'll try to get online and post pictures when I can.To start things off, here are a few pictures from the Howl-O-Ween party we had last month.Here's Pablo and a pumpkin (sorry, I didn't catch your name):Isis and her handler (don't dare call him a pimp!): Is that a

November Yappy Hour this Thursday!

2007-11-05T21:54:00.000-08:00

This Thursday, November 8th, is the monthly Downtown Art Walk and time for another Yappy Hour at The Lofty Dog! The holidays will be here soon enough, so come in and let your pampered pooch play with other downtown dogs while you, drink in hand, meet other downtown dog owners and peruse the cool new fall dog clothes, carriers, and bedding that will help keep your best friend warm, and in the

Why Some Pets Hate Halloween

2007-11-01T12:40:00.000-07:00

Last night's Howl-O-Ween Party at The Lofty Dog was a great success! The place was jam-packed with dogs and their owners, dressed in their scariest, cutest, and funniest costumes, all hoping to win prizes and bragging rights. Stay tuned for pictures of our winners and some awesome group shots, but while you wait, check out some pictures explaining why some pets hate Halloween:

the lofty dog hosts howl-o-ween party

2007-10-31T00:52:00.000-07:00

Attention all downtown dogs! Put on your costumes and come trick-or-treating at The Lofty Dog's First Annual Howl-O-Ween Party!Where: The Lofty Dog in Downtown Los Angeles 120 W. 2nd Street (between Spring and Main Streets)When: Wednesday, October 31st 7pm - 9pmPrizes will be awarded to the best dressed dogs, but treats will be available for all dogs who come to the party. What are

pictures from the howl-o-ween fashion show

2007-10-31T00:13:00.000-07:00

We just got the pictures from our Howl-O-Ween Fashion Show earlier this month during the October Yappy Hour. Don't these dogs look great?That's Wonton on the left dressed as an elephant, Pablo dressed as a tiger, Bichonie as an adorable bichon, Cody as a devil and Laila as a bumblebee. As if she didn't have her hands full enough, Wonton's mom Celia looks after Laila while the rambunctious pups

dressing your dog for halloween

2007-10-23T16:43:00.000-07:00

Sometimes, it's better to not ask the tough questions and just go with the flow. After all, who really wants to know what it says about us that we get a kick out of dressing our dogs up in Halloween costumes? So we bury our dogs' dignity (dognity?) somewhere inside a pumpkin costume, or underneath devil horns, and we parade them around. It's not animal cruelty, they're much too adorable and

October is National Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month

2007-10-10T14:07:00.000-07:00

October is "National Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month", where pet businesses (like The Lofty Dog) make an extra effort to encourage Americans to adopt a lonely dog instead of buying a puppy.Most dogs in shelters are happy, healthy pets who were guilty of nothing more than being unloved. Making matters worse, is that they don't have long to live, with most shelters killing dogs that don't get adopted in

Yappy Hour & Howl-O-Ween Fashion Show

2007-10-09T00:20:00.000-07:00

It's that time once again, this Thursday is the monthly Downtown Art Walk which means we are throwing another Yappy Hour. This month, to help you find the perfect costume for your pet, we are presenting a Howl-O-Ween Fashion Show, featuring the latest in pet costumes modeled by real downtown dogs. So come on down, catch the show, have a few drinks, let the dogs get acquainted, and maybe even try

Downtown Dog Walk

2007-10-08T23:29:00.000-07:00

One of our favorite downtown dogs, Dodger, has partnered with the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council to host the inaugural Downtown Dog Walk. Dodger and his owner Ken even started a Yahoo newsgroup for all interested Downtown residents and their canine companions.From the newsgroup:Come out Wednesday October 10, 2007 at 6:30 pm for the first Downtown dog walk and community gathering. Come

The Lofty Dog Launches a Blog

2007-09-14T16:07:00.000-07:00

Hi everybody, and welcome to The Lofty Dog Blog!!! You can come here for infomation about events at our store, new and exciting products, and stuff to maximize downtown living for you and your pet.Last night was our monthly Yappy Hour, which conicides with the Downtown Art Walk. Lots of pampered pooches and doting parents were in attendance and a good time was had by all. If you hadnt had a