Zen Frenz Blog — dog

The Melrose Trading Post has become a household name around the West Hollywood area of Los Angeles and beyond. If you are unfamiliar with the Melrose Trading Post it’s basically an open air flea market held at the FairFax High School on Melrose, the exact address is 7850 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046. To get in you do have to pay an admission fee but you can also pre purchase your tickets online for only $5 per person for the entire day. Buying tickets online also allows you to skip the normal line AND it’s pet friendly!!! (Scroll down...

As pet owners we know that it is impossible for our pets to keep clean on their own, they are inevitably going to run around in the mud, roll in the dirt, etc. And even if they don’t come home caked in mud, it is important to maintain a certain level of hygiene. While dogs don’t need a bath/shower everyday or even every couple days it is still important to wash and clean them up periodically. Sometimes giving your dog a bath is less about their well being and more about the owners. For us humans the odor of a...

It’s no secret that pets (and kids) find themselves getting especially anxious when the words “doctor,” “vet,” “shot,” or “check-up” are mentioned. Going to the vet’s/doctor's office can be a very daunting task for many humans and animals and it’s hard to blame them. When pets go to the vet all they know is that they're going to an unfamiliar, scary building filled with humans dressed in strange clothes. Once inside they start poking and touching you all over. If you’re lucky that's all that happens, most times when you go in you also have to get poked somewhere with...

Pups on the Trail  Many dog owners love the versatility of being able to bring their dog with them while they hike, explore, or just get outside. For many, nothing beats the feeling of climbing through the trees or up mountains with their furry friend conveniently by their side. But like a lot of activities, bringing along your pup does require a couple extra steps of preparation to make sure things go as smoothly as possible. Just like humans, dogs also experience ache and fatigue from extended time exercising. It’s important to take care of your pets and aid them...

Flying with pets Everyone knows that flying in general can cause high levels of anxiety, but once you throw pets into the mix the levels only increase. As pet owners we never want to leave our pets behind while we go on vacation or leave for any reason, but it can be difficult to justify putting them through the stress of travel. New environments of any kind can be extremely challenging to navigate. Airports especially are packed full of new people, smells, sights, and overall stimuli. Even humans new to flying are often extremely overwhelmed by the airport and TSA...