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WE TAKE DOGS ON ADVENTURES

Dog walking, adventures & pet sitting for LA pups — based in Ocean Park and serving Santa Monica, Venice, West LA & beyond.

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Our Story

YOUR DOG IS F*CKIN' BORED

We can help.

What Up Dog is a family-run dog walking and pet sitting service based in Ocean Park. We believe dogs deserve more than another lap around the block, so we take them out, explore Los Angeles, and give them something worth wagging about.

The What Up Dog mascot hiking a trail with a small backpack

WHAT WE DO

Neighborhood walks, dog adventures and pet sitting from the Westside to adventures across Los Angeles.

Neighborhood Walks

Private walks or with a pack available. Easygoing neighborhood time when your dog needs to stretch their legs.

Adventures

Beachside runs, dog park socials, scenic hikes, pack outings and whatever else gets your dog outside, moving and having a damn good day.

Pet Sitting

Comfortable, attentive care when you're away.

Pickup & drop-off included with Adventures.

YOUR DOG HAS TOO MUCH FREE TIME

Book the whole week, join a few times a week, or drop in for a single Adventure when your dog needs to get the hell out of the house. We're here when you need us.

EXAMPLE WEEK

No two weeks look exactly the same.

MONDAY · 8 AM

Beachside Run

Santa Monica Boardwalk

TUESDAY · 8 AM

Scenic Hike

Santa Monica Mountains

WEDNESDAY · 9 AM

Dog Park Social

Laurel Canyon Dog Park

THURSDAY · 8 AM

Photoshoot + Scenic Hike

Santa Monica Mountains

FRIDAY · 8 AM

Beachside Run

Playa del Rey

Meet Your Dog's New Adventure Crew

We're a family-run team of lifelong dog lovers and avid outdoorsmen based in Ocean Park. What Up Dog was founded by Ed Kingston, who grew up surrounded by animals on the family ranch in Utah. That upbringing stuck with him, and so did the belief that dogs are happiest when they're outside, moving, exploring, and experiencing something new.

Our pug Kofi is part of the crew and joins us on many of our walks and adventures. We treat every dog like one of our own and tailor each outing to their personality, energy level, and comfort. No two weeks look exactly the same—we're always finding new trails, changing up the routine, and looking for ways to make your dog's day a little more exciting.

Ed holding Kofi the pug at a dog park in Ocean Park
Ed & Kofi, Ocean Park
The What Up Dog mascot giving a shaka

WHY CHOOSE WHAT UP DOG?

MORE THAN A WALK

We focus on exercise, enrichment, and getting dogs out into the world. We want to be the best part of your dog's day.

LOCAL & FAMILY-RUN

We've spent nearly 10 years in West LA raising our own pups, exploring the area, and getting to know the trails like the back of our hand.

PERSONAL

We keep it small. We don't take on huge packs or try to operate like a corporation. We want clients who feel like an extension of our family, and your dog sees the same familiar people day after day.

See What The Dogs Are Up To

  • Golden retriever in a party hat at a birthday hangout
  • Happy tan pittie smiling in the grass
  • Crew member hugging two dogs at the park
  • Dog at a hilltop overlook at sunset above LA
  • Puppy in a bandana getting a cuddle
  • Two pugs hanging out on a bench at the park
The What Up Dog mascot holding a flower, hopeful and charming

NEW HERE? LET'S GO SNIFF SOMETHING.

Based in Ocean Park. Westside raised. LA dogs welcome.