Is there such a thing as over-walking your dog? The Scoop gets the scoop from American Kennel Club spokeswoman and pet advice columnist Lisa Peterson. Also: see who’ll be bulldog of the ball at Long Beach’s 6th Annual Bulldog Beauty Contest; help Chihuahua mix Mickey find a home; and get to know the folks at Katella Animal Clinic.

Can you help Tux? This German Shepherd was rescued from a hoarder’s home, where he lived among more than 200 other dogs; animal trivia from around the world; and 2 Dawg Nite’s pet-sitting services extends care to equine, livestock and exotics.

Helpful tips to keep everyone – especially furry family members – safe and happy this holiday season; our top pet gifts for your consideration; and Yorba Regional Animal Hospital shows how its multiple award-winning facilities is the toast of the town, from its state-of-the-art pet health technology to its luxurious pet spa quarters.

Long Beach is the West Coast venue for the nationwide K9K Pet Cancer Awareness Walk; pet expert Arden Moore writes about the little things that still count for a lot in the well-being of pet and pet-parent; and animal communicator Terri Steuben demonstrates her special connection at the Petsguide office.

Man’s best friend takes on the waves in Huntington Beach’s first Surf City Surf Dog contest! Keep safe and fun the next time you take Fido out for a beach-side stroll; HB Wipeout takes the stink out of cleaning after pets; and meet Jack, a three-month-old German Shepherd looking for a home.

Welcome to the inaugural issue of Petsguide’s monthly e-letter, The Scoop! Learn how to make apple pupcakes for your pooch; meet Fiona, the Adoptable Pet of the Month; and learn about the benefits of canine chiropractic treatment from Los Alamitos chiropractor, Dr. Steve Wasserman.