Brandie Ahlgren Bio

Seven years ago, Brandie Ahlgren - founder and editor of Seattle-based CityDog Magazine, a dog lover's resource for life and living with dogs in the Pacific Northwest - was introduced to an entirely new universe when Scout (a boxer puppy) entered her life.

A self-described cat person at the time, the world of dog park etiquette, puppy kindergarten, and that sense of panic only a dog owner gets when they realize they've left the house without a baggy, was an entirely new and eye-opening experience.

Ever since, she's been scouring the Seattle pet scene in search of dog friendly places to sit, stay and play, and sharing her discoveries with CityDog readers.

Brandie resides in West Seattle with her two dogs, Scout and Ziggy, and can often be found hanging out at the Westcrest dog park.