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Obedience classes teach basic commands like sit and stay; advanced training is for agility, Flyball, and other sports. Behavior modification can help dogs with separation anxiety, fear, aggression, destructive tendencies, and other antisocial problems.
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Senator Ted Kennedy's pets, Sunny and Splash, are two lucky dogs.
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What would he spend to save his dog, Lilly? $2,000? $5,000?
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How political consultant Donna Brazile fell in love with her Pomeranian, Chip.
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When a pet has a serious medical condition, treatment by specialists, whether in standard medical fields or new alternative options, may be the answer. As in an HMO for people, many specialists require a referral from your regular vet.
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Pet shopping has moved beyond big-box and mall pet stores.
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Jeannie Perron is one of the only lawyer/vets in the country.
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Tony Blankley has more pet llamas than the average American household.
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Baseball games, happy hours, and other doggone fun.
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Can you spoon-feed my dog? And then there was the cat who liked to hide.
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When a $1,000 MRI fails to turn up anything wrong with your ailing pet, there's always the metaphysical option.
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Shelters, rescue groups, and breeders have a dog or cat for you.
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Former head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Richard Myers shares why he loves his two English sheepdogs.
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Pet insurance and increased veterinary specialists offer more options for sick pets.
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While most people choose professional grooming services for show dogs or those with long, difficult coats, all dogs and cats benefit from regular brushing, nail clipping, and teeth cleaning.
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Although some dogs can adapt to any household, choosing the right breed can make for a happier pet and owner.
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What to look for in a pet sitter or walker and our picks for DC's best.
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Community groups are good sources of information on dog parks and dog-friendly events. Here are our picks for the most helpful local pet resources.
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Your long workday is hard on your dog, too. Instead of being cooped up in the house or left in the yard to bark, more dogs are attending daylong supervised play groups.
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Local pet experts on how cat, dog, bird, and fish lovers differ.
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These kennels were voted top for quality by readers of Washington Consumers' Checkbook, by Washingtonians who took our online poll, or by experts we interviewed. Those with an asterisk (*) received Checkbook's top mark for low prices.
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Fidos for Freedom trains services dogs in the area.
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These veterinarians were voted top for quality by readers of Washington Consumers' Checkbook, by Washingtonians who took our online pet poll, and by local experts we interviewed. Those with an asterisk (*) received Checkbook's top mark for low prices.
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Where does your pet sleep at night? We asked pet owners who visited our Web site, Washingtonian.com, that question and others. More than 2,500 Washingtonians took part in our online poll.
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Hooked on fish, more people are putting in big tanks.
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After shadowing an animal-control officer to get insight into his book's main character, George Pelecanos adopted a dog that helped to complete his family.
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PetConnect is a nonprofit animal rescue organization trying to help make the adoption process gentler for all parties involved.
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