dog - Washingtonian https://www.washingtonian.com The website that Washington lives by. Mon, 23 Oct 2023 19:39:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/cropped-washingtonian-favicon-gigantic-138x138.png dog - Washingtonian https://www.washingtonian.com 32 32 6 Dog-Friendly Halloween Celebrations Around DC https://www.washingtonian.com/2023/10/20/dog-friendly-halloween-celebrations-around-dc/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dog-friendly-halloween-celebrations-around-dc https://www.washingtonian.com/2023/10/20/dog-friendly-halloween-celebrations-around-dc/#respond Fri, 20 Oct 2023 14:16:51 +0000 https://www.washingtonian.com/?p=1658733 The Halloween season will bring scary screenings, creepy parties, and haunted attractions. But what about our four-legged residents? We’ve compiled a list of local events you and your pooch can enjoy this fall. (Spoiler: You’re about to become familiar with the term “Howl-O-Ween.”)   1. Spooky Pooch Howl-O-Ween Celebration Hillwood Estate | October 21 The […]

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Your Dog Can Swim in a DC Public Pool This Saturday https://www.washingtonian.com/2023/09/07/your-dog-can-swim-in-a-dc-public-pool-this-saturday/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=your-dog-can-swim-in-a-dc-public-pool-this-saturday https://www.washingtonian.com/2023/09/07/your-dog-can-swim-in-a-dc-public-pool-this-saturday/#respond Thu, 07 Sep 2023 14:29:00 +0000 https://www.washingtonian.com/?p=1653238 DC’s annual “Doggie Paddle Pool Day” returns this Saturday, September 9th. That means your pup can splash to its heart’s content (or maybe just eye the water nervously) inside four of the city’s outdoor pools from 11 AM. to 4 PM. Admission is free, though you’ll have to register here. This year’s participating locations are: […]

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How to Celebrate National Dog Day Around DC https://www.washingtonian.com/2022/08/24/how-to-celebrate-national-dog-day-around-dc/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-celebrate-national-dog-day-around-dc Wed, 24 Aug 2022 15:46:04 +0000 https://www.washingtonian.com/?p=1594371 Pet owners may treat every day like National Dog Day, but the actual date falls on Friday, August 26 this year. Here’s where to bring your canine companion to commemorate the occasion with special events, activities, and excursions all weekend long. Head to a National Dog Day Event  If you’re hitting the streets for a […]

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May 2022: Fantastic Foodie Getaways https://www.washingtonian.com/2022/04/22/april-2022-contents-page-the-hottest-neighborhoods-of-washingtons-real-estate-boom-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=april-2022-contents-page-the-hottest-neighborhoods-of-washingtons-real-estate-boom-2 Fri, 22 Apr 2022 18:37:47 +0000 https://www.washingtonian.com/?p=1579055 FEATURES Dog Days Some people were crazy about their pets even before the pandemic. And now, after two years of being home all day together? A lot of humans and animals are inseparable. So it’s no surprise that dog bars are booming. By Jessica M. Goldstein.   Tech Titans 2022 The 225 most important and […]

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The Internet Is Freaking Out Over President Biden’s New Puppy https://www.washingtonian.com/2021/12/20/the-internet-is-freaking-out-over-president-bidens-new-puppy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-internet-is-freaking-out-over-president-bidens-new-puppy Mon, 20 Dec 2021 23:13:32 +0000 https://www.washingtonian.com/?p=1561878 On Monday evening, President Biden may have Tweeted one of the most important Tweets of his presidency thus far: a warm(ish?) welcome to the White House’s newest four-legged friend, Commander. The German Shepherd—a gift to POTUS from his family, per CNN—is now the official First Dog in residence. Beloved old Champ passed away in June […]

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The Capitol Police Now Has Its Own Emotional Support Dog https://www.washingtonian.com/2021/06/11/the-capitol-police-now-has-its-own-emotional-support-dog/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-capitol-police-now-has-its-own-emotional-support-dog Fri, 11 Jun 2021 18:51:32 +0000 https://www.washingtonian.com/?p=1535787 US Capitol Police is welcoming a furry member to the force—not for bomb-sniffing, but for emotional support in a department traumatized by the events of January 6. The department tweeted this week that black Labrador Retriever Lila is joining the ranks as a full-time emotional support dog. The 2-year-old pooch will begin her tenure on […]

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Guess How That Shih Tzu Got Stranded on the Bridge. Hint: It Has to Do With the Cherry Blossoms. https://www.washingtonian.com/2021/03/29/dog-stranded-rescued-from-dc-bridge-reunited-with-family/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dog-stranded-rescued-from-dc-bridge-reunited-with-family Mon, 29 Mar 2021 21:48:58 +0000 https://www.washingtonian.com/?p=1481873 True story: A shih tzu-poodle mix got stranded on a bridge over the Potomac River on Sunday. Then got rescued! But police had no idea who he belonged to. But now the owners have been found! The doggie drama started Sunday, when the pup—with no tags or collar—was discovered by US Park Police on a […]

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AOC Finally Named Her French Bulldog Puppy https://www.washingtonian.com/2020/01/13/aoc-finally-named-her-french-bulldog-puppy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=aoc-finally-named-her-french-bulldog-puppy Mon, 13 Jan 2020 17:07:31 +0000 https://www.washingtonian.com/?p=979433 Last week, dog fans across the internet squealed at their desks when we found out Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez got a French bulldog puppy (I say “we” because I am a dog fan on the Internet who squealed at their desk). Of course, as with most things AOC tends to stan (tuition-free college, Bernie, Stila lipstick, Rent […]

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Here’s How to Help Animals Displaced by the Hurricane https://www.washingtonian.com/2018/09/13/heres-how-to-help-animals-displaced-by-the-hurricane/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=heres-how-to-help-animals-displaced-by-the-hurricane Thu, 13 Sep 2018 13:25:53 +0000 https://www.washingtonian.com/?p=462916 As Hurricane Florence prepares to make landfall along the coast with unprecedented flooding and rain, folks are evacuating, stocking up on batteries and bottled water, and boarding up homes. But what about the pets? Potomac group PetConnect Rescue has brought 32 dogs and cats from the Florence Area Humane Society in Florence, South Carolina to […]

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How To Take Pictures with Your Pup https://www.washingtonian.com/2017/09/28/take-pictures-pet/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=take-pictures-pet Thu, 28 Sep 2017 15:03:34 +0000 https://www.washingtonian.com/?p=237747 Before she started photographing them at weddings, Lisa Boggs snapped shots of family pets at a photo studio in Manassas—because no holiday card is complete without your pooch! Here are her tips. Pick a calm portion of the day. In a typical wedding-day timeline, the fewest distractions arise during the getting-ready process, the first look, […]

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