How to Prevent Dog Bites at Home
Let's start here: any dog can bite. Even the most friendly and easygoing dog will bite if provoked. Believe it or not, the vast majority of dog bites are from a familiar dog - often the family pet. When a bite occurs, both the dog and child pay a very high price for...
Our Dog’s Most Embarrassing Behavior: Mounting
Let's be clear; mounting is a common behavior for dogs. It is also a behavior that dog owners find very embarrassing. Most people think "humpie" is a sexual behavior, and it can be. However, since neutered male dogs, females, and even puppies engage in mounting, it's...
End of Life Care for Our Pets
Dealing with the approaching loss of a beloved pet is one of the most challenging things pet parents go through. Our dogs and cats rely on us for their happiness and health and the very best gift you can give your buddy is to ensure their last days are peaceful,...
May Pet Holidays to Celebrate
May has a lot of pet holidays, and we'd thought we'd highlight a few for you to celebrate this month. May is National Pet Month so let's celebrate our pets all month long! This month-long holiday aims to promote pet adoptions, responsible pet ownership, and the...
April is Prevent Lyme Disease Month!
Sadly, Lyme Disease is now found in all 50 states. It is considered a common infectious disease in the Northeast but don't fool yourself if you live elsewhere, this problem has spread and most likely will continue to. The disease is transmitted to pets and humans by...
Rabies – The Top 5 Things You Need to Know
The word "rabies" creates concern in most of us and it should. Who can forget Stephen King's raging killer dog Cujo? Rabies is an infectious viral disease that is almost always fatal following the onset of clinical symptoms. It's called a zoonotic disease which means...
My Dog Doesn’t Come When He’s Called!
One of the most important things you can teach your dog is to come when he's called. A reliable recall is critical for both their safety and your peace of mind. So, how can we get our dogs to respond to our calls? It's not that hard to teach, but it's a hard command...
Dog Park Safety
Most dogs enjoy an off-leash romp at the park. Dogs are very social animals, and a dog park can be a fun place to take yourΒ pooch.Accidents and dog fights do happen at dog parks, but by following a few safetyΒ tips, you can lessen the chances of a bad day at the park....
It’s Professional Pet Sitters Week
March 5-11, 2017 is Professional Pet Sitters Week. What does that mean(?) - yep just another made up holiday. But, in the industry, its an acknowledgement for our efforts. In our commitment and service to you, we are utilizing its inverse and giving back to the...
Ready, Set, Bark!
Text us today and mention the word "barketing" and get 10% off your first 2 weeks of service. Be sure to include your location (either exact address, closest intersection or building), days of the week for walking, cat care, or boarding dates desired as well as the age & breed of your pet. We'll get right back to you.
Washington, DC
Monthly Yappy Hour with Tito's Vodka at metrobar β Sun, Aug 9
Washington, DC. A monthly happy hour with cocktail specials, pet treats, and vendors; proceeds support the Humane Rescue Alliance.
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Yappy Hour at The Stacks β Fri, Aug 14
Dry Dock Park, DC. An evening social with a live DJ, cocktails, cornhole, and giveaways while dogs mingle.
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Maryland
Woof Wednesdays with the Chesapeake Baysox β Wed, Aug 5 & Aug 19
Prince George's Stadium, Bowie, MD. Leashed, vaccinated dogs are welcome at these Bark in the Park baseball games.
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Cat Video Fest 2026 β ThuβFri, Aug 6β7
Warehouse Cinemas, Frederick, MD. A family-friendly film screening of the best cat videos culled from submissions, sourced animations, and music videos β a portion of ticket proceeds benefits local cats in need. (Worth noting: this one's cat-themed rather than dog-themed, but a fun outing if your pup's okay staying home for a couple hours!) One heads-up on timing: Cat Video Fest runs Thursday and Friday (Aug 6β7) rather than the weekend itself β this coming weekend (Aug 8β9) it won't be showing, so you'd want to catch it before then.
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Dog Days at Linganore β Fri, Aug 7 & Fri, Aug 21, 5β8pm
Linganore Winecellars, Mt Airy, MD. Select Friday evenings from May through September, the winery hosts local animal rescues on the lawn. 20% of purchases made during the event go to the featured rescue.
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Pooch Pool Party β SatβSun, Aug 22β23
Upper County Outdoor Pool, Gaithersburg, MD. The pool opens exclusively to dogs to swim and play before winter closure.
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Doggie Paddle Swim β Sat, Aug 22, 9β10:30am
Whetstone Pool, Montgomery Village, MD. A one-day pool swim with access to the wading pool; every pup gets a "Puppachino" after. Registration required.
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2026 Puppy Plunge β Sun, Aug 23, 11amβ2pm
YMCA Camp Letts, Edgewater, MD. SPCA of Anne Arundel County's annual beach bash β live music, food, vendors, and beach access for dogs. $15/car, proceeds benefit the SPCA.
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Northern Virginia
Summer Renaissance Festival at Shipgarten β Sat, Aug 15
McLean, VA. A medieval-themed outdoor festival with games, food, a costume contest, an off-leash area, and pup cups.Β Fun for the whole family!!!
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