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We have the beautiful Lily as a houseguest today, and we couldn't be happier! As you can see, she's made herself at home in the spare bedroom on a queen-size bed. Only fitting for royalty, so we don't mind.

I was having a conversation with someone about dogs recently (I know, what a surprise), and specifically, what sorts of dogs make good guard dogs. The guy I was talking to did the same thing in that conversation that most people do when they’re talking about a guard...

It's getting late in the game, but, as of this writing, we have a single opening for an overnight stay for a dog during the upcoming Memorial Day holiday. Whether you want one night or three nights, we can host your dog in our home, where he/she will stay with our...

We've all seen it and some of us have purchased it - the wildly expensive leash made out of organically-grown hemp, the dog bed that promises a perfect acupressure sleeping experience, the all-natural raw pet food packets. Buying a house with a yard, or fencing in the...

There's an interesting article/discussion on the New York Times website today about the increasing amounts of medication given to pets in order to control their behavior. Some of the comments from readers are interesting as well. Here at Run and Play, we are pretty...

It’s an accepted fact by many people that having a pet around does wonders for people that are ill. And there are many people that also believe that “therapy dogs” can do wonders for isolated senior citizens, children with reading disabilities, autistic children,...

This is a great read, even if you know all of this already. And if you are a dog park neophyte, it is a wonderful primer on what to expect, what to look out for, etc. Click this link, and enjoy!

Yes, today is our first day of business as a company. We're accepting clients, and looking forward to a busy future serving the needs of dog owners local to the Silver Spring area. We have no desire to make you cringe with hollow platitudes, and we're not the type to...