by jennifer | Jun 23, 2014 | Dog Walker
Just a heads-up that if you want to board your dog with us at our house any time in August, those spaces are filling up very quickly. August is a big month for people to vacation, but, darn it all, our house is only so big. We’ve still got plenty of open spots...
by jennifer | Jun 21, 2014 | Dog Walker
This is a MUST read for any dog owner, and anyone currently agonizing over the decision to neuter. I decided to post this after a recent dog park visit when I asked an owner if his dog was neutered. I suspected not (seeing him from the front) as one of my intact...
by jennifer | Jun 7, 2014 | Dog Walker
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.
by jennifer | May 23, 2014 | Dog Walker
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...
by jennifer | May 21, 2014 | Dog Walker
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...
by jennifer | May 15, 2014 | Dog Walker
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...
by jennifer | May 14, 2014 | Dog Walker
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...
by jennifer | May 10, 2014 | Dog Walker
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,...
by jennifer | May 10, 2014 | Dog Walker
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!
by jennifer | May 10, 2014 | Dog Walker
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...
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