Choosing the Right Length Visit for Your Dog—During the Holidays and Beyond

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As Thanksgiving and the winter holidays approach, many Alexandria families are preparing for travel, longer workdays, shopping, gatherings, and changes to their usual routines. While the holidays can be exciting for us, those changes may leave our dogs with fewer opportunities for exercise, bathroom breaks, and one-on-one attention. Whether you need recurring midday walks during… Read more »

6 Great Ways To Exercise With Your Dog

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After the long, not-so-cold winter that we’ve had this year, it can be tough getting motivated to get physical activity in with your pet. Unfortunately, sedentarism has become a normal lifestyle for many dogs and their owners. The month of April is focused on Canine Fitness. This month-long holiday is designed to get you and… Read more »

How Much Exercise Should Your Dog Be Getting?

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Canine health and fitness are important year-round but April, as National Canine Fitness Month, presents a great opportunity to refresh and refocus the fitness goals we have for our dogs.  Each dog breed was created to perform a certain job but these days, especially in the DC area, most dogs are companion animals.  Excessive sitting… Read more »