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January 20 from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Top Dog Bartender Shake Off at The BackRoom, 715A Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001. 8 Top DC bartenders will compete for prizes and title of Top Dog in a craft cocktail competition to benefit the Humane Rescue Alliance. The bartenders ...

Reactive Behaviors in Dogs

Everyone tells me my dog needs more socialization, but she just keeps getting worse! Sound familiar? One of the most common reasons for calls to a trainer and one of the two most likely to go unresolved, along with separation anxiety, is what trainers and behaviorist call reactive behavior. Dogs who ...

An Introduction to Holistic Veterinary Medicine

"Holistic Medicine” has come to mean any of the non-conventional medical systems. Alternative and Complementary are also terms that are used to describe these medical therapies. At this time all nutritional supplement tends to be classified as Holistic and it is assumed that a “Holistic” ...

Dog Park Safety

There are many benefits to having access to dog parks. In densely populated areas with heavy traffic and leash laws, it can be difficult to stimulate your dog’s need for safe socialization and exercise. Dog parks give us and our dogs the freedom to run, ...

Anxiety and Veterinary Visits

It’s normal for pets to be anxious when they visit the vet, right? While common, it should not be accepted as a norm. Dr. Marty Becker has been an advocate and champion for “Fear Free” veterinary visits and has helped usher this new initiative into ...