Winter Activities in Reston VA and the DC Metro Area

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It’s officially 2016 and it’s hard to believe that fall just ended! It feels almost like yesterday we were slathering on sunscreen, hitting the beach and cooking on the grill but that time is now another 6 months away. As we embrace the cooler weather and everything pumpkin-spice related, you can take advantage of this…

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5 Best Dog Gifts for the Holidays

It can be hard to find a good dog gift for the holidays, especially if your puppy’s toy box is already looking pretty full. But you don’t have to grab one more generic bone this holiday season—there are lots of creative gifts that will give your furry friend, and you, a case of the warm…

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Pampering Man’s Best Friend at Healthy Hound Playground

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If you have a family dog, one of the hardest things about taking a vacation or a long weekend away from home is deciding what to do with your four-legged friend. You want to make sure that they are well taken care of, because nothing can derail the fun you have on vacation more than…

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Summer Safety Tips for Dogs

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When offering dog boarding here in Virginia, we at Healthy Hound Playground get a lot of questions from our clients about how to make sure their dogs are safe in the hot summer months. After all, nothing is more important than your best friend’s health and happiness! Here are our tips for making sure you…

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Healthy Hound Playground Expanding Dog Daycare and Boarding Facility

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Healthy Hound Playground, a full service dog boarding and day care serving all of the Northern VA area including Sterling and Reston VA, recently announced the facility’s expansion. Healthy Hound Playground will be expanding its daycare and boarding capacity into an adjacent unit. Daycare will grow from its existing 2,000 square feet to 3,500 square…

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7 ways to Beat the Dog Days of Summer

The dog days of summer are finally here! With the rising temperatures (and humidity) it’s important to keep dogs hydrated since our canine companions don’t have the capability of sweating to cool down. Therefore to in order to beat-the-heat we have come up with seven different ways to cool down man’s best friend. 1) Cover…

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Top 5 Reasons to Try Dog Day Care

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An increasing number of dog owners are trying dog day care in northern Virginia. Dog day care presents an environment where dogs don’t get kenneled, they get lots of play time, potty breaks, and attention from staff. So why is dog day care getting so popular? Here are five reasons it’s worth trying: 1.  Your…

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If Dogs Ran Doggy Day Care . . .

April 18th is Pet Owner’s Independence Day. This a fun holiday for pet owners in which they can imagine switching places with their favorite furry friend. There’s no denying that we at Healthy Hound Playground are big fans of our furry friends, so this holiday has us quite excited! It has also got us thinking,…

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