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How to Choose the Best Dog Boarding Kennel in Chantilly VA for Your Pup
If you are like a lot of folks in Chantilly and Centreville VA, you will be searching for a kennel to board your dog at this summer. With all the preparations you make for your own vacation, you likely have your four-legged family member’s boarding stay on your mind as well. It’s always a good…
Read MoreThe Perfect Mother's Day Gifts For The Pet Mom
Are you ready to celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 8th with your mom? The tradition of Mother’s Day dates back to the early 20th century where Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation designating the special day as a national holiday on the second Sunday in May. With that said, you have some time to prepare…
Read MoreExciting Energy: Exercising Tips for Your Dog
Every dog owner knows their pooch can sometimes be too much to handle because they have so much energy! But, their high energy antics can be tamed with regular exercise and it can even help you too! With that said, let’s take a look at some great ways to exercise with your pet so they…
Read MoreVacation 101: Pet Boarding Tips
Spring is in the air and many of us are counting down the days to March 20th as it marks the official spring equinox for 2016! With that in mind, plenty of people are making vacation plans to jet set off to paradise for a relaxing trip away to welcome the new season. However, if…
Read MoreWinter Activities in Reston VA and the DC Metro Area
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…
Read MoreSummer Safety Tips for Dogs
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…
Read More3 Reasons Why Now Is the Best Time to Take a Trip to Washington, DC
Are you planning to take a short trip in March, maybe a road trip? March is the perfect time to go exploring in Washington, DC! With the end of winter and the beginning of spring you’ll be bound to find many fun and interesting activities to enjoy. Plus, with the warmer, beautiful spring weather you’ll…
Read MoreThe Best Dog-Friendly Places in the USA
It’s true – dogs are a man’s best friend. If you don’t think so, consider the fact that 70-80 million dogs are owned in the United States alone, according to the ASPCA To many of these pet owners, dogs aren’t just furry friends; they’re four-legged family members and, as such, they deserve the best attention and…
Read MoreThe Creation of Northern VA's Healthy Hound Playground: A Dog Day Care & Dog Boarding Kennel Facility
For the love of dog… Brandon Power has always been an entrepreneur. He started his first business in high school, albeit a modest car detailing business, but it was his own. He learned how to provide a great service at a fair price, and doing whatever it took to make the customer happy. Even though…
Read MoreMaloos – VAFA Rescue dog from Iran
HHP is patiently awaiting the arrival of Maloos, a rescue from Iran, that has found her way to Sterling and HHP, courtesy of Farah Ravon of the VAFA Animal Shelter. Her group does very brave and difficult work rescuing homeless dogs, which is a huge problem in Iran due to the political climate. We will…
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