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Talk to most dog trainers for any length of time, and you'll almost always here them say that when it comes to teaching a dog basic manners, "nothing in life is free." What, exactly, does that mean? Specifically, the idea that "nothing in life is free" helps you, the dog owner, control ... More

No, that title is not a joke. While this blog is all about picking up after your dog during a walk, and disposing of the waste by putting it in the trash, we were nevertheless intrigued when we read about a new product: the AshPooPie. The Ashpoopie is exactly what it says ... More

We've all heard of leaving a paper trail. But the little dog in this video leaves a trail of a different kind, and performs a novel maneuver in order to do so:

Today is Veteran's Day, and it's appropriate that we take the time to honor those members of the armed forces who have been willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for the sake of their fellow citizens. Each and every one of those veterans are truly heroes. But there are also other ... More

Here at the Northern Virginia Dog Blog, we've been having a great time sharing info and fun stuff with all of you. But this is one of our last our final posts ... ... before we make some big changes. In the very near future, the Northern Virginia Dog Blog will become ... More

When we felt them one evening last week, we froze. Then we took a look.  There they were:  two nickel-sized lumps, one right next to the other, on our dog's groin. No matter how much you know about canine lumps and bumps, feeling one or more of those little protrusions on ... More

Today we present Bandit, a 7-week-old Corgi puppy, as he tries to figure out what that cold, slippery thing on the floor is and how he can get hold of it.

Got a problem dog? Wanna get him (or her) on MTV? Read on! MTV is looking for out-of-control dogs and their people to cast in an episode of the network's True Life documentary series. According to MTV casting associate Alicia Arnold, the show is interested in casting owners between the ages ... More

A number of years back, we were hard at work on a book about how to take care of older dogs -- and were envious of those people who actually lived with dogs who'd reached their golden years. That's because, at the time we were writing the book, we were also ... More

Tonight's the night: that annual march of costumed, candy-seeking kids known as Halloween. But while this yearly ritual is almost inevitably (not to mention literally) sweet for youngsters, it can prove quite hazardous to the dogs in our lives. Here are a few tips for helping to ensure that Fido ... More