Dogtopia of Tysons Corner, VA Blog

In honor of the special day we’re seeking a pup to crown as King or Queen of Dogtopia for a day!

Entry is simple!  Submit to us in writing at alex@dogdaycare.com why your dog is super duper special and worthy of the grand title with the subject line of “Queen/King for a Day”.

Please include a picture if possible, as well as their location of attendance. All submissions are due by tomorrow, August 26th at Noon.  We will then crown the winner in celebration of National Dog Day!

His Majesty or Her Highness ( as the case may be) will then be spoiled with a Dogtopia day of pampering this Friday, August 27th- including fun with friends in daycare, a trip to the salon for a bath and pawdicure, and a sniffing spree in our boutique.

In addition to the crowning of our Dogtopia King or Queen, we would like to show our appreciation for this furry, four-legged, fun-loving, loyal species with complimentary tasty treats and one lucky pup will take home a free-5 day pass.

Join us tomorrow for all the fun!

Dog of the Week

Gypsy Summa is a cute little Pug Pug who loves to come in bright and early to greet us with a tail wag in the mornings. We have seen her grow from a tiny Pugglet to a beautiful young lady, who is now going to spread her love all the way to our Dogtopia® of Manassas location. We wish you the best of luck, Gyps!

Obviously we all know that sharing human food with our dogs is probably not the best for them. Though most of us dog owners, including me, are guilty of sharing the occasional bite or two with our best friend. Knowing which foods are OK to give your dog and which foods to absolutely STAY AWAY from are presented in the Web MD slide Foods That Dogs Should Never Eat. Check it out and give us your insight!

Attention Dogtopia Friends and Family! We are heading to New York City! Check out the details at www.dogdaycare.com/blog/!

Come treat your dog to a mid-summer bath and spritz!

in support of

the Montgomery County Police K-9 Unit and the Urban Search & Rescue K-9 Unit!

Sunday, July 18th from 11 am – 3 pm

Location: Dogtopia of White Flint  (Tysons Corner’s sister location)

Activities include:

• Doggy Baths- Baths include: shampoo, towel-dry, fragrant spritz and bandana. A $10 donation is suggested per wash.
• Bake Sale- Baked treats for you and your dog!
• Pet-Friendly Vendors- We’re thrilled to be joined by PetConnect Pet Rescue, Doody Calls, Partnership for Animal Welfare. In addition, Deborah Hartten- Real Estate Services for You and Your Dog will be in attendance, collecting new or gently used leashes or collars to donate to dog rescue groups through her “Leashes of Love” drive.

Proceeds collected will benefit the Montgomery County Police and Urban Search & Rescue K-9 units and defer costs of equipment and training. Members of the unit will be on hand as our special guests and available for photos!

Check out how to make your dog a tasty summer treat!

In the spirit of the World Cup if you bring your dog dressed in their best soccer attire this Friday June 18th, your pup will get to enjoy a full day of daycare for the half-day price (dogs must be evaluated  prior to their stay)!  In addition, all pup’s will go home with soccer bandanas!

Image from pawnation.com

Does your Dog Lunge and Growl at Other Pups?  Check out this article on Paw Nation that further describes  why your pup may behave this way,  as well as some helpful techniques on promoting good walking manners.

Does your dog like to chomp on grass? Have you ever caught your pup chasing their tail? Does your Fido friend love rolling in trash? Check out this informational slide show Is My Dog Normal? on Web MD and find out if some of the habits your dog does is normal!

Find a pup that molds well with your personality and lifestyle by Checking out  The Best Dog Breed for Your Health and Personality. Find out which breeds are great companions for people who are social butterflies, exercise enthusiasts, allergy sufferers and more!