Arlington Dog Nanny

11/06/2024

That’s so cute 🥰🥰

Some dogs are ticklish and some of these dogs enjoy it. Others loathe it. When you're petting your dog keep an eye out for stress signals.

11/06/2024

07/06/2024

Happy y’all! Like this post for a wonderful weekend 😜
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05/06/2024

Covered in dog fur, always 💖
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04/06/2024

Happy Tongue-Out-Tuesday from happy boy Mikey sporting a gorgeous Pride Month look 😍

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04/06/2024

Dog behavior tip!
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Many dogs will roll over to show you their belly, however it's not always a request for a belly rub! Exposing their belly is sometimes what's called an appeasement behavior, which can be a sign of fear or anxiety. They're trying to let you know that they're not a threat! So how do you know if your dog actually wants a belly rub or not? Look at their overall body language!

Dogs who are exhibiting other stress signals, such as lip licking, yawning, hunching over, "creeping" along the ground, showing the whites of their eyes, or squinting likely don't actually want you to touch them.

On the other hand, dogs who have loose body language, with loose wagging tails and soft eyes, may actually be requesting a nice tummy massage. Check out our stories for a little more info!

04/06/2024

IMPORTANT!

Summer temps have arrived here in Arlington County, which means we need to remind our community about the dangers of leaving pets in cars. Already this year we have lost a pet in the community due to heat stroke after being left in a hot car, and have responded to several other calls which could have ended in tragedy.

DO NOT leave your pets in the car when the temperature is over 65 degrees outside. Even if it is cooler in the morning, temperatures can rise incredibly quickly and become dangerous. If you see a pet in a car on a hot day, please call AWLA's Animal Control at (703) 931-9241. Thank you!

01/06/2024

Ruby girl showing off for the first day of Pride Month!
Love is Love 💖 Happy pride y’all!

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30/05/2024

Load time with the kitty sitter 🥰

Arlington Dog Nanny caters to all pets, not just dogs! Feel free to reach out if you’re looking for a pet sitter for your dog, cat, bunny, bird, bearded dragon, or any other small animal!

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30/05/2024

The natural progression 🐶

ADN dog walkers get to know your pups like their own and create special bonds with each and every one - I love seeing it happen, it’s just as magical every single time 🥰

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29/05/2024

If you know, you know 😂

Reminder that Arlington Dog Nanny cares for pets of all species! Dogs, cats, bunnies, birds, reptiles, other small mammals - we have a small mammal specialist and an exotic pet specialist ready to give you piece of mind while you’re away from your pets, no matter who they are.

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29/05/2024

Can’t help but love this lil wiener!

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29/05/2024

Listen, it’s ok to take a break! Life is stressful!

(This is definitely not me convincing myself I’m allowed a two hour nap everyday)

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28/05/2024

Sniff walks are the best walks! Letting your pup follow their nose and get aallll the smells is so enriching for them - it’s one of the easiest ways to have a happy, healthy pup. Just 15 minutes of a sniff walk is as enriching and tiring for them as a two hour long walk without it! That’s crazy!
If you’ve never followed your dogs nose, try it on one of your next walks, see where they lead you!
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28/05/2024

The Ten Myths of Canine Behavior
Myth #6: My dog is being dominant.
I must show him who is Alpha. Dominance in dogs is not a personality trait nor a motivation for behavior. The dominance theory in dogs has been debunked by scientists, and the term "alpha" is no longer used to describe behavior. If dogs are fighting or showing aggression, it is often due to social anxiety, not a desire to dominate. They act out because they do not feel safe.

28/05/2024

Keep this in mind coming into hotter weather - don’t let your pup guzzle full bowls of water, give them smaller portions over a period of time and utilize other tools to help them cool down like wetting their paws, cooling jackets, a damp towel that was thrown in the freezer, frozen lick mats, etc.
Stay safe and healthy this summer, y’all!

Water intoxication in dogs results from drinking too much water leading low sodium levels, or ingesting seawater leading to high sodium levels

28/05/2024

Puppy high fives are the beeessttt - so cute!!
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31/03/2024

Happy Easter from these dressed up pups! They sat so pretty for these pics 🥰
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