BBWoof Old Takoma ~ Local Resources

Canine & Feline Training & Behavior

Alchemy with Animals - (301) 825-9833 Wendy Groomes works as an animal communicator and works with her clients on other supportive services including utilising flower essences in her healing work with animals. Services include animal communication, concious touch and distance healing.

Capital Dog Training Club ~ Agility Classes from Introductory to Competition. Obedience classes also available - please contact Anne Laurent (301) 585-7892 or Shirley Harry (301) 270-1890 for more information.

Dog Training by Sonja Making Good Dogs Even Better! Sonja Heritage, Master Dog Trainer serving Bowie, Crofton & the Surrounding Areas. (301) 655-7643

Four Positive Paws - (301) 580-0988 Gentle, humane training for dogs and their people. Private and group classes offered plus dog walking services available. "Good training is more than just teaching behaviors. It is about establishing a lasting, trusting and rewarding relationship between people and their dogs."

One-on-One Dog Training ~ Laura Costas, Postive Reinforcement Training & Problem Behavior Issues (301) 650-2326

Pawz for Health Dog Training & Consultation ~ Janet Oquendo, In-Home Positive Reinforcement Training & Classes (410) 299-1013

Pork Chop's Way ~ Elly Rivera, Professional Dog Training, Borading, Doggie Daycare and Exercise (301) 996-4761

Phi Beta K-9 School for Dogs ~ Penelope Brown, CPDT (APDT) Private in-home training in D.C., parts of MD (Silver Spring, Takoma Park , some of Bethesda), and parts of VA Positive reinforcement dog training; behavior modification; reactive dogs, some aggression. 202-986-1147 swamidogs@earthlink.net

PUPS Obedience Training ~ Karen Decker, trainer - P.U.P.S Dog Obedience Training is a progressive nine-week group training course which accomplishes behavior modification through the use of specialized obedience.

Your Dog's Friend ~Your Dog's Friend offers advice before you choose your dog, after you bring home your new pet, and when you have questions about your dog's behavior. We want to see your dog become your lifetime companion! We believe that fewer dogs will be given up to shelters if we can help dog owners understand what their dogs need and how their dogs learn.

Woodside Tellington Touch ~ A method of working with animal companions to promote optimal behavior, health and performance. The Tellington Method utilizes a variety of techniques of touch, movement and body language to affect behavior, performance, and health, and to increase an animal’s willingness and ability to learn in a painless and anxiety-free environment. Pam Wanveer (301) 585-5675

Grooming Services

Paws of Enchantment - (301) 209-0411 Paws of Enchantment offers premier grooming services using the finest products in a dog friendly, relaxing and caring atmosphere. Services include all breed grooming, cage free drying, "day-care" style atmosphere, aromatherapy, natural products, massaging baths and excellent care.

ChiChie's Canine Design - Georgetown's Premier Canine Design and Grooming Spa (202) 333-3575

Clever Dog Grooming & DayCare - Our core staff has over 80 years of combined experience including grooming, professional dog training, show handling, and veterinary first-aid skills.(301) 587-5820

Pet Sitting, Boarding and Walking

All Dogs Club ~ (301) 345-DOGS With over 20,000 square feet of unique indoor/outdoor fun, from splash and beach parties (in our mini pool and sand box), castle playground and agility course, this is just what your dog needs to be a happy and exercised pup. Located in College Park MD  For a LIMO Pick up from The Big Bad Woof please see the monthly schedule.

Funwalks Dog Training Group and Private Training sessions, Boarding and Canine Good Citizen Exams (443) 910-1202

DogCentric ~ Dog Walking & Pet Care Services (301) 275-8572

Fetch Pet Care Silver Spring ~ Fetch! Pet Care of Silver Spring is locally owned and operated. We maintain a staff of pet-sitting professionals in your local neighborhood to provide loving care for your pet's customized needs. 301-850-1274

Fetch! Pet Care of Herndon ~ Serving Herndon, Reston, and Sterling, VA 703.962.1612 Friend us! http://www.facebook.com/HerndonFetchPetCare

Forest Glen Pet Solutions ~Serving all of lower Montgomery County. Midday dog walks, pet sitting, boarding and housesitting. (301) 455-4481

Fur-Get Me Not ~ Serving the DC area since 2000, training, pet sitting, pet walking and daycare. (703) 933-1938

Happy Hounds Pet Care ~ Dog Walking, Pet Sitting and Training with Jill Freifeld, ABCPT ~ (301)565-3734

Little Rascals Doggie Day Care and Boarding ~ located in Washington DC at 5917 Georgia Ave, NW [near Missouri Ave NW] (202) 669-0170

MamiBears ~ Dog walking, cat care and pet sitting service. Serving DC, Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Silver Spring, Takoma Park and Friendship Heights (202) 248-8925 or (202) 341-8388

Zoolatry ~ Washington's Premier Dog Walking Service

Veterinary & Holistic Care Services

Center Pet Pharmacy ~ Center Pet Pharmacy delivers medications and compounded solutions the same or next day, including Compounded liquid medications in 16 different flavored liquid medications, Tasty chewable tablets, Homeopathic, holistic, and herbal formulations and Transdermal gels. For a consultation call 888-260-0801

Friendship Animal Hospital - (202) 363-7300 Friendship Hospital for Animals provides high-quality, compassionate veterinary care to the cats and dogs of the Washington DC metro area. We have been accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) for over 50 years. To best meet the needs of our clients and patients, we are open 24 hours a day, every day, all year long.

Knowles Pharmacy ~ Knowles Apothecary is dedicated to providing patients, physicians, veterinarians and other health care providers with a unique blending of technology and knowledge helping them design traditional, alternative and complimentary therapies to greater enhance patient well being. 301-718-0900

Maryland Pet Acupuncture - (301) 996-1785 Greta McVey, M.Ac, L.Ac. is a licensed acupuncturist board-certified by the MarylandState Board of Acupuncture, with a veterinary-approved certification in animal acupuncture. For more than 15 years, in addition to her work with people, she has helped dogs, cats, horses, adn other animal companions achieve healthier and happier lives.

Meridian Veterinary Services - (202) 821-3893 Dr. Lipton is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association, and the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association. She also has interests in nutrition, Chinese herbs, homeopathy, Chinese therapeutic massage, physical therapy, and prolotherapy. She finds combining different modalities very effective in the treatment of her patients.

Midnight Sun Herbal Health ~ Bodil Meleney, Classically trained herbalist in Chinese and American herbs ~ (301) 270-1582

• Bodil has worked all her life with animals she has owned, from birds and, fish, through dogs, cats, rabbits and snakes. She has a special fondness for the many wonderful animals she has come to know and an immense respect for the power of nature. Bodil is a Nationally certified and Resigtered Herbalist, not a replacement for a licensed veterinarian, but she is always willing to consult with you on modalities to support your companion animals.

Norbeck Animal Clinic ~ Full service small animal veterinary hospital providing comprehensive medical, surgical and dental care. 2645 Norbeck Rd.
Silver Spring, MD 20906 (301)924-3616

Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital ~  Traditional and Holistic Veterinary Care in Laurel, Maryland - In Practice for 30 years, new pet resort and grooming facility now open! (301) 776-7744

Silver Spring Animal Hospital - Dr. Gouri Krishna, D.V.M. (301) 587-6099

Singing Stones Animal Wellness Centre ~ Carol Anne Lundquist, DVM Wholistic Veterinary Medical Practice for Equine and Companion Animals in Vienna, VA (703) 206-0197

Takoma Park Animal Hospital - Takoma Park MD ~ (301) 270-4700

Veterinary Holistic Care - (301) 656-2882 We are a holistic veterinary clinic providing excellent, holistic and integrated veterinary care for dogs and cats, and more recently small exotics: rabbits, rats, hedgehogs, ferrets, guinea pigs, and mice. Our focus is on keeping your pet healthy and promoting quality of life.

Rescue Organizations

Appalachian Great Pyrenees Rescue ~ The Apalachian Great Pyrenees Rescue Association, Inc (AGPR) has an active rescue group throughout the greater DC Metropolitan area.

Greyhound Welfare - (301)-949-0615 Greyhound Welfare is a greyhound rescue and placement group. We place ex-racing greyhounds throughout the metropolitan Washington DC area (MD, VA and DC). Our goal is to make excellent placements, even if that means fewer placements.

• Greyhound Welfare Meet & Greets occur the first Sunday of every month from 12 - 2pm.

K-9 Lifesavers ~ K-9 Lifesavers, a 501c(3) non-profit organization, rescues homeless and abandoned dogs from high-kill shelters, owners who can no longer care for them, and other high-risk situations.

• K-9 Lifesavers Adoption Events occur the 2nd Sunday of every month from 12 - 3pm.
  

Washington Animal Rescue League - Shelter (202) 726-2556 / Medical Center (202) 726-2276 Founded in 1914, the League is the oldest animal shelter in the District of Columbia. Its mission is to rescue, rehab, and rehome animals that have nowhere else to go. Services include a shelter store, medical center for low-income DC residents, and innovative shelter.

The Washington Humane Society ~ 202- BE HUMANE (202-234-8626)
We accept donations of foods, blankets, towels, bedding and toys on behalf of the Humane Officers for their animals. Please drop them by our store or located at 7319 Georgia Avenue, NW (Across from Walter Reed) between Fern and Geranium Streets.

• WHS Adoption Events occur the 4th Sunday of every month from 12 - 3pm.