A Modern Dog's Guide to: Washington, DC
Where to Shop, Eat, Stay, and Play
Georgetown Pet Boutique
2910 M St. NW(866) 434-8609
Shop for stylish gear, organic food, and top-quality pet toys at the Georgetown Pet Boutique, and feel good that you’re purchasing from a place that supports the Police Rescue Dogs Association and Homeless Society in Washington. Recently renovated, Georgetown also offers grooming services for a last-minute, presidential-pup-worthy primp. georgetownpetboutique.com
Doggie Style Bakery, Boutique & Spa
1825 18th St. NW(202) 667-0595
Get pupcakes, canine cookies, and “candies” or even Mutt Licks ice cream, if it’s an especially warm fall afternoon, at Doggie Style Bakery. They offer a variety of tasty treats, and toys too, a welcome pick-me-up for weary canine tourists or to bring home as a pawfect souvenir. doggiestylebakery.com
Chateau Animaux
524 Eighth St. SE(800) 354-8710
Located on Historic Barracks Row, this chateau has gone to more than just the dogs. A full-service pet supply store, Chateau Animaux has a self-service dog wash, professional grooming, companion animal adoptions in conjunction with local rescue societies, and a range of high-end accessories and toys to choose from, should you need a little something to remember your trip. chateau-animaux.com
Hotel Monaco Alexandria
480 King St.Alexandria, VA
(703) 549-6080
Twenty minutes from downtown is the suburb of Alexandria, VA, the heart of the old DC. There you’ll find the very dog-friendly Hotel Monaco Alexandria, which hosts a Doggie Happy Hour every Tuesday and Thursday, from 5 to 8 p.m., April through October. Refreshments for dogs and humans alike make it the ultimutt social mixer. See the hotel’s website for rules for Rover’s happy-hour etiquette. monaco-alexandria.com
Café Milano
3251 Prospect St. NW(202) 333-6183
Take a power lunch with your pooch on the patio at Café Milano, the place to hob-nob with Washington’s elite and partake of Italian cuisine. The wine list alone is impressive, as is the star-quality service. cafemilano.net
The Ritz Carlton
1150 22nd St. NW(202) 835-0500
The recently renovated Ritz Carlton resides in the heart of DC and has much to recommend it. For you, it’s central to historic landmarks, entertainment, and shopping; for your dog of any size, it offers a fee-free stay and Ritz Carlton collar tag, bed, and bowls. But, best of all, you can feel good about your stay. The Ritz regularly partners with the Washington Animal Rescue League to raise money for less fortunate Fidos through fundraisers (example: their auctioning of the Skip Sroka-designed White House doghouse designed in honour of the new First Dog, Bo.) ritzcarlton.com/en/properties/ washingtondc
The Westin Washington DC City Center Hotel
1400 M St. NW(202) 429-1700
At the Westin Washington DC City Center Hotel comfort awaits you and your furry family members under 40 pounds. Settle into their signature Heavenly Bed while Poochie enjoys a celestial experience of his own with a Heavenly Dog Bed. Other amenities include a welcome kit, “dog in room” sign, and food dishes thoughtfully provided for your canine companion. Sign the welcome waiver and pay no fees unless your mutt makes a mistake. starwoodhotels.com/westin/ washingtondccitycenter
The Hotel George
15 E St. NW(202) 347-4200
Hip Hotel George, a Kimpton property, offers boutique benefits in the center of Capitol Hill culture. Built in 1929, George is a stylish and super-modern hotel with history, the perfect base from which to explore its historic hometown. Pup will get the presidential treatment with welcome refreshments and toys, complimentary dog walking while you’re out on the town, a day at the Doggie Style spa, and an invitation to the wine reception that takes place every weekday, among other perks. hotelgeorge.com
Washington Marriott Wardman Park
2660 Woodley Rd. NW(202) 328-2000
Literally located in the middle of a manicured park, the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel offers modern convenience in a historic setting; the hotel has hosted US presidents and other important personages over the years. The Wardman offers your VIPs (that would be Very Important Pooches—up to two per room) a stay in its luxury surroundings for a non-refundable fee of $50. We’re guessing your dogs will love the location. marriott.com/hotels/travel/wasdt-washington-marriott-wardman-park
Capitol River Cruises
31st & K St. NWWashington Harbour, Georgetown
(800) 405-5511
Discover the nation’s capitol without walking your paws off. Cruise past historic monuments such as Kennedy Center and the Lincoln Memorial, provided refreshment in hand, taking in the sights with your best canine bud in tow at no extra charge. Celebrating something special? Charters are available. capitolrivercruises.com
National Arboretum
3501 New York Ave. NE(202) 245-2726
With Fido, tour the National Herb Garden and its surrounding flora, from bonsai to flowering trees and traditional flowers, in the nation’s botanical research center. Bring lunch and have a peaceful picnic in the National Grove of State Trees, but keep Rover leashed at all times for an incident-free visit. usna.usda.gov
Lincoln Memorial and National Mall
The National Mall stretches from the foot of the US Capitol past the Washington Monument to the Lincoln Memorial and over to the Jefferson Memorial. Each year, an estimated 25 million people (and dogs!) walk the Mall, taking in its monuments, memorials, and expansive green lawns. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are allowed from the Capitol right up to the Lincoln Memorial (though not under the dome), providing Fido with a fantastic overview of the nation’s history. nps.gov/linc
As a local, wagtime on 9th and M street has a great boutique, offers boarding and grooming. Also all the kimpton hotels are dog friendly and great to stay in.
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Greetings! Unfortunately, most dog walkers discover a danger, only sadly, when victimized. And so I wanted to inform you of StreetZaps.com. And so you are aware, I confer with Con Edison's Stray Voltage and Public Affairs Units and contribute to Wet Nose Guide and New York Dog Chat. Thank you.
WHY URBAN METAL ISN'T PRECIOUS- Blair Sorrel, Founder, www.StreetZaps.com
Of course, you want a worry-free walk year-round, so adopt this simple strategy:
EYEBALL THE BLOCK, AVOID A SHOCK.
Take just a few seconds to survey the immediate surroundings and make your trajectory toward a non-conductive surface, ie., plastic, wood, cardboard, rather than risking any metal or electrical fixture. The lowly, free-standing garbage bag, is you and your dog's best friend, most of the time, unless it's snowed and salted. Then you might contemplate indoor products. Consider the safer, hardware-free RopeNGo leash and harness to help shield against a possible zapping and for greater peace of mind.
CONTACT VOLTAGE DOESN'T DISCRIMINATE BY GENDER.
Your pooch's sex is irrelevant. True, the most gruesome scenario is that of a male dog electrocuted by its own urine. Our poster girl sidled a hydrant and limped for five days.Intuit your dog's cues, if resistant to an area, choose an alternative route. Elude potentially live work areas or carry your canine, if necessary. Opt for indoor products such as The Pet Loo, Hammacher Schlemmer's Indoor Restroom, or Wee-Wee Pads, if external conditions are ominous. Dog booties can leak and make your pooch even more vulnerable.
ARE YOU PLAYING RUSSIAN ROULETTE WITH YOUR DOG?
Any of these fixtures might be dangerous, so again, choose non-conductive where and when possible. (link to home page fixtures listed below and/or the visuals page):
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– Street & Traffic Lights can leak if damaged internally, even if the compartment is fully closed and the light is not illuminated
– While wooden blocks anchor Scaffolding or Sidewalk Sheds, be aware that sloppy wiring by a contractor and/or the use of lighting equipment which is NOT WATER-PROOFED or even suitable for outdoor usage, may still shock a passerby.
– ATM Vestibules
– Decorative Lighting
– Dog Booties may increase
the risk of a shock
- Electrical Boxes
– Fire Hydrants
– Fire Police Call Boxes
– Manhole Covers
– Muni Meters
– Phone Booths
– Service Boxes
– Street Light Boxes
– Traffic Boxes
– Work Areas
After all, why chance it when there's a choice?
BETWEEN YOU, ME, AND THE LAMPPOST.
Tampered equipment can become pernicious so please map (Report Form) damaged fixtures and known hot spots to admonish other pedestrians and alert the utility and transportation department.
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