Guides
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Practical guides from Aqarac Dog Days.
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Dog-Friendly Days Out Around Charlottesville
Ideas for days out with your dog near Charlottesville: Darden-Towe dog park, the Downtown Mall, Shenandoah trails and practical tips for a smooth trip.
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A Night Out in Charlottesville: Venues Worth Knowing
From the Jefferson and Paramount theaters to John Paul Jones Arena and Ting Pavilion, a quick guide to Charlottesville's venues for gigs, games and shows.
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Your First Week With a Rescue Dog: A Practical Guide
Bringing home a rescue dog? How to prepare, what the first days usually look like, and simple routines that help an adopted dog settle into a new home.
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Hiking With Your Dog in the Blue Ridge
Planning a hike with your dog in Shenandoah National Park? Leash rules, trails closed to pets, what to pack and how to keep the day safe and enjoyable.
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Dogs and Hot Weather: Keeping Cool in Virginia
Practical ways to keep your dog comfortable in hot, humid Virginia weather: walk timing, hot pavement, cars, water and warning signs to ask your vet about.
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Fostering a Dog, Explained: What to Expect
What fostering a dog usually involves, who it suits, questions to ask a shelter or rescue first, and how to prepare your home for a foster dog.
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Concert Night: Who Looks After the Dog?
Heading to a show in Charlottesville? How to plan for your dog on concert night, from timing walks and meals to sitters, check-ins and noisy-night tips.
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Game Day in Charlottesville: Scott Stadium and JPJ
Planning a UVA game day? Notes on Scott Stadium and John Paul Jones Arena, getting there, tickets, and keeping your dog happy while you cheer.
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Microchips and ID Tags for Dogs: The Basics
Why your dog needs both a microchip and an ID tag, how to keep registration details current, and what to do if you find a lost dog in Charlottesville.
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Choosing a Dog Walker or Sitter You Can Trust
How to choose a dog walker or pet sitter: questions to ask, what a trial visit should cover, red flags to watch for and what to leave for your sitter.
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A Day on Charlottesville's Downtown Mall With or Without Your Dog
Plan a day on Charlottesville's Downtown Mall: its history, the theaters at each end, getting there, and tips for strolling with a dog on a busy street.
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Crate Training Basics for Puppies and Adopted Dogs
A gentle, step-by-step introduction to crate training: choosing a crate, building positive associations, sensible time limits and common mistakes.