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iors and start rewarding more desirable ones. Once he accepts you as Pack Leader and knows his boundaries, he will be the obedient pooch you desire. If you are going to take on the responsibility of pet ownership, it is imperative to understand the workings of a dog pack mentality. Not knowing this causes nothing but problems. You owe it to yourself and to your dog to understand your differences so you will enjoy a happy, healthy relationship with one another. It’s worth the effort! Julie Ruggles, Owner/Operator of Julie’s Pooch Pad in Vienna, VA since 1995, devised her unique small dog residential boarding concept after seeing a niche in the market as a pet owner herself. The Pooch Pad, now in its 22nd year has won 4 consecutive Angie’s List Super Service Awards and
was named as one of the top 20 boarding facilities in the DC area by Expertise.com. She is a certified Pet Tech Instructor and teaches canine CPR and First aid classes. She enjoys a 5 Star average online rating and a thriving business that she loves.
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SMALL NUMBER OF DOGS 25 LBS OR LESS WINNER OF ANGIE’S LIST SUPER SERVICE AWARD 2013-2016 VOTED ONE OF TOP TEN BEST BOARDING FACILITIES IN DC AREA FIVE STAR AVERAGE ONLINE REVIEWS IN BUSINESS SINCE 1995