Your Dog's Friend

09/02/2026

Three spots left for SENIOR DOG AGILITY (Silver Snouts) class at in Rockville, MD.

Tuesdays at 4:45 starting next week, 9/8.

You and your dog will have the BEST TIME in class trying new things, learning new tricks, and cheering for your new friends. Literally everyone who has taken Silver Snouts has said it was the best class ever. It's full of laughter and love and absolutely zero pressure because we know every minute with our frosty face friends is precious.

09/01/2026

Thursday 5:30 pm Puppy Parties return next week!

https://yourdogsfriend.org/product/puppy-party/

08/13/2026

Help us reach more people with our free and low-cost dog behavior and training services! 💛 Please vote for Your Dog's Friend in the Best of Bethesda Reader's Poll for best Pet Trainer! 💙https://bestof.bethesdamagazine.com/

Voting is now open in the 2027 Best of Bethesda poll! 🗳️

Please visit BestOf.BethesdaMagazine.com to vote for ✨ Your Dog’s Friend ✨ in the Shopping & Services — Pet Trainer Group/Category and help us win Best of Bethesda 2027! 💙

In 2025, this wasn't on our radar and so it was a very pleasant surprise to learn that we'd won Best Pet Trainer! In 2026, we asked for your help and were able to win again!

We'd love to win again for 2027 because being featured in Best of Bethesda really helps us get the word out about ✨ our nonprofit and the free and low-cost services that we offer. ✨ Please vote for Your Dog's Friend, to help more loving dog guardians find us!

We are so grateful for your support! 💛

08/12/2026

We have a FREE Welcome Home, Pup! webinar with Dog coming up THIS Sun, Aug 16 at 2pm ET!

Have you recently adopted a dog or welcomed home a new puppy?

Are you fostering for a local shelter or rescue organization?

Your new buddy has just experienced a lot of changes! 💛

This webinar is designed to give you the skills you need to help your pup through this transition.

Marnie will cover topics such as: helping your dog feel safe; prioritizing training skills; developing daily routines; basic leash walking and recall techniques; and tips for organizing a dog-friendly home.

All dog guardians are welcome to attend, even if your dog has lived with you for years! 💙

There will be plenty of time for questions.