The Montgomery County Pet Guide

Get to know Zoomies, learn some grooming and training tips, and find out some local advice and recommendations.

A cartoon-style illustration of the Zoomies Power Team demonstrating a safe multi-dog walk. A female walker calmly holds a blue leash for a Golden Retriever and a small Terrier, while a male walker (Spray) walks beside her holding a purple leash for a Husky. All leashes have a clear, relaxed "J-shape" slack, and there is plenty of space between the calm, happy dogs as they walk down a sunlit neighborhood street.

Two Sets of Eyes: The Safety of the Team Approach for Multi-Dog Homes

Cartoon-style illustration of a stressed female dog walker with a ponytail pulling tightly on a straight, tense leash. The mixed-breed dog looks anxious and alert, mirroring the walker's worried expression. The background shows a grey, muted sidewalk setting, illustrating the "Tight Leash Trap."

The Leash Telegraph: How Your Energy Changes Their Behavior

Cartoon-style illustration of a happy Golden Retriever splashing through a large, muddy puddle on a sidewalk during a rainy day in Montgomery County. The dog’s paws and underbelly are covered in mud, capturing the "Maryland Mud" struggle before the Zoomies cleanup routine.

Muddy Paws & Rainy Days: How We Handle Maryland Mud So Your House Stays Clean

A cartoon-style layout of various dog walking equipment including a Y-front harness, a martingale collar with ID tags, and a gentle-lead face harness.

The "No-Pull" Reality Check: Honest Breakdown on Harnesses vs Collars

A cartoon-style illustration of a professional dog walker in Rockville, MD, walking a happy dog in a Y-front harness on a snowy sidewalk, featuring winter gear and paw care.

The Gear That Matters: Harnesses & Winter Traction

A cartoon-style collage for the Zoomies Dog Care Weekly Round-Up. The image features a cheerful Goldendoodle named 'Jet Blue' next to a 'Cloud Dancer' colored bowl, a dog in a police uniform representing a federal crackdown on bad breeders, a snowy Zoomies Canine Care building in Rockville, and a dog wearing a snuffle mat as a hat to represent indoor enrichment.

Weekly Round Up (Week Ending 2/21/26)

Celebrating Spray: The Heart Behind the Hustle

A cartoon comparison of a Golden Retriever with fur and a Poodle with hair, showing a DNA strand to represent the difference between dog hair and fur.

Hair vs. Fur: The Science of the Strand

A calm golden dog sitting patiently at an open door while its owner holds a leash, showing the "wait at the door" boundary.

Wait at the Door: Establishing Patience First Boundaries

A professional two-person dog walking team providing safety in numbers for a dog in Montgomery County.

Safety in Numbers: The "Never Unattended" Guarantee

a frosty dog paw spreading love on valentine's day

Frosty Paws & Fast Walks: Navigating the Maryland Winter

A pencil drawing of Nicole and her childhood Havanese dog, Lola, the inspiration for the name Zoomies Dog Care. dog zoomies explained

Zoomies Explained: The Science Behind the Burst of Energy

A soft watercolor illustration of our lost pups, standing together in a peaceful green meadow under a blue sky, titled "What Grief Taught Us"

Beyond a Walk: What Grief Taught Us About Caring for Your Family

Cartoon of a Zoomies Dog Care groomer using a nail grinder on a calm Golden Retriever, demonstrating a safe and professional nail trim in a clean grooming studio. no nail trim nightmare here

Nail Trim Nightmares: Why Professional Maintenance is Vital for Paw Health

A patient dog practicing threshold training at the door with Zoomies Dog Care in Montgomery County.

Winning the Leash War: Why "Beating the Pull" Starts Before You Leave the Driveway

Cartoon illustration of a dog sniffing a sunflower in a Montgomery County field, representing decompression and dog behavior tips and health. not dog mental burnout

Dog Tired? The Difference Between Physical Exhaustion and Mental Burnout

Cartoon illustration of the Zoomies Dog Care team, owners of the Montgomery County pet taxi, walking, and grooming service.

From 7th Grade to the Open Road: Meet the Partnership at the Heart of Zoomies

og walking on salted Montgomery County sidewalk

Montgomery County Sidewalk Salt: Why it's Your Dog's Worst Enemy & How We Fix It

Rare Breed of the Week

Check out these awesome and uncommon dog breeds! New breed posted every Thursday at 1:00pm ET.

Pharoah Hound

Pumi

Peruvian Inca Orchid

  • Rockville
  • Potomac
  • North Bethesda
  • King Farm