As an avid enthusiast of all aspects of the Del Ray culture, I hope to share with and to contribute to the healthy and thriving Del Ray life-style. As an Alexandria folk-artist, I have enjoyed being apart of Art-On-The-Avenue over the years and wish to the continued success to all members of this established, safe community, especially those engaged with Del Ray Business Association, for which I am honored to be a part, through my annual membership commitment.
Folk art has been a tradition throughout the world; it is referred to as naïve art in Europe and peasant painting in England and Asia. After the War of 1812, American folk art became strongly focused on pride and patriotism in the United States and has blossomed ever since. Folk art is portrayed as the art of the people, for the people and by the people because it’s the art that is quintessentially America. I am an American folk artist like the folk artists of earlier centuries. I am self-taught and my paintings are based on narrative using symbolism and humor to tell the story of the painting. The majority of my American folk art paintings and prints portray the American landscape with a strong sense of color, patriotism and locale.
Since 1999, our dog walking and pet sitting staff are lifelong pet owners, animal lovers, and experienced animal care providers who will help your pet(s) maintain a normal routine in your home environment. We hire them as employees and supply them with the training and tools necessary to provide a professional level of pet care.
We offer an open play dog daycare environment where your dog will be free to run, jump, play and sniff to their heart’s content. Our passionate, well-trained staff provides personalized care and exceptional service to our guests on four legs, as well as their two-legged parents. Live webcams offer a peek into your dog’s day and peace of mind that they’re having the time of their life socializing and burning off energy with their friends. At the end of the day you’ll be greeted by a happy, tired pup.
Wholistic Hound Academy is Alexandria’s award-winning, premier canine training and learning center for people and their dogs. Many of our clients are word of mouth and referrals from our local veterinary and pet care community. We are proud to be recognized as the Best Dog Trainers by our local Zebra Newspaper, the Northern Virginia Magazine, the Virginia Living Magazine, and the Washingtonian Magazine.
Clean and bright, with professional, highly trained, certified and experienced instructors who are passionate about teaching people how to communicate effectively with their puppies and dogs, prevent and solve behavior problems, and build a lifelong relationship and strong bond with their dog. We use the most up to date, modern, science based positive reinforcement methods and techniques that are extremely effective and get results.
Wholistic Hound Academy provides a wide variety of services, including assistance with pet selection, pre-pet planning, puppy training and socialization, basic manners and life skills, advanced training, behavioral issues, agility and dog sports, and helping young families who have a dog and are also expecting or have a baby, toddler, or children. We are here to serve you and help you have a dog that is a joy to live with!
Your Dog’s Best Friends is a full-service dog daycare. Dogs thrive in our care because we give them attention, love, and leadership. Our state-of-the-art facility was built with careful attention to the safety, cleanliness, and comfort of your dog. Give us a call today and learn why Your Dog’s Best Friends won Best Doggie Daycare in the DC City Paper and Best Pet Boarding in the Alexandria Times!
A lifestyle brand for dog lovers that includes a website, podcast and locally designed and produced merchadise. PawsGo is the creator and owner of My Dog Digs Del Ray and Relax It’s Del Ray merchandise. Our website includes tips and activities humans and their dogs. PawsGo merchandise can be found at Made in ALX, Art on the Avenue and local pop-ups. PawsGo is a supporter of animal welfare organizations, the sale of several PawsGo items directly benefit these groups.
