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Services
Medical/Emergency
If you have a recommendation for your pet – dog, cat, iguana…send it to: dogs@riderwoodlife.com
| TYPE OF SERVICE | WEBSITE/CONTACT | REFERRED BY |
| Vets Nearby | Veterinarians nearby | General Search |
| Veterinary | Beltsville Veterinary Hospital ** (8 min.) | |
| Veterinary | College Park Animal Hospital ** | |
| Veterinary | Fairland Animal Hospital (9 min.) | Jane Anderson |
| Veterinary | Maple Springs Veterinary Hospital** (30 min.) (Dr. Sandra Laden) | Sarah Underwood |
| Veterinary | Wheaton Animal Hospital ** (25 min) (Dr. Gary Schwartz) | Gary Goldberg |
| Emergency Vet | Blue Pearl Emergency Vet (26 min.) | Gary Goldberg |
| Emergency Vet | Apex Vets ** (25 min.) | Pat Manning |
| Emergency Vet | VCA Veterinary Referral Associates (28 min.) | Gary Goldberg |
| Mobile Vet | Perry Paws ** Dr Dasha Perry 202-995-2029 | |
| Mobile Vet | My Vet Calls ** Dr Jacqueline James 443-828-2222 | |
| **VET OWNED |
Help at Riderwood
| TYPE OF SERVICE | WEBSITE/CONTACT | CONTACT |
| Resident Help | “Neighbors in Deed” | List at Front Desk, or on MyErickson under Resident Resources |
Kennels
| TYPE OF SERVICE | WEBSITE | CONTACT |
| Nearby Day Care/Overnight | Kennels | General Search |
| Day Care/Overnight | Paradise for Pets | Pat Manning |
| Day Care/Overnight | Rivermist | Pat Manning |
Behavior/Training
| TYPE OF SERVICE | WEBSITE/CONTACT | REFERRED BY: |
| Positive Reinforcement Dog Training/Dog Walker | Vincent Posey 559-789-3077 | Many residents |
| Behavior/training | Victoria Still Positively | |
| Behavior/training | Your Dog’s Friend |
Grooming
| TYPE OF SERVICE | WEBSITE/CONTACT | REFERRED BY: |
| Grooming | Groomers | General Search |
| Groomer | Barks & Bubbles 301-395-4694 | Sarah Underwood |
| Groomer | Dawgs & Paws | Pat Manning |
Other Useful Information
Ranking the 15 Best Pooper Scoopers:
The main reason to buy one of the best dog pooper scoopers is to avoid the daily hassle of bending and picking up poop. Your ideal pet pooper scooper should allow you to easily pick up pet waste and transfer it into the dog poop bag without much intervention from the owner.
Handouts from Previous Meetings
Click on the handout to read and/or print.
| Date of Meeting | Topic |
| July 30, 2026 | Hunt, Sniff, Understand Videos from Presentation: Feeding/Entertainment How Dogs Smell How Dogs Communicate |
| August 28, 2026 | Jackie Moyano – Barking Meeting Summary |
| September 23, 2026 | Vince Posey – Loose Leash |
Updated 9/30/26