DogGone Natural Celebrates It's Anniversary

With the Dog Days of Summer!

Saturday, July 26th

The festivities will begin Saturday July 26th at 11am. Rain or shine we will be under the tents again with local rescue groups bringing several dogs and puppies for adoption. Meet representatives of our favorite products and local pet services. Drawings will be held with prizes from the store such as Redskins Jerseys for dogs, micro-suede beds, foods and treats pets love. There will be over $1000 worth of prizes. Drawings and giveaways will be held every hour! Check here periodically for updates about our anniversary, including door prizes, participating vendors and more!

• Store opens at 10AM
• Good Eats at 1PM for everyone (compliments of The Mediterranean Breeze)
• Meet local vets, pet trainers and pet sitters
• Rescued dogs and puppies will be present, and available for adoption from:
  • A Forever-Home Rescue Foundation
  • Friends of Homeless Animals
• Free giveaways and drawings all day.(Click here for full details)

There will be 20x40 foot tent outside adjacent to our store. There will be 3 cooling stations fans under the tent to keep you and your pets cool. Vendor tables will be outside. Make sure your dog is leashed! Please follow event parking signs.

First Annual Pooch Parade!

Pooch Parade
Registration Forms

Registration is required for vendors and dog contestants. Download the registration forms here.

Vendor Booth Registration Form

Contestant Registration and Information Form

Sunday, July 27th

The festivities will continue on Sunday the 27th with the 1st annual Pooch Parade right across the street at the Ashburn Volunteer Fire Department. This event will feature a "Best Of" competition for dogs, door prizes, more vendors, tours and demonstration by Loudoun County working dogs.

• Registration in advance and on Sunday, July 27th from 11AM until 12PM
• Judging and Awards at 12:15PM until 2:00PM for:
  • Best Trick
  • Cutest
  • Most Obedient
  • Best Costume
• Demonstrations begin at 2:15PM

The Pooch Parade will be held indoors at the Ashburn Volunteer Fire Department. There will be 2 cooling stations outside. Vendor tables will be inside Founders Hall which will include food service.

• Shadow (Bomb sniffing dog)
• Jimmie (An accelerant "arson" detection dog)

• The Westminister Dog Show's coordinator from Madison Square Garden in NYC
• Stevens Miller (Board of Supervisors - Dulles District)

This community outreach event is sure to draw families and pet lovers throughout Ashburn and the surrounding communities. You can be a part of this fun event but more important is that your contribution of funding and your participation ensures that AVFRD training and equipment are ready to serve you and our community at a moments notice.