photos – Dome Dogs: The Dogs of Capitol Hill

Banks and Chinook

January 26, 2021Posted in SE DogTagged capitol hill, dogs, dome dogs, erica bruce, lincoln park, photo series, photography, photos, rescue dogs, washington DCLeave a comment

Banks, a yellow Labrador, and Chinook, a Shepard, are two good SE boys who have military-related names, which is apt because Mom Kimberly and Dad Brenden are currently active duty in the US Army.

Banks, now 11, was named after Colonel Aaron Bank, who founded the US Army Special Forces, or Green Berets. Banks was a runt when Kimberly got him as a puppy, but he’s grown up to be a big dog who looks sharp in green just like his mom and dad. Chinook, now 7, was adopted from a California no-kill shelter five years ago, and came with his name. Kimberly and Brendan thought the name of a cool black Army helicopter with two big rotors was just right for their cool black dog with two big ears, so they kept it.

Bikes or thunderstorms make Chinook nervous. But big brother Banks, who is very passive and mellow, just reminds him about all their fun swimming and squirrel-chasing adventures, and all becomes right in his world.

Sammie and Hunter

January 25, 2021Posted in NE DogTagged 2021, capitol hill, dogs, dome dogs, erica bruce, How to the chief, NE DC, photo series, photography, photos, rural dog rescue, washington DCLeave a comment

Hunter. a two year old English Setter, and Sammie, a year old border collie mix, are a serious duo, especially when it comes to treats. They are super well-trained, and Mom Audra and Dad Matt said that this love of yummies made clicker training of the two easier than expected. Hunter and Sammie bonded over a love of cheese and chasing squirrels. Separately, Hunter is a champion cuddler, and Sammie excels at playing fetch.

We were lucky to catch this fun family just before they left the NE side of the Hill for greener pastures (and a yard). You can follow the new adventures of this dynamic duo as country kids via @brownearedgirl on Instagram.

Sammie was rescued from Rural Dog Rescue in Washington, D.C. RDR was founded by the owner of Howl to the Chief, another favorite establishment of all Capitol Hill dogs.

Clementine

January 11, 2021January 11, 2021Posted in SE DogTagged capitol hill, dogs, dome dogs, erica bruce, photo series, photography, photos, SE DC, US Capitol, washington DCLeave a comment

Clementine, a seven-month old Mini Cavapoo, recently moved to the SE side of Capitol Hill with her mom, Clair. Named after Winston Churchill’s wife, Clementine was excited to roam the Capitol and Supreme Court grounds, and bounced around like a pinball. She thinks peanut butter is the best food group, and is always up for a good game of rope tug.