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馃帹馃悤 This week's #ArtfulPup is a reproduction of a 1905 poster by Art Nouveau artist Th茅ophile-Alexandre Steinlen which charmingly advertises a Parisian veterinary clinic.This piece was on the walls of our dog-friendly room during a recent stay at Gabriel's in Provincetown, MA.
Vintage poster with text in French showing a woman standing in a red polka dot dress and snuggling with several cats and dogs

ALT Vintage poster with text in French showing a woman standing in a red polka dot dress and snuggling with several cats and dogs

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馃寧 Naturalist/author Thornton W. Burgess (1874-1965) grew up in Sandwich, MA The setting figured prominently in his books and 15,000 syndicated bedtime stories. The Burgess Society there preserves his legacy at today's #WITWW location: the Green Briar Nature Center & Jam Kitchen.
Vizsla dog Yonder sitting in right profile on the porch at the Green Briar Nature Center and Jam Kitchen.

ALT Vizsla dog Yonder sitting in right profile on the porch at the Green Briar Nature Center and Jam Kitchen.

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馃寧 The world of "Old Mother West Wind," Peter Cottontail, Reddy Fox, and other forest friends popularized in over 170 children's books was inspired by the woods, pond, briar patch, and meadows at this #WITWW mystery location. Where was Yonder? Hop on back at 5pm for the reveal.
Vizsla dog Yonder with his head turned in three-quarter left profile with a banner of a illustrated, anthropomorphic rabbit behind him.

ALT Vizsla dog Yonder with his head turned in three-quarter left profile with a banner of a illustrated, anthropomorphic rabbit behind him.

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馃帹馃悤 Autumn is for cranberries, and this #ArtfulPup appears on a vintage label. "Eatmor" launched in 1916, but this c1934 "Pointer" sub-brand was specific to Cape Cod cranberries packed in 25-lb wooden boxes for distribution in NY and Chicago. Spotted @capecodnps in Eastham, MA.
rectangular vintage fruit label with black pointer dog pointing in right right profile in a circular area within a pale blue section. Text reads, "EARMOR Cape Cod clCranberries."

ALT rectangular vintage fruit label with black pointer dog pointing in right right profile in a circular area within a pale blue section. Text reads, "EARMOR Cape Cod clCranberries."

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馃寧 Yonder thoroughly enjoyed his #WITWW outing at the Eric Sloane Museum in Kent, CT. Though not allowed inside the museum devoted to the work & personal collection of Eric Sloane (1905-85), Yonder was free to explore the dog-friendly grounds with its trails and Noah Blake Cabin!
Vizsladog Yonder seated in left profile on the lawn outside the brown building that serves as the Eric Sloane Museum.

ALT Vizsladog Yonder seated in left profile on the lawn outside the brown building that serves as the Eric Sloane Museum.

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馃寧 This #WITWW, we're visiting the studio/museum of a prolific 20th-c American artist known for his landscape paintings and illustrations of early American tools. Here, Yonder stands in a recreated 1805 cabin made famous in his book, "Diary of an Early American Boy." Guess where!
Vizsla dog Yonder peeking out the wooden doorway of a replica 19th-century American pioneer cabin.

ALT Vizsla dog Yonder peeking out the wooden doorway of a replica 19th-century American pioneer cabin.

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馃帹馃悤 Today's #ArtfulPup is the "Avery Teeth Talk" bulldog. He's the face of this 1915 steam traction engine at the @CAMA_CMA in Kent. Avery's ad campaign paired the threshing capability of its agricultural equipment with a stalwart, toothy bulldog.
Face of a 1915 steam traction engine with a bulldog logo on the metal shield.

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#WITWW greetings from Chatham Light on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The light is now managed by the Coast Guard. Yonder became one crazy doggo when presented with the opportunity to tear around on the expansive shoreline (note: the beach is open to leashed dogs after September 15).
Vizsla dog Yonder at the top of the stairs headed down to Chatham Beach. He is looking out over sand, calm water, and brilliant clear blue autumn sky

ALT Vizsla dog Yonder at the top of the stairs headed down to Chatham Beach. He is looking out over sand, calm water, and brilliant clear blue autumn sky

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For this #WITWW, we're at a spot where, since 1808, there has been a lighthouse...and sometimes two! Can you name the spot that warns mariners of the shoals at this "elbow"? Back at 5 pm with the reveal. #IntrepidPupYonder #vizsla
Vizsla dog Yonder seated in left profile in front of a lighthouse on a clear autumn day

ALT Vizsla dog Yonder seated in left profile in front of a lighthouse on a clear autumn day

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馃帹馃悤Virginia's 82nd Waterford Fair turned up an #ArtfulPup variety at the hands of talented traditional artisans! Shown here: Yan's Art Studio, Cinnamon Treasures, The Springerle House, Kristin Helberg Folk Art, Donna & Ted Kriebel, Whimsical Woolies, & Alison Shriver Designs.
Collage of 7 images of dogs in traditional arts as crafted by traditional, demonstrating artisans at the 82nd Waterford Fair in Virginia, 2026. Images include copper ornament, carved beeswax, springerle cookies, painted sign, wool fiber art ornaments, fine art folk painting, and paper art collage.

ALT Collage of 7 images of dogs in traditional arts as crafted by traditional, demonstrating artisans at the 82nd Waterford Fair in Virginia, 2026. Images include copper ornament, carved beeswax, springerle cookies, painted sign, wool fiber art ornaments, fine art folk painting, and paper art collage.

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馃寧 #WITWW greetings from 2,440 feet up! Pinnacle Overlook at @CumberlandGapNP provides a sweeping vista of Tennessee, Kentucky, and Virginia. Historic trailways criss-cross the region, and this spot held strategic importance during the American Civil War.
Vizsla dog Yonder seated on a stone plaza at a national park scenic overlook.

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馃寧 Yonder is straddling the Virginia-Kentucky border to bring you today's #WITWW mystery destination. Can you guess where? Hint: this National Park Service trail leads to a panoramic overlook of three states. Answer revealed at 5pm.
Vizsla dog Yonder on an orange leash. He is on a paved trail straddling a painted white line marked "Virginia" on one side and "Kentucky" on the other.

ALT Vizsla dog Yonder on an orange leash. He is on a paved trail straddling a painted white line marked "Virginia" on one side and "Kentucky" on the other.

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馃帹馃悤 Gracing the 65' x 45' wall of the Arundel Center in Annapolis, Maryland, is this week's #ArtfulPup, nestled in among the iconic things of Anne Arundel County. "The Best Place - For All" mural was created by Comacell Brown Jr. and Cindy Fletcher-Holden in 2022.
Exterior painted mural with people, pets, boats, and wildlife.

ALT Exterior painted mural with people, pets, boats, and wildlife.

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馃寧 Today's #WITWW location is Annapolis, Maryland, and the restored home of William Paca, one of four Marylanders to sign the Declaration of Independence. Paca would eventually become the state's third governor. #HistoricAnnapolis #America250 #IntrepidPupYonder
Vizsla dog Yonder seated on a brick sidewalk by stairs leading up to a restored 18th-century Georgian-style estate.

ALT Vizsla dog Yonder seated on a brick sidewalk by stairs leading up to a restored 18th-century Georgian-style estate.

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馃寧 In another #WITWW related to America's 250th anniversary, this Georgian-style estate was built in 1763-65 by a signer of the Declaration of Independence. This garden oasis is in a city that would later become the temporary US capital. Any guesses on this location? Back at 5pm!
Vizsla dog Yonder seated on brick steps leading up to a large, three-story brick home from the 1760s.

ALT Vizsla dog Yonder seated on brick steps leading up to a large, three-story brick home from the 1760s.

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馃帹馃悤 We're going with a theme for today's #ArtfulPup: canine advertising art on beverages we've encountered recently! There are the stylish hounds of the Dog and Oyster Winery, a scrappy terrier for Spirit Lab's Brindle Rum, and Frenchies Barley and Hops repping Brewery Ardennes.
three-image collage of dogs in lavels for a wine, a rum, and beers.

ALT three-image collage of dogs in lavels for a wine, a rum, and beers.

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馃寧 #WITWW had Yonder visiting Sweet Run State Park in Hillsboro, VA. Explore the 20 miles of hiking and equestrian trails on this former 19th-century farmland in the foothills of the Blue Ridge, and you, too, can earn a BARK Ranger badge just like Yonder. Thanks, Ranger Dawn!
Vizsla dog Yonder seated on a platform under a header reading, "BARK Ranger."

ALT Vizsla dog Yonder seated on a platform under a header reading, "BARK Ranger."

Vizsla dog Yonder in the Interpretive Center at Sweet Run State Park.

ALT Vizsla dog Yonder in the Interpretive Center at Sweet Run State Park.

Yonder attentively listening as Ranger Dawn presents him with his BARK Ranger certificate at Sweet Run State Park.

ALT Yonder attentively listening as Ranger Dawn presents him with his BARK Ranger certificate at Sweet Run State Park.

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馃寧 Today's dog-friendly #WITWW mystery location was originally a center for environmental stewardship and is now an 884-acre state park. Where was Yonder? Drop your guess in the comments. We'll return at 5pm with the reveal.
Vizsla dog Yonder seated on a platform behind which is a painted graphic comparatively showing the progressively larger wingspans of various birds.

ALT Vizsla dog Yonder seated on a platform behind which is a painted graphic comparatively showing the progressively larger wingspans of various birds.

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馃帹馃悤 #ArtfulPup: Vintage Edition! Here are a few pups we spotted gracing the shelves of antiques shops in northern Virginia. Do any catch your fancy?
Collage of four images showing dogs in antiques shops: a pair of poodles, a brown ceramic dogs, a porcelain bulldog, and a children's book with.puppies on the cover.

ALT Collage of four images showing dogs in antiques shops: a pair of poodles, a brown ceramic dogs, a porcelain bulldog, and a children's book with.puppies on the cover.

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馃寧 It's #WITWW, and here's Yonder coming to you from the Birthplace of Country Music Museum (@BCMM) in Bristol, Tennessee/Virginia. 馃幎馃獣馃幓 With no opposable thumbs, Yonder will stick to singing. 馃槈
Vizsla dog Yonder seated outside the Birthplace of Country Music Museum with an oversized guitar and a music poster.

ALT Vizsla dog Yonder seated outside the Birthplace of Country Music Museum with an oversized guitar and a music poster.

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