Ryan, who first commented below, emailed with more D.C. dogs input: "I remember interviewing in Congressman Fred Upton's office (R-MI) and it was an absolute must that staff be dog lovers, as he had two or three roaming around the office much of the time.

On the other side of the aisle, Steny Hoyer (D-MD) also has a very dog-friendly office. I think he has a springer spaniel."

He was also surprised that UW has a ban on dogs in campus buildings. "Ironic that their mascot is a husky." Good point!

I used to live in DC and would see Ted at the dog park regularly with his Portuguese Water Dogs. He had a tennis racket and would hit balls for them to chase.

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The presence of loyal, level-headed pups on The Hill has to be a good influence. In Washington state, where I live, there are no dogs allowed in state-owned buildings--from the legislature to the University of Washington campus.

I used to work in DC and went to the Hill offices regularly. You'd be surprised how many pups are running around in there!