Best Dog Day Care Washington Near Me

Jack Zietman: I don’t have enough good to say about Patrick’s Pet Care. Our small dog loves everyone there—human and dog—and the staff engage warmly, playfully, and attentively with her and all of the dogs. Our dog has been through the Day Care 101 program and now regularly attends Doggie Montessori School; she also goes to Patrick’s for grooming and some additional training. I can’t imagine sending our dog anywhere else—Patrick’s is just wonderful.

Bailey Cage: I used district dogs for grooming my medium-size, rough-coat border collie. She got a bath with add-ons like a blueberry facial and a trim of her feathering. My sweet pup looked wonderful and seemed happy! They even had a cute welcome sign with our names on it. Everyone working there seemed kind and the groomer was knowledgeable and helpful. I felt like pricing was about average for DC, but I also felt like they did a better job than other groomers in the area that I’ve tried. Attempts to get a good photo were not very successful, but I’ll definitely be using them for grooming going forward.

Paterson Wolfgram: I just want to give a shout out to the employees that work the front desk. I haven’t met the manager in person but the employees are out of this world amazing. I had someone steal my house key so I had to drop my babies off for an emergency boarding and day care and the staff made me feel so comfortable and at ease. They are able to feed them, give them probiotics, and snuggle them while I deal with our home situation. I hope the manager has a good heart and pays these people well

Martha Johnson: I really appreciated being able to leave my daughters Westie at Happy Paws while I was dog sitting for a few days and also needed to go to work. The owner, Stefanie, set up a time when I could bring Max by to see how he would do and after observing him with the other dogs for a few minutes, she let him stay for the day. Max has not had a lot of interaction with other dogs and after a few days at Happy Paws, he seems much calmer and well behaved. Stefanie offered several training tips which have been extremely helpful. She even let me bring him at the last minute when I needed to extend my dog sitting commitment - my daughter was in labor and was delighted to be able to watch Max being so well cared for on the live stream camera, which helped take her mind off things! Thank you Stefanie, Devin and the entire Happy Paws team for helping us get through a difficult week and for giving Max such good attention! He’s doing great with the new baby, btw.

Alyse Mineroff: I brought my nervous Samoyed in for grooming and was thrilled with the quality of the fear-free grooming program they have at Patrick’s. They took all of the steps at my dog’s pace and made her feel comfortable along the way. My dog’s comfort was my top priority and they put lots of effort into making sure this was a positive experience for her. They provided me with a detailed report of how they did each step and how she felt about each part of the process. We will definitely be back!

Brittany McChesney: My dog Lou is an anxious boy who can’t handle kennels or crates, so Atlas came to our rescue. Fighting DC traffic is EASY knowing that Lou will be taken care of while I’m working. Not to mention, when I had a car break-in/emergency happen at home, Atlas accommodated the delays in me being able to pick Lou up on time. They were generous, understanding, and truly a source of calm for me on an otherwise very stressful day. I am grateful for them and they have earned a lifetime customer in me!

Mona Meesha: I drop by to see if I wanted to board my small dog at this establishment. I walked through the entrance of the long gated walkway to the back of the establishment and I was greeted with the stench of dog urine. It was a 90° plus that day and the smell was overwhelming. At that point I knew I did not want to board my dog here.

Melissa: I don’t think I could go to any other groomer after Dogtopia. The staff here were friendly and patient with Kodi and he came out of his appointment just two hours after I dropped him off looking and smelling wonderful. Gigi, especially, was very kind and patient with Kodi to ease his anxiety. I received updates and photos so that I knew Kodi was doing well and to make sure I was happy with his cut before she finished up. I was blown away with how great and affordable the service was. I will be continuing to walk down the street, past my former groomer, to get Kodi to Dogtopia for all his grooming needs—it’s far worth it.

Colleen Turner: 10/10 overall experience! The owner (Michael) and his staff are so kind. You can tell they care about each individual dog as they’re able to speak specifically to how their day went (i.e. behavior, what they liked doing while there, etc). I was also welcomed back at pickup (which I assume isn’t the norm but can happen when it’s not too busy). This was really great as I was able to see just how clean and well thought out the space itself is. TL;DR: my dog leaves Colby’s with a huge smile on his face and some new friends, too! I highly recommend for your pet ownership needs.

Hunter Demetriou: Best place in DC for dog day care/boarding. I moved out of the city, but used Luis Dog Camp for over 2 years with my dog. Luis and his team picked up and dropped off my dog every day, and were always reliable. It was very nice not having to worry about dropping off/picking up before/after work. Additionally, my dog was always exhausted upon returning. The prices are affordable compared to other day cares throughout the city and the service is fantastic.

Hanane Grini: My dog was living her best life here. I was nervous at first because I never left her in a daycare but the staff here was so welcoming and reassuring, they made me feel at ease. It’s a clean environment for dogs to socialize and play. I also appreciated the progress report I received at the end of the day and the pictures. We will definitely be back!

Kristen Woodworth: My dog loves the Duncan! He has been going to daycare twice a week since they opened and loved it so far. The staff is always so welcoming and clearly love the dogs. They often send report cards with photos of the dogs, and also take them on regular walks included in the daycare price... a rare perk! My dog has also boarded for 5+ nights and it was a great experience. The staff sent updates and gave him a bath before I picked him up. Also had a great grooming experience which is not always the case for doodles. Definitely recommend the Duncan Dog Hotel for your pet needs!

Joanna Ong: Great experience with Guadalupe! I hired her to walk my fearful reactive dog who avoided strangers to the point of paralysis. The goal was to get my dog to a point where housesitting when I travel for work could be possible. Within two weeks of daily walks, Guadalupe was able to retrieve and walk my dog on solo walks without me.

Arnetta Fletcher: I love Blue Dog Boarding and have been a client since 2014 with 3 different dogs. We recently had our newest puppy stay for the first time over Christmas. During all of our stays, Blue Dog Boarding was responsive to our needs and reliable. Blue Dog has been especially helpful in providing accommodations during our abrupt change of plans. I appreciated their drop off service as I didn’t need to leave my car during drop off/ pick ups. My only concern is that Ada came back with a very strong “kennel” odor during her stay and had some dried feces on her fur. But it was nothing a nice warm bath at home couldn’t resolve. Update for clarity: Clients are able to schedule and pay for an exit bath as an additional service. But I was mostly referring to the overall condition my puppy was sent home. I wasn’t sure if the dried feces was hers or not and didn’t know I was carrying it home. If so, then I wonder what happened for her to have dried feces on her. Probably just better if I didn’t see it. Not a complaint but certainly a valid observation that I hope is taken into kind consideration.

Dell: Dogtopia has the responsibility to notify their customers of any changes to the facility. I learned 1-23-22 that the outdoor area has been closed for several weeks and has no estimated plan of completion. To date customers are not aware of this information. Some might feel comfortable with their pet having no other choice but to deficate and urinate in the playroom and also stay indoors the entire day. I am not! I purchase packages for the benefit of my pet being taken Outside every few hours. I am truly disappointed that I was not informed. The dogtopia staff are great! Management needs improvement.

Monica P: Dog was dropped off and five minutes later we were told to pick the dog up because they were no longer welcome. Dog has never been in an altercation, has not been injured or injured other dogs, had numerous successful boarding and daycare stays at YDBF, and has had nothing but positive reviews at other daycare and boarding facilities. Thankfully our plans were not thwarted as our other daycare provider was able to squeeze us in. The decision was obviously made long ago by YDBF but never communicated to us which is quite unprofessional. Over the last few months they have been trying to push training with their in-house trainer (whose certifications and continuing education are not listed anywhere) because the dog would rush to the entrance to investigate new dogs entering the play area. Normal dog behavior and in speaking with certified trainers and other daycare providers, something that is commonly managed by separating the newcomers for a short time while they acclimate and other dogs lose interest. The trainer at YDBF, in peddling his expertise, said that the staff cannot dedicate a person to calling off a dog. Interestingly enough, in speaking with a highly qualified, trained, and certified trainer about the issue, the very remedy to the issue requires someone constantly reinforcing a different behavior to the stimuli; this same trainer said that facilities often choose to manage the issue. I’ll take the time to say that at no point was it communicated to us that training with the YDBF trainer was a condition of the dog continuing to use their boarding and daycare services. We made good faith efforts to reach out to the trainer when these so-called concerns were brought to our attention and never received a response save for a very pushy and uncomfortable sales pitch when he ran after my partner on her way out of the facility. We can honestly say that we used YDBF solely because of their convenient hours and not having to secure a daycare slot in advance. However, it seems that these very same conveniences are what create an overcrowded, overstimulated, and badly managed environment. I look forward to saving money on dog cologne now that I won’t have to spray the dog down each and every time she visits the place. Thankfully she is deaf and can’t hear the floor staff shouting incessantly on the floor (fascinating how they’d also shout her name at pickup despite being told several times that the dog is deaf). Don’t be like us, sometimes a little less convenience and a little more money buys a whole lot of peace of mind.

Alexandra Dittmer: I have been using DC Dog Sitter to care for my Olive while I am away at work and I am SO HAPPY I CHOSE THEM!! They send the cutest pictures of Olive having tons of fun with them on her walk with messages about their time together!! They also make sure to follow all of my special requests which makes me feel Olive is very safe with them! They are also super kind and accommodating of my requests! They also sent the most adorable Christmas package for Olive and I with the cutest ornament of Olive!! DC Dog Sitter is a must have if you’re looking for reliable and loving pet care!!!

Annie Mahoney: We got a private training package wth Matt Revell for our reactive dog and it has been life-changing for us. Matt is very clear with instructions and our dog loved him. He is very attentive, helpful, and communicative. We will definitely be going back to him and District Dogs for more training.

Suzi L: Maria Hoffman takes amazing care of my aging disabled dogs!! They’re a handful for sure but I feel really good leaving them in her hands. They love her too. She’s very reliable and sends me pictures of them when she’s visiting. Love it!!

Adam Nodjomian: My dog Minnie always has a great time at Bark + Boarding. The staff take good care of her and I love seeing the pictures of her they post online.