• 24-hour hands on supervision and care for your dog
  • A home-like atmosphere with TV, radio, windows throughout , futons, doggie pool, yard, dog beds, blankets, hammock beds, and Snugglers to sleep comfortably at night.
  • Professionally trained staff to supervise, care for, and give affection to the dogs throughout their stay.
  • Large outdoor fenced yards where dogs are taken every hour throughout the day.
  • Plenty of exercise playing with other dogs, running in the grass yard, and fetching the ball
  • Any feeding and medication necessary, as well as treats or bones to enjoy
  • Report cards letting you know how your dog did while staying with us

  • Evaluations are conducted prior to boarding any dog. This is the screening process we complete to check all dogs for behavior and social skills before accepting them. This is to ensure your dog's safety. You must call to make an appointment for you dog's evaluation. During the evaluation we will introduce your dog to others to make sure they will get along well with the other dogs, at this time you can also view our facility and fill out forms to get your dog ready for their stay with us.
  • A copy of your dog's vaccine records from your Veterinarian including up-to-date Rabies, Distemper/Parvo (DHLPP), and Bordetella
  • Your dog must be spayed or neutered if over six months of age.
  • Your dog must be in general good health and free of any illnesses or communicative diseases within the past three months.
  • If you recently adopted your dog from a shelter you must have had him or her living in your home in good health for one month before bring them into our center or provide a good health certificate from your Veterinarian.
  • We highly recommend your dog be on a monthly flea, tick, and parasite preventive.

  • Active and high energy dogs.
  • Puppies and young dogs.
  • Dogs who have never been crated, or do not tolerate being crated.
  • Dogs you wish to spoil while you're away.
  • Dogs who suffer from separation anxiety and cannot stay alone.

  • We prefer that you bring the food that your dog is used to eating so that your pet remains on his or her familiar diet. This helps to prevent stomach irritation that can result when changing the brands of food. If you feel that your dog will be fine with a brand switch and do not bring your own food we will feed your dog REGAL Adult Turkey and Rice dry food. This is a carefully selected all natural premium dog food that contains no animal by-products.
  • The dogs are fed separately one at a time, as many times per day as owners request.
  • We fill out report cards each time we feed your dog for feedback and accuracy.

Q: What happens at night?

A: Staff stay on a cot in the playroom with the dogs. Some dogs cuddle up to the staff member on the cot, others sleep on the futons and dog beds or in a open crate. Everyone has a cozy blanket to stay warm. Our overnight supervisor, Gloria, is there every night giving love, massages, and monitoring the dogs for possible health issues, and just encouraging rest. They usually watch TV for a while before bedtime. They get taken out before going to sleep around 10-11 p.m. and as soon as they wake up around 6-7 a.m. If someone gets up in the night and asks to go out, we will take that dog out.

Q: Can I request that my dog be crated at night and during nap-time to maintain his crate training?

A: Yes, just let us know when you drop him off and we will crate them as requested. We will not crate your dog, unless we have special instructions to do so.

Q: Can I bring my dog's bed, toys, and treats for my dog?

A: Yes, however, please understand that all other dogs will have access to those belongings therefore we can not guarantee that you will get them back. Beds, toys, and treats are provided, so we prefer that your dog use what we provide.

Contact the Pet Care center at 703-250-5233 OR Complete an online Request Care form and we will call you the same or next business day.