So far, so good. I…read morelearned about Pup Scouts Dog Care because I saw it from the window of a nearby gym. Since I was planning to go on an international trip very soon, I decided to stop by and inquire about its boarding services. I thought Henry, the owner, did a wonderful job explaining the ins and outs of Pup Scouts' boarding services during our impromptu meeting. He even provided a quick tour of the facility. While the boarding situation seems pretty standard, I was impressed to learn that it is a cage-/crate-free environment. Prior to booking a stay, the dog must complete 10 hours of of doggy daycare. I was not surprised by this stipulation. However, I was shocked (in a positive way) to learn that the 10 hours of doggy daycare is free. While Pup Scouts is a business, this showed me that they are interested in ensuring that the dog is a good fit rather than just focusing on profits. Online booking makes things pretty easy for reserving a spot. In most cases, I have been able to reserve slots for doggie daycare a few hours before dropping off the dog (e.g., booking in the morning for an afternoon stay). In terms of price, I think Pup Scouts is on par (if not slightly lower) to compared to other places in the area. While I've met only a few members of the staff, both persons were very professional and seemed to really care about working with dogs. During every instance of dropping off and picking up my pup, 1-2 customers would highlight how much they enjoyed working with Pup Scouts.

We have never boarded our sweet girl as she has never been crated and has been with a human for her…read moreentire life. She is well socialized and has a lovely geriatric older fur-sibling with whom she is tightly bonded. We had an unexpected family situation and were sure we would struggle to find the right accommodation for her. She is very affectionate but suffers from a bit of separation anxiety. Pup Scouts was incredible. They ticked all of the boxes - no crates, 24/7 staff supervision, flexible drop off and pick up - like ANY TIME. Henry was so friendly and understanding. From the start - he answered all of my questions at the meet & greet, and did a wonderful job of introducing other dogs to our little one. He was methodical and thoughtful in integrating her into the established "pack". He is incredibly gentle and affectionate and she took to him immediately. All of the staff were incredible. Having a live web-cam to check in on our little fur-baby at any time was so helpful in keeping our spirits calm and reassuring us that she was being well cared for. Pup Scouts is fantastic!

I recently took my little darling Parmaranian, Winnie, to Crispy Paws. I was a little nervous…read morebecause she had never been boarded. However, after meeting with the owner, Chris, I was taken in by her welcoming attitude and caring personality. After chatting with her for a while, I felt my little doggie would be well cared for while I was away for 14 days.

From the owner: At Crispy-Paws, we understand that your pets are family. That’s why we provide top-notch care and a…read moreloving environment for your furry friends. Whether you need boarding or day care services, Crispy-Paws is your pet’s home away from home.

Our cats, Izzy and Shai, have their routine appointments at Boyd's and we've always been very…read morepleased with the care provided to them. Boyd's has a calm and comforting atmosphere with a spacious waiting area and a friendly front desk staff. Appointments run on time!! Yay!! No long waits with cats in carriers wanting OUT. NOW! Their exam rooms are *always* immaculately clean...the veterinarians handle these two squirmy boys gently while undertaking thorough exams, giving them vaccinations and making helpful suggestions to keep our ornery critters healthy. The price? Very reasonable for the high quality of the services performed.

Don't ever book your animal for this vet. The miscommunication is ridiculous and they don't listen…read moreto anything you have to say.

After spending $1,088 for 5 days of boarding and canine flu vaccine, my 2 small dogs, who were…read morepreviously vaccinated for kennel cough (and everything else), came home with severe respiratory distress and digestive infections, resulting in an emergency vet bill just three days later for $678 (discounted by half by the emergency vet in Falls Church). Even though I called Kenwood, they were "fully booked" and basically told me I was on my own. It is clear they neither maintain a clean facility, nor do they stand behind their services. DO NOT TRUST YOUR PETS TO THESE PEOPLE.

Kenwood is the best care in the DMV! my dog goes to doggy…read moredaycare there, boards when I go on vacation, and gets his vet care from Kenwood. staff is amazing. I trust Kenwood with my dogs care! they are the best.

I spent the better part of the last 2 years working for the lovely ladies at DogOn Fitness, and I…read morehave to say it truly is one of the best work experiences I've had. (I recently moved out of the area and was quite sad to leave them!) Both Jackie and Nancy were a dream to work for, largely because they are very effective at keeping their business functioning optimally, in every way. Every interaction I have with them is pleasant, smooth, and successful - whether it is to work on scheduling, or to handle a challenge with a dog. With their positive attitude every challenge was always easily resolved. DogOn Fitness is a company that consists of animal lovers. Every handler and trainer I've worked with there is very passionate about animals, and I've always seen that the animals are treated with the utmost care, respect, and concern. Sometimes we deal with a dog's difficult behavioral issues, and when the solution is not immediately apparent, we will have an ongoing discussion amongst every person responsible for that dog's care, where we share our stories and strategies and bounce ideas off of each other until we find something that works. For example, I worked with a large dog who would just decide to sit down and not cooperate during walks. Of course the dog would eventually have to make her way home, and us handlers have a schedule to keep, so this poses quite a problem. Ideally we did not want to use any force, like pulling on her leash to get her up. A few of us worked together and found a wonderful solution - playing with a tennis ball will get her going again! I was so relieved to have such caring support during a challenge. In such circumstances I fear that many people may not bother and would just do something like pulling on the leash until she gets up - instead of working to find a way that causes no distress to the dog. They have open and active communication that makes it very easy to successfully solve problems, so I really didn't see problems slip! And thus, my entire experience there was quite wonderful and all and all I can't speak highly enough of Nancy, Jackie, and all of DogOn Fitness!

I've worked with the owners' of DogOn Fitness for years as a dog walker and dog trainer. Their…read morecommitment to quality and customer satisfaction is well known. I'm confident the service in Bethesda is outstanding. Their walkers are true Dog Lovers

Excellent, reliable, honest and fairly priced service. I'd recommend David for anyone, especially…read moreif you have several dogs, as I do.

David walked my three dogs fault for many months. he was reliable always and very good with the…read morepups. I couldn't recommend him more highly!

I WISH I COULD LEAVE 100 STARS!!! My second time coming to…read morecozy cats and I'm over the moon with them! I will never forget our nail appointment today, my rescued barn cat has never really let me hold her and I showed up today and Ms. Megan brought my liddie out IN HER ARMS! I am so grateful for everyone who has loved on my little babies and helped take care of them. Megan, you are the MVP! I will definitely be using cozy cats in the future!

So I haven't used this establishment for boarding but I did use it for grooming services a while…read moreback. My cat seemed very happy with the visit and came home refreshed and clean. They gave us a report card and sent pictures so that made it reassuring. All the staff are very friendly. Drop off and pick up was a breeze. I would definitely return in the future for another bath or boarding.