My dog seemed to enjoy going to Atlas, and I liked that they were open until 8:00 p.m. during the…read moreweek, but I stopped taking my dog to Atlas once they started overcharging me. Once I brought the issue to their attention, instead of correcting my account, they tried to assign blame on my card, even though they charged the very same card fourteen weekdays in a row after the alleged problem. In addition, I never received an explanation as to why some days I was charged more than others, for the very same service.  All in all, Atas Doghouse is a convenient, affordable option for doggy daycare, but you will want to be diligent about checking the charges to your credit card frequently.

Always my go to when I need a kennel for my Ellie. They take outstanding care of her. The price is…read morealways good.

I can not recommend Scott and Suzy at Dogs by Dancer highly enough. They are thoughtful and…read moreprofessional and my dog loves Scott and is always so excited to see him. I had such a great experience, I am going to send our other dog to Scott. Scott clearly cares about the dogs, is proactive with outreach and has also followed up regularly to see how my dog, Taco, is doing post-training. Taco had several behavioral issues and is so much better, calmer and more confident after his board and train. The follow up group classes are such huge bonus. If you are looking for effective and professional training by someone who clearly loves dogs, Scott Dancer is your guy.

I do not recommend Dc dog wizard, "Dogs by dancer" or any dog training program by Scott Dancer…read more Scott made unsafe choices for the dogs in his care. My dog was returned to me covered in feces/urine. The progress I made with my dog's challenges is gone due to whatever occurred with Scott. Communication was unclear & poor, Scott was incredibly unprofessional & disorganized. Save your money & go elsewhere.

We've taken our 12-year-old Yorkie, Presley, to City Dogs twice now, and unfortunately we won't be…read morereturning after what happened at his most recent grooming on October 8. Presley's first haircut here was fine, shorter than expected on the face but it grew out nicely. This 2nd time we asked for the exact same length, but his face was left noticeably longer. 2 weeks later, his bangs are already covering his eyes. That alone would not have warranted a review, but what happened afterward absolutely does. Presley was dropped off healthy and alert. When my husband picked him up, staff said everything "went fine." But once home, Presley was unsteady on his back legs and refused food, treats, and water. We called City Dogs immediately, and the information we received was inconsistent. On the first call, we were told his nails hadn't been trimmed. On the second, we were told they had been as part of the full grooming package (would have been fine, we were just trying to understand what could have caused his sudden discomfort). We were also told, for the first time, that Presley "didn't want to stand" and had been "nipping." That alone raised a brow for us. Presley is 12, and in all our years of taking him to vets and groomers, we have only ever been told he is calm and gentle. Even in moments that make most dogs anxious, like rectal exams, he stays still and sweet. Hearing that he was agitated or refusing to stand instantly told us something must have been off that day. It also should have signaled to City Dogs that something was wrong. If a consistently calm dog suddenly becomes uncooperative, that is a sign of distress and should have prompted a call before continuing the grooming. When we finally reached the grooming manager, (also the groomer), the conversation became incredibly frustrating. From the start he was defensive, speaking over us and focusing more on protecting City Dogs' reputation than on helping us understand what might have happened. To be clear, we weren't being accusatory. We weren't blaming anyone or suggesting he intentionally hurt Presley. We were trying to figure out what could have happened in those few hours that might explain why our otherwise active dog suddenly could not walk properly. Instead, he grew irritated, pointing out that we had spoken to two other staff members, (completely out of our control), and repeatedly insisting he "would never hurt a dog, especially a senior dog." We never suggested he would, we just wanted clarity. He interrupted often, dismissed questions, and even claimed we were the ones being defensive. Any pushback on our part came only from asking him to let us speak. It felt like we were being treated as an inconvenience rather than concerned dog parents. When I asked if it was normal not to call an owner when a dog refuses to stand or shows distress, he said it was not uncommon, especially for "older dogs with arthritis." That didn't make sense as Presley has never been diagnosed with arthritis or shown symptoms. At one point, he also claimed we had accused him of giving Presley medicated food, when all my husband asked was whether Presley might have eaten anything while there. The manager ended the call by telling us to monitor Presley for 24 hours and make sure he was drinking water. When my husband explained that Presley was not eating or drinking at all, the manager finally said that was "concerning" and promised a follow-up call the next day. No one has called. Presley's stiffness lessened after the first day, but he continued walking unbalanced for several days afterward. The entire experience was very disappointing. We weren't looking to blame anyone, we were trying to understand what happened and make sure Presley was okay. Instead, we were met with evasion and indifference. Accidents can happen anywhere, but how a business responds afterward defines its integrity. In our case, City Dogs failed to respond with basic care, accountability, or compassion, and that is why Presley will not be returning.

Absolute nightmare. Do not bring your pups here…read more Staff are rude and incompetent. I ended up leaving rather than trusting our pup to their care. We've tried to use this groomer a few times now and always have terrible experiences.

As a foster for a local rescue organization, I want to ensure I do right by my dogs as I prepare…read morethem for adoption. My most recent foster was a young male fox-hound mix from a rural rescue. This beautiful, spirited pup was a handful, and he and I needed help... immediately! Lily from Happy Planet Petcare was recommended by people at my local dog park; I am so happy we found her. Lily uses positive, rewards-based training. My foster pups' particular needs were: pulling hard on walks, being constantly distracted, no recall, jumping on people out of excitement, being barky, and chewing whatever came near his mouth at home. Lily achieved drastic improvements on all fronts. As well as her professional accreditations and hands-on experience, she is currently pursuing a master's degree in animal behavior. That was one of the things that attracted me to her services, a passion rather than a job. Lily is articulate and explains behaviors, often from the dog's perspective, which is so helpful. Her goal was for me to have a fun relationship with my dogs. I feel confident about transferring what I learned to the other foster dogs I host. I highly recommend Lily and Happy Planet Petcare.

From the owner: Our dog-training and petcare services use positive reinforcement and rewards to help you to help…read moreyour pet thrive. When you train your dog with Happy Planet Petcare, you’ll build sustainable training habits, learn how to shift your mindset about, and learn skills to address, challenges you have with your relationship with your dog, get the hang of enrichment techniques and games, and feel confident in your ability to guide your dog toward appropriate behavior in a range of settings —without frustration, confusion, or using aversive methods. We also provide compassionate, experienced, professional, and reliable individual dog walks, cat-care, and overnight pet sits in Washington, DC.

I LOVE my doodle's summer cut! He looks great. Naked, but great. We'll definitely be back for…read moreanother grooming session here. His tail looks AMAZING: feathered to perfection. Other grooming places we've been to have left him choppy and uneven, but it looks like the groomers at Colby's took time to carefully groom my boy. Reasonably priced too for his size and poodle mix breed. Thank you to the groomers! UPDATE: Just found out Autumn was his groomer. We'll be back to request her! He had an assessment day for daycare and they provided a detailed report card, which is amazing.

My dog stayed here for 4 nights, and I paid for the premium package, which included daily report…read morecards. Unfortunately, I only received two report cards, both using the exact same photo of her, despite being told I would receive updates every day. The staff was kind and friendly, but overall the experience felt very unorganized. When I arrived to pick her up, no one seemed to know what was going on whenever I had questions. I had also specifically called ahead to make sure she would be freshly groomed before pickup, as we are highly allergic to other pet hair. Unfortunately, she was not properly groomed, even though I was charged for the service. Overall, while everyone was nice, I was disappointed with the lack of communication and organization, and I probably would not choose to have her stay here again.

Karma dog training is amazing. She takes time to actually understand you, your dog and your needs…read more She helped us understand that our dog had anxiety issues and would not be a good candidate for a board and train but rather we do individual training sessions and keep her up to date with any and all progress. Negative or positive. She was there to help with any small or big issue! Definitely the best trainer I've ever met

Today was my dog's first day and she loved it! They have a separate area for little dogs and have…read morethem take a nap mid day. I'm so happy I found this place!

My dog LOVES DogMa - we've been loyal customers since 2018. He's so excited to be dropped off in…read morethe morning and is completely tuckered out upon pickup. I especially appreciate that the main play areas are outside (though they'll go inside in bad weather.) No frills - no cameras / livestream etc - but the staff knows him by name and I know he's safe, secure, and happy!

We recently adopted a rescue dog who was in need of some basic training. We contacted Susie since…read moreshe was in the neighborhood, and she responded right away. She came to our place to meet us and the dog, and, right off the bat, she was a wealth of knowledge, picking up on cues that we would never think to notice. Our first few meetings were as educational for us as it was for the pup. She clearly has a lot of experience, and she has a direct but friendly approach that really got our dog in the mood to work. Susie is also great at providing follow-up and additional information, and checking in on our dog's progress. We feel so much more confident as dog owners knowing that Susie is just a phone call away. Can't recommend enough!

I recently rescued a former street dog who developed some anxiety in my apartment building and is…read morevery scared of men. I was struggling to help him learn basic commands and socialize around men and other dogs. Susie has really helped my dog gain confidence in his new surroundings and helped give me the tools to make my dog feel more secure. My dog loves Susie and our training sessions! I live in DC where trainers can charge an arm and a leg for services. Susie is truly passionate about helping owners train their dogs, and her rates are very reasonable. I would definitely recommend hiring her!

To say that Toni at Well Done Charlie is amazing is an understatement. When we started working with…read moreToni, it was hard to imagine leaving our then 10-month-old Aussie-mix rescue alone for minutes, let alone hours. We were at a loss, but Toni expertly and compassionately created and guided us through a detailed, customized (daily) separation anxiety training program. She helped us navigate bumps along the way and her encouragement -- and visible progress -- kept us motivated over the months that we worked together. Our dog's quality of life has improved immensely, and so has ours! We're so grateful that we found Toni and were able to work with her!

Toni is exceptional. I was so lost with a sweet 2 yo coton de tulear that had been rescued a month…read morebefore covid. I had already raised my now 17.5 yo coton and didn't have a problem. Lola was my exception to the rule. By chance, I found Toni after googling and all I can say is she has been my savior. Her expertise, her patience, her knowledge and guidance not only saved Lola but saved me as well. Toni was my shoulder when I collapsed of exhaustion and frustration. How lucky we were to have found her. I more than highly recommend Toni for any issues with your pups. She is exceptional. Maxine

We've been having a tough time cutting our shy puppy's nails. She's very timid and doesn't love her…read morenails trimmed, but we sent her to Patrick's and she was clearly treated well and with care and was so happy. She smelled great, had her nails trimmed and had the cutest bandana on! Great to have a spot in Brookland. A little pricey but knowing the staff is taking their time and being gentle with a shy pup is worth it! Will definitely be sending our little girl back!

My dog had such a great time here!…read more A little backstory. My Olde English bulldog had ACL and patella surgery almost four weeks ago. He isn't putting much weight on the leg yet and it still can be tender. PPC scheduled a google conference call with me ($5 to avoid no shows) to get details on what he needs during a groom. I spoke with Melissa and let her know my concerns about putting weight on and to stress that the groomer needs to be gentle with his leg. She assured me everything will go at my dog' pace and even let me check him in at the front door as stairs can be difficult still. I went ahead and booked the appointment, and am so happy I did. Drop off was very easy and convenient for me to drop off early morning and go back home to take meetings. I picked up my dog a few hours later. He was clean, smelled great and was so happy! I received his report card later that evening and was pleasantly surprised to see how detailed it was and that 4 wonderful people were involved with the grooming. Especially thankful for the time it took to sand his toes on his bum leg!! My dog had such a great time there he was worn out the rest of the day. I know he can't wait to go back! Thanks so much Patrick's pet care, Melissa, Jerniece, Mea and Andrew for the great experience! Burrito loved it there!! I can't say enough good things about our first experience at Patrick's Pet Care!