Danny (and Elise) have taken such great care of my cat for the last 2 1/2 years. I trust them…read morecompletely. Danny sends photos of Kitty every day, and he gives me updates on her. He has gone above and beyond, cleaning up some accidents that Kitty made, and even once putting her in her carrier backpack and going outside with her during a fire alarm in the building. I recommend Danny 100%

We have been using Danny's Pet Care for two years, we have had ONLY AMAZING experiences with him…read moreand his sitters: Danny, Elise, Ben all took such incredible care of our fur baby and we are so grateful to them for loving him like we do. Their prices are incredibly fair, they are super reliable, go above and beyond for customer service, and keep our place super clean. I literally don't know how they could be better. They have made so many stressful moments better by stepping in to help us when we were in a bind. If you're looking for good pet sitters this is your place!!!

We needed mid-day walks for our young dog until she is able to be alone for a full workday. She…read moreloves our dog walker Keenan so much, I don't think we have in our hearts to ever stop the service. The service is very reliable and our dog walker is so wonderful, we feel zero guilt leaving her for a long work day. The app is great and you get great feedback on the days walk. This is a great service.

Fetch and Jamie in particular are simply the best. Jamie was our long term dog walker before…read morepersonal circumstances changed and we miss him every day. He is reliable, provided detailed updates and most importantly our dog loves him! Rain or shine Jamie would show up for our dog and her absolute delight in seeing him was something special. I cannot recommend Jamie or Fetch enough. We love you Jamie!

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: Crispy-Paws offers in-home boarding, doggy daycare, convenient pet taxi pick-up and drop-off, and…read morebathing services for dogs up to 40 pounds. Your pets are family to us, so we provide top-notch care and a loving environment for every furry friend. Chris, our owner and Pet CPR certified caregiver, ensures your dog receives personalized attention, daily playtime, and plenty of cuddles in a cozy home setting. Whether you need reliable daycare or a safe place for overnight stays, Crispy-Paws is your pet’s home away from home, giving you complete peace of mind whenever you’re away.

I picked up my dog from structured daycare at Parview location. The "manager" gave me my dog and…read moresaid nothing. I walked out and realized my dog was covered from head to toe in urine and excrement. I walked back in and asked if there was a problem and she was like oh yeah yeah, she messed her crate twice today but we wiped her off. I should have never been handed back my dog in this type of condition AND without any explanation. And how long was she in this state with no attention to her health and wellbeing? And apparently they accept no responsibility: "Unfortunately we do not have a grooming at this facility and really no way of cleaning her up other than just water. The dogs are crated throughout the day when we are rotating the classes of the different groups of pups. When we have a full house it is almost impossible to keep cleaning crates and transferring her to another." - Megan Clipfel-Johnson, Structured Daycare Manager This all sounds like a District Dogs problem, not my problem. With them knowingly operating one location in a flood zone that ultimately killed puppies during a flash flood last year to an employee at another location hitting a puppy that resulted in its death, you would think they would have a heightened level of care, but apparently not. Be cautious of using the Parkview location if you care about your pup's health and wellbeing.

My pup Cody and I attended Avi's 6 week Level I training. We both absolutely loved it. Avi's…read moreapproach to training was direct, fear free, and fun; I learned specific skills as well as underlying concepts of training; and Cody has really made progress with not jumping, attending to me, staying, and many other commands. Highly recommend this class for anyone in the area!

The staff is great! They are very accommodating for my pup who has turned anxious as she's gotten…read moreolder and no longer likes daycare (she figured out how to open their door and just leaves when she feels like it ). They recommended she did day boarding and she loves it! They know us by name and are always happy to see her. Definitely recommend for anyone looking for a place for their pet to relax while you are at work.

Three years ago I raved about Olde Towne Pet Resort to every dog owner I knew. Now I wouldn't board…read morea houseplant here. Great to horrible, entirely self-inflicted. Every booking, every pet, every time: more signatures and "agreements" than a mortgage closing. Somewhere there's a lawyer who's never met a dog and decided the real threat to this business is the guy who's paid them loyally for three years. You carefully fill out the entire grooming form online, pick every option -- then show up and they shove a paper copy across the counter to sign the exact same thing again. And after all that paperwork, they still claim they don't have the phone number they've had on file for three years and called me on before. Let's put this in perspective. I can order dinner to my door in two taps -- Reorder, Apple Pay, done. A stranger drives hot food across town on the strength of my thumbprint. But dropping off dogs these people have known for three years apparently requires a signing ceremony and a fresh liability waiver every single visit. In 2026, that's not caution. That's a business that's forgotten how to trust its own customers. And then there's the membership -- the crown jewel of contempt. They took a system that worked and actively torched it. Gone are the daycare credit packs: fair, flexible, buy-what-you-need, the way a business treats people it respects. In their place, a pricier monthly "membership" that auto-drafts your card whether your dog walks through the door or not, with no rollover for the days you paid for and never used. Read that again: you pay, they keep it, your dog gets nothing, and they call it a perk. It's not a membership -- it's a standing withdrawal from your bank account with a bow on it. It punishes the exact people who kept this place in business: the regulars whose lives don't run on a fixed weekly schedule. Some months my dogs come once, some months five times, because that's how actual life works -- and this program is built to make sure I lose either way. It doesn't serve pets. It doesn't serve owners. It serves a spreadsheet, and it treats every loyal customer as a recurring charge to be maximized rather than a person to be valued. It is, top to bottom, the most openly hostile "loyalty" scheme I've ever been asked to fund. When customers spend more time signing forms and fighting your billing than petting their dogs, you're not a pet resort -- you're a law firm with a kennel attached. Take your pets somewhere that still remembers what the word "customer" means.

Paw Paw Pet Club came highly recommended to me from neighbors and I quickly learned why once our…read moredog started using its services. Walter and Patrick are professional, reliable, and, most importantly, loving to our girl Ruby. While she's always so excited for her daily walk, she has also become calmer around other dogs, is much better on her leash, and has learned a couple other tricks along the way. I attribute this to walking with her usual pack but also greatly Walter and Patrick's patience and training. You will be glad you found them!

The Paw Paw Pet Club team have been here for our girl, Zuri, whenever we need them!! Zuri goes on…read moreregular mid-day walks with her crew and has boarded several times, sometimes for more than a week. The team is so good about updating us with photos and info about what adventures they have been on. After long stays, Zuri is sad to leave and whenever we see her walkers around town she is SO happy to see them - a sign she well loved and looked after while in their care. The are responsive and attentive if there are changes to her daily needs that they need to be aware of. They have walked her in the last 3 apartments we have lived in! They treat her like a star and they feel like a part of our family. :) 10/10 would recommend Paw Paw to anyone in the DC area with a furry pup who needs walking or boarding services!

I feel this place has really gone downhill. I've been coming for years. The front desk staff used…read moreto be amazing. Coincidentally, it seems that when they raised prices, the quality of service went down. On my latest visit, the front desk staff acted like they didn't want to be there. The employee had a friend eating lunch at the bench up front. I came in for a walk-in nail grind, and they didn't have the staff to handle it. It was a very disappointing experience compared to how it used to be.

I dropped my 5 month old Doberman off at District Dogs Shaw for a full day of daycare and boarding…read morefrom 9 AM to 7 PM. By noon I was told he was too playful and not picking up on other dogs' social cues so they removed him from group play. I understand safety is important but what happened next was unacceptable. They told me he would be placed in what they called a suite big enough for a Great Dane. They said he would get one walk and one hour of solo playtime for the entire day. When I asked for a photo of this suite I received a picture of what was actually a small windowless kennel. This is not the spacious and comfortable environment they described. While reviewing the live footage I saw an impatient attendant who did not give my dog a fair chance to socialize. Instead of working with him or redirecting his energy they quickly removed him from the group. For the remaining seven hours my puppy was confined to that small space with minimal interaction. This is not what I paid for and it is not what was advertised. My dog deserved better care, better handling, and an honest description of the conditions. I will not be returning and I do not recommend District Dogs Shaw to anyone who values transparency and humane treatment for their pets.

I have been using Wagabout since February when I started working 30 minutes from home and knew my…read morelittle poodle needed some TLC and a short walk in the middle of the day. Kelly leaves a little note every day with the time she arrived and what they did during her 15 minute visit. She is also very understanding and accommodating when I need him walked longer (30 minutes) or at a different time of day. In order to not be charged for a cancelled visit, you need to provide at least 24 hours notice, which is sometimes impossible because, hey, life happens. I understand they have a schedule to work around, but I wish there were 1 or 2 "freebies" for cancelling with less than 24 hours notice (or at least only charge half for 12 hours notice). That being said, I know my dog is in great hands while I am at work, which is extremely comforting. I would recommend Wagabout to anyone who is looking for a dog walker in Bethesda or surrounding areas!

I have used Wagabout for over four years, and I have been consistently satisfied with their work…read more AJ is a good communicator and loves dogs. His walkers are reliable, friendly, and love dogs too. I have no complaints or areas for improvement. I continue to be a satisfied Wagabout customer.

My dog (and myself) had a wonderful experience here! They were very communicative and answered any…read morequestions I had. When I arrived, the receptionist was so kind, and asked me about any triggers/fears my dog had. She confirmed the services, and texted me an hour before her pickup time. She smelled wonderful, and they gave her an adorable bandana! They gave me a thorough rundown of how she did, and the following day, they sent me several photos (all great quality) and really detailed "report card" of how she did, including what foods she was motivated by, the fact that they used towels vs a drier, how she did with everything -- pretty much anything you need to know! The only downside is that it seems a bit on the pricier side, but absolutely worth it. They have plenty of services, and I opted for the healthy skin and coat treatment and blueberry facial on top of the basic grooming, so that of course brought the price up. But I will absolutely be bringing my dog here again!

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!

highly recommend for mobile pet grooming. They were on time and very communicative. They also…read morelistened to my grooming requests which is rare. I have a senior poodle who I have had groomed for 15 years. This was by far one of the best experiences.

I cannot begin to express my appreciation for Steve and his care of my pets. He has accomodated…read morelast minute requests, and taken care of my "family" for the past year with daily mid-day visits. He has always been on time, and left a note with what happened while he was there. My one dog is also pretty difficult and has some typical rescue issues. It took Steve two visits to completely win her over, and his work with her over the past year has definitely made an impact on her behavior. You can tell he is passionate about what he does. Again, I cannot recommend Steve and Takoma Pet enough!