The Board Hound has been an amazing resource for me and my pup Finn. Finn is 2 years old and has…read moreextreme separation anxiety and is sensitive to...well just about everything. The Board Hound was recommended by the Animal Behavior Wellness Center (Fairfax) early in our journey. Everyday they balance group play with enrichment and learning (brain games). For example, last week they introduced Finn to bubbles and although he was tentative at first, with gentle encouragement he ended up loving the bubbles (the pics of his bubble exploration are in the attached report card)! This is just one example - they've not only reinforced my training but advanced Finn's training when it comes to reactivity (their training the "wait" command has been a godsend). The Board Hound's curriculum (my word) includes personalized care based on Finn's need, their recommendations are always given from their expertise and in the best interest of Finn. If Finn wants to be on the floor playing, in the suite resting, or needs one-on-one time, they accommodate regardless of what the "schedule" says. We recently moved houses and Finn struggled with the change and added stress. The Board Hound made me aware of the changes they had seen in his behavior and helped me manage his stress. They temporarily adjusted his day to ensure he was getting more rest, shortened his group play sessions to limit over stimulation, and increased his one-on-on time with the staff doing brain games and other activities. They provided updates and made sure I had a good sense of what they were seeing day-to-day. This reduced Finn's overall stress and made the transition to our new home easier. I cannot overstate how much I appreciate everything The Board Hound offers as support for my pup and his well being including the expertise of the staff, their excellent communication, and ongoing attentiveness to Finn's needs. I recommend their services to anyone.

Our puppy attended their puppy socials here and she enjoyed it a lot. At first, she was shy so she…read morewas placed in the wallflower group which helped her come out of her shell. After a few sessions, she started to play with all the dogs and became confident in her ability to socialize with puppies of different sizes. The puppy socials are on Sundays so it's very convenient for working dog parents. Additionally, they have staff in the sessions explaining what to do which we really appreciated! We learned a lot even though we thought we knew dog training very well. We never tried their other services but the staff is super nice and accommodating and highly recommend their puppy socials for new puppy owners. I believe they are $10 per session.

Our fur babies always come back looking absolutely adorable after their haircuts. The groomers here…read morehave some kind of magic touch--every trim is perfect, and our cats come out of their spa treatments looking relaxed, refreshed, and ready for a nap in the sun. One of my favorite parts of every visit is chatting with the staff. They're talented and genuinely fun people who clearly love what they do. We always end up trading cat terminology--"toe beans," "bean sprouts," and whatever new phrase we've picked up that week. It's such a small thing, but it makes the whole experience feel personal. The team really knows how to pamper kittens and treat them like the royalty they believe they are. If you want your cats to be cared for by people who truly get them, this is the place. Highly recommend for any cat parent who wants their little ones to look fabulous and feel even better.

We have been bringing JACK, our maincoon to this groomer for a few years now. He has "issues"…read morestemming from both hips being removed. He's testy, and too large to be testy! But Emmy and Jackie have groomed and bathed him with care. He still hates it, but we are so grateful because awe cannot groom him. As far as using the "Hotel" let's just say my husband and I want to stay there! The rooms are adorable! The cats that are in the rooms seem happy! R.Rauh

I live out of state but visit my best friend in the area a few times a year so I am familiar with…read morethe doggie daycare options in and around Alexandria, Virginia. My dog Beatrix has separation anxiety but does well in daycare settings, so when I travel I will typically find a local daycare for a day so I can go to a museum or some other activity that is not dog friendly. I have specifically reached out to several day care facilities in the area with various degrees of success. I walked past District Dogs on a walk with Beatrix and stopped in to inquire about setting up an evaluation. The person at the counter told me to fill out the application on their website and then I can schedule the evaluation. I filled out the application, loading my vaccination records, and was able to book an evaluation for the very next day, which happened to be Christmas Eve. This sounds relatively simple right? Well it's not. Just scheduling an evaluation and loading vaccine records is usually a very painful process, but it was so easy with District Dogs! I dropped Beatrix off for the eval, and then she was able to stay for the rest of the day. Rates are comparable to other daycares and the cameras on the app worked well; I was glad I could look in on her throughout the day. 1,000% recommend District Dogs!

While I appreciate the friendly demeanor of the front desk staff and the overall appearance of the…read morefacility, I was quite disappointed with the level of care my dog received during his stay. First, I noticed that the space seemed too small for the number of dogs present. There was only one employee overseeing both the small and large dog areas, but she spent most of her time in the big dog area. Unfortunately, the small dogs were largely unattended, and the employee only went into the small dog area to clean up after pee or poop. This left the smaller dogs, including my own, without adequate supervision for extended periods. More concerning was the behavior of the staff member responsible for overseeing the dogs. It was clear to me that she did not have much care or concern for the animals. I observed her taking a couple of naps, ignoring the dogs, and even holding a small dog up in the air with one hand as if it were a toy. At one point, she removed all the small dogs from their designated area but left my 20-pound dog alone, only to later let in the larger dogs to share the same space. I have video evidence of all these. My dog was visibly stressed throughout the entire stay, his discomfort was evident. My recommendation to dog parents, always watch the cameras! and don't go with the look if the facility.

Mr. Myron is such a sweetheart - he boards the dogs in his own home in Old Town. He is extremely…read morepatient (even with my gazillion questions and very neurotic self), very gentle with the dogs, and is quite flexible with the pick-up and the drop-off dates - he works with you to see which time would be best, and his rates are definitely comparable, if not competitive, with other dog sitters in the NoVA area. I honestly was comfortable and was not worried when I dropped my pup off for a few days, and Myron always responded to my emails to let me know how she was doing. I highly highly highly recommend him, as he is really good as it gets. They also offer dogwalking services, too. +ask for Mr. Myron +farm trip during the summer

I've been looking for a dogwalker in Alexandria, and really struggled to find one. Dogwalkers tend…read morenot to have personal websites, so you have to find them word of mouth. That's how I found Myron and Pawsitive Pets. Myron was helpful from the moment I called him. He really wanted to know my needs and my dog's needs. He then offered a variety of options that could work with my lifestyle. Even though, I initially was looking for someone to walk my dog, we figured out that our best option was for him to look after my pup at his house for 3-4 hours a day. Myron's got a big house, and a huge backyard filled with lots of doggie toys, and 8 foot tall cement walls, so you never have to worry about your dog escaping! I'm really happy with the service, and now my dog gets to socialize with lots of other dogs, gets trips to the dog park, and lots of outdoor exercise time! This is exactly what he needed! Dog walks = $15 Half-Day Pupsitting = $20 Full Day Pupsitting = $30

My boyfriend and I recently adopted a 10 month old (75-80lb) cane corso puppy named Nyla who has a…read moreTON of puppy energy that has left us frustrated and bruised from her play biting. During this Coronavirus crisis, we have been DESPERATELY searching for a dog trainer to help us survive being at home with our wild puppy but haven't had any luck- until now. Linda and Mike responded to my yelp message within the hour and offered to guide us on a phone call. Who would've thought a 20 min phone call would ease a month's worth of anxiety!!!!! I now feel like we have a solid step towards training our wild, goofy puppy. These sweet people also encouraged us to text or call with any further questions and to send updates! Once this Coronavirus crisis calms down, Linda and Mike will be exactly who we call for more training!!

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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.

I recently left my 11 year old cat for a few days while I was traveling out of state. He doesn't…read morelike boarding but I hoped having his own room, not being around dogs at the vet, etc. would make him less stressed. He came home and for the past two days has been vomiting and had diarrhea. It seems either because the people stressed him out or because he caught something there that he has gotten sick with, and now I have to see if my vet can fit him in today. Furthermore I know the report cards are misleading because his second day supposedly he had stool, urine, and was eating but when I picked him up his chart said he had only eaten once in four days. The Webcam was also turned off several times, so now I'm worried that he was already sick there and they were hiding that from me. Especially considering the price, I 100% *do not recommend* this place at all. These people are dishonest and not worthy of your money.

Very hard to overstate Natalie's genuine care and concern for your dog's happiness and well being…read more She's a one (wo)man band and doesn't offer the conventional daycare facility, but this is the BEST thing about Natalie. She has a big yard full of fresh green grass... couches and dog beds to relax in... it truly can be your dog's home away from home. Daycare facilities are loud, surrounded by hard, cold concrete walls and floors and harsh fluorescent light... not very homey at all! Natalie is also one of the best pup videographers you'll ever meet. You get constant updates just by visiting her Instagram stories, and of course she send pictures and videos too. She is a true gem and I hope everyone is as lucky as me and Hamlet to know her!

I cannot recommend Luna's more. Natalie is literally the best. I have a rescue pup who gets really…read morebad anxiety in new places and is very shy and nervous. He LOVED his weekend at Luna's. Their intake process is robust and made me feel extremely comfortable about Charlie being around the other Luna pups. Natalie is are courteous, kind, and conscientious. I am a true millennial dog mom (aka my Charlie is my baby) and I only leave him with Natalie when I travel!

I only come here for grooming and specifically Tatianna. She is AMAZING with my anxious/skittish…read moredog that has not done well at two other groomer's. She is a god send for grooming which up until now has been such a stressor for me and my dog. All other staff I've interacted with have been friendly. Highly recommend!!

I just really love this place. Better yet, my dogs love this place! They go for boarding, daycare,…read moreand grooming - I highly recommend all of the above :) The staff are sweet and caring. Our dogs always come back happy and are excited to visit or stay. You can tell the place is well-run. It's nice to have peace of mind when leaving our doggos anywhere. I'm so glad we have Bark+Boarding nearby.

Robert has been visiting our dog since she was a tiny puppy. Its now been more than four years of…read moreregular walks. We have always been very pleased. Robert is consistently very responsive to scheduling changes and etc. In four years he has never gotten a number wrong on a bill -- even when we have last-minute canceled, added, and rescheduled numerous times in a month. He was originally recommended by a friend who used him sitting and was very pleased that the dog was treated like part of the family when there. Several of our neighbors use Robert now -- some on our recommendation. In addition to sitting, walks, and belly-rubs, he runs a mid-day playgroup that is very popular in our neighborhood.

We've been working with Robert at Doggy Workout for almost 3 years with our dog Bella. She joined…read moreas a young puppy and still goes there for playgroup weekly. Our dog is so excited when Robert comes to pick her up and happily exhausted when she comes home. We also board her with Robert when we go out of town. He has been incredibly flexible and willing to take her in when we go on travel, and we know she's safe there. He has also helped us out with cat sitting when we've left town. We completely trust him, and our dog absolutely loves him.

Our Standard Poodle looks fabulous and was well taken care of. Highly recommend this establishment…read more Nice people, easy parking and a window to peek through and see the dogs.

We had a great first experience at The Groomery. It's in an adorable little building in Old Town…read morewith parking which is very convenient. When you walk in there's a small entrance that separates you from the grooming area. It seems really secure for the dogs inside. They have a book showing the different levels that they can cut which is really helpful! I had a nice chat with the groomer and told her everything we wanted. She followed my instructions and my dog looked adorable! It's a bit pricier than what I've been paying in Vienna, but we will be back for sure.