I had a few good grooming visits at this place but the last one left me very upset. The groomer cut both sides of my dog's face and I didn't find out until days later when it started scabbing and bleeding. I eventually had to get him checked out at the vet. I understand that things happen but what really made me upset is the dismissiveness of the situation. I called and spoke to an employee about the situation and he advised me to email pictures of my dog's face. I did so to his email address twice and a general email address, and I never got a response. Even if he did I not get the emails (not sure how he could have not), some type of follow up would have been considerate. I don't appreciate the incident with my dog being dismissed, especially since I paid $140 for his grooming. I would have appreciated more kindness in the situation. I will not return and have found a new groomer. read more

First of all, we want to say that we have been dog "parents" in Old Town Alexandria, Va. for almost 50 years. We have a lot of experience with the various groomers in this area and in Old Town proper. None of them can compare to the service that we received from Saoirse at The Dog Park at 705 King Street. She was receptive to our needs (we have a shy Shetland Sheepdog, Grace), and she is so easy to work with. Her finished groom was OUTSTANDING, and everyone in The Dog Park was friendly and outgoing (unlike many groomers here in town). Very fair pricing, a gentle and loving attitude from Saoirse, and a wonderful finish for our little girl makes giving The Dog Park and Saoirse a much deserved 5 Star rating! read more

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Our two German Shorthaired Pointer puppies, Riff and Greta, have been attending The Dog Park since they were just 12 weeks old. Now at 5 months, they've gained structure, confidence, and the best kind of playtime -- the kind that leads to total puppy exhaustion by day's end. Isaac, Zaniyah, Kyle, and Regan -- where would Dave and I be without you? Ten out of ten! You're helping us raise pups who are well-behaved, confident, and friendly with everyone -- from other dogs and kids to the UPS driver, fire trucks, trash trucks, and even the BIG NOISY BUS! read more

I work next to the Dog Park and have been stopping in for years for treats and other things for the dogs in the office. I just recently got a puppy and now have been using the Dog Park for everything. They offer day care, training, grooming, everything! I highly recommend it as its local, it has the best staff and its got so many options. My dog now knows the location and can't wait to stop in! 10/10 read more

Professional and friendly service with Saoirse!! Our pup looks great and was very relaxed When we picked him up.

Our puppy went to day care for the first time today at The Dog Park. I got pictures!! And notes of how my puppy was doing during her day. She also went on a couple of walks through the neighborhood. She had a really good day. Came home happy and tired. Thank you, Z! read more

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I can't say enough great things about the Doggie Day Care at the Dog Park! My pups, Chloe and Jackson, absolutely adore it here. They practically pull me to the door every morning because they can't wait to see Zee and Isaac. These two treat every dog like their own, taking them on lovely walks around Old Town, giving them tons of affection, and even letting them get a little treadmill time in. It's rare to find people who care this much. I'm so grateful to have found such a wonderful place for my dogs. read more

I had my mini golden doodle Billie groomed here. Apparently I filled out the form on the website incorrectly and was not getting a full grooming out of my error. I really needed the grooming and they were accommodating. I had specific requests on how I needed her cut, and they executed and did an inCredible job. In fact, it was the best grooming I've ever had done. A lesson I learned was to bring in pictures of previous grooming, and describe from the pictures how I wanted my pup groomed. What was good and what was not so good from the previous grooming? I've been in several times, and they are always welcoming, accommodating, and loving to Dogs. I highly recommend this place. Allan read more

The Dog Park is one of several dog stores in Old Town. However, the Dog Park stuck out for these reasons: 1) Staff: They were very attentive and welcoming and treated our puppy like royalty. 2) Items: They have tons of stuff for pets, including baked treats for dogs! Out front is a water bowl for dogs! read more

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Willie loves seeing Z in the morning at drop off, his whole body starts to wiggle in excitement! the fact that the same thing happens when we leave Zach and Christian in the afternoon lets me know he's in great hands. I love that I walk in after a long day and Lauren always has a friendly, encouraging word! Willie is l tired and most of all happy after a day at day care! Thank you all for taking such great care of him:) read more

Full service and wide selection of products, including fresh baked goods. The grooming is top notch. the trainers are incredible, and the staff loves dogs! I very enthusiastically recommend the Dog Park! read more

I'm so pretty! My humans think I'm the most gorgeous dog on the planet! My favorite thing is to see Cherie at The Dog Park to get myself looking and feeling amazing! Today was a special day... I even got a pupachino! read more

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Dropped my Dog for a 12 o'clock on December 26 2024 appointment and got a call from the Groomer at 2:20 to inform me that my dog will not be ready at 3 o'clock that it would be later after he assure me that my Dog will take only three hours, which is what it normally takes for a big golden doodle, so I decided to stop at 3 o'clock to see the progress, to my dismay, my was being bathed at that time because he took another appointment at 3 :15 to groom another dog, what did he do between 12 and 3 with me dog?.I called them again at 4 o'clock and I was told that The Dog will not be ready until 6 o'clock so I decided to go ahead and pick up my Dog-and forgo the haircut, I told the owner who was behind the register that I would be happy just to pay for the The pedicure and the bath NO HAIRCUT and was informed that it will be $170 which was the initial charge for a full Grooming , I said this was an outrageous amount of money for a pedicure, a bath and a brush,completely unacceptable! For a boutique Grooming salon in Alexandria, this was the most unprofessional place I've ever been. There were no apologies, or let me take care of this. Why would you have an unexperienced groomer in your shop and charge this outrageous prices? To topped off the groomer comes out to wish me a Merry Christmas! Shame-on you people! Ask, how can we improve? HIRE PROFESSIONAL PEOPLE TO DO THE JOB AND BE PROFESSIONAL WITH YOUR CLIENTS ! read more

I'm not a fan of using Yelp as a vehicle for negativity, but am compelled to do so after the owner publicly misrepresented my experience at The Dog Park (basically calling me a liar). Also note that I came on here to see if I could privately message the owner but the messaging option is disabled. On 11/26, I attempted to return a dog collar that I purchased 2 days prior. I wasn't offered a receipt at the time of purchase (it was Black Friday and very busy) but on 11/26 the employee said if I had some info, he could try to look it up. So, I gave the exact date of purchase (11/24), approximate time (before 12:30) and approximate price ($25). He spent less than a minute looking though the POS system and then told me that the POS system could only go back to 11/25 and that I could not return the dog collar (which still had the price tag on it). I thought that was odd, since it was only 2 days earlier. I asked "are you sure, there's nothing else you can do?" and he said "sorry." He never asked me to look up the exact charge on my credit card statement (which would have taken me 30 seconds to do online), another "fact" the owner misstated which isn't true. Unfortunately, the owners response (stating things that are untrue including blaming me for him not being able to check out other customers when there was no one else in line during the attempted return) has turned me off of what was one of my favorite small businesses in Old Town. read more

Adorable little pet store Staff was so friendly So many cute dogs The stuff was all so cute and the dog treats are precious and I love them read more

Great people and excellent service! My dog's haircut was great and you'll never meet better people.

Love the dog park grooming team! I have a Great Pyrenese and they've done a wonderful job with her over the last 2 years. she always comes out so soft, clean, beautifully trimmed and happy! read more

They love my dog. He always looks great, just like I want. He comes home happy. Everyone is friendly and TJ gets his favorite treat each visit. YAY! read more

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My schnoodle looks adorable and he actually likes coming here for grooming. Melina does a great job and he's always happy to see her.

Melina did a great job grooming my doodle. He has an autoimmune disease and can't be stressed She took a great care of him and made sure he is comfortable throughout the grooming process read more

Thank you, Cherie, for making Mace look and smell amazing! He obviously adores you and we will certainly be back soon! read more

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The best! Care well for senior dogs too! Rocky is 14 and loves Melina as much as I do. Thanks much dog park!! #staylocal read more

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My 13 yr old diva of a dog requires tons of patience as she doesn't like to be groomed and Carrie has what it takes to work her magic on Soleil That gives me great peace of mind Good job Carrie! read more

[UPDATE -] The owner and his reply to my review is not truthful! There were no other customers in line when my wife attempted to return the dog collar. The manager did not offer my wife the opportunity to contact her credit card company (that would have taken her two seconds to find). Furthermore, the store was given the date and time of purchase, which was only two days earlier. What I do agree on is that Yelp needs to convey the truth - and the owner should not perpetuate untruths. --- [Initial review] I try to shop at small businesses and when I do customer service is paramount. The Dog Park refused to accept a return for a collar my wife bought. Admittedly, she didn't get a receipt because the store was very busy at the time of purchase. However, they could have looked up her credit card charge but wouldn't. Thankfully Alexandria has other small business dog supply stores. read more

Our dog is timid and Cherie works hard to put him at ease with her kind manner. She's attentive to his grooming needs and communicates problem spots to us like his ears. We really appreciate that the grooming salon is never chaotic and has a few dogs at a time. Many thanks to Cherie for the adorable groom! read more

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I adopted a lovely little girl from the Humane Society. When she came in the hair had matted so badly it cut off circulation to the front leg. it was so bad that her leg needed to be amputate. She's a lively and happy part of the family. since her adoption I have gone to The Dog Park for her grooming and items I have purchased. I trust the groomers here. She is taken care of every time we come. They are so gentle with her. I don't have to worry about something happening to her here. I'm very thankful for great care she gets. As to how she looks...she looks terrific read more

The Dog Park - My older dog is my North Star. This is Wallis. She is my joy. - Pet Stores Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Super cool pet toys, imitation liquor bottles, and lots of pet accessories. I love that they set the treats out for quick grab and go action. My pet doesn't have much patience. They are a small store but they are fully stocked the walls are packed with inventory. There is street parking and plenty of local restaurants and bars for the pet owners. read more

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The cutest shop in Alexandria! My dog loved being able to go into the store and check things out. Prices were about average and they had a huge selection. The cashier was so friendly and seemed to truly love her job. Our puppers left with a new toy and a chicken swizzle stick which he was a huge fan of!! read more

such a cute store! friendly staff. i just got some little stickers. 2 for a dollar. i loved all the dog toys they had and the leashes! gives me ideas for my next visit. read more

Cherie does an amazing job with Millie! She looks so cute with her new cut!

I picked up my little guy from boarding after 2 months & he was matted & I mean EXTREMELY matted. I was able get an appointment within a week & I am so thankful for Melina. Under the terribly matted fur she found a flea problem & shaved him & gave him a flea bath! His skin is going to be a little sensitive but he left happy & he had on the cutest bandanna. I would definitely recommend The Dog Park for all your grooming needs & well worth the 30 minute drive from my house! I wish I could give 10 stars. read more

Warm greeting as a new customer. Tech let me go in with my pup for a nail trim. Wonderful service

We have been taking our dog, Balto there for a while now. Melina is an excellent groomer and very responsive to my requests. I highly recommend The Dog Park grooming. read more

Highly recommend the grooming services here! Melina did a fantastic job grooming our English Springer Spaniel, Moose. We were impressed with her attention to detail -- she knew exactly what to do with a Springer's unique coat. The whole experience was seamless--we will be back! read more

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My shih tzu had an amazing grooming experience here! He already loves the store & staff so was excited to be there, and I LOVE that there's an option for straight through service with no kennels. Melina did a great job with Harold's cut and we'll definitely be back for any future grooming needs. read more

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I was absolutely shocked at the 1 star reviews for my favorite store in Old Town! I have been coming to The Dog Park since adopting my cat Georgie 4 years ago. They carry his favorite brand of dry cat food and let's face it, those of us that have cats know that if the cat ain't happy no one is! I continued on with my patronage when Tina our second cat came home to live with me and since she prefers wet food, back to our store we went and found a brand she loves! Now, enter Adele, our almost 1 year old Pug princess! Who is on a raw diet, the owner stocks her brand of Stella and Chewy frozen parties, meal mixers and when she overheard that Adele also enjoys goat milk as part of her diet even brought it in so I didn't have to run all over looking for it! Now that as far as I am concerned that is customer service! The staff is AMAZING and have NEVER been anything but professional during my visits. Virtually every single time the greeting is "Hi, what do the babies need now" Their clothing selection for dogs is nice and Adele owns a few pieces, ok more than a few, so the selection is there! Thanks for making the animals in my family feel that they are just as important to you as they are to me! read more

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I usually like coming in here for the good selection of tough toys for my toy destroying dogs. Today, there was half the normal selection spread out to make it look like a lot vs just stating they're out of stock. My biggest disappointment for today was hearing your employee give Veterinary advice to another customer. Your employees are not educated or licensed to be giving medical or health advice to pet owners. Especially since its inaccurate. Hopefully the customer that they helped also takes into consideration their educated and licensed Veterinarian's advice before their pets health is affected. read more

Cherie did an amazing first groom for Denver! she was so kind and sweet with him, as he was very nervous! it's especially great that this is a small and really caring set up! read more

The Dog Park is such a cute find in old town Alexandria! They have a little bit of everything for Fido - doggie treats, food, leashes, harnesses, clothing, you name it. Its not big but is definitely the perfect fit for Old Town Alexandria! Oh- and baked doggie treats are affordable and super cute (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/7A8uIzoy4f_JnmLm2UgIIQ?select=3eb8hfErDv6F7cWoGeA8XQ#3eb8hfErDv6F7cWoGeA8XQ - they're $.75/each). Totally worth it for Fido & the staff is super friendly too! read more

The Dog Park - Baked goodies perfect for Fido! Even cuter with the holiday themed shapes/color (: - Pet Stores Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Cute store, the owner was friendly and sweet, and lets you browse around. They had a limited selection of clothing for your pooch, accessories, and dry food. I like their 'gourmet baked treats' for the dogs - they're really cute and well-decorated - my pup gobbled them right up! Metered parking can be found around the block. +cute gourmet baked treats for pups +friendly staff +metered-parking read more

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