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    Metro Dog

    4.1 (237 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 7:30 pm

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    Ziggy

    Ziggy is always so happy to go to Metrodog! All of the staff are friendly and caring. We boarded him there for a week during Thanksgiving and they took great care of him, including administering multiple medications for an infection. They were so professional, providing information about how he was doing throughout the week. We feel so grateful to have Metrodog in Ziggy's life!

    Nina

    Update from my last review: Metro Dog has truly been our saving grace. Our dog, Nina, has severe anxiety and has tried to escape our home more times than I can count--literally in the hundreds. She's chewed through walls, caused major damage to our house, and left us feeling overwhelmed and at a loss. We even reached a heartbreaking point where we thought we might have to put her down. Medications like Trazodone didn't help much, and things were getting really hard. That's when I started looking into dog daycares, even though options were limited since I live in Antioch. Thankfully, Metro Dog in Richmond is just five minutes from my job, so we gave it a shot. During her first temperament test, she did great and was accepted. I was definitely nervous at first--like a worried mom dropping her kid off at school--but the staff was amazing. They were honest and let me know that Nina had a few anxious moments early on (biting at walls and such), but that she was adjusting to the environment, the other dogs, and the structure of the day. Now, five months later, I can confidently say Nina is thriving. She's calmer, our home is no longer being destroyed, and we finally have peace of mind. The difference has been life-changing--not just for Nina, but for our whole family. The cherry on top? The morning and afternoon staff are always so sweet--not just to me, but genuinely caring and gentle with Nina. I see it every time I drop her off and pick her up. Thank you, Metro Dog, for all the love and hard work you put into what you do. It doesn't go unnoticed, and it means the world to us.

    Dog

    As an adult woman, I got a dog during the pandemic for companionship. I really didn't know how to raise this dog by myself and my neighbor told me about Metro Dog. How thankful I am.... They helped me get her socialize with other dogs. The best decision I made to take her to Metro Dog . Diane and her staff are wonderful. They are my Sophie's step parents . They are always accommodating at the last minute and I know my Sophie is in good hands . I highly recommend.

    Our well-behaved girl after coming home from MetroDog
    Sandra S.

    This past December, our family got a puppy, my first dog EVER and I'm in my mid-30s. I wanted a mellow buddy and luck would have it, I got a tornado of high energy. I began taking my then 10-week old puppy to MetroDog's puppy socials and it was the first time I was able to get my crazy pup tired enough from all that play that I myself was able to sit and relax for an entire afternoon. I knew then I needed MetroDog to not only keep my sanity, but ensure my hyper pup got socialized, trained, groomed, and boarded whenever we went out of town. From January to March, she went almost every week for daycare or an overnight when we had to go out of town, Then COVID-19 happened and they had to close. We were stuck with a 5-month old pup who still needed to be socialized and began to develop separation anxiety due to the fact that shelter-in-place for us meant we pretty much never left home. I was frantically checking MetroDog's social media and website to see when they could offer services. I'd play fetch with my dog everyday for 45 minutes straight and go for 45-minute walks, on top of a couple extra hours of indoor play and training. Nothing tired her out enough to let me just sit and chill! Then MetroDog re-opened and I immediately contacted them to see if my dog could have a standing twice-weekly reservation for daycare. Since we aren't eating out as much, traveling, buying clothes, using gas, or getting haircuts, we wanted to help support a business we care about that has been absolutely essential to us raising a dog. The days she is there, we get a lot of work done, our backs hurt less since we can sit for a bit, and we can run most of our errands. Our dog comes home happy from all the play and she sleeps so good at night! It's helped the family's stress level since she is so high energy and all the dog parks are closed. Plus, I know she will be safe there since the dogs are always supervised and given plenty of rest breaks. Take your dog to them if you are able to. Diane and Lia at MetroDog are wonderful people and this institution could use all the extra help at this time. As I said, since we aren't spending much anywhere else, we see MetroDog as an investment in our puppy's development and well-being and ultimately a reprieve for the family. MetroDog is part of our furry family!

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    Lorie C.

    Hello, my name is Lorie.. and I'm an ex pet care provider. I've worked in dog rescue and my previous dog was... "special". I am not typically trusting of doggie daycare type places bc I had, had experience with lots of Difficult dogs, and most importantly, daycares that didn't understand the various personalities that dogs could have in a variety of situations. I was in the process of adopting my newest dog, Tommy, like any neurotic pet parent - I wanted to make sure that my puppy was getting properly socialized and burning the endless energy that puppies, Belgian Malinois puppies in particular, tend to have. I have to admit I was a bit rude at the onset because I was so nervous that MetroDog would not meet my ridiculously high standards. The first thing I noticed, their prices were reasonable! (People don't understand how difficult of a job working with dogs is, keeping them safe, grooming them etc can be - it's exhausting and really physically demanding)! Second, this place was a FORT (in the BEST way!!!). There was NO WAY these dogs could escape, or get out in a bad situation that couldn't be safely contained! Safety was a priority!! Third: they clearly have experience with lots of breeds and personalities! It's really had to not find some sort of breed restrictive place. Specifically with bully breeds... Pits are my first love, and it's awesome that they create opportunities for brand ambassadors! Also, Malinois, while there is a lot of them around - not many people have exposure and experience to them. MetroDog does! Fourth: I love that there is someone there always... when I got my dog.. Life got crazy.. my boyfriend and I only have one car, and sometimes Stuff happens. I know with MetroDog.. he's safe, secure, and loved on.. Fifth: my mal loves this place.. he loses his damn mind when we pull up.. drags me to the door and assaults the staff with love, forgets about me, and has a blast. They take great notes on how his day went and he comes home exhausted.. Sixth: my dog has some physical limitation - The owner stopped my boyfriend during pick up and talked to him about it. It's been amazing to have a set of eyes on him, that ensures his health is a priority. I can't tell people enough that they have been essential in easing my stress and anxiety in raising my pup! They say it take a village to raise a dog.. and metro dog is my village and tribe. Seventh: were using their dog walking services and can't wait to start Thank you for everything you have done and continue to do for Tommy! We love Metro and we're so grateful for you!

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