I recently brought my dog, Fred, to FurgetMeNot for an evaluation and a half-day of daycare, and I…read morewant to share my experience to help other pet parents make informed decisions. The evaluation fee was $25 (nonrefundable after online registration), and while the staff member who conducted it was polite, I left with the impression that she didn't particularly enjoy working with dogs. Fred is a very social, playful, and well-adjusted dog--he has attended daycare regularly since 4 months, plays comfortably with dogs of all sizes and ages, and has never been described as anxious. Despite that, I was told during the evaluation that he seemed nervous, though he was ultimately "cleared" for daycare. For his first half-day (about $36), I was told again that he was nervous and might only be suited for weekends. This didn't match the written "report card," which described him as social, well-behaved, and playing well with others. When I asked for clarification, the explanation shifted back to him being "anxious." Given Fred's long history of thriving in daycare environments, this inconsistency raised red flags. What concerns me most is not the evaluation itself, but the communication and transparency. Before the evaluation, I called to confirm whether there was weekday availability (since that's when I need care). I made it clear that if there wasn't space, I didn't want to waste time or money. Unfortunately, no one followed up, and after investing both time and nearly $60, I was told that Fred should only come on weekends. I was being "encouraged" to bring Fred only on weekends--something that doesn't meet my needs, but still generates revenue for the business. The manager would not speak to me when I came to pick up my dog and did not follow up with a phone call (I shouldn't be surprised no one ever returned a live call or voicemail before my visit....I should have stayed away). The facility itself is small, with play areas that appeared quite limited (approximately 10-15 feet across, divided into small sections with several dogs in each). While that setup may work well for some pets, it isn't what I would call spacious or enriching. It was very clean. That is the one bright spot. In short, I wish FurgetMeNot had simply been upfront about their capacity constraints. I can respect a business being full; what I can't respect is unclear communication and the suggestion that my dog's behavior was the issue when the real problem seemed to be limited weekday availability. Pet parents: if you are looking for consistent weekday daycare, I would recommend asking very directly about space before investing in their evaluation process. I personally won't be returning, as I value honesty and clear communication in any service that involves my dog. I wasted 2 days and $60 dollars on this place. Don't get scammed like me.

Yeah, it's a no for me, dawg…read more I took my dog to Fur-Get Me Not on Monday, December 9 at 3:15 PM for a daycare evaluation. Upon entry, I wasn't greeted particularly warmly by the front desk staff, but they did direct me to the person who would be completing my dog's evaluation. As the staff member, Christopher, who was actually completing my dog's evaluation was friendly and inviting, I did not think too much about the front desk staff. The evaluation cost $25 and it took about 20 minutes. Christopher took my dog to the back and had her meet other dogs and staff members. When the evaluation was over, he informed me that she had passed and answered most of my questions. I asked him what the pricing was for daycare, because it was not listed on the FAQ page that he provided me. He told me he didn't know, but that the front desk staff would be able to answer my question. After wrapping up to the evaluation, I walked over to the front desk to inquire about pricing for daycare. Keep in mind that while this is a full-service dog care facility, it seems that the main service-- or at least one of the most popular services-- that this facility provides is dog daycare. I asked the woman sitting at the desk about pricing. She told me something along the lines of, "we don't have the pricing listed on the brochure, but it is online." I then asked if she could just tell me the pricing. (I'm literally standing at the front desk at this point where they are supposed to answer questions about their services-- wouldn't you just tell me the price instead of directing me to go look it up for myself?!) She then responds "for what?!" with an unmistakable air of annoyance. Now, I would expect a front desk staff member to say something like, "sure, for which service?" The way she phrased her question seems like I was bothering her. I responded "for daycare" and then, she said "well let me just pull up the website and look..." The entire interaction was odd, like she was doing me a favor by providing pertinent info about the business at which she works. Also, why there isn't signage with the pricing for daycare at the front desk, who knows? I do know one thing though: if you act like I'm bothering you by asking you to do things within the scope of your job, I won't bother to spend my coins.

We've been using Arlington Dog Nanny for almost 15 years, and they've been wonderful from the very…read morebeginning. Our first dog was sweet but somewhat of a challenge, especially at the end, and Desiree and our walker always treated him with so much patience and care. It honestly felt like they loved him as much as we did. When we got a puppy last year, we didn't even consider using anyone else for training. Desiree was fantastic, and thanks to her help, we now have the easiest, happiest dog imaginable. Over the years, both of our dogs have been walked and boarded with ADN, and we've always felt completely comfortable leaving them in their care. They're reliable, caring, and just genuinely good people. We feel very lucky to have found them and recommend them all the time.

This team has been caring for my aging pup since 2020. Fear Free certified, always puts your pet…read morefirst. We especially appreciate their dog sitting services. My dog needs to stay at home, and we've always had wonderful experiences. Great communication, and they really care about her.

After an unplanned adoption, having stumbled on an adoption event, I was in need of a dog walker…read moreASAP for the new puppy. Arlington Dog Walkers has been a godsend. They were able to get us in for puppy potty breaks and are incredibly accommodating of changing schedules and needs. Our normal dog walker, Ana, is the kindest woman you could ask for. She came over before the first walk for a meet and greet and I had no concerns at all about handing over the keys and entrusting the puppy to her care. She gives the puppy lots of love and attention in addition to the potty breaks she needs and always leaves detailed notes for us, mentions any concerns or questions, and sometimes sends pictures of her happy charge. Rates are competitive in this area, and both Lali and Ana are incredibly responsive. Couldn't be happier and would recommend without hesitation.

Max and McGee LOVE Ana and Arlinton Dog Walkers. We found ourselves in a tough spot. Had an out…read moreof town emergency and needed a mid-day walker for a few weeks on very short notice. Being new to the area I contacted many highly rated dog walking services on Yelp with no luck. Lali (Owner A.D.W.) not only contacted me within minutes but sent us the nicest, kindness, most professional dog loving walker, Ana. Words cannot express the loving care she gave to our dogs. Even though it wasn't required she sent daily messages and pictures. We feel very comforted knowing that all future dog care services are only a phone call away. I highly encourage all pet owners needing ANY services do not hesitate to contact Arlington Dog Walkers.

I have used Alexandria Pet Care a few times now, since the people who used to watch my cats moved…read moreout of the area. The team that handles my visits have been wonderful. It is apparent they love pets and ensuring their proper care. The reports I receive after each visit put my mind at ease, particularly since one of my kitties is wary of people she doesn't (and, at times, does) know. I also enjoy the photos. The app that APC uses is a user-friendly interface that allows you to handle virtually all business with APC, and the team sends reminders to confirm the scheduled visits a couple or more days prior. As others have commented, make no mistake about it: the services cost and sometimes, the sticker shock gets me, particularly considering the circumstances for the visit. There is a weekend charge, per day, per pet, and a holiday fee, per day, per pet whenever there is a holiday or it's APC's dedicated holiday season. While I expect to pay to have someone briefly interrupt their own holiday plans to handle the things with my kitties that I cannot, boy oh boy does it add up and quickly. A loyal customer discount or customer appreciation savings here and there would definitely be welcomed! That said, I know I can leave my pets in good, competent hands and that my home is secured, as well. They will tend to plants and pick up the mail, if you ask, and they do leave things orderly. I love the notes, the pictures, and the care they show my pets. I know they have been kind to my pets and that's the most important thing to me. I definitely recommend and will use again.

I have been using Alexandria Pet Care for years to care for my fur babies when I'm out of town…read more Their care team is very responsive, and they always provide details/pics of my pets to put my mind at ease. Their client app is user friendly and allows me to change pet care information effortlessly. I would recommend them in a heartbeat. Thank you, APC for all that you do!

LOVE the pics and updates we get at each and every visit! It's great to see our furbabies getting…read morealong with the pet sitters.... playing with them, letting her pet them. It's a great comfort knowing our angels are in good hands.

I've used this company for about a year and a half and have had a good experience with my dog's…read morededicated walker, but anytime a substitute walker is needed there seem to be issues. A decent example is when the substitute didn't have a key to my unit (a key which my dedicated walker has) and saw that the management office was closed (there is a sign on the door saying to push a call button to get in touch with someone from the management office), instead of calling my cell or my emergency contact, the walker just stayed in the lobby for the allotted walk time. This meant that my dog didn't get walked that day. Unfortunately, this wasn't the first time so I write this review as a caution to anybody looking for pet walking services that while this company's dedicated walkers are great, they don't have the best customer service when your walker isn't available and at the price you're paying per walk, it's unacceptable that this type of incident has happened on multiple occasions.

The Fairy Dogmom deserves far beyond five stars!…read more We reached out to the Fairy Dogmom about two years ago, and we feel so incredibly grateful that they have become a part of our family's life. I cannot overstate how incredible the owner, Katie, and office manager, Lynda, are. And my comments--already verging on superfluous--would sound even more so if I described how fantastic our regular walker (but really, family member), Dolores, is- she is kind, caring, and we, and our pups, love her. We have asked Fairy Dogmom to walk our pups (three, poorly trained cavaliers--which is no easy task!), feed our kitties, board our dogs, and also stay at our home to take care of the full menagerie (three dogs and two cats). Fairy Dogmom has fulfilled all of our requests and done so reliably and with the utmost care and attention. For "normal" dog walks, we receive comprehensive and fun updates, complete with a narrative and photos, and when we have had a Fairy Dogmom stay with our dogs and cats, it's like we have left them in the capable and loving hands of a best friend--who updates us constantly by email about how our crew is doing. We recently lost one of our sweet dogs to cancer, and Dolores, Katie, and Lynda could not have been kinder, or more supportive, through a very tough month. Communication, billing, and payment are all A++ as well! In case it's not clear, we could not recommend Fairy Dogmom enough.

Knowledgeable, dependable, and meticulous…read more We've known Katie and her family for 30+ years and she's the real deal. Trust your furry family with Katie!

I couldn't be happier to have our dog at Two Way. From the moment we met with Linda and the team, I…read moreknew our dog was in safe hands. Everyone is so caring and understanding and incredibly trustworthy. It has been a lifesaver to have Two Ways as our dog works through separation anxiety. He is so excited to go and sometimes never wants to leave. A full hearted recommendation here!

I wish I could give them ten stars, they are just that incredible! We have been taking our two dogs…read morehere for about six months and have been blown away with the level of care, compassion, and flexibility the Two Way team has shown us! They love and care about our pups just as much as we do and are so patient with us, always willing to answer any questions we have (and we have had a lot). They have cameras showing the play areas with a live feed which allows you to check in on your pups throughout the day--which is SO NICE! Oh, and if you need your pup to stay the night, unlike other places, they won't be stuck alone in a crate with no one to keep an eye on them, but rather Two Way has a whole overnight area which is set up more like a home-type environment and they even have someone who stays overnight with them which is just SUCH INCREDIBLE peace of mind. And, if all that weren't awesome enough, they are also incredibly open and accommodating when my ADHD self forgets to book daycare in advance or when our schedule got so hectic and we weren't able to pick them up and they had to unexpectedly stay the night. There was actually an occasion just last week that I think really perfectly highlights the reason they deserve all the stars: Last week I messaged them through the portal and asked if they could take our pup one day even though the day was not able to be booked online (not sure if it was a technical glitch or if they were full already that day) but they said in response "We welcome him with open arms! No apologies one bit." and THAT, it is THAT plus just the love and care they have that makes us loyal members of the Two Way pack. So long as we live anywhere near here we will always bring our pups (current and future) to Two Way anytime we need daycare or overnight care! Bottom line TLDR: THANK YOU Two Way team for being the best care we have ever seen for our pups!!! And to anyone looking for a daycare or overnight care/boarding for your dogs--I cannot recommend Two Way highly enough! ***Note: It is a tiny bit hard to find the very first time so I recommend looking up the location using Google Maps not Apple Maps.***

Been using Kate's K9 for 5 years for my pets. Very efficient and 10/10 communication. Grateful to…read morehave peace of mind when I use their services which is what I value the most.

Kate's K9 Pet Care is exceptional. I was nervous about starting a relationship with a service that…read morewould be entering my home when I was away. They are extremely professional and responsive. They make it really easy to reschedule or cancel services. They were also not put off by my dog's special needs. I really enjoy getting his "report card" at the end of walks and picture updates. You can tell they care about the pets and people they work with.

LOVE using iDog for doggy daycare. Laura and Karen are so nice and it makes me not feel bad about…read moreleaving my puppy home alone when both my partner and I are working. He is also slow to trust but fell in love with them right away. He doesn't even really care when I leave him for the day anymore. I love that they send pictures and tell you a little about the dogs' day. The small group in a home setting also gives me a lot more peace of mind. My guy really likes to nap on a couch after playing with his buddies and he is welcome to do so there. Highly recommend!

Andrea & Javier are - bar none - the best. I don't just say that, I'm actually comparing to several…read moreothers in the area. Last Friday we had a cat-sitting emergency. Problem: The company we originally hired had not properly set the cat-feeder so our cat had not eaten for the whole day, and possibly for the three days prior. She's a geriatric cat who needs to eat every six hours. By the time we identified this problem it was late at night on a Friday, the other company had closed (basically 9-5 hours) and could not be reached. Solution: Andrea & Javier. They were the only ones to reach out to me within the 20-30 minutes that some other companies here are on Yelp are apt to respond to (Yelp has this information) AND were able to take on the emergency. I had sent a batch message to pet-sitting companies in the area and within 20 minutes Andrea called me on my cell phone. By this time it was close to midnight. I told her the situation and she was very sympathetic and agreed to go in, fix the feeder and feed the cat that night. They were very communicative during the process. After they fed her, we contracted them for the remainder of our trip. Conclusion: Andrea & Javier really are the best of the best. Their sympathy, availability, & work ethic are impeccable and you want someone like them to take care of your pet while you're away.

Tail Wagging is the best, and we love Todd! He walks and has also stayed overnight with our pups…read moreand they love him. We get great reports of how they are doing with adorable photos, and they get great exercise multiple times a day. Thank you, Todd!!

I've had a wonderful experience with TailWagging VA. Todd was so patient and understanding in the…read morebeginning as my dog was getting used to a new routine. Our current walker, Gabriela, has been fantastic -- my dog absolutely loves her! The team is reliable, communicative, and genuinely caring. It gives me real peace of mind knowing that my dog is well taken care of while I'm away. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for trustworthy and compassionate pet care.