Just toured giving tree today as my dog got evaluated. Evaluation comes with a free half day of…read moredaycare. Monday through Friday they're open 7am to 7pm. Weekends are currently 8am to 5pm, although they are looking to extend hours to 6pm. Nap time every day is 12-2pm. It's a 12,000+ square foot facility (it used to be the Future Business Leaders of America building) near reston towne center. They started just 5 weeks ago with 5 dogs, and today my dog became #70! While my dog was getting evaluated, the owner, Yong, gave me a tour of the whole place. They have multiple different rooms based on size of dog. They also have an agility training room. They use the GingrApp online portal for booking and records management. Floors are an epoxy resin for easy cleanup and also grip for the dogs' paws. The only downside is that they don't have live feeds for you to watch your dog, and I love spying on my pup while I'm working. Also, while they do have an outdoor space that's a half acre, it won't be open until they get their permit to build a 6' wall (at the moment it's just a decorative boundary-type brick wall that's like 1.5' tall). So for right now it is indoors only, with an outdoor area for potty breaks only. They have referral bonuses at the moment. If you are the referred, you get a free half day(?) of daycare. If you are the referrer, you get a free forest walk. The "comfort" boarding option is just a standard wire crate. Forest view is a kennel with an outside view. Presidential suite is an 8x8 room with a tv that up ur dog can watch. All boarding comes with daycare. I can't remember if it was just the presidential suite or if it's all of them, but it also comes with 2 forest walks. The "day camp" options you see in the menu are add ons to the regular daycare day. They do also offer cat boarding. It's a room with cat trees and cat condos for them to hang out in. Large and clean and friendly facility. They also offer grooming on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. I think I'll be adding Giving Tree to my rotation of daycares!

I have been a customer of Giving Tree Pet Resort for the past couple of years, bringing my two dogs…read morehere for grooming periodically. I also book the Presidential Suite for them when we travel or go on vacation. Our usual grooming charge for both dogs has been around $100 before tip. This time, I was shocked when I went to pick them up and was told the total was $200. One of my dogs weighs 57.2 lbs and the other 23.6 lbs, according to their recent vet records. I was told the higher price was because of their weight, plus deshedding charges. I looked at the pricing grid and did the math myself. The total should have been around $140. After a frustrating back and forth, I found out I had been charged double the advertised deshedding fee and that my dogs had also been put into higher weight categories. I showed the employee their actual weights from their vet records on my phone. She agreed to correct the deshedding charges to what was advertised in the app, but the whole interaction left me feeling like I was somehow wrong for expecting to pay what I had been invoiced and charged each time I had brought them in before. I understand prices go up, but this was exorbitant and, in my opinion, beyond justification. When I got home and looked at the receipt, I also realized the higher weight categories were still being charged. But honestly, the biggest issue for me is this: I reserved a service based on an advertised price and expected to be charged accordingly. Being told at pickup that the advertised price is basically just a "starting point" is incredibly frustrating. By that logic, what is stopping the final bill from being $300 or $500? I love my dogs and have trusted Giving Tree with them, including when we travel. Unfortunately, this experience completely changed how I feel about the business. The lack of transparency and the way this was handled destroyed my trust. I will not be returning.

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.

Beware of this place! I would NEVER take my dog here again…read more My dog was supposed to do a 3-4 night boarding here and I went that morning around 8:30/9 to drop him off. We couldn't get into the building and no one was answering. The lights were off in the office and a lady who came before us said she was knocking for 10 minutes before we got there to drop off her dog. We tried to call another Dogtopia to see if we can have them call the office or someone they knew at the location since no one was answering. Super concerning for all the dogs that boarded from night before. How long have they been without care and not being able to go outside? We left after 10 minutes of waiting around and no one ever came by. They never called me and asked about my reservation or to apologize. Regardless every-time I come here, they make you wait in the front area for over 5 minutes. Absolutely no one comes unless you bang on the door. I also go to healthy hound and dog tales for backup and there is always someone in the front or at least someone comes out in 2 minutes because they know its a busy time for drop off. Never ever coming back and I would never recommend them.

Brought my dog in for an evaluation and got charged for a day care visit. I thought I had bought…read morea12 visit pass and it turned out it was a monthly subscription. Now, I know I didn't read all the fine print, but that seems like a big thing to omit from the intro discussion. My dog has NEVER stayed there because if you can't treat the humans right, I don't trust you with my dog. Still trying to get the subscription cancelled. So far they have taken me for over 1,200$.

Archie went to camp with Gina for three weeks and came home a different dog. I'm still a little…read moreamazed. He's a five-pound chihuahua who shakes when someone new walks in the room and basically lived on my lap or behind my knees. I'd worried a trainer would either give up on him or scare him worse, but from the very first day Gina put so much thought into making him feel safe. She texted that afternoon to say he'd already jumped into her daughter's arms. When he barely ate the first couple days and I got worried, she talked me through it and told me he'd come around, which he did. She took him on long walks around the park and the neighborhood to burn off his nerves before she ever asked anything of him. His crate became his safe spot at her house, a familiar place that was all his in the middle of a busy home with other dogs and parrots and training going on. And she started him on tiny, predictable rules, sitting before a door, coming when called, so he always had something he understood to hold onto in a new situation. She explained that for an anxious dog, knowing what to expect is half the battle. She also refused to pick him up every time he got scared, and warned me that part would be harder for me than for him. She was right. Somewhere around the second week he started smiling in the photos. He was hanging out with her little dogs and her family, going on field trips to the park and coffee shops, staying on his place while she walked away, heeling next to her. He knows sit, place, heel and here now, and he does them for me too. The turnover at my apartment took a couple hours and it was real work. She sat me down and explained everything before we ever touched the dog, then had me practice with Archie while she corrected what I was doing wrong. She's kept sending reminders and answering my questions since, including a few dumb ones about shampoo and brushes. Here's the part I still can't get over. We went to a party a couple weeks after he got home, which is a huge deal for Archie. He sat on other people's laps. He licked hands. He barely cowered. Six weeks ago he would have spent the whole night shaking under my chair. Everyone at the party noticed and commented on the change in his demeanor. I was a proud mama that day! If your dog is the anxious type, the one who hides, trembles, won't eat around strangers, or has to be carried everywhere, I really want you to hear this. A lot of trainers are set up for big confident dogs and don't know what to do with a scared little one. Gina does. She never rushed him, never forced him, and never made me feel silly for babying him all these years. She reads a nervous dog and meets them where they are, then slowly builds them up until they can handle the world on their own. That's exactly what Archie needed. I honestly feel like Gina is just getting started with him, and I'm already thinking of when I can work with her again. If you have a tiny, anxious dog and you're on the fence, go with Gina. Archie is a different dog and so am I. Thank you again for everything you did for him, and for me. Archie sends smooches. Sheri

I can't say enough good things about Brandi and Perry Bailey of RSK9. Their work has given my pup…read moreand I so much freedom and balance. Pebbles (blue heeler, 1.5 years old) would never listen to me, would not sit or lay still, and had a lot of other obedience issues that caused her to be stressed or confused. She was a TOUGH dog to train and I was concerned I couldn't find the solution for her to get basic concepts. This view has completely changed since working with RSK9's 3 week program. I would HIGHLY recommend them and their methods - you can tell they genuinely love working with dogs and it's made a huge difference in giving my dog the chance to find real rest at home. They send DAILY updates with photos and videos which was so nice. This isn't a regular class or something you just pay for; it's truly an investment that you and your dog will be using for the time you get to share together. Side note: it's worth doing 3 weeks versus 2 weeks. At the 2 week mark is when Pebbles really started to understand her marks and cues. From here there is so much more that can be refined and Brandi/Perry really capitalize on that threshold being crossed!

Club-K9 in Sterling has been fantastic! This is the first doggy daycare/boarding place I've ever…read morefelt fully comfortable leaving my dog with (and the first doggy daycare I've ever walked into that actually smelled GOOD, lol)! All the staff have been consistently friendly, helpful, and take such good care of my baby- Absolutely recommend :)

I reviewed the dog places for so long and this one is amazing! They allowed us to tour the area and…read moreallowed for our dogs to come in for a half day. My dogs love playing with other dogs and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. This location only had about 20 dogs which is perfect! They also have an indoor track in case it rains. Super grateful and I know my dogs will have many more play dates here.

I highly recommend Katie at Tranquil Tails. She took care of our very spoiled cat during the week…read morewe were out. Our cat, who was usually an angry shell of herself following our Christmas trip, was calm and happy when we returned. I won't go to any other pet sitter in the future.

From the owner: Available 7 days a week Only board one family’s dog(s) at a…read moretime Free run of home There are 2 cats in the house. Dogs can’t be aggressive Discounts for repeat clients, any Fairfax County Police, Fire & Rescue, Dispatchers-Retired and current. Dog Boarding Pet Transportation: Domestic & International Doggie Day Care Dog Walking Cat & Small Animal Care Overnight Boarding Vet/Grooming Appointments -and much more Required to have a meet and greet at my property prior to stay Flea and Tick Free Up to date on all vaccinations Non agressive House Trained

Our vet has stopped boarding at least temporarily and we were looking for a place to board our dog…read morethat would give him top notch care. They show all their facilities on the website so you can see the accommodations your pet will have. They give each dog lots of private playtime and walks with the staff. Our dog was happy to go with the staff and they gave us a "report card" that said how he did. I'll take our dog here again next time we need to board him for a few days.

We love Montrose!! They provide each dog with individual attention, my dog seems to love it. We…read morehave been using Montrose for about 4 years. The staff have always been very nice. We are so happy we found a place we feel comfortable leaving our dog. We also love seeing our dog's report card at the end of her stay!

My dog loves coming here and I love to groom him here too. The groomers are detailed and appear to…read moretreat the dogs very well. Scheduling is challenging because of how in demand they are. Worth planning forward for!

This review is way overdue. My dog has been receiving the Grooming (Spa) services from Healthy…read moreHound Playground since he was young puppy (about 8 mths to a 1yr) and we have never really gone no where else. All the groomers are amazing. However, we routinely see 2 of the groomers who have spoiled him tremendously. He knows them like family and has become accustomed to the services associated with the process. I have before and after, take a peek. Most recent shows before and after, the other shows from when he was younger. I am always so impressed! And he loves his time there. Thanks to the crew and especially the Groomers at HHPGS.

I just picked our dog up from 5 nights/days of boarding. He was freshly washed and very happy!…read moreUnlike other places that we've boarded our dogs, our dog has never come home sick or stressed when he boards at Dogtails Chantilly. The staff is incredibly loving and communicates well with the pet owners. The dogs are kept on a strict schedule of playing in the communal playroom, getting walks, napping, eating meals, and going to sleep at night. I think the schedule really helps the dogs know what to expect at any time during their stay. I recommend having your dog go for a few days / half days of daycare prior to the first boarding visit as it helps the dog become familiar with the establishment, the routines and to know that they'll eventually go home again. I can't say enough about the staff! They're all very caring and pass along important information as well as comments about your dog that make you realize how much they interact and care about each and every dog in their care. I only wish I had found this establishment years ago!

Dog Tales daycare is truly a remarkable facility. My dog has been attending day care and boarding…read morefor about 3 years now. I can attest to the fact that the staff goes above and beyond in caring for the dogs. They provide for them, what they need personally and treat them like their own. My dog always gets excited as we drive down the street to Dog Tales and can't get out of the car fast enough to get inside. I often look at the pet cam to see what's happening. So often, the staff is petting, hugging, and playing with the dogs. It truly is peace of mind for me to know that leaving my dog at this daycare is like leaving her with family. She is always well taken care of and I will always be grateful that I was fortunate enough to find Dog Tales.

We've been using WagAlong for a few years now and Ryan and his team have been absolutely wonderful!…read moreThey are flexible, reliable, communicative and I know they take wonderful care of my dog (so much so that he gets excited every time I say his dog walkers name). I can't recommend them enough- best dog care service there is in Reston by far!

The team at Wagalong is truly awesome! They are super professional, communicative and very…read morereliable. I have trusted them for over 5 years ever since my dog was 9 months old. They are a critical part of my support team for a very energetic dog! :)