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    The Dog Park

    4.2 (93 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

    Services - The Dog Park

    Bath and groom only

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    Happy puppy!
    Karena T.

    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!

    Austin G.

    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!

    Joan M.

    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!

    Tired relaxed TJ!!

    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!

    Katarina M.

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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    Ask the Community - The Dog Park

    Do you have a groomer who's patient and gentle enough to groom a 12 yr old toy poodle who's very sensitive having her front legs, face and rear end worked on?

    Absolutely!!! Please call the store and speak and/or schedule with either Cherie or Melina. They will take AMAZING care of your special poodle!

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    Review Highlights - The Dog Park

    You can tell the groomer (Cherie) and staff GENUINELY care about dogs, their happiness, and their well-being.

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    After several disappointing experiences elsewhere we finally found our go-to grooming spot! The…read moreteam here really understands anxious pets - they gave our nervous pup special attention and offered a quiet space to help her feel comfortable. However she didn't need it and was able to roam with the other dogs at the spa. Special shout out to Vee (Vi?)! She was super attentive and took the time to understand our preferences and make sure we were on the same page about the style we wanted. When we got home, our dog was her usual playful self (at other places, she'd come home stressed and subdued). It's clear they treated her with patience and care. The results were exactly what we hoped for! We've made this our regular salon.

    The staff was friendly at drop-off. Unfortunately the haircut was horrible and the follow-up was…read morefrustrating. After the terrible groom my partner was told to come back for a they would fix it for free. She scheduled the appointment pointing out that she wanted the complimentary service (see photo) and when I picked her up they told me it was roughly $125. I told them I had a free service and they saw that in the system but that's not what they did. I overheard the lady behind the counter whisper that we were willing to pay the difference even though it is their fault . At that point I was unwilling to pay but my partner was at work and had already paid the entire amount online so that I did not have to have any issues. They reached out to the owner and we were assured that she would reach out to us and fix it. My partner reached out to Jodi (the owner) and she did not respond. This was in February and it is now May. I waited to post this in hope that I wouldn't have to because they would make it right. I understand that the groomer needs to be paid because the work was completed but their mistake shouldn't have been my problem. Oh I forgot to mention how we came about the complimentary service. The original cut was HORRENDOUS (see photo) my partner wrote a review about it and they offered us a complimentary bath and tidy to take it down. She agreed and removed the review(shady). All I want is my partner's money back. This review did not need to be posted but I hate that fact that we were taken advantage of by this business.

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    Our dog loves going to Your Dog's Best Friends. The moment we arrive, he runs up the stairs,…read morestraight through the door, and leaves me in the dust! He has the best time playing with his furry friends, hanging out with the amazing team who takes such great care of him--and maybe even sneaking in a toe nip or two. Seconds after hopping into his car seat, he's fast asleep. That says it all. Thank you, Your Dog's Best Friends!

    I strongly urge any pet owner to think very carefully before bringing their dog here. What my…read morefriends and I learned over the past year has been deeply disturbing, and it has completely shattered any trust we once had in this business. Nearly a year after an incident involving our friends' beloved dog, they were unexpectedly contacted by an Alexandria detective. We later learned that an anonymous former employee had come forward with video evidence showing troubling handling of dogs at this facility. According to publicly reported information from the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria and multiple news outlets, the whistleblower's report triggered a full investigation, a search warrant, and the seizure of hundreds of hours of surveillance footage. Those reports state that a groomer at this facility, Kevin Sanders, was charged, and later pleaded guilty with zero remorse, to multiple counts related to animal cruelty, including charges connected to the death of a dog in his care. Authorities have also stated that video evidence showed additional incidents involving other dogs. Without the courage of the employee who came forward, none of this would have been known. What concerns me just as much is how the business handled these issues. Based on what was shared with us and what has been publicly reported, management did not take meaningful action until law enforcement became involved. The owner, Paul Haire, has repeatedly dismissed concerns rather than acknowledging the seriousness of what occurred under his roof. As a pet owner, the lack of transparency and accountability is unacceptable. Pets are family members. They cannot speak for themselves, and we rely on grooming and boarding facilities to treat them with care and respect. After learning what happened here, and how long it went unaddressed, I cannot in good conscience recommend this business to anyone.

    PetSmart

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    We bring our cat to Petsmart to get our nails (claws) clipped. They also brush her, clean her ears…read moreand such. We're very happy with their service and how they treat Chloe.

    I would caution anyone NOT to board their cats at the PetSmart PetsHotel on Richmond Highway in…read moreAlexandria.The information on their website is patently false; they don't do any of the things that they claim they do. We had such a horrible experience and feel a tremendous amount of guilt for trusting that they would take care of our cat. After a short stay, our healthy 1-year old cat was returned to us lethargic and clearly traumatized, with serious episodes of vomiting and diarrhea that ended up in a $2,500 vet hospital stay. A quick business trip turned into an ungodly expense. We were promised an update during his stay as well as a "Pawgresss Report" when we picked him up, but received neither, likely because he wasn't adjusting well and it was easier for them to keep that from us. They didn't even do a basic medical check when we dropped him off, which again was supposed to happen according to their website. I reached out to the hotel manager, Arden, once he was admitted to the vet hospital two days after his stay, and described our experience. She "seemed" very sympathetic and assured me that an incident report would be filed and that someone would get back to me ASAP. Well, here it is 4 days later and I still haven't heard from anyone; I would have thought that they would want, at the very least, an update on his diagnosis/condition to prevent an outbreak at their facility. Nope. Clearly, what they say and what they actually do are at odds. Don't be like me and get caught up in the flowery language used on their website to describe their facility and services; it's all disingenuous, if not patently false. I fear our poor cat will never get over the trauma of his visit at the PetsHotel on Richmond Highway in Alexandria, Virginia

    The Dog Park - petstore - Updated May 2026

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