Oh my goodness. We just got our first puppy ever, and are visiting Williamsburg. Came here thanks to a dog recommendation website (www.bringfido.com) and wow - this place is beyond "the best place to bring a dog!!" that I've ever seen, in my one week of dog ownership. Oh my goodness, the amount of treats and chew toys and atmosphere and let's face it, the love love love love the staff put on my puppy. Oh - and the visitors too!! I wish we lived here, we would visit weekly, very easily. I wish I could give this place more than 5 stars. It would be: 1 star for awesome staff + 1 star for awesome dog treats + 1 star for how much everyone loved my puppy + 1 star for the resident cat + 1 star for oh-my-gosh-they-have-doggy-raincoats + 1 star for doggie cookies + 1 star for how clean they are + 1 star for how smart the employees are + 1 star for how they taught me about raw feeding + 1 star for how they taught me that my veterinarian pet food (for my cats) is not ok. Wow - that's 10 stars, and it still doesn't feel like enough stars. Let's just say, I want to come to Williamsburg more just so I can visit this store as my sweet Cavalier King Charles Spaniel grows up. She LIT UP smelling all the wonderful treats in the store, then gobbled the ones I let her eat in the car for being such a good girl later that day. She is a sweetheart, and I know she wishes we lived above this shop. I love the "1 ingredient dog chews." Wow. Those are great. She is enjoying all of them!!! read more

I stopped in primarily to view the cat room. I had heard about this store from the Virginia Cat Festival last fall, and was curious to check them out while in the area. Before entering the cat area, a friendly worker had us sign electronic waivers. There were plenty of places to sit and toys to play with the cats from Heritage. I will say it wasn't my favorite cat room, however, as it didn't feel ventilated at all and it smelled strongly. I think perhaps if they add some air flow or clean the litter boxes more often that could help. The cats themselves were cute and I was very tempted to adopt Loodles, specifically! Precious girl. Once I was finished in the cat area, I stepped back into the shop and browsed. I saw a cute treat dispenser, so I purchased that along with a catit fountain. I haven't tried the fountain yet, but I did notice that it was $8 cheaper than I paid at other retailers, so that was pretty disappointing. I'm just chalking it up to supporting a small business. Hopefully the cats like it, as they ignored the last fountain I purchased! My orange does love the treat dispenser and has largely figured it out, so that's been a success. They also had some cute toys, and I bought a little birthday cake toy that I gave to one of my cats on his birthday about a week back. He's still playing with it, so that's a good sign! Overall, I think this is a great space that could be excellent with a few tweaks. I appreciate what they do to help pets. read more

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Be wary they hire people that are pitbull apologists, the store is way too tight and confrontational too they need a better floor plan, prices are a bit high as well but they have a large selection of good products here too. Be wary of one lady in there too that they hired, idk what her name is but she certainly has a discriminatory view on properly bred dogs which irritated me, basically blaming proper breeders for the issues in shelters instead of backyard breeders and ignoring the fact that pitbulls cause over 60% of fatalities every single year calling "German shepherds more dangerous than pitbulls" just because of the bite psi.. they are third on the listen karen, get it right, if ur gonna argue about something like that and be in the shelter business maybe you should properly research facts like that instead of spreading misinformation through your "agree to disagree" idiocy. It's sucks cuz I like this place to peak in like twice a year and see if they have anything new and cool for my dog to try out but instead I'm met with pitbull apologists not once but twice now. Owner needs to do a better job in who they hire. Will be buying stuff when possible online and through other small businesses now instead of this place. read more

This is such a great place. I was able to wash my big dog in the back with all supplies provided. All of the staff was nice and accommodating! read more

Nautical Dog is an excellent pet supply store. They really take the time to do their research on all of their products to ensure the quality is there. They have a wide variety of food, toys, treats, and even breed specific animal collectibles for pet parents. They recently have opened a different section of the store where you can bathe your pets, and also an area where they adopt out cats that needs homes- you can go inside and spend time with them which is super sweet. This store is a 10/10. read more

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I brought my miniature poodle in today for a self serve dog wash. All of the employees were friendly and helpful. The washing area was clean and stocked with shampoo / conditioner, after bath spritzer, massage brush, brush, rake comb, apron, blow dryer and amazing microfiber towels. I highly recommend this shop! read more

Great place! Employees are helpful. Also highly recommend visiting the adoptable cats in the cat cove!!! read more

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I came in on 2/25 around 5:00 and was immediately greeted which I love. I felt welcomed by everyone. I inform them that I'm a first time dog owner and needed help with the care of my puppy and also asked if I could wash car her. I was informed of all the sales and pricing of the wash. Seeing that I didn't know what I was doing as far as washing my puppy many associates came by to make sure everything was ok during the wash and offered a different tool to comb my baby hair. One lady in particular sorry I didn't get her name (raspy voice) was super nice and answered all of my questions as far as grooming and treats for training. After visiting this location I felt more comfortable taking my puppy home to SC. Great job on hiring these ladies and great business all around. Hopefully I can find a place similar to this. 10/10 would recommend to everyone!!!! read more

The Nautical Dog - Washing station Adrian(human) and Wynne(puppy) - Pet Stores Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

This was a cute shop with treats, food, accessories, and human wear in a developing business area. I always like checking out little pet boutiques as my pup is a total princess and I love spoiling her so! They do not carry food or treats that are made or sourced in China, which I love - I was able to purchase some odor-free bully sticks and dried duck feet that I am sure my pup will be ecstatic about! Prices are comparable to other independently-owned pet boutiques. The employee was quite sweet and nice, and it's a cute place to check out if you're in the Williamsburg area! +dried duck feet (slightly overpriced) read more

I have watched the owner of The Nautical Dog expand her knowledge of pet care and nutrition and grow her business for 15 years. There is not another place I would spend my money on my furry children because I know Amanda and her employees care as much about their pets as I do. Customer service and product choices are 5+ stars. Amanda works tirelessly to stock the products I want for my dog, hosts gatherings with experts, and bends over backwards to take care of her customers and their pets. Amanda loves to have big customer appreciation events and always has something special planned for our critters when we stop by to visit or shop. For next level pet nutrition options and help and guidance from people who are devoting their lives to improving the health of your furbabies, go to THE NAUTICAL DOG. This is also the PERFECT shop for finding that special gift for your pet-loving friends and family, great dog beds, collars, harnesses, toys, treats, and so much more. Amanda , Gina, Chelsea, Sharon, and Casey are friendly and eager to help with all of your pet needs. read more

This store is so awesome! I love the breed specific items and that she can order any breed we want! It's always a must for Christmas shopping!! I love to say Hi to her dogs that are always with her and could spend hours looking around :) She also has a ton of kitty cats - look behind her when you're checking out! I love people who love their animals as much as I do :) read more

My dogs are now extremely stylish due to the nautical dog! They have matching collars and leashes, not to mention their adorable sweaters and coats for winter! They have also become a Bit spoiled because the only treats they eat are from the treat bar. A great deal you get a Tupperware container and fill it up for a flat price! My dogs enjoy the cheese and bacon flavor :) go in and check it out! They also have great gifts for people who own dogs! And gift card is always a great idea read more

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I absolutely love Nautical Dog! Besides the incredible inventory, the staff is amazingly knowledgeable about each and every item. They have helped with my dog's allergies, and I believe, maintaining her great quality of life. Molly does not have the digestive or skin issues that plague some dogs. She has a beautiful coat and clean teeth. I'm not sure what Mason J. experienced. Seems that most folks enjoy the store and the employees. They are always friendly and merchandise high quality. Yes, it costs more, but when it comes to the health of my dog, what's a few more dollars? read more

This store exceeded all my expectations of a private pet supply store. They had such a large selection of pet gifts and pet food. Their treat selection really impressed me with how adorable and delicious looking everything was..I almost wanted to buy myself a dog treat cookie to see if it tasted as good as it looked! The girl that was working the store was so nice, helpful, and full of information on all the different foods and treats. That really blew me away to know so much about the "higher quality" foods. I definitely will want to come back to buy some of the different treats for my dogs!.. However the price was a little much, but, hey, you get what you pay for, right? read more

Adorable, locally owned shop with gifts for both people and pets. The owner and staff are all so nice - and dogs are welcome to come shop with you! Most of the items I saw were made in the USA and all of the dog products were high quality. Lots of options for wine lovers. All around a great store to pick up some unique finds. read more

Really cute little shop with all kinds of neat little gifts and some really great pet treats. Customer service was amazing. Thanks for a great experience. Place was busy because of the Christmas holiday, but they managed to make time to wrap my purchase. read more

My new favorite place to shop for my dog! The store is well-organized, clean, and the selection of quality products is amazing! I was greeted by Shaw, and he was polite, knowledgeable, and easy going. Unlike other boutiques, I never felt pressured to buy - rather, the entire staff seemed interested in answering questions and making sure customers felt comfortable just browsing. I appreciate the quality of products stocked and can't wait to come back! read more

I stopped into the store while I was visiting my folks, and I'm glad I did. I had been looking for a new winter coat for my dog and not having much luck. So my wife explained to the owner what we were looking for and she guided us on our options, showing us the differences between each coat and also helped us pick the right size. She was extremely helpful. When we got home to test fit the coat onto our dog, it fit perfectly. I really couldn't be happier with that experience, and I feel great about helping a small business. Win-win in my book. read more

I went here on vacation and got some gifts to bring home for my babies. The hand made harness I got fits great, and is very sturdy! It is simply the best fitting harness I have ever gotten her. The collared shirt I picked up for my boy also fits great. The people are nice. I highly recommend this store. My babies are both doxies. read more

The Nautical dog is the place to go for all your pets needs, the staff is awesome and extremely knowledgeable especially Chelsea her friendly personality will make you feel welcome and her recommendations have always been spot on. Amanda has built an amazing business and its important to the animal lover in us all. read more

The Nautical Dog is one of my favorite stores in Williamsburg.The customer service is outstanding. My dog and I are always greeted by name. I love taking my dog, Hanna, into the store. The store sells great items for dogs and also gift items for dog lovers. One of Hanna's favorite items is the doggie cupcake. read more

I love this place!!! They do a lot for the humane society, the employees are awesome and the store itself has so many cool things!

Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Loved the whole feel of store. Lots of toys and treats to choose from, not to mention the healthy pet food choices they carry. You can tell they care about our four legged friends. read more

Cool store with really neat and unique stuff. Reasonable prices and excellent doggie bakery items. They also have a ton of neat home items and gifts. Check this place out! read more

Love, love, love this place. We live about 4 hours from them and the store owner, Amanda, was extremely helpful with trying to place the order to save us the most money on shipping. Our Border Collie, McKenna, really enjoys her bully sticks and the Roxie & Brownie dog treats that are made in the USA. YAY!! Wouldn't buy anything other than treats from the USA now. We have a special plaque that we found there after the loss of our dog Autumn. "Pets lead us from patience, to love and then to loss, but it's always a Journey worth taking." This last trip a few weeks ago we were able to find McKenna a life jacket and some more treats. She originally didn't think much of the vest until we had her in the boat and then she didn't mind it because she thoroughly enjoys the boat. Thanks so much Amanda and give a pat to Schwartzy, Roxie, & Brownie. read more

Amanda is so energetic when you walk in the door and welcoming. She always is helpful and very knowledgeable about everything for our dog. I look forward to stopping by again soon even if it might be just to say hello to her dogs. read more

When I need treats, sweaters, food, or just about anything for my dog, this is where I go. My little pup has been visiting Amanda at the Nautical Dog since he was just a few months old, and I can say with complete honesty that I attribute much of his good health to this store! Dog nutrition can be difficult to navigate, especially with so many allegedly "healthy" treats and toys out there, but when I go to Nautical Dog I can be sure that my dog is getting real nutrition and the highest quality product. Stop by the store, your dog will LOVE it! read more

Thank you so much to Katie today and Gina yesterday for their wonderful, patient help in educating me on the various high quality foods they sell at Nautical Dog! I really appreciated it! I feel very lucky to have such a great store right here in Williamsburg carrying so many high quality dog food products. My dogs are my babies so I want only the best for them! read more

An amazing little store. My dogs love the collars and the munchies. I love the nuts and the cute little gifts. The owner, Amanda, is great.

Not only do I love this store but so does my four legged child! From the gifts, pet accessories, pet treats/food and the friendly staff you can't go wrong visiting The Nautical Dog! read more