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    Regular Outdoor Potty Breaks

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    12 Hours Continuous Cage-Free Daycare

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    24/7 Onsite Attendants

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    Multi-Dog Discounts

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Party Inside

Potty Outside

Healthy Hound Playground is Maryland and Northern Virginia’s Premier Dog Daycare, Boarding Kennel & Grooming Salon & Spa dedicated to providing your four-legged family member with an exceptional, safe, and fun home away from home with regular outdoor potty breaks.

As one of Washington DC’s most trusted dog daycare, boarding, and grooming facilities, your dog will be sure to have plenty of space to run and play safely with constant supervision. Regular outdoor potty breaks help reinforce at-home habits and our spacious kennels afford evenings spent in total relaxation, while our overnight attendants give parents peace of mind.

Your pup can enjoy a spa day any day! At the end of a day of play, an overnight stay, or just because it’s their favorite day of the week for a bath. Our experienced and tenured groomers will have your dog both looking and feeling fabulous.

Healthy Hound Playground is proud to offer two locations. Our Sterling, VA facility serves the cities of Ashburn, Reston, and Herndon, and is a short trip down Rt. 28 from Chantilly and Centreville. Our Rockville, MD facility is central to Gaithersburg, Bethesda, Silver Spring, and Germantown. We look forward to meeting you and your pup!

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Daycare

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Daycare

Daycare is a great way for your pup to learn positive socialization behavior, get much needed exercise, as well as have companionship and stimulation. With 12 hours of continuous cage-free daycare, your dog will never be crated unless you request lunch or a break. Regular outdoor walks will ensure Fido has ample opportunity to maintain potty training. All of our experienced attendants are personally trained by our on-staff animal behaviorist.

Boarding

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Boarding

Boarding

Your canine best friends are treated like family while they stay with us, whether they’re visiting for Doggie Daycare or enjoying our Boarding services while you’re away. Our facility features spacious canine cottages that allow pups from the same family to board together if desired, as well as provide ample room to place large beds, blankets, and toys to remind them of home. Onsite attendants are here 24/7 so that your dog will never be alone.

Grooming

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Sterling

Sterling

45910 Transamerica Plaza, #109
Sterling, VA 20166

Phone: 703-464-0056
Fax: 703-880-7349
Email: sterling@houndplay.com

Hours

Daycare & Boarding Drop-off/Pick-up
Monday - Saturday: 7am-7pm
Sunday: 9am-7pm

Hours

Daycare & Boarding
Drop-off/Pick-up

Monday - Saturday: 7am-7pm
Sunday: 9am-7pm

Rockville

Rockville

1 Taft Court, Suite 101
Rockville, MD 20850

Phone: 240-328-6536
Fax: 240-235-8605
Email: rockville@houndplay.com

Hours

Daycare & Boarding Drop-off/Pick-up
Monday - Saturday: 7am-7pm
Sunday: 9am-5pm

Hours

Daycare & Boarding
Drop-off/Pick-up

Monday - Saturday: 7am-7pm
Sunday: 9am-5pm

Fairfax Coming Soon

Fairfax

12605 Braddock Road 
Fairfax, VA 22030

Email: fairfax@houndplay.com

Coming in June 2025

We would like to introduce you to one of our Blue Pearl vets (and friends), Dr Chivvis. Dr. Gal Chivvis is an experienced emergency veterinarian with over a decade of hands-on clinical practice. Driven by a passion for education and accessibility, she founded Critter Care Collective, a platform dedicated to making pet health information clear, practical, and engaging for pet owners everywhere. Through her website, www.crittercarecollective.com, Dr. Chivvis and her collaborators offer a wide range of resources covering pet diseases, medications, toxicities, behavior, and more. Her content is designed to empower pet owners with the knowledge they need to confidently care for their animals. As a published author, Dr. Chivvis has written multiple books, including The Dog Owner’s Guide to Health Emergencies, a hands-on activity book for kids aged 5-7, and a collection of fun and educational coloring books for children, teens and adults. She’s also currently working on a picture book series for young children. The Dog Owner’s Guide to Health Emergencies offers dog owners clear, vet-backed information to help recognize, respond to, and prepare for common canine health emergencies. The book covers essential signs to watch for, what you can do at home, and what to expect at the veterinary clinic. With straightforward explanations, an emphasis on prevention, and a variety of helpful forms, charts, and visuals, it empowers pet owners to act confidently when every minute counts. The Critter Care Collective’s, “One Team, One Goal: Collaborative Pet Care,” reflects Dr. Chivvis’s core belief: that the best outcomes for animals happen when veterinary professionals and pet owners work together. Through her work, she strives to continue to bridge the gap between clinical expertise and everyday pet care. #vetlife #crittercare #dog #emergencymedicine #doghealth #oneteamonegoal #vets #dogsofinstagram #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #veterinarymedicine

We would like to introduce you to one of our Blue Pearl vets (and friends), Dr Chivvis. Dr. Gal Chivvis is an experienced emergency veterinarian with over a decade of hands-on clinical practice. Driven by a passion for education and accessibility, she founded Critter Care Collective, a platform dedicated to making pet health information clear, practical, and engaging for pet owners everywhere. Through her website, www.crittercarecollective.com, Dr. Chivvis and her collaborators offer a wide range of resources covering pet diseases, medications, toxicities, behavior, and more. Her content is designed to empower pet owners with the knowledge they need to confidently care for their animals. As a published author, Dr. Chivvis has written multiple books, including The Dog Owner’s Guide to Health Emergencies, a hands-on activity book for kids aged 5-7, and a collection of fun and educational coloring books for children, teens and adults. She’s also currently working on a picture book series for young children. The Dog Owner’s Guide to Health Emergencies offers dog owners clear, vet-backed information to help recognize, respond to, and prepare for common canine health emergencies. The book covers essential signs to watch for, what you can do at home, and what to expect at the veterinary clinic. With straightforward explanations, an emphasis on prevention, and a variety of helpful forms, charts, and visuals, it empowers pet owners to act confidently when every minute counts. The Critter Care Collective’s, “One Team, One Goal: Collaborative Pet Care,” reflects Dr. Chivvis’s core belief: that the best outcomes for animals happen when veterinary professionals and pet owners work together. Through her work, she strives to continue to bridge the gap between clinical expertise and everyday pet care. #vetlife #crittercare #dog #emergencymedicine #doghealth #oneteamonegoal #vets #dogsofinstagram #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #veterinarymedicine ...

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Drama from our medium playroom. Is Franklin innocent??

#healthyhoundplaygroundsterling #viral #dog #doggy #dogs #dogoftheday #doggydaycare #doggo #court #investigation #drama #whodidit #instagram #socute #instagood #trial

Drama from our medium playroom. Is Franklin innocent??

#healthyhoundplaygroundsterling #viral #dog #doggy #dogs #dogoftheday #doggydaycare #doggo #court #investigation #drama #whodidit #instagram #socute #instagood #trial
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Harley refuses to acknowledge she is a teensy bit too big to sit on our laps. #ififitsisits😼 #goldenlife #goldenretrievers #goldens #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #dogs  #rockville #doggydaycare #socute #goldensofinstagram #goldenlove

Harley refuses to acknowledge she is a teensy bit too big to sit on our laps. #ififitsisits😼 #goldenlife #goldenretrievers #goldens #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #dogs #rockville #doggydaycare #socute #goldensofinstagram #goldenlove ...

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Happy birthday (or recent birthday), to some of our daycare & grooming friends! 🎉🎈🥳 #Happybirthday #dogbirthday #rockville #doggydaycare #socute #socute #dogs #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #birthday

Happy birthday (or recent birthday), to some of our daycare & grooming friends! 🎉🎈🥳 #Happybirthday #dogbirthday #rockville #doggydaycare #socute #socute #dogs #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #birthday ...

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It’s Daisy’s into day and she already has us wrapped around her little paw. 🩷 #dogs #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #rockville #dogsofinstagram #doggydaycare #socute #petme #bellyrubs #dogslife #doggydaycamp

It’s Daisy’s into day and she already has us wrapped around her little paw. 🩷 #dogs #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #rockville #dogsofinstagram #doggydaycare #socute #petme #bellyrubs #dogslife #doggydaycamp ...

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We’re pretty sure Sky had a fun time on her intro day! 😂 #puppiesofinstagram #puppy #sillypuppy #rockville #doggydaycare #dogs #germanshepherds #dogsofinstagram #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #puppyfun #germanshepherdpuppy

We’re pretty sure Sky had a fun time on her intro day! 😂 #puppiesofinstagram #puppy #sillypuppy #rockville #doggydaycare #dogs #germanshepherds #dogsofinstagram #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #puppyfun #germanshepherdpuppy ...

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When the parents bring bubbles, it makes for a special day!

#healthyhoundplaygroundsterling #fyp #virginia #dog #dogsofinstagram #party 

*Do not own rights to music*

When the parents bring bubbles, it makes for a special day!

#healthyhoundplaygroundsterling #fyp #virginia #dog #dogsofinstagram #party

*Do not own rights to music*
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Snuggle Fest with the small dogs! ❤️🐶🥰 #snuggles #cuddles #dogsofinstagram #dogs #socute #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #rockville #dogdaycare #instagood

Snuggle Fest with the small dogs! ❤️🐶🥰 #snuggles #cuddles #dogsofinstagram #dogs #socute #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #rockville #dogdaycare #instagood ...

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Our #doggydaycare Valentines at #healthyhoundplayground 💖🐩🐕
#healthyhoundplaygroundsterling #valentines #doggyvalentine

Our #doggydaycare Valentines at #healthyhoundplayground 💖🐩🐕
#healthyhoundplaygroundsterling #valentines #doggyvalentine
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Happy Valentine’s Day! 🩷 Our staff was spoiled today with so much love from your special ones. (Luckily, they treat us like it’s Valentine’s Day everyday!) ☺️ #luckyinlove #love #valentinesday #dogsofinstagram #dogs #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #doggydaycare #rockville #dogkisses

Happy Valentine’s Day! 🩷 Our staff was spoiled today with so much love from your special ones. (Luckily, they treat us like it’s Valentine’s Day everyday!) ☺️ #luckyinlove #love #valentinesday #dogsofinstagram #dogs #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #doggydaycare #rockville #dogkisses ...

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From Han Solo, Poppy, and all of us at Healthy Hound Playground!

#dogsofinstagram #valentines #fyp #healthyhoundplaygroundsterling

From Han Solo, Poppy, and all of us at Healthy Hound Playground!

#dogsofinstagram #valentines #fyp #healthyhoundplaygroundsterling
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Josie and Onyx (BFF’s)! Onyx is one of our newest puppies and has quickly realized how much fun daycare can be. 🥰🐶 #puppies #doggydaycare #dogsofinstagram #rockville #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #socute #puppiesofinstagram #bernadoodle #puppyplaytime #instagood #dogsofdmv

Josie and Onyx (BFF’s)! Onyx is one of our newest puppies and has quickly realized how much fun daycare can be. 🥰🐶 #puppies #doggydaycare #dogsofinstagram #rockville #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #socute #puppiesofinstagram #bernadoodle #puppyplaytime #instagood #dogsofdmv ...

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