If you are one of the many generous households near Reston and Herndon Va who transformed the necessity of being at home for the foreseeable future into an opportunity to adopt a new dog, we want to sincerely thank you! Now that you have your new pup home, its time to think about things like dog grooming to keep your dog spiffed up and looking their best, and also about socialization. A great way to socialize your new dog during this time of social distancing is to take them to dog day care!
With dog parks closed and frequent fraternizing with other neighborhood dog owners generally frowned upon, socializing with dogs outside of the immediate household is a real challenge. And dogs that arenโt properly socialized can have lingering, and sometimes lasting behavioral issues.
Before you panic, there is a simple solution. Doggie day care is an excellent means of socializing your dog with other well-behaved dogs, while also burning off some extra energy. There are a number of dog day care facilities in the area to choose from. But instead of adding to your to-do list, check out Healthy Hound Playground in Sterling ( on the boarder of Herndon ), which is a 5-10 minute from both Ashburn and Reston.
In response to our current conditions, Healthy Hound has created a special day care camp on Saturdays over the next few weeks specifically for those who have recently been adopted. We have committed a dedicated play room for puppies and newly adopted dogs that might require special attention with socialization skills. Of course, you are welcome to try day care at any time, but the Saturday sessions will be slightly tailored for those with lower (or unknown) socialization exposure.
If you are interested in trying day care, feel free to enroll your dog to ensure that they meet our requirements.
Tags: Dog Day Care, puppies
When youโre so tired you canโt stand, but that doesnโt mean you stop playing. ๐คช #dogsofinstagram #dogs #doggyplaytime #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #healthyhoundhangover #doggydaycare #rockville #doggydaycamp #instagram #socute #tuckeredout
When youโre so tired you canโt stand, but that doesnโt mean you stop playing. ๐คช #dogsofinstagram #dogs #doggyplaytime #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #healthyhoundhangover #doggydaycare #rockville #doggydaycamp #instagram #socute #tuckeredout
Oh Cosmo! One of our โregularsโ prefers to stay indoors, while all the other dogs go outside for a potty break. I donโt think this is helping change his mind. ๐คฆ๐ผโโ๏ธ #socuddly #dogkisses #dogsofinstagram #doggylife #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #rockville #dogs #doggydaycare #instagram #doggydaycamp #illstayhere #socute #dogsofdmv #dogcuddles
Oh Cosmo! One of our โregularsโ prefers to stay indoors, while all the other dogs go outside for a potty break. I donโt think this is helping change his mind. ๐คฆ๐ผโโ๏ธ #socuddly #dogkisses #dogsofinstagram #doggylife #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #rockville #dogs #doggydaycare #instagram #doggydaycamp #illstayhere #socute #dogsofdmv #dogcuddles
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Will Lola eat out of a bowlโฆyes! Does she prefer her meals be hand fedโฆyes! Will our staff obligeโฆmaybe a little.๐ธ๐ป๐ (note: battery operated candle for safety) #princess #spoiled #spoileddog #rockville #doggydaycare #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #dogsofinstagram #dogs #instagram #dogsofdmv #socute #candlelitdinner #candlelight #love
Will Lola eat out of a bowlโฆyes! Does she prefer her meals be hand fedโฆyes! Will our staff obligeโฆmaybe a little.๐ธ๐ป๐ (note: battery operated candle for safety) #princess #spoiled #spoileddog #rockville #doggydaycare #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #dogsofinstagram #dogs #instagram #dogsofdmv #socute #candlelitdinner #candlelight #love
We love celebrating birthdays at HHP!
A little one on one time, a lot of back scratches, and a dance with the birthday boy made our day!
Happy Birthday, Han Solo!
#healthyhoundplaygroundsterling #doggydaycare #dogsofinstagram #birthday #dog #dogs #puppylove #adorable #doggydaycarelife #hansolo #instagood #puppylove
We love celebrating birthdays at HHP!
A little one on one time, a lot of back scratches, and a dance with the birthday boy made our day!
Happy Birthday, Han Solo!
#healthyhoundplaygroundsterling #doggydaycare #dogsofinstagram #birthday #dog #dogs #puppylove #adorable #doggydaycarelife #hansolo #instagood #puppylove
We think itโs safe to say that Felix enjoyed his first day at HHP. ๐ #puppiesofinstagram #doodles #playtime #dogofinstagram #puppy #doggydaycare #rockville #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #dogs #instagram #socute #doggylove #dogsofdmv #puppylife #firstday
We think itโs safe to say that Felix enjoyed his first day at HHP. ๐ #puppiesofinstagram #doodles #playtime #dogofinstagram #puppy #doggydaycare #rockville #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #dogs #instagram #socute #doggylove #dogsofdmv #puppylife #firstday
Luna had a birthday during her stay with us. We spent some one on one time giving her plenty of belly rubs and, with Mom`s permission, a doggy treat!
#sterlingva #doggydaycare #dogs #instagood #healthyhoundplaygroundsterling #happybirthday #happygirl
Luna had a birthday during her stay with us. We spent some one on one time giving her plenty of belly rubs and, with Mom`s permission, a doggy treat!
#sterlingva #doggydaycare #dogs #instagood #healthyhoundplaygroundsterling #happybirthday #happygirl
Featuring Han Solo and Pretzel
#spookyseason #doggydaycare #sterlingva #instagood #doggydaycare #funny #healthyhoundplayground
Featuring Han Solo and Pretzel
#spookyseason #doggydaycare #sterlingva #instagood #doggydaycare #funny #healthyhoundplayground
Paws-itively grinning! All smiles in Sterling!
#sterlingva #healthyhoundplaygroundsterling #dogdaycare #puppylove #dogs #bestdayever #saycheese #healthyhoundplayground #doggydayout
Paws-itively grinning! All smiles in Sterling!
#sterlingva #healthyhoundplaygroundsterling #dogdaycare #puppylove #dogs #bestdayever #saycheese #healthyhoundplayground #doggydayout
Todayโs BIG newsโฆwe have some BIG new friends! ๐ #bigisbetter #bigboy #xldogs #bigdogs #bigsize #dogsofinstagram #bigdogsofinstagram #rockville #doggydaycare #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #dogs #instagram #socute #bigdoglovers
Todayโs BIG newsโฆwe have some BIG new friends! ๐ #bigisbetter #bigboy #xldogs #bigdogs #bigsize #dogsofinstagram #bigdogsofinstagram #rockville #doggydaycare #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #dogs #instagram #socute #bigdoglovers
We asked Toby and Beaux for their best top model poses. ๐คฃ #ohbeaux #silly #slay #doggydaycare #dogfun #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #dogs #dogsofinstagram #instagram #dogsofinsta #dogmodel #doggydaycamp #rockville #pittie
We asked Toby and Beaux for their best top model poses. ๐คฃ #ohbeaux #silly #slay #doggydaycare #dogfun #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #dogs #dogsofinstagram #instagram #dogsofinsta #dogmodel #doggydaycamp #rockville #pittie
Itโs pretty hard to hold back a smile when you see a mini giraffe. ๐ฆ๐ Our groomer, Lou does dog safe color for our clients and practices on their own pup (pictured here). #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #dogcolor #dogcoloring #dogsofinstagram #dogs #doggydaycare #rockville #instagram #dogsofdmv #grooming #giraffe #dogstagram #doglife #socute
Itโs pretty hard to hold back a smile when you see a mini giraffe. ๐ฆ๐ Our groomer, Lou does dog safe color for our clients and practices on their own pup (pictured here). #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #dogcolor #dogcoloring #dogsofinstagram #dogs #doggydaycare #rockville #instagram #dogsofdmv #grooming #giraffe #dogstagram #doglife #socute
Snout dunking contest! Who do you think did it better, Kikki or Birch? #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #snoutdunking #doggydaycare #sosilly #doglife #doggydaycare #rockville #dogsofinstagram #instagram #dogsofdmv #instagood #doggydaycamp
Snout dunking contest! Who do you think did it better, Kikki or Birch? #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #snoutdunking #doggydaycare #sosilly #doglife #doggydaycare #rockville #dogsofinstagram #instagram #dogsofdmv #instagood #doggydaycamp
A day in the life of a dog daycare attendant. Trying to share your attention among all the dogs is hard work. #pickmeup #pickme #doggydaycare #doggydaycamp #rockville #dogsofinstagram #instagram #dogsofdmv #socute #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #dogs
A day in the life of a dog daycare attendant. Trying to share your attention among all the dogs is hard work. #pickmeup #pickme #doggydaycare #doggydaycamp #rockville #dogsofinstagram #instagram #dogsofdmv #socute #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #dogs
Meet the master of catch, Bjork! Heโs 10/10. ๐ #catch #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #doggydaycare #dogs #rockville #dogsofinstagram #instagram #doggydaycamp #dogsofdmv #wantaplay #doglife
Meet the master of catch, Bjork! Heโs 10/10. ๐ #catch #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #doggydaycare #dogs #rockville #dogsofinstagram #instagram #doggydaycamp #dogsofdmv #wantaplay #doglife