Dog Boarding
Dog Boarding in Rockville, MD & Northern VA
Looking for the ultimate staycation for your dog? You can trust Healthy Hound Playground's dog boarding kennel facilities to provide your best friend with a safe, calm, and caring environment to reduce the amount of stress your dog experiences while you are away.
Active, well socialized dogs will spend their daytime hours in our 100% cage-free Group daycare playrooms with his/her favorite doggie daycare companions. Dogs that aren't candidates for group play will enjoy our Individual daycare program and receive extra one-on-one dedicated staff attention, extended outdoor potty breaks, courtesy treadmill runs, and our large, premium daytime cottages.
In the evenings, all dogs will enjoy dinner and a restful night's sleep in their own private cottage. A staff member is on-site at all times to make sure your pup is safe and sound.
Please note: We will soon be requiring the Canine Influenza Virus Vaccine for Daycare & Boarding services.
Group Play Boarding
All new customers that schedule a board more than 48 hours in advance must schedule a full or half day of daycare prior to your dog’s first stay so that we may introduce your pup into our pack. You may do this by scheduling a day of daycare in our online portal and adding the service "Intro Day!" (under "Additional Services") to their daycare reservation. If you have any difficulty scheduling, or if all appointments are taken, kindly contact the location to set this up.
Individual Daycare Boarding
If you do not plan to make use of group play, and your dog will be a part of our Individual Daycare Program instead, please call or email the location to set up a time for a Meet & Greet with our Pet Care staff prior to their upcoming board. This allows us to establish a relationship with your dog to ensure their first stay with us is as comfortable as possible.
Standby Meet & Greet for Last Minute Boards
If you have scheduled a board that begins in less than 48 hours and you are unable to schedule an Intro Day for group play or a Meet & Greet for individual daycare, please contact the location to set up a ‘Standby’ Meet & Greet if your dog does not have a history of bites or aggression.
A Standby Meet & Greet can be done at boarding drop off and may take up to 30 minutes to complete. You will be required to stay at our facility for the duration of the meeting. During this time our staff will assess your dog’s temperament to ensure we are able to accept them for boarding. Your dog will not be introduced into group daycare during this time. If your dog passes the initial meet and greet and is left to board, we will introduce them into the playroom at our earliest convenience after your departure.
We highly encourage parents to complete the Meet and Greet prior to the time of boarding drop off, as we do not guarantee that we will be able to accept your dog for boarding if we think we will be unable to safely handle your dog during their stay.
New boarding clients at our Rockville Location are welcome to make use of a free full or half day of daycare prior to their upcoming board.
Please note that we will need vaccination records prior to your appointment. You may email or upload them to your customer profile.
As a gentle reminder, at Healthy Hound it is the customer’s responsibility to provide vaccination records in order to use our services. Our staff is not responsible for calling vets.
Rabies – Required for dogs over 4 months.
Distemper – Required for adult dogs. Puppies must have begun their vaccination series and stay current.
Bordetella – Required (6 month vaccine highly encouraged!)
Canine Influenza – Will soon be required!
Lepto – Highly Encouraged – Note: If your dog receives a 3 year Distemper/Lepto combination vaccine, the Lepto portion is only good for 1 year!
For peak boarding dates such as holidays and spring break, we require a deposit of 20% of the cost of the total board. For these dates we have a 5 day cancellation policy. If a boarding reservation is canceled within 5 days of the start date, the deposit will be forfeited.
We accept intact female pups up to age 6 months for both daycare (group play) and boarding. We do not accept intact females over age 6 months for either daycare, day boarding or boarding, but we do accept them for grooming only.
We accept intact male pups up to age 9 months for daycare (group play) and boarding. We still accept intact males over 9 months for boarding and day boarding, but not for group play. We also accept intact males for grooming.
We strongly recommend that you consider signing your dog up for a bath or haircut at the end of a boarding stay. Although we take everyone out for regular potty breaks, accidents do happen in the rooms. Additionally, we walk the pups rain or shine, so muddy paws are a possibility.
We request 24 hours notice for reservation changes due to lodging constraints, especially if your dog is already boarding with us. However, we do understand that things can happen at the last minute. Note, this applies for Non-Peak dates only (no deposit required).
Sterling
Features
4 Separate Dedicated Daycare Areas Spanning nearly 6,000 sq ft
Large Standard 24+ sq ft Canine Cottages
Expansive Facility 18,000+ sq ft
Free On-site Parking at HHP for Dulles Airport
Regular Outdoor Potty Breaks
12 Hours of Continuous Cage-Free Daycare
24/7 On-site Attendants
Experienced Attendants Trained by On-staff Animal Behaviorist
Multi-Dog Discounts on Daycare & Boarding
Daycare Open 365 Days a Year
Doggy Treadmill (additional cost)
Climate Controlled Environment
Fairfax
Features
3 Separate Dedicated Daycare Areas Spanning nearly 7,000 sq ft
Large Standard 24+ sq ft Canine Cottages
Expansive Facility 23,000+ sq ft
5,000 sq ft Outdoor Play Area
Regular Outdoor Potty Breaks
12 Hours of Continuous Cage-Free Daycare
24/7 On-site Attendants
Experienced Attendants Trained by On-staff Animal Behaviorist
Multi-Dog Discounts on Daycare & Boarding
Daycare Open 365 Days a Year
Doggy Treadmill (additional cost)
Climate Controlled Environment
Rockville
Features
Low Dog to Staff Ratio
Deluxe Canine Cottages
Brand New, State of the Art Facility
Expansive Outdoor Play Area
Regular Outdoor Potty Breaks
12 Hours of Continuous Cage-Free Daycare
24/7 On-site Attendants
Experienced Attendants Trained by On-staff Animal Behaviorist
Multi-Dog Discounts on Daycare & Boarding
Daycare Open 365 Days a Year
Large Dedicated Daycare Areas
Cutting Edge Air Ventilation System
Competitive Rates
Sterling
Group Daycare Boarding Rate
$40 per night + group daycare rate
Services included:
- 12 hours of cage-free playtime
- Regular outdoor potty breaks
- Large, separate daycare areas
- 24/7 on-site attendants
- Premium overnight cottages
- Medication administration
Individual Daycare Boarding Rate
$40 per night + individual daycare rate
Services included:
- Extra one-on-one dedicated staff attention
- Extended outdoor potty breaks
- Doggy treadmill (no additional charge)
- 24/7 on-site attendants
- Large, premium daytime & overnight cottages
- Medication administration
Full Day Rates Over 6 hours
Name | Price |
---|---|
Full Day | $42 |
5-Pack No Expiration! | $195 $39/day (save $15) |
10-Pack No Expiration! | $380 $38/day (save $40) |
4 Week Unlimited* No weekends | $560 $28/day (save $280) |
4 Week Unlimited* Includes weekends | $700 $25/day (save $476) |
*4 Week Packages expire 27 days after first use.
Half Day Rates 5 ½ hours + 30 min grace
Name | Price |
---|---|
Half Day | $30 |
5-Pack No Expiration! | $140 $28/day (save $10) |
10-Pack No Expiration! | $270 $27/day (save $30) |
4 Week Unlimited* No weekends | $400 $20/day (save $200) |
4 Week Unlimited* Includes weekends | $532 $19/day (save $308) |
*4 Week Packages expire 27 days after first use.
Extra Services and Activities
Name | Price |
---|---|
6 Month Bordetella Vaccine | $35 |
Lunch for Dogs 1+ years | $5 |
Lunch for Puppies under 1 year | Free |
House Food | $2 |
10 Minute Treadmill Run No Expiration! | $10 10 Pack: $90 |
20 Minute Treadmill Run No Expiration! | $15 10 Pack: $135 |
20 Minute Outdoor Stroll | $15 |
Boarding Photo Pupdate | $10 |
Medication Administration | Free |
Multi-Dog Discount
Name | Price |
---|---|
Dog 1 | Full Price |
Dog 2 | 20% off |
Dog 3+ | 30% off |
Multi-dog discounts do not apply to grooming services.
Pricing Example:
Drop-off: 7am Friday | Pick-up: 1pm Sunday
2 days ($42/day), 2 nights ($40/night)
& 1 half day ($30/half)= $194
2 Hour Grace Periods
Drop-off after 5pm (close at 7pm) and you will not be charged for daycare for the day of drop-off – just the nightly fee ($40).
Pick-up before 9am Monday thru Saturday (open at 7am) & before 11am Sunday (open at 9am) and you will not be charged for daycare for the pick-up day.
Note: After grace periods are over, normal charges are in effect.
Fairfax
Group Daycare Boarding Rate
$40 per night + group daycare rate
Services included:
- 12 hours of cage-free playtime
- Regular outdoor potty breaks
- Large, separate daycare areas
- 24/7 on-site attendants
- Premium overnight cottages
- Medication administration
Individual Daycare Boarding Rate
$40 per night + individual daycare rate
Services included:
- Extra one-on-one dedicated staff attention
- Extended outdoor potty breaks
- Doggy treadmill (no additional charge)
- 24/7 on-site attendants
- Large, premium daytime & overnight cottages
- Medication administration
Full Day Rates Over 6 hours
Name | Price |
---|---|
Full Day | $42 |
5-Pack No Expiration! | $195 $39/day (save $15) |
10-Pack No Expiration! | $380 $38/day (save $40) |
4 Week Unlimited* No weekends | $560 $28/day (save $280) |
4 Week Unlimited* Includes weekends | $700 $25/day (save $476) |
*4 Week Packages expire 27 days after first use.
Half Day Rates 5 ½ hours + 30 min grace
Name | Price |
---|---|
Half Day | $30 |
5-Pack No Expiration! | $140 $28/day (save $10) |
10-Pack No Expiration! | $270 $27/day (save $30) |
4 Week Unlimited* No weekends | $400 $20/day (save $200) |
4 Week Unlimited* Includes weekends | $532 $19/day (save $308) |
*4 Week Packages expire 27 days after first use.
Extra Services and Activities
Name | Price |
---|---|
6 Month Bordetella Vaccine | $35 |
Lunch for Dogs 1+ years | $5 |
Lunch for Puppies under 1 year | Free |
House Food | $2 |
10 Minute Treadmill Run No Expiration! | $10 10 Pack: $90 |
20 Minute Treadmill Run No Expiration! | $15 10 Pack: $135 |
20 Minute Outdoor Stroll | $15 |
Boarding Photo Pupdate | $10 |
Medication Administration | Free |
Multi-Dog Discount
Name | Price |
---|---|
Dog 1 | Full Price |
Dog 2 | 20% off |
Dog 3+ | 30% off |
Multi-dog discounts do not apply to grooming services.
Pricing Example:
Drop-off: 7am Friday | Pick-up: 1pm Sunday
2 days ($42/day), 2 nights ($40/night)
& 1 half day ($30/half)= $194
2 Hour Grace Periods
Drop-off after 5pm (close at 7pm) and you will not be charged for daycare for the day of drop-off – just the nightly fee ($40).
Pick-up before 9am Monday thru Saturday (open at 7am) & before 11am Sunday (open at 9am) and you will not be charged for daycare for the pick-up day.
Note: After grace periods are over, normal charges are in effect.
Rockville
Group Daycare Boarding Rate
$40 per night + group daycare rate
Services included:
- 12 hours of cage-free playtime
- Regular outdoor playtime & potty breaks
- Large, separate daycare areas
- 24/7 on-site attendants
- Premium overnight cottages
- Medication administration
Individual Daycare Boarding Rate
$40 per night + individual daycare rate
Services included:
- Extra one-on-one dedicated staff attention
- Extended outdoor playtime & potty breaks
- Doggy treadmill (no additional charge)
- 24/7 on-site attendants
- Large, premium daytime & overnight cottages
- Medication administration
Full Day Rates Over 6 hours
Name | Price |
---|---|
Full Day | $45 |
5-Pack No Expiration! | $210 $42/day (save $15) |
10-Pack No Expiration! | $410 $41/day (save $40) |
4 Week Unlimited* No weekends | $600 $30/day (save $300) |
4 Week Unlimited* Includes weekends | $756 $27/day (save $504) |
*4 Week Packages expire 27 days after first use.
Half Day Rates 5 ½ hours + 30 min grace
Name | Price |
---|---|
Half Day | $32 |
5-Pack No Expiration! | $150 $30/day (save $10) |
10-Pack No Expiration! | $290 $29/day (save $30) |
4 Week Unlimited* No weekends | $440 $22/day (save $200) |
4 Week Unlimited* Includes weekends | $560 $20/day (save $336) |
*4 Week Packages expire 27 days after first use.
Extra Services and Activities
Name | Price |
---|---|
6 Month Bordetella Vaccine | $35 |
Lunch for Dogs 1+ years | $5 |
Lunch for Puppies under 1 year | Free |
House Food | $2 |
10 Minute Treadmill Run No Expiration! | $10 10 Pack: $90 |
20 Minute Treadmill Run No Expiration! | $15 10 Pack: $135 |
20 Minute Outdoor Stroll | $15 |
Boarding Photo Pupdate | $10 |
Medication Administration | Free |
Multi-Dog Discount
Name | Price |
---|---|
Dog 1 | Full Price |
Dog 2 | 20% off |
Dog 3+ | 30% off |
Multi-dog discounts do not apply to grooming services.
Pricing Example:
Drop-off: 7am Friday | Pick-up: 1pm Sunday
2 days ($45/day), 2 nights ($40/night)
& 1 half day ($32/half)= $202
2 Hour Grace Periods
Drop-off after 5pm (close at 7pm) and you will not be charged for daycare for the day of drop-off – just the nightly fee ($40).
Pick-up before 9am Monday thru Saturday (open at 7am) & before 11am Sunday (open at 9am) and you will not be charged for daycare for the pick-up day.
Note: After grace periods are over, normal charges are in effect.
Medication
- While we do not charge to administer medication, we do require it to be brought in the original prescription bottle – do not bring medication in pill pockets, in other food items, or in plastic baggies. *Please note! We do not accept any medications that require gloves to administer.
Multi-Dog Households
- Dogs of the same family are welcome to stay together in the same cottage, or they may stay separately at your request. There is no difference in cost.
Your Pup's Suitcase
- While we do provide our signature canine cots, it is often helpful for some dogs to have items in their kennel that remind them of home.
- Please feel free to pack a blanket, and/or your dog's favorite toy. We want your pup to have what he or she needs to be as comfortable as possible when in the kennel at nighttime. Our advice is not to bring your dog's nicest things. Accidents do happen in the kennels and fur migrates!
- We request that unless your pup is visiting for a longer period of time, kindly leave beds at home.
- Please make sure to label all of your dog’s items with his first and last name.
Mealtime
- Our meals take place at 6am for breakfast, 11am-12pm for lunch, & 7pm for dinner. We do not provide meals outside of these times.
- There is a $5 service fee for lunch only for dogs 1+ years. Exceptions can be made for dogs that have health issues or difficulty keeping on weight. There is no service fee for lunch for puppies under 1 year.
- If you are concerned about your dog losing weight due to the extra calories burned during daily daycare, please adjust feeding instructions accordingly.
- We provide all meals with high quality stainless steel bowls that are cleaned after each use.
- Unless your dog uses a ‘special bowl’ like a slow feeder for example, kindly leave all dog bowls, measuring cups and can lids at home. Make sure to label the special bowl with first and last name if possible.
- Some dogs have sensitive tummies and owners may find it best to keep them on their own food during their stay.
- Please feel free to bring in your dog’s regular food in pre-portioned amounts for each meal you would like him or her to have.
- You may also bring in a large container of food, and indicate on drop-off how much you would like us to feed at each meal.
- We provide house food - 'Sweet Potato & Salmon' dry kibble by Nature’s Domain - for dogs that do well on various brands of food. No dog will go hungry!
Pack Introductions & Evaluations
At Healthy Hound, your dog’s playgroup introduction/evaluation will be on their first day of daycare, and there is no extra charge for this service. (Sterling location new clients are required to make an appointment for your dog to be introduced into our pack.)
After you drop off your dog for their first day, we will introduce them into the playroom as soon as we are able. We stagger times for introductions so that we may give each dog the attention they deserve, to provide them the best chance of being successful at our facility.
A trained staff member will gradually integrate your dog with the appropriate pack. There is not a standard duration for an introduction – some dogs take only a few minutes, while others can take longer. After the introduction has occurred, and your pup has been given some time to adjust, you will receive a call from the supervisor to advise you on how things went. To ensure the playroom stays as calm as possible, we do not allow parents to view the integration process.
We look forward to getting to know your dog!
Full Day Rates Over 6 hours
Name | Price |
---|---|
Full Day | $45 |
5-Pack No Expiration! | $210 $42/day (save $15) |
10-Pack No Expiration! | $410 $41/day (save $40) |
4 Week Unlimited No weekends | $700 $35/day (save $200) |
4 Week Unlimited Includes weekends | $896 $32/day (save $364) |
Half Day Rates 5 ½ hours + 30 min grace
Name | Price |
---|---|
Half Day | $32 |
5-Pack No Expiration! | $150 $30/day (save $10) |
10-Pack No Expiration! | $290 $29/day (save $30) |
4 Week Unlimited No weekends | $540 $27day (save $100) |
4 Week Unlimited Includes weekends | $700 $25/day (save $196) |