Choose Healthy Hound Playground Doggy Day Care & Dog Boarding in Centreville VA & Chantilly VA
If youβre a dog owner in Centreville VA or Chantilly VA, youβve probably heard of doggy day care and dog boarding. Many dog owners rave about it, and consider it a βmustβ for their furry friendβs health and happiness. But if you havenβt tried it yourself, you may be less sure. So how exactly does doggy day care work, and why is it such a big deal?
Doggy day care works very much like regular daycare does. Each morning you drop your dog off at the daycare facility. After work, errands or school you swing by and pick your dog up again. In the meanwhile, just like any other daycare facility, they will be supervised by caring, patient staff in a safe, fun environment.
In the best doggy day care facilities, dogs are not caged during the dayβat all. While a doggy day care facility may double as a kennel, and have boarding pens available, they are not used for day care. Instead, dogs will have access to one or more large, open play areas. These areas will have obstacles, toys, and places where dogs can run, lay or nap. Often, these play areas will be indoors, so that they are comfortable in all weather. If thatβs the case there should be rubber flooring, which will be gentle on your doggyβs paws and also make it easy for staff to clean up any βaccidentsβ so your dog enjoys a clean, sanitary environment.
At some day cares like Healthy Hound Playground, each dog is taken outside for regular βpottyβ breaks. Staff will pick up the droppings so that the outdoor area stays clean for all the dogs.
Staff will be watching the dogs at all times. Staff is generally hired based on their demeanor, their love of dogs, and their professional experience caring for pets. They are trained so that they are treating all dogs well at all times.
Optionally, you may be able to ask staff to take your dog out for one on one play time such as playing Frisbee, fetch, or jogging. This service will usually carry an extra fee, as staff cannot pamper each individual dog this way, but it is usually a very modest increase.
The benefits of doggy day care are numerous:
- Your dog is less likely to experience separation anxiety while you are away, and will spend their day having fun instead of moping.
- Your dog will get plenty of exercise and stay in good shape.
- Behavior problems often decrease, because dogs are happier and have an outlet for their energy.
If you are going away and wish for your dog to still get day care, you can always board or kennel your dog at Healthy Hound Playground. Your pup will get a full 12 hours of cage free day care per day and sleep in a large kennel with an elevated canine cot at night!
What has you thinking of trying doggy day care?
Harley refuses to acknowledge she is a teensy bit too big to sit on our laps. #ififitsisitsπΌ #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. #ififitsisitsπΌ #goldenlife #goldenretrievers #goldens #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #dogs #rockville #doggydaycare #socute #goldensofinstagram #goldenlove
Happy birthday (or recent birthday), to some of our daycare & grooming friends! πππ₯³ #Happybirthday #dogbirthday #rockville #doggydaycare #socute #socute #dogs #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #birthday
Happy birthday (or recent birthday), to some of our daycare & grooming friends! πππ₯³ #Happybirthday #dogbirthday #rockville #doggydaycare #socute #socute #dogs #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #birthday
Itβs Daisyβs into day and she already has us wrapped around her little paw. π©· #dogs #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #rockville #dogsofinstagram #doggydaycare #socute #petme #bellyrubs #dogslife #doggydaycamp
Itβs Daisyβs into day and she already has us wrapped around her little paw. π©· #dogs #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #rockville #dogsofinstagram #doggydaycare #socute #petme #bellyrubs #dogslife #doggydaycamp
Weβre pretty sure Sky had a fun time on her intro day! π #puppiesofinstagram #puppy #sillypuppy #rockville #doggydaycare #dogs #germanshepherds #dogsofinstagram #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #puppyfun #germanshepherdpuppy
Weβre pretty sure Sky had a fun time on her intro day! π #puppiesofinstagram #puppy #sillypuppy #rockville #doggydaycare #dogs #germanshepherds #dogsofinstagram #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #puppyfun #germanshepherdpuppy
When the parents bring bubbles, it makes for a special day!
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When the parents bring bubbles, it makes for a special day!
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*Do not own rights to music*
Snuggle Fest with the small dogs! β€οΈπΆπ₯° #snuggles #cuddles #dogsofinstagram #dogs #socute #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #rockville #dogdaycare #instagood
Snuggle Fest with the small dogs! β€οΈπΆπ₯° #snuggles #cuddles #dogsofinstagram #dogs #socute #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #rockville #dogdaycare #instagood
More of our Sweetheart Valentine`s photos!
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Parents should be checking their email for digital copies. Thank you so much for the special gift of caring for your pups and for letting them be our Valentine this year!
More of our Sweetheart Valentine`s photos!
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Parents should be checking their email for digital copies. Thank you so much for the special gift of caring for your pups and for letting them be our Valentine this year!
These babies have us swooning!
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We had a lot of pups sign up! We`re working hard to get all of our Valentine`s photos out. Parents should be checking their email for digital copies. If you haven`t received yours yet, we are still working on them. π₯° Thank you so much for the special gift of caring for your pups and for letting them be our Valentine this year!
These babies have us swooning!
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We had a lot of pups sign up! We`re working hard to get all of our Valentine`s photos out. Parents should be checking their email for digital copies. If you haven`t received yours yet, we are still working on them. π₯° Thank you so much for the special gift of caring for your pups and for letting them be our Valentine this year!
Here are a few of our Sweetest Valentines!
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We had a lot of pups sign up! We`re working hard to get all of our Valentine`s photos out. Parents should be checking their email for digital copies. If you haven`t received yours yet, we are still working on them. π₯° Thank you so much for the special gift of caring for your pups and for letting them be our Valentine this year!
Here are a few of our Sweetest Valentines!
#instagood #dog #photography #fyp #love #explore
We had a lot of pups sign up! We`re working hard to get all of our Valentine`s photos out. Parents should be checking their email for digital copies. If you haven`t received yours yet, we are still working on them. π₯° Thank you so much for the special gift of caring for your pups and for letting them be our Valentine this year!
Our #doggydaycare Valentines at #healthyhoundplayground ππ©π
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Our #doggydaycare Valentines at #healthyhoundplayground ππ©π
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Happy Valentineβs Day! π©· Our staff was spoiled today with so much love from your special ones. (Luckily, they treat us like itβs Valentineβs Day everyday!) βΊοΈ #luckyinlove #love #valentinesday #dogsofinstagram #dogs #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #doggydaycare #rockville #dogkisses
Happy Valentineβs Day! π©· Our staff was spoiled today with so much love from your special ones. (Luckily, they treat us like itβs Valentineβs Day everyday!) βΊοΈ #luckyinlove #love #valentinesday #dogsofinstagram #dogs #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #doggydaycare #rockville #dogkisses
From Han Solo, Poppy, and all of us at Healthy Hound Playground!
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From Han Solo, Poppy, and all of us at Healthy Hound Playground!
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Josie and Onyx (BFFβs)! Onyx is one of our newest puppies and has quickly realized how much fun daycare can be. π₯°πΆ #puppies #doggydaycare #dogsofinstagram #rockville #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #socute #puppiesofinstagram #bernadoodle #puppyplaytime #instagood #dogsofdmv
Josie and Onyx (BFFβs)! Onyx is one of our newest puppies and has quickly realized how much fun daycare can be. π₯°πΆ #puppies #doggydaycare #dogsofinstagram #rockville #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #socute #puppiesofinstagram #bernadoodle #puppyplaytime #instagood #dogsofdmv
Happy 5th Birthday to Eddie!
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Happy 5th Birthday to Eddie!
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Doggie makeover edition 2024! πΆπ (Courtesy of our groomer Lou) #lousgrooms #doggroom #dogs #doggroomersofinstagram #groomingsalon #handstripping #rockville #doghairstyle #dogcolor #doggydaycare #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville
Doggie makeover edition 2024! πΆπ (Courtesy of our groomer Lou) #lousgrooms #doggroom #dogs #doggroomersofinstagram #groomingsalon #handstripping #rockville #doghairstyle #dogcolor #doggydaycare #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville