Sterling
Located directly on the border of Herndon, VA and Sterling, VA, right off Route 28 and the Dulles Toll Road, our award-winning dog grooming, doggie daycare, and boarding kennel is central to Reston Town Center, Ashburn, and Dulles Airport. The facility is also a short 10-minute drive from the Chantilly – Centreville, VA area.
With 4 large playrooms spanning 6,000 square feet
Healthy Hound Playground Sterling offers the largest dedicated doggy play areas in Northern VA. 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 will afford evenings spent in total relaxation, while our overnight attendant gives parents peace of mind.



20+ year grooming veteran and master stylist
Our state of the art grooming facility is run by 20+ year grooming veteran and master stylist, Tonya Jarrell. With our array of spa options, your pup can enjoy a spa day any day!
Features
4 Separate Dedicated Daycare Areas Spanning nearly 6,000 sq ft
Large Standard 24+ sq ft Canine Cottages
Large 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)
Safe, Clean & Comfortable Climate Controlled Indoor Environment
Competitive Rates
Daycare Full Day Rates Over 6 hours
Name | Price |
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Full Day | $38 |
5-Pack No Expiration! | $180 $36/day (save $10) |
10-Pack No Expiration! | $350 $35/day (save $30) |
4 Week Unlimited No weekends | $560 $28/day (save $200) |
4 Week Unlimited Includes weekends | $700 $25/day (save $364) |
Half Day Rates 5 ½ hours + 30 minute grace period
Name | Price |
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Half Day | $25 |
5-Pack No Expiration! | $120 $24/day (save $5) |
10-Pack No Expiration! | $230 $23/day (save $20) |
4 Week Unlimited No weekends | $400 $20/day (save $100) |
4 Week Unlimited Includes weekends | $532 $19/day (save $168) |
Extra Services and Activities
Name | Price |
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6 Month Bordetella Vaccine | $25 |
Lunch for Dogs 1+ years | $5 |
Lunch for Puppies under 1 year | Free |
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 |
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.

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
- Complimentary house food or client provided meals
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
- Complimentary house food or client provided meals
Full Day Rates Over 6 hours
Name | Price |
---|---|
Full Day | $38 |
5-Pack No Expiration! | $180 $36/day (save $10) |
10-Pack No Expiration! | $350 $35/day (save $30) |
4 Week Unlimited No weekends | $560 $28/day (save $200) |
4 Week Unlimited Includes weekends | $700 $25/day (save $364) |
Half Day Rates 5 ½ hours + 30 minute grace period
Name | Price |
---|---|
Half Day | $25 |
5-Pack No Expiration! | $120 $24/day (save $5) |
10-Pack No Expiration! | $230 $23/day (save $20) |
4 Week Unlimited No weekends | $400 $20/day (save $100) |
4 Week Unlimited Includes weekends | $532 $19/day (save $168) |
Extra Services and Activities
Name | Price |
---|---|
6 Month Bordetella Vaccine | $25 |
Lunch for Dogs 1+ years | $5 |
Lunch for Puppies under 1 year | Free |
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 |
House Food | 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 ($38/day), 2 nights ($40/night)
& 1 half day ($25/half)= $181
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.
Expert Haircuts
Let our professional groomers style your dog any way you want!
Our premium grooming service incorporates a soothing Spa Bath, which includes a nail trim & filing, anal gland expression, a gentle ear cleaning, and of course the haircut and style of your choice. Please note that final pricing is based on coat length, thickness, and prior maintenance.
Poodles and Doodles are priced differently from other breeds due to the increased length of time our groomers spend working on their intricate coats. We want to ensure every poodle and doodle is returned to mom and dad looking ready to walk the red carpet.
Haircuts generally take 2.5 to 3 hours to complete from drop off time.
General Breeds
Size | Weight | Price |
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Small | 25 lbs or less | $65 – $80 |
Medium | 26 – 65 lbs | $80 – $95 |
Large | 66 – 90 lbs | $95 – $110 |
Giant | 91+ lbs | $110 – $125 |
Poodles & Doodles
Size | Price |
---|---|
Small | $75 – $90 |
Medium | $90 – $110 |
Large | $110 – $130 |
Deluxe Bathing Services
Make your Dog Pop at our Grooming Shop!
Basic Bath
Our Basic Bath consists of a relaxing, oxygen-infused cleansing for your pup, using our signature shampoo. Then, a gentle towel and blow dry, finished off with a thorough brushing.
Short, Thin Coat | Medium Coat | Thick, Coarse Coat |
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Short, Thin Coat | ||
Medium Coat | ||
Thick, Coarse Coat |
Small 25 lbs or less
Price |
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Short, Thin Coat$30 |
Medium Coat$35 |
Thick, Coarse Coat$40 |
Medium 26 – 65 lbs
Price |
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Short, Thin Coat$40 |
Medium Coat$45 |
Thick, Coarse Coat$50 |
Large 66 – 90 lbs
Price |
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Short, Thin Coat$50 |
Medium Coat$60 |
Thick, Coarse Coat$70 |
Giant 91+ lbs
Price |
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Short, Thin Coat$60 |
Medium Coat$70 |
Thick, Coarse Coat$80 |
Bath’s generally take up to 2 hours to complete from drop off time.
Spa Bath
Give your dog the works with our Spa Bath. This package provides your dog with everything included in our Basic Bath, as well as a nail trim & filing, anal gland expression, and gentle ear cleaning.
Short, Thin Coat | Medium Coat | Thick, Coarse Coat |
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Short, Thin Coat | ||
Medium Coat | ||
Thick, Coarse Coat |
Small 25 lbs or less
Price |
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Short, Thin Coat$45 |
Medium Coat$50 |
Thick, Coarse Coat$55 |
Medium 26 – 65 lbs
Price |
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Short, Thin Coat$55 |
Medium Coat$60 |
Thick, Coarse Coat$65 |
Large 66 – 90 lbs
Price |
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Short, Thin Coat$65 |
Medium Coat$75 |
Thick, Coarse Coat$85 |
Giant 91+ lbs
Price |
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Short, Thin Coat$75 |
Medium Coat$85 |
Thick, Coarse Coat$95 |
Bath’s generally take up to 2 hours to complete from drop off time.
Bathing Add-On Options
Get your Groom on at our Dog Salon.
Shampoo & Conditioning Menu

A La Carte Services
Service | Price |
---|---|
Nail Trim & Grind | $15 |
Gentle Ear Cleaning | $10 |
Tooth Brushing | $10 |
Anal Gland Expression | $10 |
Face, Feet & Fanny Trim | $15 |
Complete Brush Out | $1/min |
Finishing Fragrance | $3 |


Unexpected Encounters
Service | Price |
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Pepe Le Pew – DeskunkingWith this package, your dog will receive a soak and rigorous scrub with our odor destroying shampoo. Next, we will treat your pooch to a full Spa Bath with our signature shampoo to bring back freshness and sheen to your dog’s coat. Finally, a specialized leave-in spray will be applied that will neutralize any remaining odors as the coat dries to remove any trace of skunk. | $100 |
Flee Fleas! – Flea BathHave fleas taken over your pup? Let’s make them FLEE! Using our specialized all natural shampoo and specific tools, we will rid your dog of those pesky little buggers and soothe agitated skin with a deep coat conditioner. | $100 |
Additional Fees & Terms
- While we try to give every dog the best, most relaxing grooming experience possible, in the event of an uncooperative and/or aggressive dog we will do all we can to ease them through our process, though a special handling fee of up to $50 may be added, after consulting with the owner.
- Up to 30 minutes of brushing is included in our pricing. Should your dog require longer than 30 minutes to be brushed out, $1 per each additional minute will be charged.
- Note on Matting: Mats are often a problem with some dog coats; many mats can be eliminated with special tools and patience, while others will need clippers. However, if your dog is heavily matted, we may not be able to provide a bath, and may give you the option to have your dog shaved prior to bathing.
- Multi-dog discounts are not applied for grooming services.
Cancellations
- We require credit cards to be on file for all grooming clients.
- Cancellations are accepted up to 24 hours prior to an appointment. Cancellations within 24 hours of reservations must be done via email or phone.
- Cancellations within 24 hours on the day prior to the scheduled service will result in a $25 fee that will be automatically charged to your credit card.
- Same day cancellations and no shows will result in a charge of the entire fee for the reserved service.
- Please remember that our groomers work on commission; last minute cancellations do not allow them time to rebook with another client.
Customer Experience
At Healthy Hound our goal is to provide a 5 star experience for you and your pup! If you are not satisfied with your experience at our facility, please let us know directly so we may address it.
Get in Touch
To contact Healthy Hound Playground and Grooming Salon & Spa, please feel free to call, email, or come see us at one of our locations listed below. As a dedicated and hardworking doggy daycare, boarding, and grooming center we strive to provide the best possible experience for you and your pooch.

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

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