Sterling's Favorite Dog Boarding, Grooming & Daycare!

Trusted for over a dozen years with a proven record of safety, Healthy Hound Playground & Grooming provides Sterling and the surrounding area with a superior option for doggie daycare, boarding & grooming. We are also proud to have been repeatedly voted "Best Pet Care" in the Washingtonian and Northern VA Magazine. Come visit with us to see why pet parents love and trust Healthy Hound Playground!

Located directly on the border of Herndon 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 Chantilly and Centreville.

We look forward to meeting you and your best friend!

Daycare & Boarding: When Experience Matters

Regular outdoor potty breaks, 24/7 onsite staff supervision, and attentive and knowledgeable attendants trained by a 20 year doggy daycare veteran are all things that make Healthy Hound Playground special and give pet parents peace of mind when leaving their fur children in our care. Large play areas ensure our guests have plenty of space to run, play and socialize with friends, while our top of the line canine cottages afford nights spent in total relaxation.

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20+ Year Grooming Veteran and Master Stylist

Our State of the Art Grooming Salon is run by 20+ year grooming veteran and master stylist, Tonya Jarrell. At Healthy Hound, excellence is our standard. This is why we employ only well trained groomers with extensive industry experience. Add to this our array of shampoo, conditioning and treatment options, and you'll pick up your pup both looking and feeling like they're ready to walk Westminster.

Features

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4 Separate Dedicated Daycare Areas Spanning nearly 6,000 sq ft

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Large Standard 24+ sq ft Canine Cottages

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Expansive Facility 18,000+ sq ft

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Free On-site Parking at HHP for Dulles Airport

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Regular Outdoor Potty Breaks

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12 Hours of Continuous Cage-Free Daycare

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24/7 On-site Attendants

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Experienced Attendants Trained by On-staff Animal Behaviorist

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Multi-Dog Discounts on Daycare & Boarding

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Daycare Open 365 Days a Year

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Doggy Treadmill (additional cost)

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Climate Controlled Environment

Competitive Rates

Daycare

Full Day Rates Group & Individual

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 Group & Individual

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 <1 yearFree
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

Multi-Dog Discount

Name Price
Dog 1Full Price
Dog 220% off
Dog 3+30% off

Multi-dog discounts do not apply to grooming services.

Boarding

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 Group & Individual

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 Group & Individual

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 <1 yearFree
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 AdministrationFree

Multi-Dog Discount

Name Price
Dog 1Full Price
Dog 220% 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.

Grooming

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
Small<25 lbs$80 – $100
Medium26 – 65 lbs$100 – $130
Large66 – 90 lbs$130 – $150
Giant91+ lbs$140+

Poodles & Doodles

Size Price
Small$95 – $115
Medium$115 – $145
Large$140+

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.

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Thick, Coarse Coat

Small <25 lbs

Price
Short, Thin Coat$35
Medium Coat$40
Thick, Coarse Coat$45+

Medium 26 – 65 lbs

Price
Short, Thin Coat$45
Medium Coat$50
Thick, Coarse Coat$55+

Large 66 – 90 lbs

Price
Short, Thin Coat$55
Medium Coat$65
Thick, Coarse Coat$75+

Giant 91+ lbs

Price
Short, Thin Coat$65
Medium Coat$75
Thick, Coarse Coat$85+

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.

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Small <25 lbs

Price
Short, Thin Coat$50
Medium Coat$55
Thick, Coarse Coat$60+

Medium 26 – 65 lbs

Price
Short, Thin Coat$60
Medium Coat$65
Thick, Coarse Coat$70+

Large 66 – 90 lbs

Price
Short, Thin Coat$70
Medium Coat$80
Thick, Coarse Coat$90+

Giant 91+ lbs

Price
Short, Thin Coat$80
Medium Coat$90
Thick, Coarse Coat$100+

Bath’s generally take up to 2 hours to complete from drop off time.

Add-On Options

Get your Groom on at our Dog Salon.

Shampoo & Conditioning Menu

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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$30
Complete Brush Out$1/min
Hand Stripping (Rockville)$165+
Dog Safe Color (Rockville)$20+
Finishing Fragrance$3
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Unexpected Encounters

Service Price
Pepe Le Pew – Deskunking
With 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 Bath
Have 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

Vaccines

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.

RabiesRequired for dogs over 4 months. Puppies under 4 months must be up to date on their puppy shots.
DistemperHighly Encouraged
BordetellaHighly Encouraged
Canine Influenza VirusHighly Encouraged

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.

Late Appointments & Cancellations

  • Our groomers rely on our clients to arrive on-time for their appointment. We will do our best to accommodate late arrivals up to 10 minutes late. 
  • We require 24 hours notice for all grooming appointment cancellations. Cancellations within 24 hours of an appointment must be done via email or phone.
  • No Shows and cancellations within 24 hours of appointments may result in required deposits for future services.
  • Deposits for grooming services are forfeited for no shows or if the service is cancelled within 24 hours of the appointment.
  • 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 any part of your visit, kindly let us know and we will most happily work with you to address your concerns.

Be in Touch!

Please feel free to call, email or come see us at our address listed below. As a dedicated and conscientious doggy daycare, boarding and grooming center we strive to provide the best possible experience for you and your pooch.

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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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