Don't banish your dog to a lonely kennel. Forget home-alone anxiety from brief pet-sitter visits. Ditch indoor-only boarding confines. Instead, let your dog be our guest at Dog-ma when when you travel!
They'll romp with the Pack all day. They'll eat and bed down among their pals in their own large, comfortable crate with a cushy bed and their own toys. Our live-in, on-premise staff are there at night to make sure they're safe and sound asleep, after a midnight milk-bone and some late-night play-or-cuddle time. The Pack gets bathroom breaks outside, too, just like they're trained to do at home.
The Dog-ma Bed-and-Breakfast Difference:
- Less stress for your dog (and for you!) while you're away
- No isolation and loneliness
- Unlimited human and canine love and attention--plus least 12 hours of activity, every day
- No extra feeding/medicine/administration costs, unless we have to provide food ($2.00/meal). We recommend that all boarders - or lunch-list dogs - bring their own vittles. Constant affection is always free!
- Down time in a private den allows for important rest breaks and drama-free mealtimes, and ensures a safer pack dynamic
- Live in, on-site caretakers limit down time and maintain presence, even when we're closed
It's like being at camp... without driving to the sticks!
Offered: Bed and Breakfast service 365 days a year. Dog-ma is located right downtown on Capitol Hill, just off the I 295/395 freeway, and just over the 14th St Bridge from Arlington and Alexandria in Northern Virginia, and 5 min from the Maryland line. We're 15 min from Dupont Circle and 10 min from Georgetown in Washington DC. Best of all, there's always room to pull up out front on busy mornings — we'll greet you right at the gate!
Hours and days:
Monday to Friday - 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday - 9:00 am to 5:00pm
Sunday - 12:00 pm to 5:00pm
Qualifications: Non-aggressive, socialized, friendly puppies and dogs of at least 10 lbs in weight. Telephone call or Inquiry form followed by Application and on-site evaluation day required in advance of initial boarding stay. See My Doggie page for specifics.
Health requirements: Written veterinary certification of good general health and current vaccines, including Rabies, DHLPP, and Bordetella (kennel cough). Dogs over 6 months of age must be spay or neutered. Puppies under 6 months must have received all puppy boosters and Rabies vaccine.
Costs: Effective April 1st, 2010 our rate for overnight boarding is $53.00 per night. Dog-ma is pleased to offer discounts for multi-dog families and extended stays for single dogs, based on availability. We also have no surcharge for holiday boarding at Dog-ma, although major holidays may have a minimum-night requirement.
Note:We are closed for office business as well as pick-ups, drop-offs, or day-care on Christmas day, Thanksgiving day, and New Years Day. Our staff is on-site celebrating at Dog-ma with the pack! We also may have holiday hours on major holidays (such as Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day; inquire for details.)
Let your dog be our guest. We take care of the rest!
Finally… Did Someone Say "Bath"?
Dogs get dirty. It's a fact of life. And after several days of running, wrestling and having a ball at Dog-ma's outdoor/indoor playground, a nice bath is a good thing! Give your pup a wash, condition, rinse and dry… so you BOTH go home happy. Cost: $25, $35, or $45, based on breed and/or size.