Atlas Doghouse Navy Yard
4 I St SE, Washington, DC 20003
Overview
Atlas Doghouse is a cage-free dog daycare and boarding facility in Washington DC with three locations (H Street, Capitol Hill, and Navy Yard). They offer daycare, boarding, dog walking, and behavioral training services, with a unique open-concept design promoting social interaction. The facility is owner-operated by Danny and Josh, known for expertise in reactive dog training and accepting dogs with behavioral challenges.
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What Reviews Say
30 reviews analyzedThe overwhelming majority of reviews (27 out of 30) are 5-star ratings with enthusiastic praise for the staff's genuine love of dogs, excellent communication, and the obvious happiness of dogs attending. However, one serious 1-star review makes grave allegations about staff mistreatment that directly contradicts the many positive experiences described. This creates a significant credibility conflict that prospective customers should investigate further. The facility is praised for its new, clean space and accommodating staff, with dogs consistently described as excited to attend and returning happily exhausted.
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Allegations of staff physically mistreating dogs (dragging by legs, kicking, shoving, smacking)
“staff, particularly a repeat offender (woman named Stephanie) dragging dogs by the legs, kicking dogs, shoving and smacking dogs, and being unnecessarily rough”
Claims of facility overcrowding for profit
“They also appear to overcrowd their facilities for more income”
Anecdotal reports of dogs returning injured or traumatized
“personal anecdotes of dogs injured and traumatized returning to daycare/dog parks”
Lack of outdoor space
“As with many city-based day cares, there isn't an outdoor space, but you can request walks if wanted”
New facility aesthetics still developing
“I find it to be cold not comforting. Again it just opened a week ago”
Top Rated
4.8 stars from 30+ reviews
This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.8-star rating across 30 reviews.
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$35/day
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