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District Dogs National Landing

1450 S Eads St STE 50, Arlington, VA 22202

4.6
157 Google reviews
Staff overnightAccepts puppiesReactive breeds OKMedication adminGroomingTrainingOvernight potty breaksOnline booking

Overview

District Dogs is a full-service dog care provider in Virginia and Washington DC, offering daycare, boarding, grooming, training, and walking services at 5 locations. The National Landing facility requires a Meet & Greet evaluation for daycare and boarding, accepts puppies with vaccinations, and provides 24-hour care with overnight staff. They accommodate dogs of all breeds and sizes, administer medication, and offer daily digital report cards to owners.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free
Webcam
Staff overnight
Outdoor yard
Pool / water play
Small dog area
Accepts puppies
Reactive breeds
Medication admin
Grooming
Training
Climate controlled
Overnight potty breaks
Online booking
Spay/neuter required
Temperament test

Required vaccinations: Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella

Policies & Details

Hours & Billing

Checkout time:11 AM
Late pick-up fee:$15 per 15 minutes past closing, up to one night's boarding rate

Cancellation & Deposits

Cancellation penalty:Cancellation policies differ by service and location

Care & Play

Group play
Solo play
Daily updates โ€” Free
Comfort items allowed
Feeding policy:Owner provides food or house food available for fee

Requirements

Spay/neuter policy:Separate play for intact
Temperament test fee:Half-day daycare rate

Safety & Emergency

Emergency vet protocol:Nearby clinic
Emergency vet cost:Owner

What Reviews Say

157 reviews analyzed

District Dogs National Landing enjoys overwhelmingly positive reviews (89% 5-star) with praised staff, clean facilities, and happy dogs. However, serious safety concerns exist including a 2023 flooding incident that killed 10 dogs, an unreported dog bite, and physical handling complaints. The facility scores high on cleanliness (4.9), dog happiness (4.9), and staff friendliness (4.8), but poorly on safety (2.9) and value (3.1). Repeat customers are common, and owner engagement is excellent with near-100% response rate. The negative reviews reveal systemic supervision issues at times, though many positive reviewers specifically mention watching cameras and seeing good supervision.

Dog happiness
4.9
Cleanliness
4.9
Staff
4.8
Facility
4.8
Communication
4.7
Drop-off / pickup
4.3
Value
3.1
Safety
2.9

People love

Staff genuinely loves dogs(45)Clean, modern facility(35)Dogs love attending/return happy tired(40)Great grooming services(25)Helpful webcams(15)Daily report cards with photos(20)Structured daycare options(12)

Staff shoutouts

Christina(18 mentions)Monica(6 mentions)Tiana(3 mentions)Sydney(4 mentions)Melissa(4 mentions)Shay/Shane(3 mentions)David(2 mentions)Ali(2 mentions)Alexis

Worth noting

Flooding incident resulting in 10 dog deaths (August 2023)

โ€œTen dogs were killed in the care of this business on August 14, 2023, including my two year old corgi Zeni.โ€

Dog bitten by another dog under supervision - owner refused to pay vet bills

โ€œMy dog was bitten by another dog under their watch, and it's clear they failed to provide a safe environment.โ€

Staff physically pinning down small dogs

โ€œMy dog was pinned down by a male staff during the first 15 mins she was there. She was playing with another small dog but it was unnecessary to pin her entire body down and pin on her throat.โ€

Spray bottle used on dogs to stop barking

โ€œAn employee spraying the dogs with some substance in a spray bottle when they barked.โ€

Manager screaming at dogs

โ€œThe manager herself screamed ENOUGH in the direction.โ€

Unreported injury - puncture wound on dog's ear

โ€œMy dog came back from day care with a puncture wound on her ear, which they hadn't reported to me.โ€

Staff attention/supervision issues(5 mentions)

โ€œThe attendants do not at all supervise the dogs they are almost constantly on their phone not paying attention to any of the dogs.โ€

Pricing transparency(3 mentions)

โ€œI was charged $135 for my 5 pound puppy... pricing is outrageous.โ€

Dog size separation concerns(2 mentions)

โ€œMy 9 pound puppy was constantly around very big dogs for the better part of the day.โ€

Grooming quality issues(3 mentions)

โ€œThey cut her hair extremely short and absolutely not at all similar to the picture I showed.โ€

Owner replies to 98% of reviewsAvg response: 1dprofessional tone52 repeat customers

Top Rated

4.6 stars from 157+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.6-star rating across 157 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating
4.6/ 5
Review score
4.3/ 5
Amenities8 of 14
Reviews157
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.52

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