District Dogs National Landing
1450 S Eads St STE 50, Arlington, VA 22202
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
Required vaccinations: Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella
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What Reviews Say
157 reviews analyzedDistrict 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.
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Worth noting
Flooding incident resulting in 10 dog deaths (August 2023)
โTen 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
โMy 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
โMy 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
โAn employee spraying the dogs with some substance in a spray bottle when they barked.โ
Manager screaming at dogs
โThe manager herself screamed ENOUGH in the direction.โ
Unreported injury - puncture wound on dog's ear
โMy 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)
โThe 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)
โI was charged $135 for my 5 pound puppy... pricing is outrageous.โ
Dog size separation concerns(2 mentions)
โMy 9 pound puppy was constantly around very big dogs for the better part of the day.โ
Grooming quality issues(3 mentions)
โThey cut her hair extremely short and absolutely not at all similar to the picture I showed.โ
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.
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