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Healthy Hound Playground & Grooming

12605 Braddock Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030

5.0
28 Google reviews
Cage-freeStaff overnightOutdoor yardAccepts puppiesMedication adminGroomingClimate controlledOvernight potty breaks

Overview

Healthy Hound Playground is a premier dog daycare, boarding, and grooming facility with three locations in Sterling VA, Rockville MD, and Fairfax VA. They offer 12 hours of cage-free daycare, 24/7 onsite attendants, spacious boarding cottages, and professional grooming services. The facility features multiple play areas totaling thousands of square feet and has received numerous awards from Washingtonian and Northern VA Magazine.

Amenities & Policies

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

Required vaccinations: Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella, Canine Influenza, Lepto

Policies & Details

Hours & Billing

Drop-off hours:7am-7pm
Pick-up hours:7am-7pm
Billing method:Per night

Cancellation & Deposits

Cancellation notice:1 day notice
Cancellation penalty:24 hours notice for non-peak; 5 day cancellation policy for peak dates - deposit forfeited
Deposit required — 20% of total cost for peak dates

Care & Play

Group play
Solo play
Comfort items allowed
Feeding policy:Owner provides food in pre-portioned bags; house food available for $3/meal

Requirements

Spay/neuter policy:Females intact up to 6 months for group play, males intact up to 9 months; intact dogs accepted for Individual Daycare and Boarding

Safety & Emergency

Emergency vet protocol:Nearby clinic
Emergency vet cost:Owner

Extras

Multi-dog discount — 20% off second dog, 30% off third dog+

What Reviews Say

25 reviews analyzed

Healthy Hound Playground & Grooming (Fairfax) maintains an exceptional reputation, characterized by universal praise for its cleanliness and professional staff. Customers are particularly impressed by the facility's proactive communication, including mid-day check-in calls for new dogs. The overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with many owners noting their dogs return home 'happy and tired' from the spacious, free-range play environment.

Dog happiness
5.0
Staff
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Safety
5.0
Facility
5.0
Communication
5.0
Drop-off / pickup
4.8
Value
4.5

People love

Proactive Communication(5)Cleanliness(9)Staff Expertise(6)

Staff shoutouts

Patrick(5 mentions)

Worth noting

Price

“They are a bit more expensive than my other boarding place, but my dog is free range during the day- worth it!”

Top Rated

5.0 stars from 28+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 5.0-star rating across 28 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating
5.0/ 5
Review score
4.9/ 5
Amenities8 of 14
Reviews28
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.10

Pricing

Boarding

$40/night

Daycare

$32–$48/day

Contact

Visit Website+1 703-410-1000Get directions to 12605 Braddock Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030

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