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Healthy Hound Playground & Grooming

45910 Transamerica Plaza #109, Sterling, VA 20166

4.7
552 Google reviews
Cage-freeStaff overnightOutdoor yardAccepts puppiesMedication adminGroomingClimate controlled

Overview

Healthy Hound Playground is a premium 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 on-site attendants, regular outdoor potty breaks, and luxury canine cottages for boarding. The facility features climate-controlled environments, group and individual play options, and comprehensive grooming services.

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 dates; 5 day cancellation policy for peak dates with 20% deposit forfeiture
Deposit required β€” 20% of total cost for peak dates

Care & Play

Group play
Solo play
Daily updates β€” Paid
Comfort items allowed
Feeding policy:Owner provides food; house food available for $3

Requirements

Spay/neuter policy:Females intact up to 6 months accepted for group play; males intact up to 9 months accepted for group play

Safety & Emergency

Emergency vet protocol:On site
Emergency vet cost:Owner

Extras

Multi-dog discount β€” 20% off second dog, 30% off third dog and beyond

What Reviews Say

552 reviews analyzed

Healthy Hound Playground & Grooming is overwhelmingly beloved by clients, with the vast majority of 552 reviews giving 5 stars. The facility excels in staff friendliness, dog happiness, and grooming quality - with specific groomers like Tonya, Jessica, Erik, and Sunny receiving consistent praise. However, there are significant red flags including several serious incidents involving senior dogs, dogs contracting kennel cough/illnesses, and injuries during stays. Some clients also cite pricing transparency issues and lack of live camera access as drawbacks. The owner responds professionally to most negative reviews, though sometimes defensively. Despite the concerns, most clients are repeat customers who trust the staff with their dogs' care.

Dog happiness
4.8
Staff
4.8
Cleanliness
4.5
Facility
4.5
Drop-off / pickup
4.5
Communication
4.0
Safety
3.5
Value
3.5

People love

Staff genuinely loves dogs and provides excellent care(120)Dogs love attending - excited to go, happy when picked up(95)Grooming quality - especially Tonya, Jessica, Erik, Sunny, Alex(85)Clean, well-maintained facility(45)Dogs get outdoor potty breaks (uncommon in daycares)(40)Staff knows dogs by name, personalized attention(50)

Staff shoutouts

Tonya(28 mentions)Jessica(22 mentions)Sunny(20 mentions)Alex(18 mentions)Erik(18 mentions)Latavia(5 mentions)Mark(5 mentions)Kelsey(4 mentions)Spencer(3 mentions)Rowan(3 mentions)Feather(2 mentions)

Worth noting

Senior dogs experiencing serious health decline or death during boarding

β€œWithin 9 days he lost 10 pounds and contracted a respiratory infection that ended up turning into pneumonia.”

Dogs contracting kennel cough/URI at facility

β€œMy dog visited for daycare a month ago and was exposed to kennel cough.”

Dogs returning with injuries (cuts, bites, limping) without notification

β€œHe came home with a huge cut/gash on his nose that left a scar for months. No communication was given about this.”

Dogs contracting giardia or other infections

β€œHe came back with giardia…likely from feces or other bacteria in the drinking water.”

Lack of transparency about pricing and unexpected charges

β€œThey increased their fees without telling me... I was charged $85 when my dog didn't even get a full haircut.”

Pricing transparency and unexpected fees(8 mentions)

β€œThey increased their fees without telling me, which I think is unprofessional.”

Lack of live camera access to monitor dogs(5 mentions)

β€œThey don't offer a live webcam service like most other facilities do, which was a huge downside.”

Communication about incidents and health issues(6 mentions)

β€œWhy did they not call us? We would have picked her up had we known there was a problem.”

Phone responsiveness and scheduling system issues(4 mentions)

β€œPhone never been pick up. Guess I'll never know how good is this place since I can't even make an appointment.”

Owner replies to 85% of reviewsAvg response: 2dprofessional tone185 repeat customers

At a Glance

Google rating
4.7/ 5
Review score
4.3/ 5
Amenities7 of 14
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.185

Pricing

Boarding

$40/night

Daycare

$32–$48/day

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