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The Backyard Pack Dog Daycare

7213 Lockport Pl #4, Lorton, VA 22079

4.8
69 Google reviews
Staff overnightOutdoor yardTrainingOvernight potty breaks

Overview

The Backyard Pack Dog Daycare is a member-based dog boarding and daycare facility in Lorton, VA, voted Best of Fairfax by Washingtonian Magazine multiple years. They require a temperament assessment for all dogs and offer both daycare (Mon-Fri) and boarding services with 24/7 staff on site and daily outdoor potty walks.

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

Policies & Details

Care & Play

Group play
Daily updates

Extras

Owner operated

What Reviews Say

69 reviews analyzed

The Backyard Pack is an exceptional dog daycare and boarding facility with an overwhelmingly positive reputation. With 66 of 69 reviews being 5-star, customers consistently praise owners Laurie and Brian for their hands-on approach, expertise in dog behavior and nutrition, and the safe, structured environment they provide. Dogs are described as loving attending, coming home tired and happy, and owners appreciate the daily communication, photos, and videos. The few negative reviews (3 total) relate to facility access during renovation, assessment policies, and barking tolerances, but owner responses are professional and address concerns thoroughly. This is clearly a trusted, long-term care option for dogs in the Washington Metropolitan area, with 70%+ military clientele and many customers using services for 5+ years.

Dog happiness
4.9
Staff
4.9
Cleanliness
4.8
Safety
4.7
Communication
4.7
Facility
4.6
Drop-off / pickup
4.6
Value
4.5

People love

Dogs love attending/come home tired(28)Owners Laurie and Brian are caring/knowledgeable(35)Great for socialization/training(15)Safe environment/supervised(12)Good value/pricing(8)Communication/photos/videos(10)Helpful nutrition advice(6)

Staff shoutouts

Laurie(52 mentions)Brian(38 mentions)CloverClara

Worth noting

Dog rejected after brief assessment

They said he 'snapped' at a dog while walking through a pack of dogs all sniffing him. That is not a fair assessment and they did not uphold their: 'The assessment day is a full day of daycare' that they advertise from the website.

Facility tour denied during renovation

I wanted to see the place but they said since they were renovating, I could not go back there.

Barking policy leads to dismissal

We took our dog in and within an hour were asked to pick him up because he 'barks at us'

No webcam access(3 mentions)

No wifi cameras, but the staff are friendly and knowledgeable dog owners...I have no hesitation leaving Josie in their care.

Limited lobby/waiting area

The lobby area was small at that time so we did try to get clients in and out quickly

Owner replies to 100% of reviewsAvg response: 1dprofessional tone42 repeat customers

Top Rated

4.8 stars from 69+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.8-star rating across 69 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating
4.8/ 5
Review score
4.7/ 5
Amenities4 of 14
Reviews69
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.42

Pricing

Daycare

$31/day

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