By: Lindsay Garbacik By: Lindsay Garbacik | August 31, 2022 | Lifestyle, Community,
It’s always a great day to spoil your furry friend. They’re loyal, cuddly, obedient, and most importantly, love us unconditionally. We’ve rounded up the top local dog boutiques and resorts to pamper your pup in Washington, DC, but let’s be real, there doesn’t need to be a reason to dress your pet in couture and shower them in homemade treats.
1642 R Street NW / Website
Spoil your pup with a homemade and hand-decorated treat, or doggy ice cream dish, from this long-standing, women-owned boutique. The shop offers a wide selection of natural pet foods and prides itself on carrying a curated selection of environmentally conscious and healthy pet foods. In addition, the shop provides a suite of grooming services, like teeth brushing, ear cleaning, nail trimming, bathing, and general grooming.
Multiple Locations / Website
Voted the best doggy daycare in DC by Modern Luxury DC readers, unleash your energetic pup while you’re away during the day at this fun and safe doggy daycare. With special themed events, highly trained caretakers, and plenty of agility playgrounds for dogs to explore, it’ll be hard to get your pup to leave. They also offer boarding and bathing services, as well as constant webcam monitoring so you can monitor your dog throughout its stay.
5140 Macarthur Blvd. NW / Website
Treat your dog to all the adorable accessories they deserve at Chien de Luxe. The charming boutique carries a wide range of collars, leashes, beds, toys, and treats. It’s well organized and stocked with unique pet products.
430 Hume Avenue, Alexandria / Website
A luxurious bath is sure to bring a smile to your pup’s face… well maybe not, but a thorough cleaning will make them feel good whether they believe it or not. Head To Tail Grooming & Spa offers a microbubble bath that will detox, exfoliate, and calm your dog’s skin and lessen incessant itching. This dog spa was voted the best in DC by Modern Luxury DC readers. Looking to switch it up? The spa offers colorful temporary fur dye, feather extensions, nail art, and even semi-permanent tattoos. Why shouldn’t your dog be as stylish as you are?
719 8th Street SE / Website
Head to this one-stop shop for all the best natural pet food and treats. There are DC-centric accessories, toys, and even some cat products too. Your dog is sure to love the natural food you select for them, along with a trip to the store.
Multiple Locations / Website
Voted the best pet boarding facility in DC by Modern Luxury DC readers, leave your pet at this trusted family-owned resort the next time you take a trip. There’s a backyard agility course that is sure to keep your pup active and busy while they hang out with other dogs. In addition, there’s a pool, tinted windows to keep dogs calm from outside happenings, and water dispensers in every suite. With options for training, grooming, and dog-loved activities, this place is truly a lux hotel for your dog.
6960 Maple Street NW / Website
Head to this boutique for a sustainable approach to pampering your pooch. The shop prides itself on carrying foods that are produced in fair labor conditions and contain natural ingredients. Find toys, beds, and treats for dogs, as well as cats, small mammals, birds, and even chickens.
When pampering your pooch look to your community for amazing dog accessories, outfits, foods, spa treatments, and boarding. Meet up with local dog experts and dog lovers at any of these local spots and embrace the dog-loving DC society today.
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