We take health and safety very seriously. To protect all pups in our care, we REQUIRE certification from your veterinarian that your pup has been vaccinated against:

• Bordetella
• Distemper (DHPP/DA2PP)
• Rabies

We also HIGHLY RECOMMEND:

• Vaccinating your pup against Leptospirosis and Canine Influenza, and
• Having an annual fecal screening.

Of course, no pups are admitted with ticks, fleas, or other pests, and all should have legal licenses.

For the safety and comfort of all our guests, all first-time Daycare pups complete an Assessment Day. You can think of an Assessment Day like a free day of Daycare. You can drop off your pup any time after 7am, but we recommend arriving between 9 am and 10 am and making sure you have 10-15 minutes available. That way we can make sure we have all your information and give you a tour of the facility.

We ask that you leave your pup with us for a minimum of 6 hours so that we can get to know them and vice versa. We ask that you fetch your pup between 3 and 4 pm.

When you come by to pick up your pup, we’ll discuss what kind of activities they enjoyed and who their new best pals are. To schedule an Assessment Day, submit a request here. We will get back to you confirming your reservation.

We welcome pups who have not been altered. Having multiple playrooms and small group sizes means we can create a safe environment for any well-behaved pup to play and rest. However, for the safety of all pups, unaltered females must remain at home while in heat.

Yes! Our Daycare packages and memberships offer maximum savings. Call us at 202-481-4848 to speak with a team member about available options.

We are happy to care for pups of any size and weight, from 4 months old through adulthood. Pups may start as early as 3 months when enrolled in our Puppy Foundations class.

For the well-being of all pups in our care, we ask that you not bring your pup if he or she is either aggressive or unusually fearful. Similarly, your pup would be happier at home while recovering from an injury or illness. All pups must complete an Assessment Day.

Absolutely! We’d be happy to set up a spa appointment for your pup to ensure they go home looking and feeling amazing. When making a reservation, be sure you ask about our Spa Services.

Yes, walks are available to add to any Daycare or Sleepover reservation. All walks are one-on-one, and we adhere to stringent safety protocols during walks, including physically clipping leashes to our belts and using Colby’s harnesses containing GPS tracking.

Daily walks are included in our Platinum and Pedigree Memberships.

We pride ourselves on being the safest and cleanest Daycare facility in DC. In each playroom, walls, floors, suites, and raised beds are cleaned multiple times a day with veterinary-grade disinfectant and Parvocide. Pups never share suites, bowls, or food with another pup not in their family, and bowls are never reused without being thoroughly cleaned. Plus, each of our four playrooms is separately ventilated.

While we open our doors promptly at 7 AM and close them just as promptly at 7 PM, you can call us at 202-481-4848, and we are happy to arrange drop-off as early as 6:30 AM for $15.00 or pick-up as late as 10 PM for $20.00.

We suggest bringing your pup to play at least one day every week. Why? Just like humans, pups are more comfortable with new friends when they’ve had the chance to spend more time together! This way, your pup will form relationships with the team members and other pups who come on their day and have an even better time.

We created our Memberships for exactly this reason; so that pups can play and stay with their friends on the same days each week.

You may cancel your daycare reservation with 72 hours notice for a full refund. All cancelation requests should be submitted by email to info@colbysdogcare.com.

Yes! We publish photos throughout the day for parents to enjoy. We also encourage you to stop by and take a peek at your pup any time they’re with us. You can access photos any time by going to colbysdogcare.com/photos.