Dog Daycare
Award-Winning Dog Daycare in Washington, DC
Looking for a way to keep your pup exercised, socialized, and mentally engaged while you’re busy or away for the day? Our family-owned dog daycare is a fun-filled and professionally supervised place for pups to do what they do best—play, have fun, and be happy! Between our four sunny playrooms, private suites, and structured enrichment, we ensure your pup goes home wagging, tuckered out, and emotionally fulfilled.
Free Assessment Day of Play
for New Dog Daycare Clients
A world of fun awaits your pup. Try us today with a free day of play for your pup’s Assessment Day and receive a 15% discount on packages & memberships.
New customers only. Discounts cannot be combined with other offers and are subject to availability.
Dog Daycare Enrichment & Fun
Do you ever worry your pup isn’t getting enough exercise? That they’re bored and lonely at home while you’re busy or away? Our Washington, DC dog daycare gives pups an exciting place to play in a professionally supervised, safe environment. While you go about your day, we’ll keep your pup’s body exercised, their mind active, and their spirit lifted. Here’s why leading local veterinarians recommend Colby’s Dogcare for dog daycare in Washington, DC:
- Four spacious, airy and soundproof playrooms
- Year-round climate control
- Exciting playground equipment to climb and explore
- Socialization opportunities with carefully chosen playmates
- Daily enrichment exercises like group sit and follow the leader
- 100% supervision from our highly trained pupcare specialists
- Personalized attention and interaction
- Deluxe, private suites for rest periods
- Our above-ground pet resort is easily accessible with better peace of mind.
- Fun daycare events including holiday festivities, birthday parties, and themed days
- Conveniently located in northeast DC at the intersection of NoMa and H Street corridor
- Our Washington, DC dog daycare is open 7 days a week, 365 days a year
Second to None in Dog Daycare Safety
Colby’s Dogcare is built on the exceptional standards of safety and care our owner, Michael, wanted for his beloved dog, Colby. From our facility to our staff training and cleaning regimen, safety is always first at our family-owned Washington, DC, dog daycare.
- We clean our pet resort three times daily with veterinary-grade products.
- Our four soundproof playrooms are each separately ventilated and climate-controlled.
- Specialized playroom floors are installed to ensure healthier paws and joints.
- Groups are supervised by a professional, certified pupcare specialist at all times.
- All of our staff members undergo advanced, ongoing training in group play, safety, canine body language, First Aid, and Canine CPR.
- Regular breaks keep our pups rested, recharged, and ready for more play.
- We maintain the lowest pup-to-specialist ratio in the area for extra safety and 1-1 interaction.
- Pups are carefully sorted into compatible groups based on size and personality.
- All new pups complete an assessment to ensure our social play environment is a good fit.
How Does Dog Daycare Benefit Pups?
Dog daycare is a unique experience truly designed around the needs and desires of our furry family members. While it’s a ton of fun, it’s a lot more than that, too. Our dog daycare in DC promotes better behavior, emotional health, and overall well-being in your pup in several important ways.
Plenty of exercise. Most pups need at least 90 minutes of daily exercise to be happiest and healthiest, but most of us just don’t have time to make sure it happens every day. When you drop off your pup at Colby’s Dogcare, you can enjoy peace of mind knowing they’re getting the chance to run, chase, and play as much as they desire—under expert supervision.
Mental stimulation. Boredom is common among pups whose parents leave for work every day. Every pup’s smart and active mind wants to be engaged! Our dog daycare provides mental fulfillment with playgrounds to explore, new (pup and human) friends, and personal attention. Each day, we ensure every pup gets complete enrichment while their parents are busy or out of the house.
Safe socialization. Many pups instinctually crave the camaraderie of their own kind. Dog daycare gives them a safe, supervised, and specially designed place to meet new buddies, exercise their social skills, and make memories! All our pups are vaccinated, assessed for their social comfort level, and carefully separated into compatible groups. Of course, highly trained professionals are always present and alert. It’s a much safer social play option than uncontrolled environments like the dog park!
Reduces challenging habits. A pup with nothing to do all day will often invent ways to keep their minds and bodies occupied. This might mean chewed shoes, all-day bark-a-thons, holes all over the yard, or any other “game” your pup makes up. Our dog daycare in Washington, DC gives them a constructive and fun way to spend energy and stay busy.
Colby's Memberships
As low as $29.75 per day*
Pups get the most benefit from dog daycare when they attend on a regular basis! In addition to single days and multi-day packages, we’re excited to offer memberships for frequent visitors. Memberships offer priority reservations for dog daycare and dog boarding and come with convenient monthly auto-billing.
Platinum
Unlimited
Unlimited monthly dog daycare visits • A one-on-one walk during each visit • Monthly bath included • 10% discount on dog boarding
Pedigree
3 Days Per Week
3 static days of your choice per week • A one-on-one walk during each visit • 50% off a monthly bath • 10% discount on dog boarding and additional dog daycare
Pal
2 Days Per Week
2 static days of your choice per week • 50% off a monthly bath • 10% discount on dog boarding and additional dog daycare
*First month with 15% Assessment Day Discount Applied
Daycare FAQs
What are your vaccination requirements?
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.
How do I schedule Daycare for the first time?
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.
If your pup has a great time during their Assessment Day, we’ll offer you 15% discount on dog daycare packages and memberships!
Does my pup need to be spayed/neutered to attend Daycare?
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.
Do you have Daycare packages?
Yes! Our Daycare packages and memberships offer maximum savings. Call us at 202-481-4848 to speak with a team member about available options.
Who can attend Colby’s?
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.
Can I add a bath or groom to my pup’s Daycare reservation?
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.
Can you walk my pup while they’re at Daycare?
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.
How do you keep Colby’s clean and healthy?
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.
What if I need to drop off my pup early or pick up late?
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.
How many days should my pup attend Daycare?
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.
What is your cancelation policy?
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.
Can I see my pup while they're at Colby's?
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.
