Welcome to Our Family!

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.

We welcome pups who have not been altered. Having multiple playrooms and small playgroups means we can create a safe environment for any well-behaved pup to play and rest.

Unaltered females must remain at home while in heat.

To schedule an Assessment Day, first, submit a request here. We will get back to you confirming your reservation.

Instructions on how to complete your online registration will then be emailed to you. This includes uploading your pup's vaccination records and sharing anything we need to know about them.

Yes! Please do. There is no need to make an appointment; come by Colby's anytime, and we would be happy to show you around the facility. We ask that you do not bring your pup with you.

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
• Having an annual fecal screening

Of course, all pups should not have ticks, fleas, or other pests and have all legal licenses.

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.

Walks are included for our Platinum and Pedigree Members.

Absolutely! We’d be happy to set up a Spa Appointment for your pet to ensure they go home looking and feeling amazing.

When making a reservation, be sure you ask about our Spa Services.

Yes! Our Daycare packages and memberships offer maximum savings. Call today to speak with a team member about available options.

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 staff 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 fur-riends on the same days each week. More information about our Memberships is available here.

While we open our doors promptly at 7 AM and close them just as promptly at 7 PM, you can call us at 202-418-4848, and we are happy to arrange drop-off as early as 6:30 AM for $10.00 or pick-up as late as 10 PM for $15.00.

All pups are provided with a raised bed and their own bowls during their time at Colby’s, so please leave your pet’s bedding and toys at home.

Your pup will be having so much fun with friends, they won’t need their toys, so please leave those behind too.

For Sleepovers, please be sure to bring enough food to cover their stay (plus a little extra) in pre-portioned, labeled bags. We can accommodate feeding dry or wet foods, and we also have refrigerators and microwaves for our guests.

Yes. If your pet has oral or topical prescription medications, please bring them in their original containers with clear instructions. There is a small fee per dose to ensure proper handling and administration. We also offer a TLC Package specially designed for senior or special needs pets, which includes unlimited medications.

Unfortunately, we are unable to administer injectable medications, including insulin.

We are equipped to care for many types of special needs pups. Please call us to discuss your pup’s specific needs so that we can help you decide if we’re the best place for your pup.

Drop-off begins at 7 AM. We suggest that Sleepover guests arrive as early as to give them the opportunity to meet lots of new friends and enjoy plenty of playtime.

Like most human hotels, our standard pick-up time for Sleepovers is 12 PM. We can also often accommodate later pick-ups for a modest additional fee. To best serve you, please let our team know your expected drop-off and pick-up times.

It would be our pleasure to host your fur family. Our Luxury Suites are available for multi-pet families to stay together. Call us at 202-481-4848 to customize your reservation.

Yes! Our pet parents are provided with an internal Facebook page to which we post regular pup-dates throughout the day! We also encourage you to stop by and take a peek at your pup anytime they are with us.

You can join our Patrons Facebook group here.

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

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