Wag More Dogs

Arlington, United States

4.4

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20 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 703-845-3647
Website:
www.wagmoredogs.com
Address:
2606 S Oxford St, Arlington, VA, 22206
Shirlington
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
1.1 miCampus Lane East SB3
1.1 miBraddock Road and Beauregard St
1.1 miCampus Lane East NB2
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Today

Today 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Open now
Local time (Arlington) 6:58 PM Thursday, November 28, 2024

Business hours

Monday 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Tuesday 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Wednesday 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Thursday 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Friday 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Sunday 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Description

Specialties

Dog boarding, daycare and grooming. — We’ve invested in an upscale environment creating playrooms designed with safety and comfort in mind. Features include cushioned rubber flooring to prevent fatigue, walls instead of chain link, state of the art climate control ensures clean air, playground equipment and toys for stimulation and fun. 10% discount for Military, Law Enforcement and Fire/​Rescue.

Webcams –We know how important your dog is to you and being able to check in on them when your aways is critical to your peace of mind. Our webcams allow you to check-​in on your dog at anytime, so you can relax while you’re away.

Pet Detect– Allows for immediate and positive identification of your dog and their belongings anywhere, anytime by any staff member. Each dog’s personalized ID collar is printed with critical information ensuring your dog receives the proper care, food, medicine and activities while at Wag Mores..

History

Established in 2010.

We’ve been open since 2010 and are located directly on the Shirlington Dog park in Arlington, Virginia.

Meet the Business Owner

Kim H.

Business Owner

After a 21 year career at The Washington Post, Kim decided to pursue the doggy daycare concept and this new trend in pet care services. She knew this was a perfect fit for her love of dogs. Kim developed her own concept based on providing upscale services, in a premier facility with a staff certified in dog behavior and handling. Currently, Kim is a Certified Pet Care Technician, who volunteers with Lost Dogs Rescue, Pets on Wheels and other various canine groups. As a board member of ArlingtonDogs, she helps out with the Canine Community Areas (dog parks) of Arlington County. Kim’s love of animals began as a child growing up with three to four dogs as part of the «human» family. Over the years Kim’s love of dogs grew with her own dog family beginning with «Max», a lovable and loyal mutt. Now three lovable companions Roxy (Lab), Ronin (Tibetan Terrier) and Daisy (Mutt) fuel her passion for canines and her desire to open Wag More Dogs.

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20 reviews of Wag More Dogs

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Place rating: 4
Arlington, VA
I’m a crazy dog mom and I’ll be the first one to admit it. So, I was a little hesitant when I first starting dropping my dog off for daycare. But, I have been very happy with our experience so far. The staff has been very accommodating with scheduling my dog last minute for half days when I need to be in the office all day. I also really like that they always have a staff member in with the dogs watching over them and I can check in whenever I want through their Doggie Cam.
The only downside is that there are other dogs who have accidents in the play area so, I have to give my dog a bath every time she comes home. The staff does a pretty good job in mopping it up right away but, it’s still kind of unsanitary. I know it’s not really something they can control though, just something you have to deal with if you want your dog to be busy all day!
Place rating: 5
Arlington, VA
We take our Schnoodle for grooming here. Hindy, their new groomer has over 40 years of experience and is just delightful. She listened to my wants and concerns and asked about his behavior and quirks. She did a wonderful cut and was so good with Bastian, that he didn’t want to leave. Love this place!
Place rating: 5
Saint Petersburg, FL
I was nervous to drop off my Maltese for a cut as he was overdue for a groom and a bit matted. Johnny did an excellent job grooming him and taking my notes into consideration. I picked up my pup after a couple of hours and I couldn’t be more happy with the result. He looks great, one of his best cuts ever. We will def be back!
Place rating: 5
Arlington, VA
I absolutely love the owner and staff at Wagmore Dogs. They are professional, friendly, and extremely warm and welcoming to my dog, Bella. Whenever I drop Bella off for the day, she doesn’t even look back for me. She greets everyone and can’t wait to go inside to play. She is tired and happy at the end of the day. I also boarded her there last summer for a full week and she was well cared for. The place is very clean and I love the doggy cam. the people who work in with the dogs are often petting them and playing with them. Kim is a dog lover with a big heart. She owns several of her own rescue dogs. She also hires only dog lovers. It’s obvious.
Place rating: 5
Arlington, VA
Kim and her staff at Wag More Dogs in Shirlington have really been a lifesaver for me and my dog. I have been temporarily detailed to the D.C. area and needed emergency arrangements for my 11 year old Shitzu because she has separation anxiety and cannot be left alone in the apartment all day. After checking out a few other places nearby, I decided to sign her up for doggie daycare at Wag More Dogs. The initial evaluation and small fee is well worth it in my opinion if you want to feel safe leaving your dog there. I think its good to have the dogs behavior evaluated to make sure they will not be bullies or aggressive towards other dogs. They also have cameras so you can watch which I find entertaining at times as well as it being another way to know your dog is being well cared for. I have left Sheba there for boarding overnight as well and she always comes home happy and tired and ready to go back the next day! If you sign up for an unlimited daycare package, they even allow you to drop off early and pick up late so you don’t have to worry if you are working late or have to go in to the office early. I highly recommend Wag More Dogs.
Place rating: 5
Woodbridge, VA
My review is based on the grooming solely. I dropped off my shih tzu poodle mix for a haircut. Her hair had gotten super matted, I had originally made an appointment across the street and they had told us that they would have to leave her with no hair. I was not ok with that when I went across the street to wag more dogs they told me they would be able to leave atleast and inch of hair which made me feel alot better. When I picked up my dog she looked like a new puppy! She was also so happy I would absolutely bring her back here! The people at the front desk were very helpful and nice.
Place rating: 1
Arlington, VA
Hrm… just like I kept my experience, this review will be short and sweet.
I was looking around, saw this business and decided that I would give them a try since they’re int he neighborhood. However, I called in to make an appointment and before I could speak, Tara blurts, «can you please hold for a sec?» I start to say, «Sure, I’ll hold for a sec…» and get cut off with «THANKS.» and the clicking sound of being put on hold.
Several minutes later, with no response, I hung up. Anyone have suggestions for another boarder since this one doesn’t need my business?
Place rating: 5
Washington, DC
My dog, Jasper, a shiba inu, has gone to Wag More for three years. We love Wag More, if not more, than Jasper! Each time we take Jasper, he has a smile on his face and eagerly jumps out of the car when we park. The moment he enters the door, he doesn’t look back at me, he just can’t wait to play with his «friends.»
The staff keeps you updated regularly on how they’re doing and, I hate to admit it, but yes, I did once call when I was out of the country to see how my dog was doing. They were great about it, updating me on his experience. That type of committment is what you get. While you might pay a lot, the service is top quality and that shows when we pick up Jasper to take home. He is very excited to see us and is always tuckered out but can’t wait for a return visit.
More importantly, we often have fluid schedules (I work at a gospital) so we sometimes make doggy daycare appointments on the day we’re requesting care. They’re always very accomodating and work their best to get Jasper in that day, it’s always appreciated!
Thank you, Wag More, for the excellent care you provide to our pup!
Place rating: 4
Clarendon, Arlington, VA
I left my dog here for daycare and boarding while I was away, and would give them a 3.5 to 4 star rating.
On the plus side, My dog loves to come here, and being able to log into the web cam to watch her play is an awesome advantage, especially when I’m on the road. They aren’t exactly cheap, but that seems to be par for the course for most doggy daycare’s in the area.
During her most recent stay, my dog had gotten a bite on the tail. The staff at Wagner was awesome about contacting me to let me know, and keep me updated. Additionally, they took excellent care of her, shaving down the area to make sure that they could see the wound well, cleaning it out, and even Taking her to the vet to make sure that it was healing well. That was definitely a big piece of mind since I was away.
Place rating: 5
Clarendon, Arlington, VA
The staff and atmosphere at Wag More Dogs is phenomenal. We used to bring our French Bulldog, Carter, to another daycare facility nearby and after having a souring experience and coming to the realization that not all daycare atmospheres are inherently positive and beneficial, we decided to make a switch.
Unlike other daycare facilities, Wag More Dogs does not use metal fences with visibility between play groups (which makes for an aggressive environment) and their staff truly care about each and every dog. They have an awesome live-​feed webcam on their website 24⁄7 so you can check in on your dog while at work/​away and feel comfortable with the day-​to-​day transparency in treatment of your dog.
I have nothing but positive reviews and we will continue to recommend Wag More Dogs to our friends! (PS the movie theater style popcorn in the lobby is an added bonus!)
Place rating: 5
Washington, DC
Absolutely awesome!
I reviewed a lot of doggie day care businesses and decided to go with Wag More Dogs for several reasons and I am GLAD I did. They are right next to and a huge supporter of the Shirlington Dog Park. One thing that really makes them stand out is their package options. Unlike many other doggie day cares theirs do not expire — this was a big deal for me since I take my dog there twice a week. More importantly they treat my dog as their own!
Place rating: 3
Alexandria, VA
I’m completely torn about Wag More Dogs. I love their friendly staff and that my dog has a great time and comes home happy and exhausted, not to mention the awesome doggie cam. The downside is they charge $ 5 for a 10 minute walk during lunchtime. Other dog daycares in the area include several walks during the day in their price. You’re probably wondering, «What happens if a dog has to go potty?» Well, they go potty inside, though based on the doggie cam they clean up pretty quickly. Nevertheless, the fact that walks aren’t a regular occurrence and my dog is probably romping around in… well, you know… isn’t exactly comforting. I’m debating whether to keep my pooch here or go to a different daycare.
Place rating: 5
Alexandria, VA
This place is great. We’ve taken our dog here a few times and each time he comes home exhausted. The real reason why I’m writing this review is because they are able to accommodate folks in a bind. It’s these kinds of exceptions and variances that really make a business great.
Place rating: 1
Killeen, TX
The rudest people I have ever come in contact with!!!
I arrived early with my dog for an evaluation and was told that I was not allowed to wait in the waiting room because «it would be awkward» for the receptionist to «have someone sitting there looking» at her. I had brought my mother along with me for her take on the place and informed the receptionist that I would be talking with my mother and would not be looking at her. The receptionist’s response was a curt «I’ll be awkward, so go check out the dog park and come back when it’s time.»
Since I already pre-​paid for the evaluation I decided to see it through. When I was allowed back into the building, the receptionist gave a quick run down on the places rituals. Then she grabbed my dog and dragged him to a designated area and without giving him time to adjust or check things out she introduced three other dogs. When my dog finally started to show interest in playing she stopped him and brought him back up front, then informed me that he was too timid and would not work out in that environment.
No sh*t he was timid. She threw him into a new environment, away from me, and didn’t even integrate him slowly!
When I asked for a tour of the place she informed me that they do not give tours because the other dogs would become over excited due to new people. Oh and did I mention that for them to show affection to your dogs you have to pay them $ 10 each visit!!! WTF?
I immediately got on my Unilocal app and looked for a professional doggy day care facility, that were actually in the business because of their love of dogs.
Place rating: 5
Arlington, VA
Wag More fixed my dog!
Recently, I left my 18 month old miniature pinscher at Wag More boarded for a weekend. Being he is a pound pup, and known as a ‘difficult’ breed, we’ve had problems training him. In fact, we came to Wag More after learning another competitor who we had started developing a relationship with does not take their dogs outside at all. We were afraid, given how hard this dog was to house train, that not giving him the option to go outside might cause him to regress.
Well, our dog came back after three nights better behaved than he went in! He’s using nipping less to express himself. He is more compliant. He is calmer and better behaved with our kitties.
I attribute some of this to his getting socialized with other dogs. I imagine he learned something about pack hierarchy and acceptable behavior. I do not know how much of this is naturally occurring with socialization skills and how much might have been taught to him proactively by Wag More, but whichever — I am sure Wag More provided the care and attention and guidance to facilitate my little dog becoming more confident and better-​behaved. We are happier with dog’s behavior after his visit, and are planning to take him every two weeks or so, simply because it seems to be good for him.
Place rating: 5
Arlington, VA
Review for Doggy Day Care.
I have taken my high energy 1 year old rescue there 2 times so far. He had some separation anxiety being away from his older brother and my husband and me for the first time, but ended up having a great experience and made some friends in the process.
We had an evaluation the weekend before we dropped him off. The process scheduling the evaluation was smooth. We sent in paperwork the day before his evaluation and was provided a time. He was recommended a free half day first (for being a rescue. They support rescue organizations, so a big plus) and then had his first full day the following day.
Our favorite things about our experience and this place so far are:
— Webcams — we were able to watch our dog throughout the day at work. Big perk. Especially since we have never had our newest dog in a daycare it was nice to «drop in» and see how he was doing.
— Hours –Convenient. Drop off for full day starts at 7am normally, and I just picked him up after work. I work in Maryland but did not have to stress about rushing to get him.
— Reservations — there is a calender on the website that tells you if there is a waiting list. The times that I have called for emergencies when my husband is leaving town last minute, they have been able to accommodate us and have always been pleasant.
— Set up inside — crates on the perimeter for napping dogs and those that want to be away and separation for different energy levels.
— Price and location — very convenient, at the Shirlington Dog Park. Prices are very reasonable in our opinion. Military and law enforcement discounts provided.
We love this place. There’s a lot to be said about sending your dog somewhere where you have a piece of mind, know that he/​she is being treated well, and that when you pick them up, they will be ready for a nap:).
Place rating: 5
Arlington, VA
This is a review for dog grooming. We have tried almost every groomer in the DC/​VA area, and we are very happy with the groomers at Wag More Dogs. We have white terriers and they get very matted easily. After coming here a handful of times, they always come back detangled and handsome.
Place rating: 5
Houston, TX
My husband and I have taken our miniature dachshund puppy, Heisman, here a handful of times and we’ve had nothing but good experiences. The staff was very helpful and answered all my questions prior to Heisman’s initial evaluation visit. When I brought Heisman by for the actual evaluation, not only did they let me watch him on the web cams during the eval, they also let me tour the facility. After his first full day, they sent him home with a super cute report card with some details about how he behaved, what he did, who his new friends are, etc.
Each dog gets a private crate for nap time and owners are welcome to bring beds or blankets from home for their dog to use; otherwise, I think perhaps blankets may be provided for anyone who doesn’t bring one. We send lunch with Heisman when he goes. The web cams are great for checking in on the pups throughout the day to see what they’re doing; my whole office was cracking up at them all the last time we took Heisman in. It’s been a great place to help Heisman become more socialized and get lots of energy out.
We’ve been very pleased every time we’ve used WMD for day care (we’ve never boarded overnight or opted for grooming). We plan to continue using them in the future. Give them a try!
Place rating: 5
Arlington, VA
First I have to say that the idea of taking my dog to daycare is a concept that I still can’t understand, in fact when I tell people that I routinely drop him off in the morning and pick him up at night they give me strange looks. Further it’s quite common for people to think I’m full of BS when I tell them I have to leave a function or meeting early so I can pick up my dog from Daycare.
With that being said, I have to say I love this place.
Before finding Wag More I’d taken my dog to several other places, and I found that the treatment of the dogs was something I wasn’t satisfied with, while they were not cruel or harsh something about it was just a little off for me. Each time I’d pick my dog up from the other places my Westie would be agitated.
What I like about Wag More is that the people that work there have a genuine love of animals, and the entire staff are dog lovers, it shows in how they interact with everyone’s dog. I routinely leave my dog there for boarding when I go out of town instead of leaving him with family because I feel he’s in better hands.
While I still find the concept something that’s difficult for me to wrap my head around I am a big user of their service. During the workweek I drive out of my way to make sure my dog is being well cared for while I’m at work. While a dog walker might be more convenient for me I’ve found that my dog is happier at Doggie Daycare, not to mention when I have to work really late it’s nice to know that I can ask them to board him for the night, instead of freaking out that he’s pooped all over my house.
One major bonus is that when I’m out of town, I can watch my dog on their CCTV system which is right on their website, what a great tool to constantly keep everyone accountable.
In short I don’t like paying for it, but I love this place and wouldn’t take my dog anywhere else. I love them so much that I’m always looking for spaces closer to where I live and work, and will tell the owner about them in the hopes that she opens one that would free up about 30 minutes a day.
Place rating: 4
Fairfax, VA
Taking my dog to Wag More is such a treat for me and him because I get peace of mind knowing he is well taken care of and my dog gets to run around and have a good time. My favorite deal is their «spa day,» which includes grooming and a day of daycare. I love picking up my furball when he is nice and clean and totally worn out from playing with other dogs all day. Also, the doggie cam is a nice touch so you can check and see how your dog is doing throughout the day, and I like knowing that all dogs at their facility have confirmed up-​to-​date vaccinations and have to be well socialized to play with other dogs.
I took off a point because pick up/​drop off isn’t always the most organized process. It may just be the nature of the business (that staff is running around from the front room to the back handing the dogs). At times you will have to wait a minute or two for someone to come greet you, but they are generally pretty friendly and treat my dog well when we arrive. The first time I took him in, the staff couldn’t find his collar when I came to pick him up which was a bit frustrating because his personalized name tag, rabies tag, etc. were on his collar. I knew it would show up though and within an hour they called telling me they had found it and were super apologetic about the inconvenience. Overall though, I have had mostly positive experiences there and my dog seems happy/​well taken care of, which is the most important part.