Dog Boarding in Alexandria
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Here s a warm, heartfelt review you could post: I can t say enough wonderful things about Peng! She took amazing care of my Scottish Terrier for the day, and from the moment we met her, I knew my little pup was in kind, capable hands. She is incredibly caring, attentive, and genuinely loves the dogs she looks after. When I picked my Scottie up, he was happy, relaxed, and clearly had a wonderful time. It s such a relief to find someone you can completely trust with a beloved family member. Peng treated my dog as if he were her own, and that meant the world to me. If you re looking for someone who is dependable, compassionate, and truly exceptional with dogs, I wholeheartedly recommend Peng. I wouldn t hesitate to leave my Scottish Terrier with her again. Thank you, Peng, for giving both me and my pup such a wonderful experience!
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Melissa and her husband were amazing with our pups! I was a little concerned leaving our dogs with strangers for the weekend but they made us feel so at ease. I couldn t recommend them enough!
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Linda always takes such great care of my girl!
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She took care great of my dog, and my dog had such a great time.
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Lady took great care of Ollie again! We ll continue to be repeat customers!
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Micaela was amazing, she treated my dog like her own. She was very flexible with pick up and drop off which made the process a lot less stressful.
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Olivia was A plus! She kept us updated daily on how Sadie was doing and also sent photos which were much appreciated! She knew how to handle a dog reluctant to eat in a new environment. We would definitely use her again! She is the best! Anne D
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The best dog events in Alexandria
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Holiday Boat Parade of Lights
Whether you have a boat or not - everyone is invited to participate in or support this great dog-friendly event! There will be lots of family-friendly activities at the marina before and after the 5:30 pm parade. The parade will take place at Alexandria's waterfront at the foot of Cameron Street near the Torpedo Factory Art Center. Decorate your boat with festive lights and boughs of holly, and cruise up the Potomac River for all to cheer on from the shore! Don't you worry - Santa will be arriving via fireboat at 3:00 pm before the parade starts! It's never too late to get you and Fido's wish list to his elves!36
City of Alexandria Tree Lighting Ceremony
Oh, Christmas Tree in ol' Virginia! Get into the holiday spirit by coming downtown to Alexandria's dog-friendly Tree Lighting event (with Fido on his leash please) and count down to the big tree lighting on Market Square! Come one, come all and heed the Town Crier's call! Be sure to clean up after your pup while you are downtown and don't forget your camera, as Santa will be making a special appearance too! Tis the season to spend time with family, friends and your furry buddies! Happy Pawlidays!24
Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend
This is an old-time tradition that has been going on since the city's founding in 1749! Did you know this city was established by three Scottish Merchants? That is why Scottish heritage is celebrated each year! The Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend is a dog-friendly event that consists of a full weekend of family activities. There will be the Scottish Christmas Walk Parade, where members of the area's Scottish clans make their way through the streets followed by pipers and drums (and don't forget the traditional Scottish dogs - the terriers and the hounds!) Come all three days for tons of tail waggin' good times!12
Canine Cruise on the Potamac
Ahoy, Matey! It's time to board the S.S. Fido with your furry friend and wind your way down the Potomac on this canine cruise! Doggies and their people can do a little sightseeing as they lazily drift down the river. All dogs get on board for free- but their people must pay! You are going to want to bring your camera to catch all the great memories of this day out on the water. The cruise is 45 minutes in total and your pup must stay on their 6-foot leash the whole time. Be a responsible pup paw-rent and make sure to clean up after your fur baby! For cruise schedules, contact the Potomac Riverboat Company. Bon voyage!
All the President's Pups Walking Tour
This event is really pup-tastic! On Saturdays April through June and September through October, bring your leashed pup and be prepared for some history lessons, some fresh air and everything you ever needed to know about all the dogs who have lived under Mount Vernon's roof. The tour consists of 5 buildings and is about 1.25 miles in total. Fun fact - George Washington had an extreme love and respect for dogs? Join them for the tour and learn all about his dogs, their names and their lives inside the historic Mount Vernon. For more information on this event, contact Mount Vernon's ticket staff. Have a Yankee-Doodle-dandy time with your pup!
