Celebrate this Holiday Season with Pet Portraits at The Kelvin!

Bring your furry friend to The Kelvin for a photo session on our spectacular roof, with views directly into Nats Stadium. Select a time slot to visit The Kelvin and get your pup’s picture taken while you treat yourself to a hot cocoa bar and grab treats and doggy beer for your dog! How to […]

Five Reasons to Use District Dogs

Being a pet parent is a rewarding experience unlike any other. Our dogs’ capacity for love and their ability to improve our lives is virtually unmatched. Who else is as happy to see us come through the door every day—whether we’ve been at work for eight hours or outside to check the mail for five […]

New Training Class Offerings – November & December 2020

Class is in session! District Dogs is excited to announce new group training classes (Shaw and Navy Yard) where owners and their pups can work together on achieving polite manners. Our dog trainers use the scientifically proven positive rewards methodology encouraging fun and effective way to communicate with your pet resulting in a happy, balanced, […]

Join Us for District Dogs Shaw Grand Opening on November 1st!

It’s finally here! The opening of our newest location is just a couple of weeks away, and we’re thrilled that we can share this beautiful new space with you at last. Our first day of operations will be Monday, November 2nd, but you can get a peek at the new facility on Sunday, November 1st […]

Getting Ready for DD3: Pre-Registration for District Dogs Shaw Now Available

Jacob District Dogs Shaw

The opening of our newest location in Shaw is just around the corner, and we’re beyond excited to share this beautiful new space with you. While the doors aren’t open for business quite yet, you can go ahead and set up your account now. To register for services at District Dogs Shaw: Visit https://districtdogs.com/shaw/ and […]

Making Friends: Tips for Canine Introductions

Play park Rental

Most dogs are social creatures, and it can become quite obvious when they encounter another dog while out for a walk. We’ve previously shared information on the important role social time plays in health and behavioral development for dogs, but what’s the best way to make chance encounters with other dogs a positive experience for […]

Smile Maintenance: How to Keep Your Dog’s Teeth Clean

Goldendoodle Spa

As owners, we want the best for our pups. We obsess over food choices, lavish them with toys, and we may even use top-notch grooming and spa services to pamper them. That said, what about their teeth? Dental care is one of the most overlooked aspects of canine grooming, and, consequently, dental disease is the […]

Is it Time to Resume Regular Dog Walks?

It sometimes feels hard to even remember what life looked like pre-COVID. For humans, that means we end up forgetting what it’s like to go out to restaurants, happy hours, or the movies. But for our dogs, it can mean they’ve forgotten what it’s like for us to go away at all.  While the extra […]