The Animals House provides a complete, preferred, quality, and convenient dog daycare service. Our services include dog daycare, obedience training, various dayschool options, agility classes, dog taxi service, in home pet care and overnight boarding. We utilize the latest techniques in animal training and daycare by employing a knowledgeable and professional staff, outstanding recreational activities in our facility, and a diverse curriculum of training and interaction instruction.
We are focused on the everyday needs of caring animal owners and their companions. Unfortunately, caring animal owners often do not have the time throughout the workweek to adequately provide a healthy lifestyle for their companions. The Animals House solves this dilemma by providing animal daycare throughout the workday, and training and educational services during the evenings. Our service is conveniently located and staffed with professionals with many years experience. We offer a variety of programs that foster strong relationships between animal owners and their companions.
 Upcoming Hounds on the Town
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Thursday, June 25th
- Potomac Riverboat Company - Canine Cruise - 8pm - 9pm
- Join us for a 40 minute tour of Alexandria's seaport to work on socialization, working around distractions, and proper leash manners.
- www.potomacriverboatco.com/canine-cruise.php
- $15/person extra charge for this class
Sunday, July 19th
- Picnic at Chrysalis Winery in Middleburg - Noon - 1pm
- Join us for a picnic at Chrysalis Winery to work on manners around the table and socializing.
- Wine tasting after class is optional.
- www.chrysaliswine.com
Sunday, July 26th
- Hike at Great Falls Park - noon - 1pm
- Join us for a short hike in Great Falls Park to work on heeling, attention, and leash manners.
- www.nps.gov/grfa/index.htm
Sunday, August 9th
- Reston Town Center - 12pm - 11m
- Join us at the Reston Town Center to work on practicing heeling and heeling through crowds
- Work on keeping dog's attention around distractions
- Practice proper human and dog greetings
- www.restontowncenter.com
Sunday, August 22nd
- Lake Accotink Park, Springfield - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
- Treat your canine companion to a special cruise aboard Lake Accotink Park's pooch-friendly pontoon boat
- The cruise will enchant your dog with glimpse of ducks, geese, and other lake dwellers
- $6/person in addition to class fee and Reservations and advanced payment required
- http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/accotink/facilities.htm
Sunday, August 30th
- Franklin Park, Purcellville - Noon - 1pm
- This outing will include a 30 minute hike through Franklin Park to practice leash manners, plus a chance to let your dog swim in a private pond
- We will be having a potluck picnic lunch!
- Franklin Park, Purcellville Website
Call 703-433-1300 or email to reserve your spot now!!
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HOUNDS ON THE TOWN
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The Animals’ House is very excited to announce our newest dog obedience class, “Hounds on the Town”. As the name suggests, we will be taking the class (dogs and all) on the road to practice our obedience skills.
The purpose of this class is to practice the skills we have learned in the classroom in more practical situations. The emphasis will be on teaching the dogs to have good leash manners, be able to greet other dogs and people politely, to walk on leash without pulling, to remain focused around a multitude of distractions, and to sit/lay quietly while their handler sits to eat/drink.
We will be meeting at different locations each week - these locations will include local parks, shopping centers, outdoor cafe’s, restaurants (with patio’s), wineries, a cruise on the Potomac, and an Alexandria ’ghost walk’. Classes will be held on Saturday mornings, unless otherwise noted, and will continue through the summer and fall. The schedule of locations/times will be listed on our website.
Class size will be strictly limited to 10 dogs/handlers. Reservations are required. You may purchase a bundle of five classes (pick any classes) for $100, or pay per class at $25/week. Classes will last one hour, unless otherwise noted. There is no start/end date to these classes - you can go to just one, pick a few of your favorites, or come each week! Prerequisite = your dog must have completed at least one full obedience course, and not be aggressive on leash.
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Kids & Dogs
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The Animals' House is excited to introduce our new "Kids 'N Dogs" class!
This class is designed for our younger clients (ages 6 - 16) to be the primary handler in an obedience class. We will cover basic commands, play fun games, and give the kids some "leadership" exercises to work on with their dogs. This will be a great opportunity for the children to bond with their dogs in a fun, positive setting.
This is a five-week course, to be held on Thursdays from 7:15pm to 8:15pm beginning on May 7th. Cost for the course is $125. There is no prerequisite for this course. There must be an adult accompanying all children under the age of 13.
Hope to see you soon!
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Taking a vacation this summer?
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Summer is approaching - don't forget to make your boarding reservations
Your dog would like a vacation too!
Don't forget -- ask about our in house training programs so your dog can get educated while you are away.
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NEW Training Programs
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The Animals House is now proud to offer the following dayschool options...
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Finally..pictures
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Please stop by and see our new photo gallery.
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Thank You Washingtonian
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As seen in Washingtonian Magazine...
Thank you to all our clients who voted us one of Washington's Best Full Service Dog Centers
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MINDFUL MUTTS
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Please Call for next class
Mindful Mutts is proud to introduce a whole new concept of dog trainingóone that focuses on the MIND of both the dog and owner.
Mindful Mutts classes are beneficial to all dogs and owners, especially if:
- YOUR DOG IS ANXIOUS, STRESSED OR NERVOUS
- YOUR DOG IS FEARFUL OF CERTAIN SITUATIONS
- YOU HAVE RECENTLY ADOPTED A DOG, AND NEED TO FORM A POSITIVE BOND WITH THEM
- YOUR DOG HAS SIGNS OF SEPARATION ANXIETY
CLASS SCHEDULE
(SESSIONS ARE 5 WEEKS LONG)
Please Call for next Class
*ASK ABOUT DISCOUNTED RATES FOR ADOPTED DOGS
