The Board Hound

03/14/2024

We are soaking up the sun this week!!!☀️🌞

03/08/2024

Play time!!❤️🐶

03/07/2024

This is Hercules (AKA Goober; AKA Herk Derk) he’s our foster dog and we are just starting the process for finding this goofy guy a home. He is neutered, ~90 lbs, and 7 years old. He is clicker trained and knows the basics, but he’s a pretty lazy dog just wants a comfy couch to loaf around on most of the time. He’s great with other dogs and has lived with a cat as well. He loves his people, and will warm up to strangers quickly with positive reinforcement. He is very food motivated.

Herc does set very clear boundaries with his personal space, and can clearly communicate that he’s uncomfortable without incident. As it goes for just about any dog, as long as you respect his communication, you will have no issues with him. His old life he was chained up outside 24/7 and has lived in Arlington/Alexandria for the last 2.5 years, including in an apartment, and has done very well in his transition to city life. Even with a yard, he much prefers sunbathing on the kitchen floor than spending too much time outdoors. But he loves sniff walks and exploring outside with his humans. He walks well on a leash. He’s been adjusting to city life very well, but still has some way to go!

He needs someone who is patient, and can provide the necessary enrichment this big boy needs. Experience with dogs is required to adopt (bloodhound experience is a plus, but not required!) and continued use of fear-free training methodology is non-negotiable. Herc currently resides at The Board Hound and adoption will include free enrichment daycare for the rest of his life.

Please dm us if you’re interested in adoption. There is no adoption fee, but I will require a home visit, meeting all household members, and references before approval. No kids younger than ~7yo.

03/07/2024

The Board Hound seeking Overnight Dog Boarding Attendants to join our team! You will be responsible for the overall care and well-being of the dogs staying overnight at our facility. The Board Hound is an enrichment-based dog care facility offering enrichment daycare, enrichment boarding, and fear-free training services in Old Town, Alexandria.
Responsibilities:
Handle general care tasks such as feeding and medicating
Keep records of feedings, medication, behavior changes, and other updates
Facilitating bathroom breaks for the boarding dogs (after dinner, before breakfast, as needed, etc.)
Occasional play activities and exercise with the dogs
Maintain a clean and healthy environment and perform cleaning responsibilities designated to the shift.
Qualifications:
Previous experience in animal care preferred
Passion for animals and the human-animal relationship required
Ability to interact with animals in a calm, patient manner required
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment required
Strong communication skills required
To submit your application for employment, please visit: https://theboardhound.com/careers/employment-application/
Virtual interviews will be scheduled via email for qualified candidates. No phone calls, please.
The Board Hound is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

02/16/2024

Happy Valentines Day!!!❤️❤️❤️💓

02/15/2024

Happy Valetines Day!!❤️💓

01/31/2024

We are now taking in new clients for daycare, boarding, and training!! We are also offering in-home privates with Mary Crawford!!!

Please contact us for any questions!!

01/17/2024

01/12/2024

We hope your day was as fun as ours!!🐶❤️

01/06/2024

Happy New Years everyone!!! First week back was busy busy! But we definitely missed all of our dogs! 2 weeks was long enough.

12/24/2023

❄️🐶❤️ Happy holidays everyone!!!

12/21/2023

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12/21/2023

Pappy Bear ❤️❤️

12/20/2023

❄️It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!❄️

12/16/2023

Can you tell Uma is ready for the holidays?

12/07/2023

Some of our new employees. Working hard or hardly working?

12/05/2023

Puppy life is ruff.

12/04/2023

Happy Monday!

11/29/2023

Happy Wednesday!

11/28/2023

We love puppy party!!!
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Our Monday evening puppy parties are the perfect socialization experience for you and your new puppy!!! Play groups are divided up based on each puppy's personality and social understanding to ensure they have the best experience. You'll also get an opportunity to chat with our trainer, Miss Karen, about any puppy rearing challanges!!

11/28/2023

Goodest doggos in town!

11/24/2023

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!! 🐾🐶🦃

11/22/2023

Sunny days are the best!! ❤️🐶🐾

11/22/2023

Luna getting ready for turkey day!!!

09/15/2023

There may come a day when we stop sharing his infographic, but it is not this day.

Having the ability to perform species-specific behaviors (a.k.a. do dog things) can help fill your dog's emotional cup and lead to a happier, more fulfilled life for both you and them. Behaviors like chewing, digging, barking, and sniffing may sometimes be annoying or seem like nuisance behaviors, but they are completely NORMAL dog behaviors. Having the proper outlets to perform these behaviors, in addition to having good food, adequate medical care, and a safe place to rest, can greatly improve your dog's emotional well-being.

How do you fill your dog's cup? Do you take long sniffy walks? Do you give them fun things to chew on? Do you let them dig up your garden? What do they enjoy?

09/12/2023

Playtime never ends!!

09/12/2023

Elvis found his forever home! We can’t wait to see him back for daycare 🖤🐶

09/07/2023

Pappy loves boarding with us! Isn't he the cutest velvet hippo ever?

09/04/2023

Early morning shenanigans with Penny and Elvis :)