Dogtopia of Fairfax City

11/06/2024

🤩Meet the Staff!🤩
Name: Alyssa
Position: Canine Coach
Time working at Dogtopia: 1 month
Pets: Sully (Cane Corso/Great Dane mix)
Fun fact!
Alyssa has smacked an alligator with a frying pan (while living in Florida 😂)

11/05/2024

We’ve already surpassed $5,000 raised for the Dogtopia Foundation!! Our goal is to hit $6k to assist in the training for a service dog for a local veteran by the end of the year. Help us out by donating with our front desk!

11/05/2024

November events!

11/05/2024

POV: You’re jetting off on a trip, but your dog’s got their own staycation at Dogtopia. 😎 Your pup can live their best life with endless playdates, activities, bubble parties, and tasty treats at Dogtopia while you’re away—no suitcase needed! By nightfall, they are ready to drift off to dreamland while looking forward to the next day of play.

If you’ll be away for the holidays and your furry friend can’t tag along, contact your local Dogtopia to book an overnight stay. https://www.dogtopia.com/location-finder/

11/04/2024

Staycation mode activated! 🐶😎 If you’re away on a trip, your furry bestie could be enjoying their own getaway at Dogtopia of Fairfax City! Think playdates, bubble parties, treats, and more! Have them living their best life by contacting our team today to book their boarding stay.

11/04/2024

🌟DOG OF THE WEEK🌟
Meet Stella! Stella is a 9 month old mixed breed pup who loves to find all the best pups to rough house and wrestle with her around romper! Her besties in the room are Izzy, Miller and Blake!

11/04/2024

What does your pup love to do at daycare? 🧡 Share the emoji combo in the comments!

At Dogtopia’s safe indoor facility, your pup can stay active and play with their furry friends, enjoy a trip to our dog spa, channel their inner model at our frequent photoshoots, and more.

With daylight saving ending, don’t let the shorter days impact your furry friend’s playtime. ⏰ Contact your local Dogtopia daycare today.

11/03/2024

Dogtopia of Fairfax City is always buzzing with fun activities, relaxing spa treatments, themed photoshoots, and so much more. 🐶✨ Comment with your dog’s go-to combo!

11/01/2024

Feliz Día de los Mu***os from the Dogtopia team! 🧡 May we cherish our departed loved ones as we celebrate the Day of the Dead.

11/01/2024

We almost forgot one cute pup! Don’t forget to vote for miss LouLou D below with a 🐝!

10/31/2024

Keep your dogs safe tonight! Here are a few tips from Dogtopia of Downtown DC whether you're trick or treating or passing out candy.

Susanne Dicus-Caulder from Dogtopia of downtown D.C., gives us tips on how to keep our dogs safe from Halloween hazards.

10/31/2024

Part 2 of Romper voting! Comment your favorites below to vote!

1. Stella 🐼
2. Gordon 🧺
3. Bluebird 🦓
4. Piper J 🦸‍♀️ (only wanted to pose pretty for picture day)

10/31/2024

Part two of Toybox voting! Give your favorite pups a vote below!

1. Gemma 🕷️
2. Teddy N 🦖
3. Ellie J 🐄
4. Goose 🐝
5. Olivia 🐭

10/31/2024

It’s treat o’clock! 👻 ⏰

Dogtopia wishes everyone a happy Halloween! We hope your dog’s day is filled with tasty treats, fun tricks, and lots of tail-wagging fun.

Comment a 🎃 if your pup’s ready for a spook-tacular night!

10/31/2024

Romper vote post number 1! Vote for your favorite below!

1. Moose 🎃
2. Harry 🧑‍🍳
3. Bee 🐝
4. Daisy N 🌭
5. Luna B 🍬
6. Cowboy 🌸
7. Louie W 💀
8. Lucy F 🌺 (Trader Joe’s employee)

10/31/2024

Lick 👅or treat 👻!

Happy Halloween from Dogtopia of Fairfax City! May your furry friend's day be full of treats, tricks, and lots of tail-wagging fun! 🐾

10/30/2024

We’re starting off our Halloween Costume contest with today’s Toybox contestants! Tune in later for our romper contestants from today and all of our contestants for tomorrow! Comment your vote with emoji by Friday November 1st at 5pm! You can vote for as many pups in either room or day as you’d like! Pups with the most votes win!

1. Ollie B 🦞
2. Henry W 🎯
3. Nash 🦈
4. Luna K ☕️
5. Bailey L 🌭
6. Luray 🐻

10/30/2024

🤩Meet the Staff!🤩
Name: Sara L.
Position: Front Desk
Time working at Dogtopia: 1 month
Pets: Luna (miniature poodle)
Fun fact!
Basketball is Sara’s favorite sport! 🏀

10/29/2024

Reminder that our Halloween Costume Contest is happening tomorrow and Thursday! Bring your pup to daycare in costume and for a $5 donation to the Dogtopia Foundation we will enter them in our costume contest! Pups we will be posted to Instagram and Facebook for social media vote and will go through a staff vote as well! Our top winners will get a free nail trim and/or free Kong toy!

10/28/2024

⭐️DOG OF THE WEEK⭐️
Meet Ellie J! Ellie is a 3 year old Labradoodle who loves to give out hugs and love to everyone and “lay fancy” on the play equipment with her legs crossed. Her besties in Toybox are Louis M, Toby and Eeva!

10/26/2024

We’re feeling pumpkin-obsessed this National Pumpkin Day! 🎃🧡 Check out all the fun pumpkin-themed activities our daycare pups have enjoyed. 🍂

Don't miss out on the fall fun! Visit your local Dogtopia to discover the exciting events we have planned. 🐶 https://www.dogtopia.com/location-finder/

10/26/2024

We’re feeling all the pumpkin vibes on National Pumpkin Day! 🎃🙌

Visit Dogtopia of Fairfax City to explore all the tail-wagging fall fun waiting for your furry friend!

10/25/2024

Toybox part 2!

10/25/2024

Toybox pups were looking way too cute 🎃

10/25/2024

One post wasn’t enough… so Romper/Gym part 2!

10/25/2024

Halloween photo day was WAY too much fun!! We can’t get enough of these Gym/Romper pics 👻🎃

10/24/2024

While we focus on the benefits of dog daycare a lot, did you know we are the leading dog boarding / overnight experience in Fairfax? From live streaming of open play all day, to safe rubberized flooring, scheduled break time, and an HVAC system that can detect and shut down facility emergencies in less than 30 seconds, we are the most advanced, safest, cleanest, and best dog boarding + daycare facility in Fairfax!

Book your visit and/or boarding dates ASAP as we do expect to be at or near capacity at several period this Fall and Winter travel season! Call, text, email, message, carrier pigeon🐾🧡 - whatever works!

10/24/2024

Dogtopia Foundation ambassador retired Command Sergeant Major Gretchen Evans knows firsthand how the skills and companionship of a service dog can help veterans live life to the fullest. This brave warrior, who served her country and overcame devastating injuries, credits her service dog for saving her life. Her compelling story inspired our Dogs Save Lives T-Shirt. Get your own Dogs Save Lives T-shirt today—$10 of your purchase goes toward uniting a service dog with a veteran in need.

Buy It. Wear It. Share It: https://www.dogtopiashop.com/dogs-save-lives-t-shirt-ss-gray-lg

10/24/2024

Holiday Hours!

10/23/2024

What's your furry friend dressing up as for Halloween? Comment using emojis! 🎃🐶👻

10/23/2024

🤩Meet the Staff!🤩
Name: Lauren
Position: Canine Coach
Time working at Dogtopia: 2 months
Pets: Ralphie (pittie mix)
Fun fact!
Lauren is training to be a therapist!

10/23/2024

Do you have your pup’s Halloween costume ready? Comment letting us know what they’re dressing up as using only emojis 🎃🐶👻

10/19/2024

Dogs really do love their bacon! 🐶🥓

10/18/2024

Julie and Lauren from Dogtopia of Milwaukee East Side share some tips for keeping your four-legged friend safe during spooky season.

https://www.fox6now.com/news/howl-o-ween-safety-tips-dogs

10/18/2024

Did you know dogs can experience stress, anxiety, and sadness? Here are some ways to combat doggie blues:

💪 Staying active is an excellent way for pups to relieve negative feelings, as it helps release endorphins and improve their mood.

🐶 Being around furry friends can allow their confidence to skyrocket and help them to better adjust to new situations.

🗓️ Creating a routine for your pup can be a great way to establish consistency throughout their day, so they know what to expect.

Bringing your dog to daycare at Dogtopia allows them to:
🐾 Reach up to 60k steps daily
🐶 Enjoy agility training
🧠 Stimulate their mind with fun brain games and arts & crafts
🫧 Take a trip to the dog spa for total relaxation and pampering

Contact your local Dogtopia ensure your pup is living their happiest, healthiest life!

10/10/2024

We love celebrating doggie friendships! 🧡🐶⁣🫶The bonds that pups form at daycare are not only adorable but also beneficial for their wellbeing. When dogs play with their Best Furry Friends Forever (BFFFs), they enhance their communication skills, boost their confidence around others, and tap into their natural pack instinct.

Together, furry friends can be a powerful duo. 🐾 Book your pup’s daycare visit today!

10/09/2024

When disaster strikes, your pet’s safety depends on how well you’ve prepared. Knowing the risks and having a solid emergency plan can make all the difference. Learn how to prepare your pets for storms:

In a disaster, your pet’s safety depends on how well you’ve prepared. Find out safety tips from Dogtopia's Director of Health & Safety Lorraine Rhoads.

10/05/2024

Life as a Canine Coach: Teaching new skills ➡️ Snapping countless cute photos ➡️ Being greeted with adorable smiling faces & so much more.

For World Teachers’ Day, we want to send a special thank you to our Coaches for all the love and guidance they provide our Dogtopia squad.

From supervising playrooms to helping our daycare dogs strengthen their physical and mental health, our Coaches help pups become the best version of themselves. 🧡

10/03/2024

Fall vibes are in full swing, and we’ve teamed with KONG for some delicious (and nutritious) seasonal treat recipes that your pup will love. 😍🍂

We've teamed up with KONG to bring you easy dog-friendly recipes that capture the flavors of fall while keeping your pup's health in mind.