Patrick's Pet Care

08/13/2024

Unleash your pup’s personality with a splash of color and style! Our new hair dyeing service offers a vibrant rainbow of colors and creative styles to match your furry friend’s unique character. From bold blues to pretty pinks, there's a perfect shade waiting for your pup. 🌈✨
At Patrick’s Pet Care, we prioritize your pet’s comfort and well-being with our fear-free grooming procedures. Our experienced groomers ensure a safe and stress-free experience, so your pet can enjoy their new look with wagging tails and happy paws. 🐶❤️
Ready to let your dog shine? Book your appointment today and add a touch of magic to their makeover! 🌟

07/26/2024

Unleash your pup’s personality with a splash of color and style! Our new hair dyeing service offers a vibrant rainbow of colors and creative styles to match your furry friend’s unique character. From bold blues to pretty pinks, there’s a perfect shade waiting for your pup. 🌈✨
At Patrick’s Pet Care, we prioritize your pet’s comfort and well-being with our fear-free grooming procedures. Our experienced groomers ensure a safe and stress-free experience, so your pet can enjoy their new look with wagging tails and happy paws. 🐶💙
Ready to let your dog shine? Book your appointment today and add a touch of magic to their makeover!
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07/23/2024

Meet Kiki! 😍 She is a wonderful pup who is part of our TLC Grooming Appointments. TLC grooms are meant for dogs that due to advanced age, or health issues need special accommodations. 🧡 At Patrick’s pet care, we aim at serving all types of dogs, and understand the importance of gentleness with this special pups.✨
We are glad to be able to work with sweet girl Kiki!

05/29/2023

When you ARE the treat

Crates can be scary to dogs who weren’t trained early on to be crated. Our Nap Condos are used in training to help with alleviating crate fear. Here, we use a snuffle mat to engage the brain and soothe anxiety.

We train at your dog’s pace to work through crate anxiety and help them understand that they can be a safe and comfortable spot to relax!

05/24/2023

Please vote for us as 's Best of DC for:

Best Dog Trainer 💪
Best Dog Walk Service🦮
Best “Doggie Daycare” 🧑‍🏫
Best Pet Groomer 🐩

We’re so thankful for all your love and support! Voting for a small business like us means the world.

Vote here: www.bestof2023.washingtoncitypaper.com

05/22/2023

Remy's happy ears make us melt - he’s ready for takeoff!

We were playing with squeakers during individual time, which Remy thoroughly enjoys!

05/19/2023

Zephyr’s family says: “I highly recommend the Puppy Head Start program at Patrick's Pet Care. The trainers are fantastic and really know how to get the best out of your pup. I couldn't be happier with my experience at this puppy training program. Friends of mine have commented how impressed they were that my puppy is a well-behaved and socialized dog, and I have the trainers to thank for that. If you're looking for a top-quality puppy training program, look no further than Patrick's Pet Care.”

Thank you for your review, Jordan! We love having Zephyr in class!

05/18/2023

Our pups splashed around at Mini Montessori! We pulled out a cool (literally) game called bobbing where the pups learned to fish objects out of a pool!
Bobbing is a great enrichment game that’s both fun and challenging. Would your mini dog love this?

05/15/2023

Caption challenge time! Drop your best caption for this photo of Lucy thoroughly enjoying her Enrichment Walk in the comments below ⬇️

05/13/2023

Kimana had a great target practice session with our Montessori School pups! Targeting is presenting a “target” - in this case, a frisbee - and asking for them to touch it with their nose or paw.

Having a solid “touch” cue helps create a strong foundation for many other advanced skills and is also a helpful tool for asking your dog to refocus when they get too excited or distracted.

05/12/2023

"Ok... I did the thing...now what?" Treats, that’s what!

05/05/2023

We’re so proud of the progress our current Puppy Head Start cohort is making! ❤️ The pups are really learning and growing more every day. During a recent class, the pups worked on desensitization to grooming by getting on to the grooming table, washing in the tub, and having their nails clipped. They also played on a new surface (the water in the pool) and met…themselves (in the mirror)!

It may seem small, but these interactions and lessons are crucial to your pup’s development. Grab your pup’s spot for the next class! https://bit.ly/3VB3v1t

05/03/2023

Happy National Specially-Abled Pets Day! Meet Fergus, he is one of our TLC Walking pups.

Our TLC Walks are made for senior and disabled dogs, including dogs with chronic conditions like arthritis. They are customizable to focus on a senior or disabled dog’s particular needs and living situation - taking the time needed to make it enjoyable for them.

We help those who have difficulty with movement, slow the pace to allow time to stop and smell the roses, and provide enrichment games and activities that are compatible with any impairments or restrictions they have.

04/28/2023

Apollo + PB + Happy Hoodie = a recipe for a fear-free, force-free bath and drying session!

Treats and Happy Hoodies are just 2 of the many stress-relieving tools and practices we use during our fear-free grooming services! We also offer full grooming reports with photos and videos, FaceTime calls, and even grooming husbandry.

04/27/2023

Faolan LOVED his Enrichment Walk with Erika! There were so many enrichment activities — it brought his walk to a whole new level!

Our Enrichment Dog Walks are a specialized service designed to fulfill the whole dog, body and mind. Each session provides a unique experience tailored to your dog's interests and needs.

Interested in boosting your dog’s walk? Click here to sign up: https://bit.ly/3VeSemZ

04/26/2023

One of these things is not like the other…but they’re all friends! In our Dog Montessori School program, we work hard to understand each individual dog, pairing them with the right pups for playtime! This creates a controlled, comfortable, cohesive environment for them to learn and play!

04/25/2023

Steven E says, “Nikita was an absolute pleasure to work with. She was very good with our pup and explaining the concepts to us. With Nikita's help our pup, who didn't know how to walk on a leash when we rescued him, made huge progress after just 5 sessions.”

Thanks for your 5 star review, Steven! Nikita loved working with Zuko!

04/20/2023

Look at this handsome Day Care 101 graduate. Congratulations, Mork!

At Day Care 101, we set pups up for success. The program is designed to be short term and focuses on the fundamentals necessary to thrive in a Day Care setting or Dog Montessori School. Once the fundamentals are mastered, the sky's the limit!

Now Mork will get to join the pups in Montessori Dog School!

04/19/2023

Why wait for the new season of Bridgerton to come out when we have the romance of Duke and Sapphire to watch? Will Sapphire be named the diamond of the season? Will she accept the Duke's hand?

Lifelong friendships (and romances, apparently) are made at our Dog Montessori School! Find out more about our programs at www.patrickspetcare.com.

04/18/2023

Check out this Drop & Train session where Ian and Teddy worked on cafe manners in the city! They practiced a relaxation protocol since Teddy can struggle a bit with all the overstimulation and excitement around.

This overstimulation can come in the form of people and/or dogs walking around or just being close by, cars driving by, strollers, beeping, the wind, etc - really any stimulus gets him excited. Teddy doesn’t show any reactive behaviors, but these triggers prevent him from settling and being able to relax.

His guardian’s goals are to be able to visit cafes, breweries, and any dog-friendly location with him! You got this, Teddy!

Interested in Drop & Train for your pup? Click here: https://bit.ly/42RvxsB

04/17/2023

Ellie really knows how to keep her eye on the prize!🥎👀

04/14/2023

Grab your spot today for our Group Training Classes! We have spots available starting April 29th for both Basic Manners & Life Skills and AKC Canine Good Citizen Prep.

In the Basic Manners & Life Skills 6-week course, you will cover good manners such as Sit, Down, Wait, Recall, Loose Leash Walking, and more to set your dog up for success in their day-to-day life.

Our 6-week AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) group class covers everything you need to successfully pass the CGC test! At the end of the 6 weeks, you will be given the opportunity to take the test!

Click here to sign up: https://bit.ly/3UGpGCH

04/12/2023

Meet Mea! She is a Fear-Free Groomer and Assistant Grooming Administrator here at Patrick’s Pet Care.

Mea loves grooming so we asked her how she got into that field and what her favorite parts are! We are proud to offer scholarships to our staff in order to help them grow and succeed both within Patrick’s Pet Care and in any future endeavors.

Watch the video to find out more about Mea!

04/11/2023

In celebration of National Pet Day, our founder Patrick Flynn joined the Living Local DMV show on WDVM earlier this morning to share some of his top advice for potential and current pet owners. 👇

Celebrating National Pet Day with Patrick’s Pet Care

04/10/2023

Jefe and Andrew played a pretty great game of fetch during their Enrichment Walk!

With Patrick’s Pet Care, Enrichment Walks are meant to engage your pup’s brain and hone their cognition skills. Here, Andrew is using fetch on the walk to both physically and mentally engage Jefe.

If you’re interested in trying out an Engagement Walk and seeing the results - head to the link in our bio!

04/09/2023

Hoppy Easter from our very own Easter Bunny, Maui!🐰

04/07/2023

Sybil appreciation post!😌👌😎 Meet Sybil, she has been coming to Patrick’s Pet Care for nearly 2 years now!

When Sybil started walking with us, she displayed some reactivity (lunging and barking) toward certain dog breeds and loud trucks. She seemed to always be on high alert as soon as she came out of her crate. By going at Sybils' pace, allowing her to make choices on her walks, and using positive counter conditioning, she has made great strides — her confidence has increased and her anxiety has eased! Now these triggers are rarer and are worked through on a case-to-case basis.

Sybil has also come a *long* way with grooming. As one of our monthly grooming customers, her consistent schedule has helped give her consistent positive experiences. She still doesn't enjoy it, and may never will, but tolerating it is a *big* deal for her. For example: we can fully clean her ears now. When she first started with us, she would quickly react (snapping, vocalizing) if we tried to clean her ears. She can also be dried with the high-velocity dryer without becoming stressed—whereas before she used to immediately vocalize, go after the hose, or try to get out of the tub. Her head and paws are her most sensitive areas, which is what she works on now during grooming visits - she has a goal of building confidence with paw handling and trimming around her face.

Her trainers all agree that Sybil is a sweet, smart, confident, loving girl who loves to run, chase, use her mind, play, and get love from people!

04/06/2023

"Consider involving your dog in the things you enjoy doing," Flynn continued. "Dogs are social animals, and often their greatest happiness is sharing time with their humans."

Our founder, Patrick Flynn, shares tips in Newsweek on the best ways to maximize your dog's true happiness.

Newsweek spoke to three dog behavioral experts about tips for dog owners to give their dogs maximum happiness, and the ideas might not be what you expect.

04/05/2023

Puppy Head Start had an amazing first day of school! Meet our newest friends: Link, Felix, Treff, Zephyr, and Luke!

On their 1st day they worked with Nikita and Joe on building confidence within the space, playing the name game, and socializing correctly with other pups!

We are so excited to watch these pups grow and learn in an enriching, healthy, safe environment!

04/01/2023

We’re going Crypto! Starting today all services will be purchasable by Patrick’s Pet Coin ONLY! Personalized Dog NFTs will also be available to (partially) own!

Download our eDoge App to start trading now - Patrick’s Pet Coin is going to the moon!