Upcoming Events in May

Cinco de Mayo at BarkhausThursday, May 5 from 6 – 8 PM Join District Dogs, Chippin’ and Barkhaus for a unique experience with your favorite 4-legged friends this Cinco de Mayo! Come out for a themed BINGO night, win prizes & enjoy human or DOG tacos! Members | $10 (email info@brewskisbarkhaus.com for promo codes) Public […]

Why utilizing a Snuffle Mat will benefit your pup’s brain!

According to the Pet Parenting Blog, “To be mentally stimulated for roughly 15 minutes can burn as much energy as an hour of walking can for your dog.” “A snuffle mat can be considered as a puzzle dog bowl that is specifically designed to hide dry food, making it more challenging for your dogs to eat, […]

40 under 40: Jacob Hensley

After working in finance for a number of years, Jacob Hensley knew his heart wasn’t in the business. He decided to pull from his love of animals and entrepreneurial leanings to start a dog-walking business in 2014, and District Dogs was born.

Just Released: New Puppy and Adult Classes – January 2021

District Dog Training DC

Class is in session! District Dogs is excited to announce new group training classes (Park View and Shaw) 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, […]

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, […]

Leash Training Basics: How to Choose the Best Leash for Your Dog

Small group dog walkig

It’s no secret that we strongly believe sharing your home and your life with a dog is a wonderful and rewarding experience. But we also know that it comes with challenges for both you and your dog. To make sure you get the most out of life with your pup, we’re sharing our favorite how-tos, […]

Service Offering Update: Overnight Boarding No Longer Offered at Park View

Dog boarding with blanket

As we continue to recover from the recent challenges and changes to our business, we are no longer offering overnight boarding service at our Park View location. However, our Navy Yard location has full availability for boarding, and our friendly staff there can’t wait to make your pup feel right at home on your next […]

District Dogs Welcomes Staff Trainer Sophia Turshen

Sophia Turshen Dog Trainer

District Dogs is excited to announce the hiring of our new full-time staff trainer, Sophia Turshen! To her role as our in-house behavior specialist, Sophia brings a wealth of experience in training well-behaved, well-adjusted dogs and equipping pet owners with the confidence, knowledge, and tools to maintain that training at home. Sophia is certified in […]