Happy Paws & Puptagon

Tucked into an elevated corner of Washington, DC, Happy Paws & Puptagon has grown from a neighborhood daycare into a full-service dog boarding, training, and grooming destination. The team treats every stay as an opportunity for enrichment, blending supervised play with trainer-led activities so dogs go home tired, happy, and a little bit smarter. Overnight guests can choose between the classic Signature Boarding group experience or a Premium Boarding private suite with a daily walk included, while daytime visitors rotate through the largest indoor daycare space in DC.

What Sets It Apart

• Private and group boarding suites, including newly opened luxury suites for seniors, anxious dogs, or light sleepers
• Puptagon Dog School training integrated into boarding and daycare stays, from leash manners to reactivity work
• Four separate play areas with structured enrichment rotations and trainer-led sessions
• Live, password-protected video feed so owners can check in on their dog anytime
• Professional grooming, from baths and deshedding to full grooms

Safety First

Every dog begins with a Meet & Greet assessment so trainers can match play style, temperament, and personality before a stay. The facility runs regular fire and safety drills, keeps a veterinarian on call 24/7, and staffs at least two overnight guardians whenever ten or more dogs are boarding.

For DC pet parents who want more than a place to park their dog for the night, Happy Paws & Puptagon offers a genuine second home—one where boarding, daycare, and training work together to build a calmer, more confident dog.