Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Dog Daycare & Boarding in Lorton, VA
At The Backyard Pack, we have dedicated ourselves to creating a safe, engaging environment for dogs since our founding. Our unique membership model ensures every dog receives personalized attention through mandatory assessment days, allowing us to maintain a harmonious pack dynamic. With staff on-site 24/7 and certified trainers supervising daily activities, we prioritize both physical exercise and social development. Our facility combines structured play areas with home-like boarding accommodations, featuring individualized spaces that promote comfort while maintaining visibility.We've served the Lorton, VA community for over a decade, earning recognition through multiple local awards and consistently maintaining high client retention through our commitment to transparency and quality care. Our team's extensive experience in canine behavior enables us to implement effective training techniques while ensuring all interactions remain positive and constructive. We maintain rigorous health and safety standards, requiring up-to-date vaccinations and implementing strict hygiene protocols to protect all pack members.
Services
Dog Daycare
Overnight Boarding
Pre-Paid Passes
Assessment Day
24/7 Staff
Highlights and features
- We maintain 24/7 staff supervision with certified trainers on-site
- Our membership model ensures controlled pack dynamics
- No hidden fees with transparent flat-rate pricing
- Award-winning service since 2013 with proven track record
- Structured assessment process guarantees dog compatibility
What people say
Best doggie daycare ever
Staff cares about well-being
Gained confidence around other dogs
Answered all our prayers
Well mannered after daycare
Services
Overnight Boarding
Our boarding service provides secure overnight accommodations with individual spaces separated by 6ft fencing. Each room maintains a home-like atmosphere with continuous staff supervision. Dogs receive four daily potty walks, two meals, and daytime play sessions. The open-room design reduces anxiety by allowing visual contact between dogs and staff while maintaining personal space.
Daycare
Structured daytime socialization program featuring supervised play in our indoor backyard area. Kuranda beds provide comfortable napping spaces while staff organize play sessions and monitor interactions. Dogs receive regular outdoor walks and benefit from our controlled pack environment that promotes positive social development through consistent interaction with other pack members.
Membership
Our membership program ensures quality control through mandatory assessment days. Dogs must demonstrate appropriate social behavior during initial evaluations to gain access to our services. Members enjoy priority booking and maintain active status through regular participation, ensuring ongoing compatibility with our pack dynamics and maintaining the safety of all participants.
Vaccination Compliance
We enforce strict vaccination requirements to protect all pack members. Required immunizations include rabies, DHLLP, parvo, and bordetella. Heartworm and flea/tick prevention are strongly recommended. Proof of current vaccinations must be provided before enrollment, with periodic updates required to maintain membership and service eligibility.
Pre-Paid Passes
Cost-effective prepaid packages available for single and multi-dog households. These passes provide discounted rates compared to daily pricing while offering scheduling flexibility. Packages can be applied to both daycare and boarding services, helping regular clients manage expenses while ensuring continued access to our facilities.
People
Brian
Co-Founder
Co-founder with over 10 years of experience in canine behavior management. Specializes in pack dynamics and socialization techniques. Directly supervises daily operations and staff training.
Laurie
Co-Founder
Co-founder responsible for client relations and membership coordination. Implements care protocols and oversees health compliance standards. Actively involved in community outreach and pack member support.
Questions
How does my dog become a Pack Member?
Dogs must pass a daycare assessment during their first visit. We schedule one new family per day for evaluation to ensure proper integration into our pack environment.
What are your boarding requirements?
Dogs must be Pack Members, at least 8 months old, and spayed/neutered. They require up-to-date vaccinations and must maintain active membership through regular visits.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash, checks, credit cards, PayPal, and offer prepaid packages for frequent users. Payment is due at the end of each service day.
Can I drop off my dog outside regular hours?
We only accept scheduled drop-offs during specified hours. No unscheduled visits are permitted as staff availability depends on confirmed reservations.
Do you administer medication to dogs?
We provide non-invasive medication administration for chronic conditions, including supplements, ear drops, and eye drops. We cannot handle post-surgery care or contagious illness treatments.
What happens if my dog has medical needs?
Dogs requiring special medical care must provide veterinary documentation. Our facility isn't equipped for recuperative care, so we recommend veterinary boarding for post-surgical or intensive care needs.
