Challenging Dogs Pet Care
Support for you, care for your dog
Providing drop-in, daycare, sitting and boarding* services to dogs with behavior challenges
Serving the District of Columbia, Northern Va., and Baltimore, MD metropolitan areas and Richmond, VA**
*Boarding service in Laurel, MD Only
**All new client requests will be added to a wait list for future services. We will be evaluating and updating our wait list weekly as we move new clients through the process
What is a Challenging Dog?
A challenging dog can react to other dogs or people with a hostile display of barking, growling, and lunging. Some react in an opposite way by being extremely timid. Many challenging dogs react more outside when they are on a leash and they see other dogs. Others will have some degree of challenging reaction to people as well. Dogs who are elderly, have health issues, or who simply don’t cope well with multiple dogs in their space, can also be challenging.
You’re not alone.
It can be frustrating, upsetting, and embarassing to have a challenging dog. Instead of Lassie letting us know that Timmy is in the well, she’s barking and lunging at the next door neighbor’s calm dog. Lassie’s behavior seems like a reflection on you and your inability to handle your dog. It’s not. Despite the challenges, we know you love your dog and we want you – and them – to be happier outside the house and in.
Care Services
Drop-In Visits
Customizable visits tailored
to your dog’s needs, including walks, potty breaks, enrichment activities, play, companionship
or all of the above.
It’s up to you!
Daycare Services
Short-term care that
takes place in your home.
Visits can range from
2-10 hours per day.
Sitting and Boarding Services
Multiple sitting options that take place in your home.
Boarding services in our
Laurel , MD service area only.
*Please note, we do not operate out of a facility. Boarding takes place in the home of a staff member.
Consultation Services
Pet Sitter
If you are a Pet Sitter and want to develop your skills to care for challenging dogs, contact us at info@challengingdogs.com for more information.
Dog Owner
If you are a dog owner and are out of our service area, contact us at info@challengingdogs.com
for more information.
We’re Hiring!
Join our team in the DC/Metro, NOVA and Baltimore areas!
Fill out our online application and upload your resume.