Dog Daycare

A Personalized Approach in Fairfax, VA

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New Clients

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Book Now

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Policies

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Health Rules

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FAQs

At Mainstay Veterinary Practice Resort (MVP Resort), daycare is about more than simply supervising dogs during the day. Whether your dog is energetic, social, or simply benefits from extra stimulation while you’re away, our experienced team creates a thoughtful daycare experience that prioritizes safety, comfort, and emotional well-being.

Our connection to Mainstay Veterinary Practice also offers added peace of mind for families who value wellness-focused pet care and individualized attention. Our dog daycare program in Fairfax, VA is designed to provide:

  • Healthy social interaction
  • Mental engagement
  • Enrichment
  • Structured activity tailored to each dog’s individual personality and needs
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Enrichment-Focused

Daycare for Active Dogs

Many dogs thrive with daily structured play, mental stimulation, and social interaction. MVP Resort’s daycare helps healthy, active dogs in a variety of ways including:

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Burn Energy Safely

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Socialize with Compatible Groups

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Build Confidence

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Return Relaxed and Happily Tired

Before any dog begins attending daycare, our team completes an individual assessment. Our team also evaluates behavior, comfort, play style, and social preferences daily, adjusting group placements based on attendance and dynamics. Instead of grouping solely by size or energy, we consider temperament, social comfort, confidence, stress, and existing friendships. Dogs often start in one playroom and may move to others as they grow more comfortable.

Dog Daycare

Pricing

Some dogs attend multiple times a week, and others visit occasionally. We collaborate with pet parents to determine the ideal frequency based on each dog’s energy, personality, and lifestyle.  We also understand that not every dog thrives in a daycare setting, and that’s okay. Our goal is safe, positive socialization through balanced groups and vigilant supervision.

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Evaluation

$

0

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Full Day

$

43

per day

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5-Day Pass

$

204

(5% Off)

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20-Day Pass

$

$731

(15% Off)

Daycare During

Boarding


Dogs staying overnight at MVP Resort may also have the opportunity to participate in daycare activities during their boarding stay, provided they successfully complete the daycare evaluation process.


This allows boarding guests to enjoy additional enrichment, exercise, and social interaction during their time away from home while maintaining consistency in their daily routine.

Customize Their Day

with Daycare Add-Ons

For dogs who benefit from extra mental stimulation or individualized attention, MVP Resort offers additional add-ons for their stay with us.

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Individual Play / Cuddle Session

$20/session (Daily Limit: 1)

One-on-one staff playtime or cuddle/enrichment session outside of run (10 minutes)

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Lick Mat: Peanut Butter

$10/lick mat (Daily Limit: 1)

Peanut butter enrichment lick mat

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Lick Mat: Pumpkin

$10/lick mat (Daily Limit: 1)

Pumpkin enrichment lick mat

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Kong: Peanut Butter

$10/kong (Daily Limit: 1)

Peanut butter-filled Kong enrichment

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Kong: Pumpkin

$10/kong (Daily Limit: 1)

Pumpkin-filled Kong enrichment

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Daily Report Card:
Communication & Individualized Care

Our commitment to communication and personalized care sets MVP Resort apart. Our daycare team remains actively involved in monitoring each dog’s experience throughout the day and communicating with pet parents about their pet’s progress, comfort level, and routines through daily report cards.

Book Daycare

for Your Dog in Fairfax, VA

Pet parents throughout Fairfax and the surrounding Northern Virginia communities choose MVP Resort because we focus on more than just playtime. We provide structured, enrichment-based daycare supported by a compassionate team that truly gets to know every dog in our care.Call Mainstay Veterinary Practice Resort at (703) 280-4588to make a daycare reservation, or book online.

Daycare Policies & Additional Fees


To ensure the safety and comfort of all guests, we maintain clear daycare policies. Our goal is always transparency, and we’re happy to answer any questions before your dog’s stay.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Daycare

  • Why Daycare?

    Daycare gives your dog the opportunity to socialize, play, and stay active in a safe, structured, and enriching environment. Supervised group play helps keep your dog mentally and physically engaged throughout the day—we're sure your canine companion will give Daycare two paws up! 

  • What are your Daycare hours?

    Regular Hours

    Monday – Friday: 8am-6pm

    Saturday, Sunday: Closed


    Holiday Hours

    Daycare closures, hours of operation, and training class schedules will be impacted on, or around, any of the holidays listed below:

    • New Year’s Day
    • Memorial Day
    • Independence Day
    • Labor Day
    • Columbus Day
    • Veterans Day
    • Thanksgiving Day
    • Christmas Day

    Please be advised that all daycare, boarding pick up and drop off reservations will be automatically rejected through the pet management software for holidays when our office is closed.

  • How do you decide on playgroups?

    Dogs are thoughtfully grouped based on size, temperament, energy level, and play style to create safe, fun, and compatible playgroups.


    On quieter days, compatible groups may be combined to encourage additional socialization.