Spending time at the dog park or letting the dog run into the mud can be messy for your bathroom. Give your bathtub a break and head to one of these self-service dog washes in NoVA.
Bark ‘N Bubbles of Fairfax
At this self-service dog wash and grooming salon, a selection of top-of-the-line shampoos and conditioners are available for use, as are brushes, combs, towels, and pet-friendly dryers. Staff is on hand in case guests need anything, and there is a time limit of one hour (each additional minute after the first 60 is $2). 11725 Lee Hwy., Ste. A-17A, Fairfax, $19–$28 per dog wash (price varies by weight)
LifeCare Pet Hospital Self-Serve Dog Wash
During your next vet visit, stop by Life Care Pet Hospital’s self-serve dog wash station. LifeCare provides all supplies like aprons and towels for humans and shampoos and conditioners for pups. Keep in mind, the self-serve dog wash station is not available for pets who have been sprayed by a skunk, or pets with parasites like fleas or ticks. All dogs who use the self-serve station must have received the rabies vaccine. Nail trims and anal gland expressions are available at an additional cost. 25150 Loudoun County Pkwy., Ste. 100, Chantilly, $15 per dog wash
Pawsh Dog Wash
Pawsh Dog Wash is conveniently located in Alexandria’s Cameron Station, not far from the Duke Street Dog Park and the Ben Brenman Park. There, you will find large bathtubs at the self-serve stations. The self-serve wash area has shampoo, conditioner, towels, ear wipes, brushes, dryers, and aprons. Grooming packages are also available. 4907 Brenman Park Dr., Alexandria, $16–$20 per dog wash (price varies by weight)
The Muddy Mutt
Guests receive aprons, ear cleaner, brushers, shampoo and conditioner, towels, and professional grade dryers to wash their dogs at this Arlington salon. Guests have the option of upgrading their shampoo to oatmeal, whitening, black coat, odor neutralizing, hot spot, medicated, de-shedding, or flea and tick versions. Team members are on hand to assist in figuring out what type of shampoo is best for your dog. 2603 S. Oxford St., Arlington, $16 per dog, $8 additional for upgrades
DirtyPaws Dog Wash
This salon, with two locations in Fredericksburg, offers a self-service option that includes shampoo and conditioner, towels, and brushes. The business offers lots of à la carte pricing too, including nails, skunk treatment, and teeth brushing. 10217 Southpoint Pkwy., Fredericksburg; 29 Banks Ford Pkwy., Ste. 105, Fredericksburg, $22 per dog
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