How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%83+45.3Reliability 24%81+19.6Value 14%80+11.3Replies to reviews 7%36+2.5Experts Score= 79Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.79SCOREColby's Dogcare and Spa
Washington, DC · Grade BLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #82Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 136 pet grooming · 4.8★ from 278 Google reviews
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Customers hired Colby's Dogcare and Spa for 4 kinds of job.
Colby's Dogcare and Spa for dog daycare
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Best dog daycare around! My dog has been going there since it opened. He is now elderly and needs more care and accommodations. The staff takes wonderful care of him - loving on him, walks, medicine, report cards! Shoutout to the best managers, Brandford and Jahmaal, for making sure Mikey gets everything he needs there!! We love Colby's!
Colby’s is great, our pup has stayed the night and goes regularly for grooming. We regularly also bring her in for daycare and she always has so much fun!
Our puppy Rockwell loves Colby’s and goes running into the playroom when we arrive. He comes home tuckered out in the best way—great day of play and exercise! The folks who work there know all the pups by name and take good care of them.
We have an a wonderful experience at Colby’s. Our dog goes about 1-2 times a week and has a blast. He is also dragging us to front door when we walk by. He’s about a year old and has tons of energy so it’s really helps keep him active and stimulated.
My one year old Shih Tzu, Rubble, loves his grooming sessions at Colby’s! The staff are professional, caring and experienced. I take Rubble to Colby’s for routine grooming, daycare and he’s even stayed oversight at the facility last Spring without incident. I trust the staff at Colby’s with my fur baby one hundred…
The only place I trust to take care of my dogs. 10/10 would recommend!
Colby’s is the best! My dog Baker is always so excited to see all of his friends at Colby‘s. Every employee really cares about the dogs and they offer great services in the Noma neighborhood!
I took my Yorkie here for an assessment and they were very knowledgeable and kind. They have a work around for every situation. Can’t wait to bring him back for an actual day
I love love loveeeee Colby’s dog care. Every time I bring my dog they welcome him with hugs and scratches. I can tell he loves coming here because he is always eager when he walks in the door. They take really good care of my pup and I highly recommend them for boarding and day care. I love how they always have…
My Corgi - Bagel - loves it at Colby's! Joy and the team there do a great job of taking care of the dogs
Kori is Team Colby! My 8 year old pup, Kori has attended Colby's for daycare, boarding and training since she was 5. She runs in the building because she loves the care she receives there and also runs to greet me whenever I pick her up to thank me for taking her there. Lol. The staff is kind and definitely…
My current puppy and previous dog have both adored Colby’s! Neither could walk past without trying to steer me there. :) Staff are unfailingly friendly and practical, and all clearly love pooches.
Colby’s is amazing and provides an excellent service for our baby boy! Always friendly and Arlo always comes home excited to go back for his next time with his friends! Very accommodating even when emergencies have arisen, and Arlo needs a place to stay! Cannot recommend this place enough
Colby’s is the safest place for your dog in Noma. My yorkie has been going there for a year now and it’s far better than other places in Noma we have tried. My dog is usually very nervous around people, but loves the Colby’s staff. They are also very mindful of each pet’s unique personality and well being. The pets…
I LOVE my doodle’s summer cut! He looks great. Naked, but great. We’ll definitely be back for another grooming session here. His tail looks AMAZING: feathered to perfection. Other grooming places we’ve been to have left him choppy and uneven, but it looks like the groomers at Colby’s took time to carefully groom my…
Our 18mo Golden Retriever always has a great time and the staff is very friendly and loves the dogs, Maliika always takes such great care of our puppy
I recently scheduled my first grooming at Colby’s for my 6 year old bichon mix. Autum did a wonderful job and pup seemed to have a good experience. I also signed up for the daycare a while back and would consider signing up again. Will be returning
My experience was phenomenal and Ellie was super professional as well. She took her time with me and made me fell comfortable for my first time. Thanks again
They took care of my puppy when I was in a bind. They had empathy and moved quickly to accommodate him. They kept me updated and completely informed about his comfort and health and happiness. When I picked him up he looked so happy and healthy and had in a cute bandanna. The staff is amazing. Katarina, Mekhi,…
We couldn’t have loved our experience with Colby’s more! The team, especially Andrew and Autumn were so helpful and kind. They took great care of our darling dog and we are so excited to work with them further!
My husky, Miranda, absolutely loves the entire Colby’s Crew. Miranda gives a special shoutout to the whole crew including Kat, Andrew, Kai, and her groomer, Maurice, among others.
I read all of the reviews on Google and Yelp and anywhere I could find them, and I chose to take my newly adopted rescue for a drop-in at Colby’s. The facility is immaculate, and all of the staff are not only certified with documentation but they are also warm, kind, attentive, and communicative. Robbie was super…
Had superb experiences for my babies. Murice did a great job with the grooming. Huge shoutout to Ellie and Andrew from the Colby’s Team for their amazing customer service. We will definitely be regulars at Colbys with the great services.
Reasonably priced for the location and convenient placed for easy dropoff and pickup. Friendly staff that are always amenable for my absurd schedule changes and rabdom requests. Clean space as well. My dog is always happy when we walk in, and in one piece when I pick him up.
Layona was very helpful in helping us schedule dog daycare. We look forward to our visit.
Colby’s DogCare & Spa is truly lucky to have Kuhniya! She is always so sweet, incredibly helpful, and consistently goes above and beyond for both the pups and their parents. Her kindness and attention to detail make every visit feel easy and stress-free. Ghost and I absolutely love her and are so grateful for the care she gives. Highly recommend! 🐾💛
Colby’s has been a great place for my girls when I am out of town. From the enrichment activities, movie nights, theme parties, professional photos & more.. there’s no doubt that the Colby’s team goes above and beyond for the pups and their owners. It’s comforting to know that my girls are spending their time with…
We came into town for a weekend trip, ended up going to a Wizards game and needed someone to watch our dog for a few hours. The reservation team was super responsive and made the booking process so easy. Our dog seemed to have an amazing time
It is no exaggeration to say that the staff at Colby’s have changed both my life and my pup’s. He endured abuse when he was very young and has struggled with severe separation anxiety ever since. Thanks to his growing confidence gained from Colby’s, he can now manage short periods home alone, which has been…
We love Colby's. Our little dog is very safe and happy there.
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Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Dog daycare | 33 | — |
| Dog grooming | 30 | — |
| Dog boarding | 18 | — |
| Dog boarding with training | 2 | — |





