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	Name	Number of ratings	Checkbook's top rating ()		What percent of customers rated firm "superior" on our survey for "overall quality"	Firm's price index score
	Name	Number of ratings	for quality	for price		Firm's price index score
1.	A Dog's Day Out 2800 Gallows Rd #A Vienna, VA 703-698-3647	28 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 90 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
2.	A Pleasant Groom & Inn 535 Southlawn Ln #A4 Rockville, MD 301-738-8750		Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 90 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
3.	Affectionate Pet Care 11116 Fairfax Station Rd Fairfax Station, VA 703-250-5233	48 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 90 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
4.	All Dogs Club 5115 Berwyn Rd College Park, MD 301-345-3647	14 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 90 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
5.	Always There Pet Care 130 W Jefferson St Falls Church, VA 703-237-5522	31 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 90 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
6.	Anchors Kennel 17810 Indian Head Hwy Accokeek, MD 301-283-2626	62 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 90 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
7.	Animal Resorts 3208 Colvin St Alexandria, VA 703-823-3647	25 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 90 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
8.	Animals House 20789 Great Falls Plz #170 Sterling, VA 703-433-1300		Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 90 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
9.	Belquest Kennels & Cattery 18745 Penn Shop Rd Mount Airy, MD 410-795-8395	32 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 90 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
10.	Beltsville Veterinary Hospital 4246 Powder Mill Rd Beltsville, MD 301-937-3020	13 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 90 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
11.	Best Friends 395 Muddy Branch Rd Gaithersburg, MD 301-926-6005	94 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 90 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
12.	Best Friends 3879 Pickett Rd Fairfax, VA 703-425-5000	27 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 90 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
13.	Best Friends Montrose Pet Hotel 5530 Randolph Rd Rockville, MD 301-770-5446	27 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 90 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
14.	Blue Cross Animal Hospital 8429 Lee Hwy Fairfax, VA 703-560-1881	11 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 90 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
15.	Blue Ridge Veterinary Association 120 E Cornwell Ln Purcellville, VA 540-338-7387	19 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 90 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
16.	Burke Animal Clinic 6307 Lee Chapel Rd Burke, VA 703-569-9600	13 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 90 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
17.	Calypso Boarding Kennels 14 Enterprise Ct Fredericksburg, VA 540-720-0050	10 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 90 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
18.	Centreville Animal Hospital 13663 Lee Hwy Centreville, VA 703-830-1182	11 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 90 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
19.	City Dogs 1832 18th St NW Washington, DC 202-234-9247	12 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 90 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
20.	Cleverdog Day Care & Boarding 2621 Garfield Ave Silver Spring, MD 301-587-5820	51 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 90 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
21.	Club Pet International 43743 John Mosby Hwy Chantilly, VA 703-471-7818	143 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 90 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
22.	Columbia Kennels & Pet Center 9455 Lanham Severn Rd Lanham, MD 301-577-1090	14 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 90 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
23.	Columbia Pike Animal Hospital 4205 Evergreen Ln Annandale, VA 703-256-8414	30 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 90 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
24.	Commonwealth Animal Hospital 10860 Main St Fairfax, VA 703-273-8183	19 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 90 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
25.	Companion Animal Clinic 10998 Clara Barton Dr Fairfax Station, VA 703-250-4100	25 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 90 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
26.	Country Club Kennels & Training 10739 Bristersburg Rd Catlett, VA 540-788-3559	56 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 90 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
27.	Countryside Kennels 9214 Boyds Turn Rd Owings, MD 301-855-8308	26 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 90 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
28.	Critters Groom & Board 14650 Southlawn Ln #10 Rockville, MD 301-340-2547	27 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 90 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
29.	Cross Pointe Animal Hospital 8975 Village Shops Dr Fairfax Station, VA 703-690-6600	21 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 90 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
30.	Deepwood Veterinary Clinic 7300 Ordway Rd Centreville, VA 703-631-9133	54 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 90 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
31.	Deer Park Boarding Kennels 4815 Wards Chapel Rd Owings Mills, MD 410-655-8330		Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 90 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
32.	Dog-Ma Daycare For Dogs 821 Virginia Ave SE Washington, DC 202-543-7805	25 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 90 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
33.	Dogtopia 4920 Wyaconda Rd Rockville, MD 240-514-0210	10 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 90 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
34.	Dogtopia 8528-F Tyco Rd Vienna, VA 703-821-0700	38 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 90 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
35.	Dogtopia of Alexandria 3121 Colvin St Alexandria, VA 703-751-7387		Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 90 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
36.	Dogwood Acres Pet Retreat 439 W Central Ave Davidsonville, MD 410-798-4776	40 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 90 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
37.	Dogwood Hill Kennel 6112 Hoover Rd Reva, VA 540-547-4033	19 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 90 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
38.	Dulles Executive Pet Center 44931 Lane Ct Sterling, VA 703-709-1111	95 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 90 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
39.	El Taro Kennels 18511 Darnestown Rd Poolesville, MD 301-428-8091	15 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 90 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
40.	Fairfax Animal Hospital 5914 Seminary Rd Falls Church, VA 703-820-2557	20 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 90 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
41.	Falls Church Animal Hospital 1249 W Broad St Falls Church, VA 703-532-6121	10 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 90 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
42.	Fort Hunt Animal Hospital 1900 Elkin St Alexandria, VA 703-360-6100	10 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 90 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
43.	Fur-Get Me Not Pet Care 4140 S Four Mile Run Dr Arlington, VA 703-933-1935		Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 90 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
44.	Gaithersburg Animal Hospital 280 N Frederick Ave Gaithersburg, MD 301-948-2828	23 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 90 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
45.	Germantown Veterinary Clinic 19911 Father Hurley Blvd Germantown, MD 301-972-9730	26 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 90 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
46.	Great Falls Boarding Kennels 8920 Old Dominion Dr McLean, VA 703-759-4650	38 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 90 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
47.	Greenbriar Pet Resort & Veterinary Center 3051 Thurston Rd Frederick, MD 301-874-8880	19 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 90 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
48.	Happy Tracks Boarding Kennel & Daycare 3020 Beagle Run Pl Waldorf, MD 301-893-0028	32 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 90 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
49.	Hayfield Animal Hospital 7724 Telegraph Rd Alexandria, VA 703-971-2127	14 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 90 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
50.	Hunter Mill Animal Hospital 2935 Chain Bridge Rd Oakton, VA 703-281-1644		Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 90 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
51.	Hybla Valley Veterinary Hospital 7627 Richmond Hwy Alexandria, VA 703-765-9292	26 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 90 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
52.	Kennels At Stoneleigh 14359 Mountain Rd Purcellville, VA 540-668-6100		Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 90 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.

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Sample Subscriber Comments & Reviews for Kennels in the Washington DC Area

CHECKBOOK provides subscriber comments on their experiences with the firms they use. Please remember that individual subscriber comments are informal. Subscriber comments may give you insight into the types of features and problems that exist in a service field, but are not the best basis for selecting or rejecting a specific firm. To assess the quality of a firm's performance, we recommend that you give more weight to the percentages of favorable ratings. Those percentages are generally based on much larger numbers of consumers' ratings (the number of consumer ratings is noted above).

As You Can See Below, Some Kennels Get High Praise from Their Customers.
Some Others Don't. So Choose Carefully.
Here Are a Few Samples of the Thousands of Comments
CHECKBOOK Has Collected on Hundreds of Different Kennels.

Subscriber from MC LEAN, VA wrote about a local kennel: An excellent facility for our dog, Dolley Madison. Paul Rodgers.......

Subscriber from BURKE, VA wrote about a local kennel: They are wonderful........

Subscriber from ROCKVILLE, MD wrote about a local kennel: Although I had to check Maryland for the location of Big Hill Kennel, it is..........
Subscriber from ROCKVILLE, MD wrote about a local kennel: My dogs like going there........
Subscriber from BETHESDA, MD wrote about a local kennel: They clearly love animals........
Subscriber from ALEXANDRIA, VA wrote about a local kennel: Best kennel seen to date. Worth the drive to Accokeek........
Subscriber from ROCKVILLE, MD wrote about a local kennel: Excellent place to place your dog or cat. Can go out of town and not..........

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