Drop-Off & Pick-Up Guidelines

By Appointment Only
All drop-offs and pick-ups are scheduled ahead of time so we can keep everything calm and organized.

Please Arrive on Time
We really appreciate you arriving at your scheduled time — it helps keep the day running smoothly for all our pups.

Call or Text When You Arrive
When you get here, just call or text us at (703) 716-3548 instead of ringing the doorbell. This keeps the pups relaxed and prevents any excitement.

If You're Running Early or Late
Life happens! Just reach out and let us know, and we’ll do our best to adjust if we can.

Garage Pick-Up & Drop-Off
We’ll meet you right in front of our garage to hand off your dog and their belongings. This setup helps keep all of our furry guests safe and prevents any accidental door dashes.

What to Bring for Your Pup's Stay

🦴 Food & Treats

Food for the Stay
Please pack enough food for your dog’s entire visit — plus a little extra, just in case of any travel delays.

You can bring food in whatever way is easiest for you:

  • Pre-measured meals in labeled Ziploc bags

  • The full food bag

  • A container that holds enough for the whole stay

If your pup tends to be a picky eater, we recommend bringing any wet food, toppers, or favorites that help encourage their appetite while they’re here.

🐕 Collar, Harness & Leash

Bring any collar, harness, and/or leash your dog regularly uses.

💊 Medication, Supplements & Vitamins

Pack all medications, supplements, or vitamins your dog needs.

If your dog takes anything as needed (like anxiety meds), please include those as well.

🏠 Crate/Kennel (Optional)

Crates are not required—we can provide one if needed.

If your dog has a special crate (like a LUCKUP or Impact crate):

  • Please let us know before drop-off if it requires assembly or needs to be set up in a specific room.

  • If you’re dropping off early, just a heads-up: Bella’s dad might still be sleeping, so we’ll plan accordingly to let you in if needed.

🚫 What You Don’t Need to Bring

🍽️ Dishes, Bowls & Measuring Cups

We provide clean food and water bowls, as well as measuring cups. No need to pack these!

🛏️ Beds & Blankets

We have plenty of comfy dog beds and blankets for your pup.

If you do bring your own, please only bring items that aren’t valuable, as playtime can sometimes get a little rough and things may get torn.

🧸 Toys

We have a variety of dog toys available during your pup’s stay.

If you bring your own toys, please know:

  • We can’t guarantee they won’t get mixed up or chewed by another pup.

  • We recommend leaving valuable or sentimental toys at home.And if you have any questions, please feel free to contact us!

We also have a FAQ page on our website with some additional information - here is the link https://www.lakeridgepetresort.com/faqs