Our Services
Grooming
Our professionally trained groomers and staff are available Monday through Saturday for grooming appointments. Although we are able to take day of appointments some times, we strongly urge you to call well in advance and make an appointment. Our hours for drop off are 8:00 - 10:30 am. We close at 6:30 Monday through Friday and at 5:00 on Saturdays. We are not able to give set prices over the phone, but, can give a range. Each dog varies due to size, condition and temperament. If you are considering a first visit and would like to know more precisely what to expect, you are welcome to stop in and meet with a groomer before your set appointment.
Dogs are able to leave as soon as they are finished. If you have a specific timeline that you are working with, be sure to make it known when you make your appointment and when you drop off.
We do not take dogs out during the day who are not boarding with us. We tried for years to do this but the dogs refused to urinate or deficate if you took them out for a quick break. In their mind, they are being picked up and going home! The only thing that they can think of is finding you and getting in the car! So, unless a longer walk is added to the service, we don't routinely take dogs out.
Boarding
We offer boarding to our grooming customers only. We do this as a precaution because we need to know how they will react to being in a kennel for any length of time. We want to know the dogs in our care well before we take them in for a stay away from you and their home. Dogs who are groomed at the shop are used to our routine and are comfortable staying in enclosures. Since we do not have runs, dogs that stay with us should be comfortable walking on sidewalks and through park areas. Appropriate collars or harnesses must be provided for this kind of exercise.
We charge $30.00 per 24 hour period. We encourage customers to bring food, bedding and toys that their dog is used to. We can provide if customers elect not to. Boarders are given walks in our neighborhood and park. Although they are checked on, there is not a person who spends the night with them. Dogs can be picked up at anytime during regular shop hours. On Sundays, they can be picked up between 9:00 - 10:00 am or between 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Dog Training
We offer a group dog training program at the shop on Wednesday evenings. The first level is Basic Obedience and George Cockrell is our trainer. The class starts at 7:00pm and runs for 6 sessions. The cost is $150.00 and a deposit is needed to reserve your space. The next class begins on January 18th, 2012. If you would like to sign up, please e-mail us at info@bonejour.com or call us at 301-656-BONE(2663). For more information about our trainer, George Cockrell, just go to: http://www.companionsdogtraining.com/About.html