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Dog Parks, Trainers & Boarding in Charlottesville, VA

17 locations in and around Charlottesville, Virginia — call ahead about vaccination requirements, availability and rates — boarding and daycare fill up around holidays.

Charlottesville has about 44,767 residents, which works out to 38 dog parks, trainers & boarding per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Top 10 dog parks, trainers & boarding in Charlottesville

Ranked by how complete and owner-verified the listing info is — hours, phone, website, services. No pay-to-play.

  1. 1VA - Charlottesville

    601 Concord Ave., Charlottesville, VA 22903

    Mon-Fri: 6:30am-7:00pm, Sat-Sun: 9:00am-5:00pm

    Small-dog areaWater accessIndoor
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  2. 2Pet Paradise Charlottesville

    601 Concord Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903

    Mon-Fri 6:30am-7pm, Sat-Sun 9am-5pm

    Small-dog areaIndoor
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  3. 3Dogtopia of Charlottesville

    315 Rivanna Plaza Dr Unit 120, Charlottesville, VA 22901

    Mon-Fri 6:30am-7:30pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm

    Indoor
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  4. 4Dogtopia of Charlottesville

    315 Rivanna Plaza Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22901

    Mon-Fri 6:30am-7:30pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm

    Indoor
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  5. 5Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA

    3355 Berkmar Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22901

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  6. 6Canine Campus

    440 Westfield Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901

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  7. 7Liberty Canine Academy

    115 Terrybrook Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22911-9130

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  8. 8Northern Virginia Sheltie Rescue

    977 Seminole Trl PMB 314, Charlottesville, VA 22901-2824

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  9. 9Pet Motel and Salon

    1187 5th St SW, Charlottesville, VA 22902

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  10. 10Better Dog Co.

    1110 E Market St #12i, Charlottesville, VA 22902

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17locations
38per 100,000 residents
14with a phone
15with a website
5publish hours

Of the 17 dog parks, trainers & boarding listed in Charlottesville, 14 give a phone number, 5 publish opening hours and 15 have a website. The nearest bigger selection is Virginia Beach with 56.

Dog Parks, Trainers & Boarding in Charlottesville by feature

Charlottesville 17 locations

All 7 other dog parks, trainers & boarding in Charlottesville

Same order: the most complete listings first.

  1. Atlantic Coast K9 Training Service

    257 Whitewood Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901

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  2. Basset Rescue Of Old Dominion

    3445 Seminole Trl, Charlottesville, VA 22911-5637

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  3. Darden Towe Dog Park

    Stony Point Rd., Charlottesville, VA 22911

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  4. Dog Training By Valerie

    918B Harris St, Charlottesville, VA 22903-5313

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  5. Vetco Vaccination Clinic

    1621 Emmet St N, Charlottesville, VA 22901

    Mon-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 10am-7pm

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  6. Ruffians' Charm School

    918 Harris St # B, Charlottesville, VA 22903-5313

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  7. Happy Tails Puppy Camp

    3466 Seminole Trl Ste 2009, Charlottesville, VA 22911

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Good to know about dog parks, trainers & boarding in Charlottesville

How many dog parks, trainers & boarding are there in Charlottesville?

We list 17 dog parks, trainers & boarding in Charlottesville with addresses, and 14 of them with a phone number.

What's the surest way to check hours in Charlottesville?

Call ahead — 14 of the 17 dog parks, trainers & boarding here list a number. Hours at independent dog parks, trainers & boarding shift with seasons and staffing, so a phone call beats any listing, including ours.

Which dog parks, trainers & boarding in Charlottesville show their opening hours?

5 of the 17 dog parks, trainers & boarding we list in Charlottesville publish their hours — the rest are best reached by phone before you go.

How to teach a dog to play fetch?

Start by encouraging your dog to chase a favorite toy in a hallway, rewarding them when they return with it, and gradually increasing distance. For open practice spaces, check out the 17 dog parks in Charlottesville, Virginia, where 14 listings offer direct contact details for park management. If your dog struggles with recall or drops toys early, working with a local professional trainer can help overcome training hurdles.