Better Dog Co.

05/15/2026

🐶🧘‍♀️ PUPPY YOGA IS COMING TO BETTER DOG CO. 🧘‍♀️🐶

We’re so excited to announce Puppy Yoga this June at Better Dog Co. Studio! Join us for a fun, relaxing class upstairs full of movement, laughter, and of course… puppies.

We’re partnering with , led by the amazing Tylir — dog lover, dog owner, and co-owner/operator of . 🌿🐾

Whether you’re coming for the yoga, the puppy snuggles, or just a good time with fellow dog lovers, this is going to be such a special event.

More details + signups coming soon!

05/14/2026

05/13/2026

Better Dog Co. started with a simple belief: a tired dog is a peaceful home.

What began as a focus on structured exercise and intentional activity continues to grow into something much more.

Along the way, we’ve had the privilege of providing trusted boarding, daycare, drop-ins, and personalized care for so many incredible animals… something many people may not realize is a big part of what we do.

While dogs are at the center of our work, we also care for cats, puppies, and a wide range of farm and household animals, including chickens, goats, horses, and even lizards. If people have them, we care for them!

With 50+ five star reviews on Rover, we’re incredibly grateful for the families who have trusted us with everything from first time stays to medically complex pets needing extra attention and support.

A few words from families who’ve trusted us:

⭐️ “I would give them more than 5 stars if possible… They immediately put my worries to rest.” — Kenneth T.

⭐️ “I was completely at ease after all the pictures and videos we got.” — Allie L.

⭐️ “This was our first time leaving Maggie and you made us comfortable leaving her with you.” — Christine M.

At Better Dog Co., we believe animal care should go beyond the basics.

That means focusing on the whole animal:

🐾 Trusted boarding, daycare & personalized care
🧠 Mental enrichment, confidence building & purposeful engagement
💪 Strength, mobility & fitness for healthier movement
🌿 Recovery focused support to help animals rest, reset, and bounce back
❤️ A thoughtful, attentive approach tailored to each individual animal

Our goal is simple: to help animals live stronger, feel better, and thrive, whether they’re staying with us for a weekend or becoming part of the Better Dog Co. family long term.

Thank you to every family who has trusted us so far!

Hi there! We’re Kyle and Meg, a couple in our 30s living on a small farm just outside of Charlottesville. We share our home with a variety of animals and have experience caring for pets of all ages, temperaments, and needs. We understand how hard it can be to leave your pet behind. Our focus is de...

05/12/2026

🐾 Clubhouse Canine Social 🐾

Come hang out with us at this Saturday, May 16th from 12–2pm! We’ll have the slatmill set up so your dog can give the treadmill a try, plus free pup cups and plenty of time to meet other local dog lovers. 🐶

Whether your pup is energetic, shy, social, or just there for snacks, everyone is welcome. Come make some new two and four legged friends with us! 💙

📍The Ridge at North Pointe
🗓 May 16th
⏰ 12–2pm

05/07/2026

✨🎶 Magical Trevorrrrr 🎶✨

One of our OG slatmill dogs is back at the studio for a little visit 💙 Trevor has unfortunately been adopted and returned multiple times, but this goofy, high energy guy really thrives when he has the right outlets and routine and the slatmill has always been one of his favorite things. 🐾

So for Trevor’s future forever home, we’re offering a reduced membership rate to help keep him happy, fulfilled, and set up for success. In the meantime while he waits he’ll be making visits to the studio to burn off some of that extra energy. 💪✨

He’s smart, fun, full of personality, and yes… still magically appearing back in our lives like the song we haven’t been able to get out of our heads since high school 😂

Always a pleasure, Magical Trevor 🪄🐕

05/07/2026

May the Fourth be with you 🐾✨

Buster has entered full Jedi training mode… except his version of the Force is peanut butter.

Locked in. Zero distractions. One mission: acquire the spread.

Some dogs chase the dark side…
Buster chases peanut butter at light speed.

Honestly, if Yoda had trained like this, the galaxy would’ve been saved in about 10 minutes.

05/05/2026

🐾 We’re headed to the Bow Wow Walk this weekend! 🐾

Come find us - we’ll be there with the slatmill doing live demos and showing how it can benefit your dog’s fitness, confidence, and overall well-being.

We’re so excited to meet you and your pups, answer questions, and connect with fellow dog lovers in the community. Whether your dog is high-energy, curious, or just along for the fun, stop by and say hi and participate in a a great cause!

05/03/2026

Some of you are doing everything right and it still doesn’t feel like enough.

You’re working, keeping the house going, just trying to get through the day. And then there’s your dog, who can’t make it around the block without shutting down or blowing up.

It’s a lot.

We see it constantly; not just the dog, but the person on the other end of the leash, exhausted and trying so hard.

Reactive dogs aren’t bad dogs. They’re dogs who are overwhelmed and don’t have a good way to get it out yet.

That’s what the slatmill is for. A place to run, release, and actually regulate without traffic, strangers, other dogs, or any of the stuff that makes a simple walk feel impossible.

When the dog starts to settle, everything shifts a little. Including you.

If this is your situation, you’re not figuring it out alone.

📍 Charlottesville, VA
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