History
Dogma was the first true dog bakery in Northern Virginia and the leader in the boutique concept for cats and dogs. We started out by baking treats for your dog in our store at the Lee-Harrison Shopping Center in Arlington. We had a small selection of raw foods, quality leashes and collars, but we were primarily a place for you to just hang out with your pet. Over the years, we expanded the product lines to include a wider variety of dog and cat foods, and we've introduced all kinds of natural products for your pet's health and well-being. In 2010, we opened our second store in the Village at Shirlington. This location provides us with a better opportunity to hold adoption events, which we do on a regular basis. In this store, we are able to offer grooming services, and you can wash your dog in our self-wash area too! We continue to grow and are excited for the future!
Specialties
We specialize in quality foods and treats, and we carry unique items for you and for your pet. Our groomers are getting great reviews for their work and gentle and kind nature. We are cage-free, and only crate upon request. We will provide quotes via phone for our grooming services, but always defer to the groomer when you come in and we can see your pet, the coat condition and discuss any additional services you may request. If you need guidance on foods for your special needs pet, then you need to come see us. If we don't know the answer, we call a Veterinarian nutrionist, we don't just make something up to sell you a new food. In fact, we're more likely to tell you to not buy something until we know if it's ok for your pet's situation. Come and see us for brands of pet food and supplies you can't get at your chain stores; there are great quality, reasonably-priced bowls, leashes, harnesses, toys and more available for you! And if you need to buy a gift for a pet-loving friend, come check out our books, t-shirts, hats, candles and more! If you can't find it in the stores, just ask us to special order it for you