Better Dog Co.

Luna and I love Better Dog Co! She gets to burn off all her crazy energy and actually comes home chill for once (if you know, you know, lol). The team knows what they’re doing and really cares about the dogs, which is awesome. I can tell Luna is mentally stimulated, more confident when we take her to breweries (turns out she had a lot of nervous energy I wasn’t clocking), and honestly, it’s so cool to see her try something new she enjoys. Definitely worth it if you want your dog happy and tired in the best way!

If you’re in the Charlottesville area and need thoughtful, professional care for your pup, I can’t recommend Better Dog Co. enough. While visiting the area, we needed a safe, controlled environment where our older dog could get exercise with one-on-one attention from knowledgeable staff. From the moment we walked in, the studio felt modern, welcoming, and exceptionally clean. It immediately put both us — and our sweet Gabby — at ease. Meg assisted us during our visit and was absolutely wonderful. She was patient, attentive, and clearly experienced in working with dogs of all ages and abilities. Gabby felt comfortable right away and was able to walk confidently and safely during her session, which meant so much to us. It’s not always easy traveling with an older dog, but Better Dog Co. provided exactly what we needed — individualized care, professionalism, and genuine kindness. We are so grateful to have found them and would highly recommend their dog trotter studio to anyone looking for personalized, high-quality exercise and support for their furry family member.

Better Dog Co. has been one of the best things we’ve done for our dog! The controlled slatmill workouts help release energy in a healthy way, and we’ve seen a lot less anxiety at home with our pup. This is such a unique service in downtown Charlottesville and nothing else in the area compares! Professional, intentional, and truly elevating the standard for dogs in Cville!