Fur Get Me Not Dog Wash

Nice place to wash your dog. Makes it easy so you don’t have a mess at home and they have all the shampoos you need.

This is going to be the new place I take my dog for a bath. It’s so much cheaper than the groomer and they make it so easy. The staff are friendly and accommodating of all the different dogs in the place. They are very helpful in explaining how things work and how to give a dog a good bath (not a simple as you might think). You get 20 minutes for 20 bucks and they supply almost everything you need – towels, brushes, shampoo, etc. In the winter this will be a blessing and it’s a great way to spend time with your furry friend.

Was really stoked to find one of these in DC– seem to be uncommon here. Staff are helpful but you have to fill out a bunch of info even for your dog to get a bath! Tubs are clean and although the space is kind of small it is well laid out and organized. Dryers and towels are available as well as aprons to keep you somewhat dry. Only down side is the tubs are kind of high and although there is a ladder, not every station has one. My dog, despite having webbed feet, hates the water and it’s a struggle to get him into the tube, so having to find the ladder was a pain in the ass. Other option is to just lift the dog in, but not so easy if it’s a larger breed. Overall cost was $ 22 plus the dog treat my guy snatched off the counter

Any reservations I had about this place were completely wiped away within minutes of my arrival with the loving and positive attitude of the attendant. Great facility with everything you need for a wash. Caring over the top service.

I’ve been washing my pup at Fur Get Me Not for a few years now. I’ve always had enjoyable experiences PLUS it’s super convenient to get to. Recently, I’ve gotten to know Nikolas (sp?). And he rocks! He’s kind, knowledgeable, and very accommodating. He is very sweet to my dog and knowledgeable about dog grooming and general care.
Taking your dog to a groomer in DC is outrageously expensive… this place is a steal. I would highly recommend the DC location.

So glad to finally find a DIY dog wash in DC. An easy walk from Woodley Park (and beats wet dog smell in the car!) and super friendly service. I had no trouble walking in on a Sunday morning and getting a tub. Reasonable pricing too, especially for large dogs with long hair like mine. Will definitely be going back again.

Fur Get Me Not is the only self-​service dog wash I know of in NW DC. While convenient for us urbanites, its location has a few drawbacks: street parking only, which can be hard to find (bring enough quarters for the meter); layout feels a bit cramped (like everything in DC, space is at a premium); and it can be chaotic with street traffic, construction sounds, and random passers by who will stop and point at you through the window and yell for no reason whatsoever while you’re washing your dog. This happened to me last time. I think homeless people just really love my dog.
The staff is friendly and professional, and the space is clean and pleasant. The boutique selection is rather limited, but that’s understandable, given the tight space. Overall, this is a perfectly fine dog wash, with a few quibbles that I’ve separated into 3 categories: 1) Big dog owners’ quibbles (I have an 80lb German Shepherd and recognize that not everything that applies to me will apply to a Yorkie owner); 2) General quibbles, and; 3) Semi-​quibbles (things that don’t matter much to me, but might to you).
1) Big dog owners’ quibbles:
— Stainless steel tubs are hard to climb into (assuming you can’t lift your dog), requiring a step ladder, but it can be hard to get the dog on the ladder because there’s not always enough clearance to walk onto it. For big dogs, the center room tubs are better than the window-​facing tubs because you have more clearance for the dog to get up the ladder.
— 30 minute time limit. This is probably a non-​issue for small dog owners, but if you have a big dog and it’s a busy day, there isn’t always enough floor space to towel the dog off inside the store, you just have to dry him while he’s standing in the tub, which counts against your total tub time. For both my visits, I left with a damp-​dry dog. You can always finish drying at home, it’s just something to be aware of.
2) General quibbles:
— Of the two different tubs I’ve used, both had nozzle flow issues. The hoses and nozzles show wear and could use refurbishing. The steel nozzle handle isn’t the easiest to squeeze — though I should caveat, I am very weak and fairly lazy — and reminded me of the high school car wash.
— The rubber mats on the tub floors are elevated grids, so if you’re using treats to make bath time easier (aka «bribery»), and the treats fall from your hand, they will get trapped under the grid and wash down the drain, causing your dog to look at you, like, «WTF just happened?!»
— Weekday hours are weird: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 9am-​1pm; Tuesdays and Thursdays 5pm-​8pm. (Weekend hours are normal: Saturdays and Sundays 9am-​6pm).
3) Semi-​quibbles:
— While the $ 20 price is very reasonable, they charge $ 2 per Earthbath earwipe or eyewipe (typically cost $ 10 for a 25 pack), which is a bit much, especially since other dog washes like Muddy Mutt provides them for free.
— The Fur Get Me Not Suds Club is «buy 9 get 1 free» vs. «buy 5 get 1 free» at Muddy Mutt.
Neither of the above is a deciding factor for me – I just don’t buy the wipes and don’t consider the loyalty program to be a big deal — but I thought it was worth mentioning.

I had a little trouble finding Fur Get Me Not. But once I found parking, it was a total dream inside. It’s a small space, but well laid out to take advantage of what is available.
In order to avoid any parking challenges, I’ve started going early on a weekend morning. The added bonus is that the shop is largely empty at that time. Because this shop is mainly a dog wash, you don’t get that uncomfortable steam bath feel you get in the wash areas of some pet shops. The shop has good circulation and creates a great environment for doing the wash.
The wash tubs themselves are all well stocked and easy to use. The lack of permanent ramps up into the tubs (due to size issues) means that it isn’t completely convenient to get your pooch into them. Once in, though, everything is handy and in great working order. You’re also provided with an abundance of shampoos, towels, and shammies.
I have two dogs and I’ve been allowed to wash both at the same time. Not sure is this is company policy (so don’t be surprised if you’re told you can’t do it) but since you rent the tub by the ½ hour ($ 20 +/​-​), I haven’t had any trouble doing both dogs on one trip for one fee.
They also have general pet supplies. I thought the prices on them would be ridiculous. However, I needed bags one day so I just went ahead and bought them there. Turns out they were cheaper than Petco.

You want FGMN to take care of your pets.
I’ve used the pet sitting service for several years, and their sitters are all caring people who love your pets as much as you do.
The office staff is efficient and friendly and the sitters leave you a diary of what they found each day as they took care of your pet.
I wouldn’t leave my pet in the care of anyone else.

I love this place! Pups is the easiest dog to bathe, although she showers with me a couple times a week I like the experience of the large tub, the tiny dog, and shamwow.
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$ 20, but I had a 50% coupon, so $ 10 plus tax. 5 different shampoos to choose from, brushes, nail clippers (we grind so i didnt dare touch those). towels, and yes, shamwows. They even provide a little apron for you to wear while you’re hosing the pup down.
Super cute, not super convenient, but definitely worth the trip.

This place used to be called Laundromutt (cyut name) but I’d never been, despite the fact that it’s only 2 blocks from my place. Now it is called Fur-​Get Me Not (omg cyutest name ever, isn’t it?) and I finally went and am thrilled it exists! I went on a 100-​something degree Saturday before heading out of town, when I realized my dog had some stanky dingles and there was no way I was gonna let my good friend take care of him and have to deal with that… I was in and out FAST. 20 bux, washed him myself, tipped the woman present cuz she helped me lift Ti’s tail (they aren’t supposed to help as they don’t wash here, it’s self-​serve only, unlike the Arlington location). Nice big baths, clean, nice choices of shampoos, fast dryer, harnesses, treats for the dog… a very pleasant experience (for me). Tiger, on the other hand, lost his everyloving shite, in more ways than one. Cheaper than a groomer and a much less harrowing experience than your own bathtub. Great place!