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The standards for doggie daycare have evolved with the industry. Daycares have admission requirements to ensure the safety of all the dogs; animals with fear and aggression problems are not good candidates.

Ana's Ark Doggie Depot, 7300-1 Westmore Rd., Rockville; 301-738-6781; anasark.com. Keep an eye on your dog and his buddies with the five Web cams--you may not get any work done.

City Dogs, 1832 18th St., NW; 202-234-9247; city-dogs.com. Daycare and cageless boarding. Also hosts training classes and private sessions with Tressa Everts, owner of Professor of Paws.

Clever Dog, 2621 Garfield Ave., Silver Spring; 301-587-5820; cleverdog.net. Different rooms accommodate dogs of different size and temperament. Also offers boarding and grooming.

Dog Day Afternoon, 305 E. Market St., Leesburg; 703-779-1333; thedogdayafternoon.com. Dogs play in pairs and trios instead of large groups.

Doggie's Den, 12823 Wisteria Dr., Germantown; 301-515-1020; doggiesden.com. Indoor cageless daycare, with field trips to local dog parks.

Dog-ma, 821 Virginia Ave., SE; 202-543-7805; dog-ma.com. Indoor and outdoor play areas. Training available.

Dogs by Day, 1724 14th St., NW; 202-986-6301; dogsbyday.com. Open 24 hours for cageless daycare and boarding. Charges by the hour.

A Dog's Day Out, 2800-A Gallows Rd., Vienna; 703-698-3647; adogsdayout.com. An enormous warehouse space divided into play areas for dogs of different sizes and personalities.

Happy Hounds, 909 S. Randolph St., Arlington; 703-553-0555. Also offers dog-walking and pet sitting.

Your Dog's Best Friends, 2000-A Jefferson Davis Hwy., Alexandria; 703-566-1111; yourdogsbestfriends.com. Indoor cageless daycare and boarding.