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Rover

Seattle, WA
  • Dog Boarding
  • Puppy Care

Business Description

Rover offers doggy daycare services for pet owners throughout the local area. Its network includes thousands of pet sitters that are available to care for dogs while their owners work or travel. The service connects sitters with clients online or through its app. Customers can meet with sitters prior to booking, and services are available for a range of dogs, including high-energy puppies and dogs with special needs.

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A Canine Experience Inc.

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18208 67th Avenue Southeast, Snohomish, WA 98296
  • Bathing / Grooming
  • Training

Business Description

A Canine Experience Inc. offers boarding facilities for dogs in the Seattle metro and the surrounding areas. The dogs' accommodations include a heated kennel, and the dogs are also occasionally let out into a fully-fenced yard for individual playtimes and bathroom breaks. Other services that the business offers include doggie day training and obedience classes. In addition, service dog training, including for diabetic alerts, is also offered. A Canine Experience Inc. is a multi-generational family establishment. It has been in business since 1995.

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4.5 / 5 (23)
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4.7 / 5 (18)
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Canine Comfort Corner

20927 46th Avenue Southeast, Bothell, WA 98021
  • Daycare
  • Training

Business Description

Canine Comfort Corner is a team of dog care professionals that serve the Seattle area. One of the services it offers is boarding, which involves playtime with the staff and other boarded dogs. Toys, blankets, and private kennels are provided at the facility, and they are regularly cleaned using products that do not contain chemicals. Furthermore, Canine Comfort Center offers board and train services. Company founder Janice specializes in competitive agility and dog obedience training. She also rescues and re-homes abandoned dogs.

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4.0 / 5 (11)
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4.2 / 5 (8)

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Cascade Kennels

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20005 178th Avenue Northeast, Woodinville, WA 98072
  • Daycare

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Set on seven acres of ponds, woods, and trails, Cascade Kennels provides dog boarding facilities to guests from Seattle and the surrounding areas. Since 1975, the Woodinville-based facility has been in full operation, offering boarding, daycare, grooming, and training services. Its staff assists owners and their dogs with day boarding or overnight boarding. They also administer required medications and supplements. In 1999, Cascade Kennels was renovated to offer its guests a modern environment that is more comfortable and safe.

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4.0 / 5 (59)
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5.0 / 5 (41)

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Central Bark

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838 Poplar Place South, Seattle, WA 98144
  • Daycare
  • Grooming

Business Description

Central Bark is a dog boarding company that serves Seattle and the surrounding communities. It offers a variety of services, including dog daycare, overnight boarding and kennels, grooming, and training. Central Bark has webcams all over its facilities, allowing concerned owners to check in on their pets. In addition, it has a professional team of playroom coaches that assists pups in their play times. Each one of them has been trained in playroom management, first aid, and maintaining Central Bark's safe cleaning standards.

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Country Kennels

11812 8th Avenue East, Tacoma, WA 98445
  • Daycare
  • Bathing / Grooming

Business Description

Country Kennels is a pet daycare and boarding facility that serves residential and commercial clients located in the Seattle metro and the nearby areas. It offers a range of pet care services, including pet boarding, daycare, and bathing. The facility is equipped with an indoor and outdoor play area, and clients may choose to have their pets run and play freely or be assisted by a professional kennel assistant. Country Kennels also accepts reservations and drop-offs. 

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4.5 / 5 (42)

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Finn Hill Animal Hospital

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14130 Juanita Drive Northeast, Kirkland, WA 98034
  • Grooming

Business Description

Finn Hill Animal Hospital is a pet clinic based in Kirkland. It provides overnight boarding and pet sitting for pet owners in Seattle. The staff adhere to a pet's individual medicinal and dietary needs and ensure that they get their daily exercise. The clinic also practices general veterinary care, including routine physical exams, laboratory work, nutritional counseling, vaccinations, microchipping, and specialized senior pet care. Pet owners have praised the facility for its considerate and caring staff.

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4.6
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4.5 / 5 (129)
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5.0 / 5 (19)
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Greentree Animal Hospital

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4440 California Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 98116
  • Cat Care
  • Puppy Care

Business Description

Greentree Animal Hospital offers dog boarding services to pet owners in the Seattle area. It maintains a clean and environment-controlled area where dogs can enjoy their stay. The hospital conducts a proper feeding schedule and medication and accommodates pets with serious medical or chronic conditions. In addition, it performs vaccination, in-house laboratory testing, and surgical procedures, such as laceration repair, stone removal, and spay and neuter surgery. Owner Matthew Kleven is a veterinarian who acquired the clinic in 2012.

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4.3
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4.4 / 5 (97)
Yelp
4.0 / 5 (36)

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Hillrose Pet Resort

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2040 South 142nd Street, SeaTac, WA 98168
  • Daycare
  • Cat Care

Business Description

Hillrose Pet Resort is a dog boarding business that serves clients in the Seattle area. It offers safe and comfortable boarding services for dogs. It has private enclosures, family boarding, and outside exercise areas for pets' comfort. The facility also has separate spaces for cats and exotic pets. The business provides options for grooming and playtime and monitors pets 24 hours a day. Hillrose Pet Resort also has a dog and cat daycare for appointments or drop-in customers.

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3.9
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3.0 / 5 (36)
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4.8 / 5 (33)

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Metro Dog

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4020 23rd Avenue West, Seattle, WA 98199
  • Daycare

Business Description

Metro Dog is a family-owned business that serves pet owners and their four-legged companions in Seattle. It offers a variety of boarding packages to meet the needs of its guests. It provides both kennels and crates as well as amenities that include orthopedic and elevated beds, fleece blankets, and night lights. In addition, its team caters to dogs' daycare, home care, medical needs, and still offer, pet sitting and dog walking. Metro Dog has been offering daycare and kennels since 2001.

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4.5
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4.5 / 5 (58)
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Myownly Boarding Kennel

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11517 227th Avenue Southeast, Monroe, WA 98272
  • Daycare
  • Grooming

Business Description

Myownly Boarding Kennel is a pet boarding facility that serves clients in Seattle. It offers dog boarding services in a facility that has outdoor areas and can accommodate older, active, and difficult dogs. Its staff can clean, feed, and coordinate medications as needed. Pet owners are encouraged to bring their pets' food, toys, treats, and blankets. In addition, the facility provides grooming and spa services. Since its establishment in 1989, Myownly Boarding Kennel has been providing boarding and grooming services.

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4.6
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4.5 / 5 (27)
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4.8 / 5 (25)

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Paradise Pet Lodge

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10324 Paradise Lake Road, Woodinville, WA 98077
  • Grooming

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Paradise Pet Lodge offers pet boarding services in Seattle. It caters to cats and dogs and is equipped with ceiling fans, zone-controlled floor heating, and an outside air exchange system for fresh air. The business was founded by Brian and Libby Baarstad in 1990. Since she was young, Libby has been an animal lover who used to get in trouble for bringing stray animals into their home, while Brian is well-versed in business and remodeling fields.

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4.2
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4.0 / 5 (103)
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4.8 / 5 (39)

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Paws N Pals Doggy Daycare

6715 South 228th Street, Kent, WA 98032
  • Daycare
  • Grooming
  • Transportation

Business Description

Paws N Pals Doggy Daycare is a dog boarding facility that caters to clients in the Seattle metro. Its boarding and daycare services can include in-house food and medication administration. In addition, the facility offers grooming services, such as anal gland expression, coat washing, ear cleaning, flea treatment, and nail trimming. Paws N Pals Doggy Daycare's staff members have more than five years of experience in dog behavior assessment. They are focused on helping pet owners take care of their dogs while they are away.

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5.0 / 5 (33)

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Play

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2765 East Cherry Street, Seattle, WA 98122
  • Bathing / Grooming

Business Description

Play Doggie Daycare, LLC, is a Seattle-based business that specializes in several services, including dog boarding. Its 3,000 square-foot facility is equipped with yard shelters and an indoor barn, allowing canine guests to play and socialize regardless of the weather. Its team of dog care professionals plays fetch with dogs and set up pools during summer. Play Doggie Daycare's owner, Sarah, is an England native with a background in IT Marketing. She opened the company in 2012.

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4.6
Google
4.0 / 5 (24)
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5.0 / 5 (20)
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5.0 / 5 (18)

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Seattle Canine Club

2751 4th Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98134
  • Daycare

Business Description

Seattle Canine Club is a dog boarding facility that serves pet owners within the Seattle metro. It offers accommodations at its climate-controlled urban oasis. With its customized play areas for dogs of different sizes and temperaments, pets are able to socialize and exercise. The employees of the company are trained to provide stress-free daily routines, scheduled private mealtimes, cool down time, and quiet napping areas for its guests. Furthermore, they handle daily drop-off and pick-up needs.

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Google
4.9 / 5 (113)
Yelp
4.5 / 5 (42)
Facebook
5.0 / 5 (29)

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Introduction

    Dog boarding, sometimes referred to as doggie day care, offers pet-sitting services for dogs of varying breeds and ages. Services provided include overnight housing in temperature- and light-controlled kennels, medication administration, bathing, and feeding with veterinarian-approved food or food brought from home.

    Dog boarding and doggie day care facilities provide owners with peace of mind in knowing that their pets are being cared for by licensed and trained professionals. Boarding options range from one to 30 days or longer, and many companies offer additional services, such as spa treatments and obedience training.
  • What is dog boarding? 

    Dog boarding facilities provide housing and care for dogs for short- and long-term stays. Services include kenneling, daily exercise, feeding, and grooming. While at-home pet sitting providers offer similar services, the main difference between the two is that professional facilities are licensed, and they must follow state regulations to ensure the safety of animals in their care.

  • What is included with dog boarding?

    Services included with dog boarding can vary based on specific facility offerings, but most boarding centers offer daily exercise programs, clean, sanitized bedding, temperature-controlled housing, fresh water, and veterinarian-approved dog food. Boarding technicians also administer required medications and supplements, and many facilities offer grooming and bathing services.

  • Should I board my dog at the vet?

    Certain veterinary offices provide boarding services, as overnight staff are readily available, and animals have immediate access to medical care. While boarding a dog at the vet is perfectly safe, some dogs are uneasy about going to the doctor, leading to anxiety and resistance at drop-off.

  • What is board and training for dogs?

    Board and training programs for dogs combine overnight boarding with obedience training. Dogs stay at boarding facilities throughout their training programs, which typically last between one and four weeks. During their stay, dogs are trained to hinder behavior, such as jumping and pulling on leashes, and they learn basic commands, such as heel and stay.

  • Do dog board and train programs work?

    Board and train programs have proven to be effective for many dogs, as they learn everything from basic commands to new behaviors that result in positive reinforcement. However, not all dogs respond to board and train programs, so alternative training and behavior modification courses may be necessary in some cases.

  • Are there any regulation requirements for dog boarding facilities?

    Specific regulation requirements for dog boarding facilities can vary from state to state, but all kennel owners must obtain the appropriate licensing, and property must be zoned for kenneling. Additionally, all facilities must be designed to remain structurally sound and maintain fresh-air ventilation systems, and hot and cold running water is required.