We've used various boarding and in-home services in Seattle in the last 10 years. Mary and Wagtime…read moreare far and away the best. If you asked me to design the ideal situation for leaving our dogs when we travel, I couldn't come up with anything better than what Mary's got going on. We have two dachshunds, and I wouldn't describe either as being particularly easy to care for. Sophia is 14, is very slow, and is almost immobile from arthritis and a leg break from many years ago. She can't navigate even a single step, and she needs to be handled gently. Charlie is younger, but he's a bit skittish. When we got them both back after 10 days with Mary, they were happier and more energetic than when we dropped them off. They were part of Mary's family, slept and cuddled with the kids, and hung out in the yard with their family dog. Sophia's multiple medications were administered correctly, as well. Mary also texted us daily updates and photos. Just an absolute pleasure to work with, and so glad we have someone like this to trust with our dogs when we're gone.

We've had the fortune of being able to have Mary take our pup, Buttercup, on walks for the past…read morefive years. Mary has always been on time and very communicative - texting us when she's on her way to pick up Buttercup and also sending us pictures of Buttercup on her park adventures with her friends. Buttercup has also spent some time on overnights at Mary's home when we've gone out of town on trips and she has such a blast! Mary truly takes care of Buttercup as if she's her own pup. We're really sad that we can't teleport Mary over to us on the East Coast so that she can continue walking Buttercup. Maybe one day!

Holly, Isaac, and Carlos are amazing!…read more After rescuing our 3 month old puppy, I visited a few different doggy daycares in the area, and none of the others had the same family feel as Rocket. We wanted to be sure to get her into a place that would nurture her growth, as she had a rough start to life and is working on her confidence. We chose Rocket Dog and I'm so happy we did! After our very first time there, all of the staff knew our girl, Ella, by name. She absolutely loves the place, the people, and the other dogs. They're really flexible as well, and took Ella in for a few days of boarding when we had a last minute family situation we needed to tend to. So helpful! I also love the report cards they occasionally hand out, and the fact that they post videos to their Instagram most days. They're really just a great group of dog loving folks. Highly recommend!

Rocket Dog is the best. I've trusted RD for more than 12 years with my precious pups. They have a…read moregreat human to dog ratio, are super attentive, and really care about my dogs. One of my pups is medically fragile and they are quick to flag any changes and call if something seems off. I've tried other places and haven't found any nearly as good as RD. Holly, the owner, and her team genuinely care about the dogs they're entrusted with and the owner community they've created. I highly recommend RD.

While Nadine is lovely and an excellent dog walker, she does not appear to have basic safeguards in…read moreplace for boarding multiple dogs. She kicked our dog out of boarding for "lunging at" another dog that she brought into the room without a slow introduction, expected us to pick her up immediately when we were on vacation, and refused to provide a refund for the night of care we didn't use. She kept our dog in a non-dog-proofed "she shed" by herself for several hours after the incident and was upset that our dog caused damage to that space. I do not think it is unreasonable to expect that a dog boarding business that cares for multiple dogs has a plan for when dogs don't get along, and that such a business should be able to handle incidents without expecting folks on vacation to drop everything to come get the dog.

Nadine is an incredible person and her love for dogs shines through! She helped our rescue…read moretemporarily foster a a dog Polo, who got so spoiled and well taken care of. Nadine and her husband went above and beyond, making sure he was spoiled with care and comfort. They kept us updated regularly, and their beautiful fenced yard and cozy home created the perfect space for Polo to feel safe and happy

We have a large (100+ pounds) 2 year old rescue pup who is great at home, but struggles with…read moreoverarousal around new people and other dogs. After our local training place closed we were looking for other options and committed to positive reinforcement training. Unfortunately a lot of trainers use aversives, especially with large strong dogs. We were so excited to find Julia, and after our meet & greet we were confident she was a good choice. Julia did a 2 week board & train with our dog while we were traveling, mainly focusing on leash skills and practicing calm behavior around exciting things. We noticed an immediate improvement, but have also been continuing to work on the training at home after our follow up. I'm happy to report that we are continuing to see improvement using Julia's methods.

From the owner: At Guiding Tails, I focus on building real, lasting relationships between you and your dog through…read moreclear communication, trust, and understanding. Rather than using tools that suppress behavior, my approach centers on changing how your dog feels, so they can move through the world with more confidence and less stress. I guide you step-by-step through real-life situations, helping your dog learn that you’re a safe, consistent source of support, especially when things feel overwhelming or uncertain. As an IAABC-ADT and Family Dog Mediator, I’m committed to ongoing education and science-based methods, so you always receive thoughtful, up-to-date guidance tailored to your individual dog. Sessions are available in-home, virtually, or through Zoom, making training accessible no matter your needs.

My Samoyed has been going to doggy daycare and periodically boarding with Lori for years and it has…read morebeen wonderful! Our pup is always excited when we arrive and we know she has a great time there. This location is incredibly convenient for us and significantly more affordable than other options is Seattle. I like that the dogs have lots of space to roam in the backyard can freely move inside and outside when they want to. We feel very lucky to send our dog to Baba Lu's!

Everyone has their own review and stories and originally I chose baba Lu's as they were rated well…read morebut after a couple of incidents I won't be back nor do I recommend them to anyone. I've used baba Lu's for a few of my visits and it's been a mixed bag. My dog was fine at the meet and greet and 2 of the bookings, my dog was fine and staff were nice. 2 of the other times I had issues with my dog - once he came back with two chipped teeth and 6 dime to quarter sized scabs from an altercation, and the other time he needed to visit the emergency vet due to swelling of his male appendage and extreme redness/sores around his genitals. For the latter booking, I find it odd that the caretakers did not notice this as two different vets said it was obvious it had been out for a while. To me, it seems like the caretakers are not watching the dogs as attentively as they should. If something was odd, I should've been contacted but wasn't. After the whole situation at the emergency vet happened, the owner of Baba lu's (Lori) seemed indifferent about the situation. My partner also noticed distressed barking one time when I was picking up my dog but shrugged it off. I won't be back especially after this last emergency vet visit and the lack of observation. Use your own judgement - I shouldn't have used baba Lu's after the first incident. Some other info: Lori will offers trazodone to dogs that have anxiety - I had to specifically mention not to use it as she's not a vet. It's odd that a dog boarder/day care would offer this medication that requires a prescription and that if a dog wasn't a fit, they wouldn't be allowed. Baba Lu's does not offer any refunds but provides credits with at least 2 weeks notice only if they can fill the spot. Any notice less than 2 weeks has a cancellation fee and it's usually 3 days. Weekday drop off is 7-10am with no weekend morning drop offs. Pickup is up to 9pm. There's a $45 charge for day care if you don't pickup before 10am. otherwise $60 for boarding a night. Venmo (not using goods and services) seems to be the preferred way for payment. Lori will not show you where dogs sleep during the temperament visit nor is she willing to send pictures of your pet during boarding as it is "confidential". Again, I do not recommend Baba Lu's Playhouse.

What an awesome place! My guy Looooves it here Everyone on the staff are the kindest nicest people…read moreI've ever met and my pup adores them. Highly recommend!

This was my frist time leaving my dog at a facility. I was a little nervous but the staff kept me…read moreupdated through the day. Overall I would say :Great service, friendly staff, very responsive. Adding them as a contact.

I've used this place a few times now, mostly for bathing and pedicure, but recently had them take…read morecare of my dog for a few days while I was away on vacation. On my return trip via Snoqualmie Pass, I got unexpectedly delayed by a traffic jam, which put my arrival time after their closing time. I was stressing, thinking they would charge me for an extra day, but I called them and explained to my delay, and they agreed to meet me up to a half hour after closing time. I did so and got my dog back :) nice of them to accommodate. Note that they do require kennel cough inoculation, plus a poop sample, before they will accept your dog for boarding.

We had our dogs boarded at Seattle Canine Club on 4th Ave for a long weekend. We are new to the…read morearea, and have not yet met friends we can trust to care for our pups. After research, we decided to board them with Seattle Canine Club. They hadn't been boarded before (they were watched by family back home). We paid approximately $500 for both our 6yo mutt and our 2yo labradoodle to stay. Prior to having them boarded, we took them for a day of doggy daycare to make sure they were well acclimated. Based on the initial visit (5h play day) and the reviews, we thought this was a safe place for our dogs to spend the weekend. Unfortunately, it was not. We understand that they do not receive the same attention as they would at home as the staff is caring for multiple pets, but what occurred was essentially animal abuse. Our labradoodle, Luka, gets frequent ear infections due to hair buildup and moisture (common in doodle breads). We sent him with ear cleaner (twice per day, must be wiped out of the ear) and an ear medication to prevent bacterial growth or yeast. We had also ensured that his ears were plucked, cleaned, and dried before dropping him off. We also provided three copies of written instructions as well as verbal instructions to care staff. Upon pickup on Sunday, we looked inside Luka's ears to find that he had chemical burns inside his ear as well as on the outside of his ear - a sign that the ear cleaner and medication were not wiped out of his ear after being applied. Further more, Luka was covered in pee - his paws, his hip area, and his belly. I am not sure if this was his own pee, or pee from another dog, but he was not dropped off on Thursday covered in urine. We understand that dogs may accidentally pee on themselves (or each other) but AT A MINIMUM send the dog home at least rinsed off. Upon bathing him, the water was absolutely filthy. Had the staff called us and let us know that he was covered in urine and offered to wash/groom him - we would have paid any expense. However, no call was made. Not about his ears, and certainly not about the urine he was covered in. My other dog, Meeko, is on doggie prozac for anxiety. Upon drop-off, we provided them with 4 pills and instructions to give him one pill per day (only Friday and Saturday since we were picking up on Sunday and had given him Thursday's). Upon pickup, there were still 4 pills in the container. This means that he was without his medicine Friday and Saturday, and Prozac is something that needs to build up in their system to work. Additionally, we received one photo of each dog for the entire weekend (which I had to request). Seattle Canine Club provided absolutely atrocious care for our two dogs, and we will never visit this establishment again. Additionally, we will be sure to let everyone know about the animal abuse that occurs when you think you are leaving your pets at a 'safe' location.

Our pup loves Martha's Garden! She's 34 lbs and full of spice, but can get overwhelmed with a lot…read moreof larger dogs trying to play with her. All of the dogs at Martha's Garden are under 40lbs so great play size for our pup. There are little activities during daycare that add to the experience - so there's some variety to the playtime! I've met various staff members and they're kind and love dogs. The ratio of humans to dogs seem great. And there's a twitch channel to watch your dogs if you miss them during the day! My favorite part is being able to see a report card after a daycare - especially with the pictures included (sometimes just a blur of my dog because she's too busy having fun to be photographed). A few human friends have deduced times when our dogs have played together through these report cards - such a fun treat to read after a day away from the pup!

I walked in to Martha's Garden today to check out some of the clothes that they sell for dogs. The…read morestench of urine was overwhelming. It smelled like ammonia. I felt so sad for the dogs inside - it was stuffy and really dank. I don't know how any dog Owner could leave their sweet puppy here.

The employees are so kind and helpful! As I was checking in my pup for a grooming appointment I was…read moreapproached by a lovely employee who offered some guidance with food options, treats and other health to food related questions!! My pup came back clean and very happy & I came back with a little more knowledge on how to care for fur babies. That's all I can ask for! Will be going back

I've lived in the neighborhood for 30 years. Great dog has successfully stayed in business for 25…read moreyears. The owners know how to hire exceptional people. I was greeted upon entering the shop. That is uncommon, 1st class service! Both Sophie and Ashley were pleasant and acknowledged my dog and I asking how could they help. My dogs have received training and grooming at competitive prices. Sara is a gem! On short notice, I was fortunate to have Cooper's nails cut. He doesn't get nervous anymore. Sara has a way with him. I'm grateful to everyone there because they genuinely love dogs and are devoted to caring for our beloved pets. Kudos.

HIGHLY recommend Pet Paradise Eastside! The team watched over my corgi, Kylo, for a week and he had…read morea blast. Kylo went on daily walks in the forest and got lots of play time with other dogs. The care team was extremely responsive and sent 4-5 photos daily (sometimes twice a day). They also do an amazing job actually taking good pictures as opposed to any picture.

They send so many pictures of your dog! They take the dogs on hikes! Our golden has been twice and…read morewe've had a great experience both times.