A Dog’s Best Friend Doggy Daycare & Training
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.8 /10Exceptional · 740 reviews · top 1% in Portland
Sources
Behind the 9.8
- Reviews read
- 740 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.90 ★
- Rank
- #1 of 156 in Portland
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$70 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-07
$40middle $56$70
Above the Portland middle price
Sources
Behind the $70
- Source
- A Dog’s Best Friend Doggy Daycare & Training’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-07
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Sleepover Pricing $70 $85 Nightly Rate Holiday Rate … Daycare and Package Pricing Single Day $42 Full Day $31 Half Day”Open their price page ↗
A Dog’s Best Friend Doggy Daycare & Training is a dog daycare in Vancouver, OR, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.8/10 (exceptional) from 740 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars — #1 of 156 in Portland. Its website lists boarding from $70 per night and daycare from $42 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 9.
Top 1% in Portland#1 of 156 by Dogs Away score, from 740 reviews.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
All-day open playPlay model, per the facility.
Outdoor access: yard and poolPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
About this place
Doggy Daycare, Boarding & Training
From the business’s public profile.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareTrainingBoarding Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $70/night
- Daycare rate
- $42/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Booking & cameras
- Online booking & owner portal via GingrFound on their website, 2026-10-08
- Rank in Portland
- #1 of 156
- Google rating
- ★4.9 (740)
- From downtown
- 10.4 mi
- Holiday / peak
- $85 holiday nightly rate (vs $70 standard)
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
9/27
9 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-09-07. Open a policy to see their exact words.
Admission requirements5 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Their words
“Overnight Requirements: Proof of updated Vaccines ( Rabies, Influenza, Bordetella, DHPP ) Proof of a negative fecal ( including Giardia ) within the past six months”adogsbffdaycare.com/sleepovers-aka-boarding
Fecal / parasite testNegative test required
Their words
“Proof of updated vaccines ( Rabies Certificate, Bordetella Vaccine, DHLPP Vaccine, Influenza Vaccine) & a fecal test done within the past six months that shows negative for parasites & Giardia.”adogsbffdaycare.com/doggydaycare
Spay / neuterRequired from 6 months
Their words
“Passed temperament assessment or daycare reservation within the past year Dog must be spayed/neutered over six months of age”adogsbffdaycare.com/sleepovers-aka-boarding
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“Completed & passed temperament assessment done within the past year (by appointment only) Dog spayed/neutered if over six months of age Reservation booked for daycare”adogsbffdaycare.com/doggydaycare
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Overnight Requirements: Proof of updated Vaccines ( Rabies, Influenza, Bordetella, DHPP )”adogsbffdaycare.com/sleepovers-aka-boarding
Operations5 of 21 published
Play modelAll-day open play
Their words
“Indoor and outdoor yards with turf, water features, toys and play-structures All-day playtime with individual needs accommodated”adogsbffdaycare.com/sleepovers-aka-boarding
Outdoor accessYard and pool
Their words
“Our 5 outside yards are filled with canine turf, shade structures, doggy pools, splash pads and tons of toys for your best friend!”adogsbffdaycare.com/doggydaycare
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Our indoor play areas are climate controlled with air scrubbing technology to keep all the icky things out!”adogsbffdaycare.com/doggydaycare
Live cameras for ownersYes — described in 36 reviews, not stated by the facility
Photo / report-card updatesPaid add-on
Their words
“Each enrichment session includes a report card with a photo and video of your BFF.”adogsbffdaycare.com/sleepovers-aka-boarding
Show 17 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Staff on site overnightNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationNot published on their website
FeedingNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot published on their website
Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.
Score & reviews
9.8ExceptionalDogs Away score
Higher is better. A score backed by more reviews is more reliable. Read the reviews on Google Maps. Data as of July–October 2026.
What reviewers mention most
webcams 36board and train 16responsive staff 9enrichment activities 9reactivity training 6leash skills 4drop off and pick up 3dog bath 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Cancellation
- Boarding reservations must be cancelled 72 hours ahead or the deposit is kept as a cancellation feeStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Updates during a stay
- Enrichment add-on sessions include a report card with photo and videoStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Hours
- Mon
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Sat
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Sun
- 8 AM–6 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- PDX · Portland International
- 4 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 7 AM – 6 PM
- Open Sunday
- Yes
Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.
Location
316 SE Hearthwood Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98684
10.4 miles from downtown Portland · Get directions
Amenities & details
Onsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotPaid parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about A Dog’s Best Friend Doggy Daycare & Training
What services does A Dog’s Best Friend Doggy Daycare & Training offer?
A Dog’s Best Friend Doggy Daycare & Training is listed as a dog day care center in Vancouver, OR, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does A Dog’s Best Friend Doggy Daycare & Training charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $70 per night and daycare at $42 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-07). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Portland median published boarding rate is $56/night.
What vaccines does A Dog’s Best Friend Doggy Daycare & Training require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at A Dog’s Best Friend Doggy Daycare & Training?
A Dog’s Best Friend Doggy Daycare & Training's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-09-07). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does A Dog’s Best Friend Doggy Daycare & Training compare with other Portland facilities?
It ranks #1 of 156 in the Portland index by Dogs Away score (9.8/10, exceptional), based on 740 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
A Dog’s Best Friend Doggy Daycare & Training, Vancouver, OR. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-07. https://dogsaway.co/portland-or/a-dog-s-best-friend-doggy-daycare-and-training/Similar places near Vancouver
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