Bear Prairie Kennels
Boarding
Dogs Away score9.8 /10Exceptional · 42 reviews · top 1% in Portland
Sources
Behind the 9.8
- Reviews read
- 42 on Google
- Average stars
- 5.00 ★
- Rank
- #1 of 156 in Portland
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$55 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-27
$40middle $56$70
About the Portland middle price
Sources
Behind the $55
- Source
- Bear Prairie Kennels’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-27
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Single dog - $55 per night Two dogs together in same run - $55 per night for first dog, $27.50 (50% off) per night for second dog.”Open their price page ↗
Bear Prairie Kennels is a boarding facility in Washougal, OR, offering boarding. It scores 9.8/10 (exceptional) from 42 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars — #1 of 156 in Portland. Its website lists boarding from $55 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 5.
Top 1% in Portland#1 of 156 by Dogs Away score, from 42 reviews.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Outdoor access: indoor outdoor runPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- Boarding Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $55/night
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Portland
- #1 of 156
- Google rating
- ★5.0 (42)
- From downtown
- 22.0 mi
- Additional dog
- $27.50/night (50% off) for a second dog in the same run
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
5/27
5 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 requirements2 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“For the safety of your dog, and others boarding with us, all dogs must be up-to-date on Rabies, DAPP and Bordetella vaccines.”bearprairiekennels.com/boarding
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Vet records must be provided prior to arrival.”bearprairiekennels.com/boarding
Operations3 of 21 published
HousingIndoor outdoor run
Their words
“Each dog has a spacious indoor/outdoor run, and plenty of fenced play area to really burn that energy, or happily lounge in the shade of a tree.”bearprairiekennels.com/about
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor run
Their words
“Each dog has a spacious indoor/outdoor run, and plenty of fenced play area to really burn that energy, or happily lounge in the shade of a tree.”bearprairiekennels.com/about
FeedingEither house or owner's food
Their words
“please provide enough for the duration of your dog’s stay, and, in your dog’s profile, complete all feeding instructions (amount per meal, meals per day, etc.). We offer Nature’s Domain: chicken, rice and Vegetable formula onsite.”bearprairiekennels.com/boarding
Show 22 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot 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
Play modelNot 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
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot 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
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
dog care 11dog park 4kind staff 4caring owners 4safe kennels 3cleanliness 3spacious facility 2clean facility 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Hours
- Mon
- 9 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 9 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 9 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 9 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 9 AM–6 PM
- Sat
- 9 AM–6 PM
- Sun
- 9 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
- 16.5 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 9 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
3211 NE 397th Pl, Washougal, WA 98671
22.0 miles from downtown Portland · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Bear Prairie Kennels
What services does Bear Prairie Kennels offer?
Bear Prairie Kennels is listed as a kennel in Washougal, OR, offering boarding.
How much does Bear Prairie Kennels charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $55 per night (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-10-27). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Portland median published boarding rate is $56/night.
What vaccines does Bear Prairie Kennels require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Bear Prairie Kennels?
Bear Prairie Kennels'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 Bear Prairie Kennels compare with other Portland facilities?
It ranks #1 of 156 in the Portland index by Dogs Away score (9.8/10, exceptional), based on 42 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Bear Prairie Kennels, Washougal, OR. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-07. https://dogsaway.co/portland-or/bear-prairie-kennels/Similar places near Washougal
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