Mountain Top Kennels
Boarding
Dogs Away score9.7 /10Exceptional · 34 reviews · top 7% in Portland
Sources
Behind the 9.7
- Reviews read
- 34 on Google
- Average stars
- 5.00 ★
- Rank
- #10 of 156 in Portland
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$65 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-27
$40middle $56$70
Above the Portland middle price
Sources
Behind the $65
- Source
- Mountain Top Kennels’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-27
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“RATES 1 Dog per run $65.00/night* 2 Dogs from the same family per run $110.00/night*”Open their price page ↗
Mountain Top Kennels is a boarding facility in Newberg, OR, offering boarding. It scores 9.7/10 (exceptional) from 34 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars — #10 of 156 in Portland. Its website lists boarding from $65 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 7.
Top 7% in Portland#10 of 156 by Dogs Away score, from 34 reviews.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza, leptospirosis
Outdoor access: yardPer 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
- $65/night
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Portland
- #10 of 156
- Google rating
- ★5.0 (34)
- From downtown
- 18.8 mi
- Additional dog
- $110/night for 2 dogs from the same family in one run
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
7/27
7 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 requirements3 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“Vaccinations and Requirements Rabies (every 3 years) DAPPv (Distemper, Adenovirus, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza) (every 3 years) Bordetella (annually) Canine Influenza Virus (annually) Leptospirosis ( annually )”mountaintopkennels.com/health-requirements--items-to-bring.html
Fecal / parasite testNegative test required
Their words
“If your dog is NOT being treated monthly with a heartworm preventative, a negative Heartworm Test is required yearly and a negative fecal screen must be run within 2 weeks of arrival”mountaintopkennels.com/health-requirements--items-to-bring.html
Spay / neuterNot required
Their words
“Concerning Intact Male and Female Dogs (not neutered or spayed) who are greater than 6 months of age, we accept each dog on an individual basis depending on behavior and the number of other intact dogs being boarded at the same time.”mountaintopkennels.com/services--rates.html
Operations4 of 21 published
Time out of their room6-8 outings daily
Their words
“Dogs are taken outside for the first time around 7:00 AM and for the last time around 10:30 PM. They will go outside an additional 4-6 times in between for a total of 6-8 outings each day.”mountaintopkennels.com/about.html
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“Personalized Feeding & Care Grass Play Yard Outings Every 2-3 Hours”mountaintopkennels.com/services--rates.html
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Our kennel is climate controlled , with heated floors for the cold months and air conditioning for the hot summer days (if needed).”mountaintopkennels.com/about.html
FeedingOwner's food required
Their words
“It is healthier for your dog to remain on his/her current diet, so we ask that you bring your own food.”mountaintopkennels.com/about.html
Show 20 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot 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
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
CapacityNot 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
9.7ExceptionalDogs 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 7premium facility 2nice owners 2best care 2health issues 2caring staff 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Late pick-up
- Departures Mon–Sat 4–6 PM and on Sundays are charged an additional full nightStated on their website
- Cancellation
- Peak dates: 50% nonrefundable deposit; cancelling within 2 weeks of the start incurs the other 50%Stated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Unaltered dogs & females in heat
- Intact dogs over 6 months accepted case by case, depending on behavior and other intact boarders; $75/nightStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $55/night | — | Archived page, 2022-10-06 |
| 2023 | $55/night | — | Archived page, 2023-01-29 |
| 2024 | $60/night | — | Archived page, 2024-11-10 |
| 2025 | $65/night | — | Archived page, 2025-12-06 |
| Now | $65/night | — | Their website, 2026-10-27 |
First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.
Hours
- Mon
- 8–10 AM, 4–6 PM
- Tue
- 8–10 AM, 4–6 PM
- Wed
- 8–10 AM, 4–6 PM
- Thu
- 8–10 AM, 4–6 PM
- Fri
- 8–10 AM, 4–6 PM
- Sat
- 8–10 AM, 4–6 PM
- Sun
- 2–4 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
- 25.2 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 8 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
24000 NE Mountain Top Rd, Newberg, OR 97132
18.8 miles from downtown Portland · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Mountain Top Kennels
What services does Mountain Top Kennels offer?
Mountain Top Kennels is listed as a kennel in Newberg, OR, offering boarding.
How much does Mountain Top Kennels charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $65 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 Mountain Top Kennels require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Mountain Top Kennels?
Mountain Top 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 Mountain Top Kennels compare with other Portland facilities?
It ranks #10 of 156 in the Portland index by Dogs Away score (9.7/10, exceptional), based on 34 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Mountain Top Kennels, Newberg, OR. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-07. https://dogsaway.co/portland-or/mountain-top-kennels/Similar places near Newberg
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