Running Pond Acres

★ 4.7 · 73 Google reviews·Boarding facility·Washougal, OR
Running Pond Acres, Washougal
Boarding
Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 73 reviews · top 38% in Portland
Sources
Behind the 9.4
Reviews read
73 on Google
Average stars
4.70 ★
Rank
#57 of 156 in Portland
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Policies published4 of 27From their website, 2026-09-07

Running Pond Acres is a boarding facility in Washougal, OR, offering boarding. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 73 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #57 of 156 in Portland. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 4.

Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Outdoor access: indoor outdoorPer the facility’s website.

Key facts

Services
Boarding
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
Not published
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Portland
#57 of 156
Google rating
★4.7 (73)
From downtown
18.7 mi
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

4/27

4 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 · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“Proof of current vaccinations is required (Rabies, DHPP, Bordetella).”runningpondacresbedandbiscuit.com/
Spay / neuterRequired from 12 months
Their words
“All dogs over 12 months must be spayed or neutered.”runningpondacresbedandbiscuit.com/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Proof of current vaccinations is required (Rabies, DHPP, Bordetella).”runningpondacresbedandbiscuit.com/
Operations1 of 21 published
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor
Their words
“This is an indoor-outdoor facility. Dogs participate in daily outdoor play and activity.”runningpondacresbedandbiscuit.com/
Show 23 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot 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
HousingNot 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
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

9.4ExcellentDogs Away score
5 ★62
4 ★4
3 ★4
2 ★0
1 ★3
★ 4.70Google average
73reviews behind the score
★ 4.66Portland average

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 boarding 12friendly staff 9travel 5comfortable 3socialization 2happy dogs 2trustworthy 2caring staff 2

Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.

Hours

Mon
8–11 AM, 4–6:30 PM
Tue
8–11 AM, 4–6:30 PM
Wed
Closed
Thu
8–11 AM, 4–6:30 PM
Fri
8–11 AM, 4–6:30 PM
Sat
9–11 AM, 2–6 PM
Sun
9–11 AM, 2–6 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
13.6 mi
Weekday hours span
8 AM – 6:30 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

34909 SE 20th St, Washougal, WA 98671

18.7 miles from downtown Portland · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Running Pond Acres

What services does Running Pond Acres offer?
Running Pond Acres is listed as a kennel in Washougal, OR, offering boarding.
How much does Running Pond Acres charge?
We did not find a published rate on Running Pond Acres's website when we checked it (2026-09-07); call the facility for pricing. For reference, the Portland median published boarding rate is $56/night across 62 facilities.
What vaccines does Running Pond Acres require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Running Pond Acres?
Running Pond Acres'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 Running Pond Acres compare with other Portland facilities?
It ranks #57 of 156 in the Portland index by Dogs Away score (9.4/10, excellent), based on 73 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars.

Cite this record

Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:

Running Pond Acres, Washougal, OR. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-07. https://dogsaway.co/portland-or/running-pond-acres/

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