Shady Hill Canine Camp
Boarding
Dogs Away score9.6 /10Exceptional · 39 reviews · top 16% in Portland
Sources
Behind the 9.6
- Reviews read
- 39 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.90 ★
- Rank
- #24 of 156 in Portland
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$45 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-27
$40middle $56$70
Below the Portland middle price
Sources
Behind the $45
- Source
- Shady Hill Canine Camp’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-27
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“CASH & CHECK Discount Price $45.00/night $85/night for 2 dogs - same run $125/night for 3 dogs - same run CREDIT CARD Regular PRICE Add 5% to Cash & Check PRICE”Open their price page ↗
Shady Hill Canine Camp is a boarding facility in Amboy, OR, offering boarding. It scores 9.6/10 (exceptional) from 39 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars — #24 of 156 in Portland. Its website lists boarding from $45 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 6.
Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.
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
- $45/night
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Portland
- #24 of 156
- Google rating
- ★4.9 (39)
- From downtown
- 33.8 mi
- Additional dog
- $85/night for 2 dogs in the same run
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
6/27
6 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 requirements1 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“A record from a veterinarian showing that your pet is current on all vaccinations (i.e. Distemper/Parvo, Bordatella, Rabies or passing TITER test.”shadyhillcaninecamp.com/faqs.html
Operations5 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“There is always someone on the property caring for boarding dogs.”shadyhillcaninecamp.com/about.html
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor run
Their words
“Includes us feeding two meals per day, private room with outdoor run, playtime in our large secure grass pastures, and after dinner evening tuck in with treat.”shadyhillcaninecamp.com/prices--services.html
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Our climate-controlled kennel is heated in winter and air-conditioned in summer, maintained at approximately 62 year-round using a powerful kennel AC system and heat pump.”shadyhillcaninecamp.com/vancouver-dog-boarding.html
Administers medicationNo charge except injections
Their words
“We will gladly administer pills, liquids and topical medications (i.e. eye and ear) at no extra charge. Please provide medications and written instruction. We will administer shots for your pet at an additional charge.”shadyhillcaninecamp.com/faqs.html
FeedingOwner's food encouraged
Their words
“We recommend Boarding dogs come with their own food from home, sudden changes in diet for many dogs causes all kinds of upset tummy problems.”shadyhillcaninecamp.com/prices--services.html
Show 21 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
Vaccination recordsNot 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
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
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
9.6ExceptionalDogs 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 5play area 3loving staff 3dog daycare 3staff 3cleanliness 2kids 2caregivers 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Holiday minimum stay
- Some holiday periods require a 3-night minimum; a 2-night minimum applies otherwiseStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Senior dogs
- Welcomes senior dogsStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $38/night | — | Archived page, 2022-12-04 |
| 2023 | $38/night | — | Archived page, 2023-02-03 |
| 2024 | $45/night | — | Archived page, 2024-12-13 |
| 2025 | $45/night | — | Archived page, 2025-10-13 |
| Now | $45/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
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Tue
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Wed
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Thu
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Fri
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Sat
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Sun
- 9 AM–5 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
- 27.5 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 9 AM – 5 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
46302 NE 296th Ave, Amboy, WA 98601
33.8 miles from downtown Portland · Get directions
Amenities & details
Onsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotOn-site parking
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Shady Hill Canine Camp
What services does Shady Hill Canine Camp offer?
Shady Hill Canine Camp is listed as a kennel in Amboy, OR, offering boarding.
How much does Shady Hill Canine Camp charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $45 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 Shady Hill Canine Camp require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Shady Hill Canine Camp?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does Shady Hill Canine Camp compare with other Portland facilities?
It ranks #24 of 156 in the Portland index by Dogs Away score (9.6/10, exceptional), based on 39 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Shady Hill Canine Camp, Amboy, OR. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-07. https://dogsaway.co/portland-or/shady-hill-canine-camp/Similar places near Amboy
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