The Canine Junkie

★ 5.0 · 25 Google reviews·Dog daycare·Vancouver, OR
The Canine Junkie, Vancouver
Daycare
Dogs Away score9.7 /10Exceptional · 25 reviews · top 7% in Portland
Sources
Behind the 9.7
Reviews read
25 on Google
Average stars
5.00 ★
Rank
#10 of 156 in Portland
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Policies published2 of 27From their website, 2026-09-07

The Canine Junkie is a dog daycare in Vancouver, OR, offering daycare. It scores 9.7/10 (exceptional) from 25 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars — #10 of 156 in Portland. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 2.

Top 7% in Portland#10 of 156 by Dogs Away score, from 25 reviews.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis

Key facts

Services
Daycare
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
Not published
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Portland
#10 of 156
Google rating
★5.0 (25)
From downtown
15.6 mi
Neighborhood
Pleasant Valley
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

2/27

2 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
“Rabies, DHPP, and Bordetella vaccinations are REQUIRED.”thecaninejunkie.com/
Spay / neuterRequired
Their words
“ALL dogs must be spayed/neutered. Females 10 months/Males,12 months.”thecaninejunkie.com/
Show 25 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
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
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
Outdoor accessNot 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

9.7ExceptionalDogs Away score
5 ★25
4 ★0
3 ★0
2 ★0
1 ★0
★ 5.00Google average
25reviews 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

vacation 3dog daycare 3outdoor play 2caring 2fur 2pet care 2tired 2enrichment 2

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

Hours

Mon
8 AM–6 PM
Tue
8 AM–6 PM
Wed
8 AM–6 PM
Thu
8 AM–6 PM
Fri
8 AM–6 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.

For travelers

PDX · Portland International
10.2 mi
Weekday hours span
8 AM – 6 PM
Open Sunday
No

Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.

Location

5309 NE 159th St, Vancouver, WA 98686

15.6 miles from downtown Portland · Pleasant Valley · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about The Canine Junkie

What services does The Canine Junkie offer?
The Canine Junkie is listed as a dog day care center in Vancouver, OR, offering daycare.
How much does The Canine Junkie charge?
We did not find a published rate on The Canine Junkie'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 The Canine Junkie require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at The Canine Junkie?
The Canine Junkie'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 The Canine Junkie compare with other Portland facilities?
It ranks #10 of 156 in the Portland index by Dogs Away score (9.7/10, exceptional), based on 25 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars.

Cite this record

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

The Canine Junkie, Vancouver, OR. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-07. https://dogsaway.co/portland-or/the-canine-junkie/

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