The Dog House

★ 4.1 · 93 Google reviews·Dog daycare·Portland, OR
The Dog House, Portland
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score8.4 /10Good · 93 reviews · top 100% in Portland
Sources
Behind the 8.4
Reviews read
93 on Google
Average stars
4.10 ★
Rank
#152 of 156 in Portland
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$47 /dayFrom their website, 2026-10-27
Sources
Behind the $47
Source
The Dog House’s own website
Checked on
2026-10-27
Rate type
First dog, standard day
“Full Day (up to 13 hours) $47 / one dog”
Open their price page ↗

The Dog House is a dog daycare in Portland, OR, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 8.4/10 (good) from 93 Google reviews averaging 4.1 stars — #152 of 156 in Portland. Its website lists daycare from $47 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 4.

Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

Key facts

Services
DaycareDog walkingBoardingGroomingPet sitting Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
Not published
Daycare rate
$47/day
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Portland
#152 of 156
Google rating
★4.1 (93)
From downtown
1.4 mi
Neighborhood
South Waterfront
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 requirements2 of 6 published
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“Your dog will be closely evaluated prior to their first stay at a 2-hour temperament test.”thedoghouseportland.com/daycare--boarding.html
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Please complete a Registration Form and provide a copy of your dog's vaccination records prior to or at your arrival for the temperament test.”thedoghouseportland.com/new-clients.html
Operations2 of 21 published
Groups separated bySize and temperament
Their words
“At The Dog House, your pup will be grouped with other dogs of similar size and temperament in groups designed to promote constructive play.”thedoghouseportland.com/daycare--boarding.html
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Play & stay in our indoor, climate-controlled facility”thedoghouseportland.com/daycare--boarding.html
Show 23 policies not published on their website
Vaccinations requiredNot published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot 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
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
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

8.4GoodDogs Away score
5 ★65
4 ★7
3 ★2
2 ★4
1 ★15
★ 4.10Google average
93reviews 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

friendly staff 19injuries 4tired dogs 3grooming 3dog wash 2welcoming facility 2overnight stopover 2hours of operation 2

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

Booking terms & safety

Late pick-up
Late boarding pick-ups are charged a half-day of daycareStated on their website
Cancellation
Non-holiday cancellations need 24 hours’ notice, holidays 48 hours; a late cancellation fee may applyStated on their website

In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.

Price history

Published rate for the same product as today, from archived copies of the facility’s own rate page.
YearBoardingDaycareSource
2020—$28/dayArchived page, 2020-11-25
2021—$28/dayArchived page, 2021-06-25
2022—$38/dayArchived page, 2022-10-13
2023—$38/dayArchived page, 2023-09-24
2024—$38/dayArchived page, 2024-04-20
2025—$45/dayArchived page, 2025-12-09
Now—$47/dayTheir 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
6:30 AM–7:30 PM
Tue
6:30 AM–7:30 PM
Wed
6:30 AM–7:30 PM
Thu
6:30 AM–7:30 PM
Fri
6:30 AM–7:30 PM
Sat
8 AM–6 PM
Sun
8 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
7.5 mi
Weekday hours span
6:30 AM – 7:30 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

3720 S Moody Ave, Portland, OR 97239

1.4 miles from downtown Portland · South Waterfront · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about The Dog House

What services does The Dog House offer?
The Dog House is listed as a dog day care center in Portland, OR, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does The Dog House charge?
Its website lists daycare at $47 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-10-27). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking.
Is someone on site overnight at The Dog House?
The Dog House'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 Dog House compare with other Portland facilities?
It ranks #152 of 156 in the Portland index by Dogs Away score (8.4/10, good), based on 93 Google reviews averaging 4.1 stars.

Cite this record

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

The Dog House, Portland, OR. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-07. https://dogsaway.co/portland-or/the-dog-house/

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