The Scooby Shack

★ 4.6 · 136 Google reviews·Pet boarding·Lake Oswego, OR
The Scooby Shack, Lake Oswego
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.2 /10Excellent · 136 reviews · top 63% in Portland
Sources
Behind the 9.2
Reviews read
136 on Google
Average stars
4.60 ★
Rank
#95 of 156 in Portland
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$68 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-27
Sources
Behind the $68
Source
The Scooby Shack’s own website
Checked on
2026-10-27
Rate type
First dog, standard night
“Full Day (5 -12 hours) — $39.00 … Dog boarding rates start at $68/per night”
Open their price page ↗

The Scooby Shack is a pet boarding in Lake Oswego, OR, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.2/10 (excellent) from 136 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars — #95 of 156 in Portland. Its website lists boarding from $68 per night and daycare from $39 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 7.

Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
All-day open playPlay model, per the facility.
Outdoor access: indoor outdoorPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

Key facts

Services
BoardingDaycare Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
$68/night
Daycare rate
$39/day
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Portland
#95 of 156
Google rating
★4.6 (136)
From downtown
8.6 mi
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 requirements4 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“Rabies, DHLPP (Distempter/Parvo) and Bordetella . All pets must have up-to-date vaccinations.”scoobyshack.com/requirements/
Spay / neuterRequired from 8 months
Their words
“All pets must be in good health and all dogs must be spayed or neutered if they are older than 8 months of age.”scoobyshack.com/requirements/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay (free)
Their words
“New Clients - Call to Schedule a Free Daycare Assessment! ... Every new pack member must pass a comprehensive behavioral assessment and demonstrate balanced-play.”scoobyshack.com/?utm_source=googlemb&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=weblink&utm_content=home
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Vaccination records can be emailed to [email protected] or you can bring in paper records.”scoobyshack.com/new-client-reservation/
Operations3 of 21 published
Play modelAll-day open play
Their words
“Our Dog Boarding Program Features the Following: Cage free and all-day play”scoobyshack.com/dog-boarding/
HousingCage free
Their words
“We offer CAGE-FREE dog daycare and dog boarding services with 24/7 care.”scoobyshack.com/?utm_source=googlemb&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=weblink&utm_content=home
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor
Their words
“Large indoor and outdoor play areas”scoobyshack.com/dog-boarding/
Show 20 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot 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
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
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

9.2ExcellentDogs Away score
5 ★115
4 ★7
3 ★2
2 ★2
1 ★10
★ 4.60Google average
136reviews 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 play 4safe dogs 3dog excitement 3dog evaluation 2first time groomer 2calm cats 2dog bath 2senior dog care 2

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

Booking terms & safety

Checkout time
Boarding check-out by noon; late check-out 12–6:30 PM adds regular daycare feesStated on their website
Late pick-up
Late check-out 12–6:30 PM adds regular daycare feesStated on their website

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

Who they take & how they care

Cats
Has a private room dedicated to cat boarding, with a condo for each catStated 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
2022—$35/dayArchived page, 2022-12-04
2023—$35/dayArchived page, 2023-03-26
2024—$37/dayArchived page, 2024-12-10
2025—$39/dayArchived page, 2025-12-10
Now$68/night$39/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–6:30 PM
Tue
6:30 AM–6:30 PM
Wed
6:30 AM–6:30 PM
Thu
6:30 AM–6:30 PM
Fri
6:30 AM–6:30 PM
Sat
8 AM–5 PM
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
15 mi
Weekday hours span
6:30 AM – 6:30 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

17620 63rd Ave, Lake Oswego, OR 97035

8.6 miles from downtown Portland · Get directions

Amenities & details

Onsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotPaid parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about The Scooby Shack

What services does The Scooby Shack offer?
The Scooby Shack is listed as a pet boarding service in Lake Oswego, OR, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does The Scooby Shack charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $68 per night and daycare at $39 per day (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 The Scooby Shack require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at The Scooby Shack?
The Scooby Shack'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 Scooby Shack compare with other Portland facilities?
It ranks #95 of 156 in the Portland index by Dogs Away score (9.2/10, excellent), based on 136 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars.

Cite this record

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

The Scooby Shack, Lake Oswego, OR. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-07. https://dogsaway.co/portland-or/the-scooby-shack/

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