Wet Noses & Wagging Tails

★ 4.8 · 250 Google reviews·Dog daycare·Vancouver, OR
Wet Noses & Wagging Tails, Vancouver
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.6 /10Exceptional · 250 reviews · top 16% in Portland
Sources
Behind the 9.6
Reviews read
250 on Google
Average stars
4.80 ★
Rank
#24 of 156 in Portland
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$92 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-29
Sources
Behind the $92
Source
Wet Noses & Wagging Tails’s own website
Checked on
2026-10-29
Rate type
First dog, standard night
“Boarding | Standard Suites $92 per night”
Open their price page ↗

Wet Noses & Wagging Tails is a dog daycare in Vancouver, OR, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.6/10 (exceptional) from 250 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #24 of 156 in Portland. Its website lists boarding from $92 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 7.

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

About this place

Welcome to your Doggy Daycare and Luxury Boarding! We currently have a huge 16000+ SF of indoor and outdoor play area. Plenty of toys and obstacles to challenge the mind and tucker out the body! Our shallow pools, sprinklers, shaded outdoor rest areas and constant supervision by loving caretakers makes our facility one of a kind here in Vancouver, WA. We do not have any breed restrictions and offer small dog and big dog play areas.

From the business’s public profile.

Key facts

Services
DaycareBoarding Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
$92/night
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Portland
#24 of 156
Google rating
★4.8 (250)
From downtown
13.0 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 requirements5 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“All daycare guests must have proof of current Rabies, Distemper/Parvo, and Bordetella vaccines.”waggingtails.dog/services/boarding/dog-boarding
Fecal / parasite testNegative test required
Their words
“We also require a clean fecal test result, including Giardia.”waggingtails.dog/services/boarding/dog-boarding
Spay / neuterRequired for males from 6 months
Their words
“Male dogs must be neutered if older than six months, and female dogs cannot be in heat during their scheduled visit.”waggingtails.dog/services/boarding/dog-boarding
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“All dogs must complete a First Day Daycare evaluation before they can participate in group play during boarding or daycare.”waggingtails.dog/services/boarding/dog-boarding
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“All daycare guests must have proof of current Rabies, Distemper/Parvo, and Bordetella vaccines.”waggingtails.dog/services/boarding/dog-boarding
Operations2 of 21 published
Groups separated byTemperament and play style
Their words
“We also engage with our guests throughout the day and place them in groups according to their temperament and play style.”waggingtails.dog/services/daycare
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor
Their words
“With more than 1,600 square feet of indoor and outdoor play areas, toys, and shaded rest areas, there’s something for every dog to enjoy.”waggingtails.dog/services/daycare
Show 20 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot 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
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

9.6ExceptionalDogs Away score
5 ★228
4 ★9
3 ★1
2 ★2
1 ★10
★ 4.80Google average
250reviews 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

trustworthy staff 9outdoor play areas 6tired dogs 6dog interaction 4indoor play areas 3monthly plan 3friendly owners 3playing with other dogs 3

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

Booking terms & safety

Cancellation
Boarding: cancel 72+ hours before arrival to get the 50% deposit refundedStated on their website

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

Who they take & how they care

Unaltered dogs & females in heat
Boarding: female dogs cannot be in heat during their scheduled visitStated on their website

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

Hours

Mon
6:30 AM–6 PM
Tue
6:30 AM–6 PM
Wed
6:30 AM–6 PM
Thu
6:30 AM–6 PM
Fri
6:30 AM–6 PM
Sat
8 AM–12 PM, 4–6 PM
Sun
8 AM–12 PM, 4–6 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
6.4 mi
Weekday hours span
6:30 AM – 6 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

5900 NE 152nd Ave Ste 150, Vancouver, WA 98682

13.0 miles from downtown Portland · Get directions

Amenities & details

Identifies as veteran-ownedIdentifies as women-ownedWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Wet Noses & Wagging Tails

What services does Wet Noses & Wagging Tails offer?
Wet Noses & Wagging Tails is listed as a dog day care center in Vancouver, OR, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Wet Noses & Wagging Tails charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $92 per night (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-10-29). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Portland median published boarding rate is $56/night.
What vaccines does Wet Noses & Wagging Tails require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Wet Noses & Wagging Tails?
Wet Noses & Wagging Tails'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 Wet Noses & Wagging Tails compare with other Portland facilities?
It ranks #24 of 156 in the Portland index by Dogs Away score (9.6/10, exceptional), based on 250 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars.

Cite this record

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

Wet Noses & Wagging Tails, Vancouver, OR. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-07. https://dogsaway.co/portland-or/wet-noses-and-wagging-tails/

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