Blackthorn Boarding Facility

★ 4.9 · 58 Google reviews·Dog daycare·Buckley, WA
Blackthorn Boarding Facility, Buckley
Daycare
Dogs Away score9.7 /10Exceptional · 58 reviews · top 5% in Seattle
Sources
Behind the 9.7
Reviews read
58 on Google
Average stars
4.90 ★
Rank
#11 of 244 in Seattle
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Policies published2 of 27From their website, 2026-09-08

Blackthorn Boarding Facility is a dog daycare in Buckley, WA, offering daycare. It scores 9.7/10 (exceptional) from 58 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars — #11 of 244 in Seattle. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 2.

Top 5% in Seattle#11 of 244 by Dogs Away score, from 58 reviews.
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.

Key facts

Services
Daycare
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
Not published
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Seattle
#11 of 244
Google rating
★4.9 (58)
From downtown
34.6 mi
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, 2026-09-08. Open a policy to see their exact words.

Operations2 of 21 published
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“Dogs will spend the day outside in the play yards, as well as in our home during the day.”blackthornboardingfacility.com/our-services
Online bookingYes
Their words
“New Client? Set up a profile with us online!”blackthornboardingfacility.com/
Show 25 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
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
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

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 ★57
4 ★0
3 ★0
2 ★1
1 ★0
★ 4.90Google average
58reviews behind the score
★ 4.66Seattle 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

playtime 4photo updates 3dog tired dogs 2flexible scheduling 2friendly owners 2boarding facility 2dog aggression 2puppy care 2

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

Hours

Mon
6 AM–9 PM
Tue
6 AM–9 PM
Wed
6 AM–9 PM
Thu
6 AM–9 PM
Fri
6 AM–9 PM
Sat
6 AM–9 PM
Sun
6 AM–9 PM

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

For travelers

SEA · Seattle-Tacoma
24.4 mi
Weekday hours span
6 AM – 9 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

12417 WA-165, Buckley, WA 98321

34.6 miles from downtown Seattle · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Blackthorn Boarding Facility

What services does Blackthorn Boarding Facility offer?
Blackthorn Boarding Facility is listed as a dog day care center in Buckley, WA, offering daycare.
How much does Blackthorn Boarding Facility charge?
We did not find a published rate on Blackthorn Boarding Facility's website when we checked it (2026-09-08); call the facility for pricing. For reference, the Seattle median published boarding rate is $65/night across 96 facilities.
Is someone on site overnight at Blackthorn Boarding Facility?
Blackthorn Boarding Facility's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-09-08). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Blackthorn Boarding Facility compare with other Seattle facilities?
It ranks #11 of 244 in the Seattle index by Dogs Away score (9.7/10, exceptional), based on 58 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars.

Cite this record

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

Blackthorn Boarding Facility, Buckley, WA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/seattle-wa/blackthorn-boarding-facility/

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