--- title: "Blue Collar Doghouse — Seattle, WA" url: "https://dogsaway.co/seattle-wa/blue-collar-doghouse/" updated: "2026-09-08" data_pulled: "2026-07-07" census_at: "2026-09-08" source: "Dogs Away — public Google Business profile (identity, rating) + Dogs Away disclosure census of the facility's own website" license: "All rights reserved. Read and cite freely. No bulk copying. (https://dogsaway.co/terms/)" attribution: "Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co)" --- # Blue Collar Doghouse Pet groomer in Edmonds, WA — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Seattle, WA (https://dogsaway.co/seattle-wa/). **★4.7 from 196 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.4/10.** The Dogs Away score is a Bayesian-adjusted Google rating on a 0–10 scale (prior weight 25 reviews at the 4.669 network mean). ## Facts - **Services:** grooming, daycare, boarding - **Address:** 180 W Dayton St #101, Edmonds, WA 98020 - **Phone:** (425) 775-7152 - **Website:** http://www.bluecollardoghouse.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Blue%20Collar%20Doghouse&query_place_id=ChIJbzFcjfgakFQRkC35VZ3toMg ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 7 AM–6 PM | | Tuesday | 7 AM–6 PM | | Wednesday | 7 AM–6 PM | | Thursday | 7 AM–6 PM | | Friday | 7 AM–6 PM | | Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM | | Sunday | Closed | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Cancellation:** Boarding deposit refundable 7+ days out, 50% at 72 hours to 7 days, forfeited under 72 hours — facility's words: "This deposit is fully refundable if the reservation is canceled at least 7 days prior to check in, is 50% refundable if canceled between 72 hours and 7 days prior, and forfeit if cancelled less than 72 hours prior to check in." (https://www.bluecollardoghouse.com/kennelfreeboarding) - **Vet costs during a stay:** Owner must contact the vet and pay the dog's vet bills — facility's words: "We expect you to immediately contact the veterinarian and to take responsibility for treatment decisions and provide full payment. You are responsible for your dog’s veterinary bills." (https://www.bluecollardoghouse.com/kennelfreeboarding) - **Collars:** Dogs wear a quick-release flat collar only, left on during daycare — facility's words: "Dogs must wear a quick release flat collar only! This must be left on during daycare" (https://www.bluecollardoghouse.com/daycare) - **Holiday minimum stay:** 2-night minimum during 2026 peak and holiday periods — facility's words: "2026 Peak & Holiday Periods - 2 night minimum" (https://www.bluecollardoghouse.com/kennelfreeboarding) - **Unaltered dogs & females in heat:** Dogs may not attend if actively in heat — facility's words: "may not attend if they are actively in heat" (https://www.bluecollardoghouse.com/kennelfreeboarding) - **Minimum age (months):** Dogs must be 16 weeks of age; younger may be considered if vaccines complete — facility's words: "Dogs must be 16 weeks of age. Younger dogs may be considered if all rounds of Bordetella and DHPP vaccines have been completed." (https://www.bluecollardoghouse.com/kennelfreeboarding) - **Updates during a stay:** Daily report cards after the first night of boarding — facility's words: "Daily report cards after the first night" (https://www.bluecollardoghouse.com/kennelfreeboarding) - **Breed & size limits:** Suitability is judged on behavior, not breed — facility's words: "we determine a dog’s suitability for daycare based on their behavior, not their breed" (https://www.bluecollardoghouse.com/kennelfreeboarding) ## Booking and cameras - **Gingr** (booking): linked from the facility's website — https://bluecollar.portal.gingrapp.com/#/public/login - Checked 2026-10-03. ## For travelers - **SEA** (Seattle-Tacoma): 25 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 7 AM to 6 PM - **Open Sunday:** no Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates - **Overnight boarding:** $87.55 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Daycare:** $56.65 per day - **Holiday surcharge:** $10 fee on listed peak and holiday dates; 2 night minimum - **Additional dog:** no multi-dog discount > “Overnight Pricing 1-13 nights: Standard Price: $87.55 3% Cash Discount Price: $85/night … Full Day (5-11 hours) - Standard Price $56.65 3% Cash Discount Price $55” Source: https://www.bluecollardoghouse.com/kennelfreeboarding — checked September 8, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 17 of 27 checked policies on its own website (census September 8, 2026). "Not published" is a fact about the website on that date, not a claim about the facility's practice. ### Admission requirements - **Vaccinations required:** Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis > “All dogs must be vaccinated for Rabies, Bordetella, and DHPP prior to acceptance into daycare and overnight care.” — https://www.bluecollardoghouse.com/kennelfreeboarding - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Spay / neuter:** Required from 9 months > “Dogs must be spayed or neutered after 9 months of age, but may not attend if they are actively in heat.” — https://www.bluecollardoghouse.com/kennelfreeboarding - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay > “Dog must have first passed a scheduled behavior assessment, bookable in our client portal.” — https://www.bluecollardoghouse.com/kennelfreeboarding - **Vaccination records:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Yes — a person is on site > “Blue Collar has a large group of staffing when open during business hours Monday-Saturdays however, due to our intimate size, only one staff member is on site with our boarding group outside of those times.” — https://www.bluecollardoghouse.com/kennelfreeboarding - **Staff-to-dog ratio:** 1:15 staff to dogs > “We staff to keep a safe ratio that falls within the industry standard of 15:1, meaning 15 dogs per daycare attendant. Majority of the time our dog to staff ration falls closer to 12:1.” — https://www.bluecollardoghouse.com/daycare - **Maximum playgroup size:** 12-15 dogs > “Overnight there will be around 12-15 dogs in our 1,000 sq. ft. space.” — https://www.bluecollardoghouse.com/kennelfreeboarding - **Staff certification:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Play model:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Groups separated by:** Energy and level > “Sections are separated depending on the current group as it is more about energy levels than overall number of dogs in the yard.” — https://www.bluecollardoghouse.com/daycare - **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Housing:** Cage free > “While we pride ourselves on being kennel-free, we do recommend dogs be crate trained.” — https://www.bluecollardoghouse.com/kennelfreeboarding - **Outdoor access:** Indoor outdoor > “We have over 10,000sq/ft. of indoor/outdoor space that allows us to put the effort into finding the best environment for each dog.” — https://www.bluecollardoghouse.com/daycare - **Capacity:** 65 > “We cap our daycare at 65” — https://www.bluecollardoghouse.com/daycare - **Climate control:** Climate-controlled > “Our facility is monitored 24/7 even if staff are not on site via security cameras in our climate controlled boarding area” — https://www.bluecollardoghouse.com/kennelfreeboarding - **Live cameras for owners:** No client-viewable cameras > “Unfortunately, we don’t have the ability to do live feeds, but will send regular updates via report cards during their stay and can also schedule video calls if you would like!” — https://www.bluecollardoghouse.com/kennelfreeboarding - **Photo / report-card updates:** Yes > “Daily report cards after the first night Scheduled FaceTime visits upon request Medication administration” — https://www.bluecollardoghouse.com/kennelfreeboarding - **Tours:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Injury / fight policy:** Published > “If your dog gets injured in daycare, we will immediately isolate them from the pack to assess the severity of the injury. If it appears to be superficial, we may clean the wound, monitor them closely from that point forward, and inform you via call or text.” — https://www.bluecollardoghouse.com/daycare - **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Administers medication:** Included > “Daily report cards after the first night Scheduled FaceTime visits upon request Medication administration” — https://www.bluecollardoghouse.com/kennelfreeboarding - **Feeding:** Owner's food required > “Do I need to bring my own food? ​ Yes, though we do have Purina Pro Plan Sensitive Skin and Stomach in case of emergencies.” — https://www.bluecollardoghouse.com/kennelfreeboarding - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Online booking:** Yes > “For faster and easier booking download Gingr s app for pet parents.” — https://www.bluecollardoghouse.com/book-now-daycare ## Licensing Washington does not license or inspect dog boarding and daycare facilities at the state level, and has no state disclosure or standards law for boarding. The Washington State Department of Agriculture's Animal Services licenses cover animal feed, animal health and import, livestock identification and avian health; nothing for kennels or pet businesses. House Bill 2403 (2024), which would have required every kennel operator to have a fire alarm or sprinkler system in each building housing animals and to certify it on the business-license application, had a committee hearing on 23 January 2024 and went no further. Regulation in the Seattle metro is local and comes from three bodies. Public Health – Seattle & King County licenses pet businesses across the county under King County Board of Health Code Title 8, chapter 8.03: a 'commercial kennel' (four or more dogs or cats kept for commercial purposes including board) and a 'pet daycare facility' (four or more dogs left for supervised play) each need an operating permit from the health director, applied for at least 30 days before opening; the director may inspect during business hours and must document findings on an inspection form; the 2026 permit fee is $506 for either category. The Board of Health plans a September 2026 vote on a rewrite that adds staffing and supervision standards and a combined, tiered boarding/daycare permit, for implementation in 2027. The Seattle Animal Shelter licenses individual pets under SMC 9.25.050 and issues no kennel or daycare business license that we could find; Seattle controls where pet daycares and kennels may locate through the Land Use Code. Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) licenses hobby kennels and catteries under KCC 11.04 at $50 a year and, for commercial kennels, defers to the Public Health permit (KCC 11.04.050(B)). These are county and city instruments, not a state regime, and were not joined to facility records. Market licensing detail: https://dogsaway.co/seattle-wa/ ## How to cite Blue Collar Doghouse, Edmonds, WA. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/seattle-wa/blue-collar-doghouse/ (census September 8, 2026; listing data July 7, 2026). Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co). Read or cite this one record with a link. Do not bulk copy, scrape or rebuild the directory. Terms: https://dogsaway.co/terms/ Structured data: https://dogsaway.co/api/v1/facilities/seattle-wa/blue-collar-doghouse.json