Blue Collar Doghouse
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 196 reviews · top 40% in Seattle
Sources
Behind the 9.4
- Reviews read
- 196 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.70 ★
- Rank
- #94 of 244 in Seattle
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$87.55 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-08
$45middle $65$85
Pricier than most in Seattle
Sources
Behind the $87.55
- Source
- Blue Collar Doghouse’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-08
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“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”Open their price page ↗
Blue Collar Doghouse is a pet groomer in Edmonds, WA, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 196 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #94 of 244 in Seattle. Its website lists boarding from $87.55 per night and daycare from $56.65 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 17.
Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.
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.
Key facts
- Services
- GroomingDaycareBoarding Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Groomer
- Boarding rate
- $87.55/night
- Daycare rate
- $56.65/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Booking & cameras
- Online booking & owner portal via GingrFound on their website, 2026-10-03
- Rank in Seattle
- #94 of 244
- Google rating
- ★4.7 (196)
- From downtown
- 14.2 mi
- Neighborhood
- The Bowl of Edmonds
- Holiday / peak
- $10 fee on listed peak and holiday dates; 2 night minimum
- Additional dog
- no multi-dog discount
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
17/27
17 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.
Admission requirements3 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“All dogs must be vaccinated for Rabies, Bordetella, and DHPP prior to acceptance into daycare and overnight care.”bluecollardoghouse.com/kennelfreeboarding
Spay / neuterRequired from 9 months
Their words
“Dogs must be spayed or neutered after 9 months of age, but may not attend if they are actively in heat.”bluecollardoghouse.com/kennelfreeboarding
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“Dog must have first passed a scheduled behavior assessment, bookable in our client portal.”bluecollardoghouse.com/kennelfreeboarding
Operations14 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“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.”bluecollardoghouse.com/kennelfreeboarding
Staff-to-dog ratio1:15 staff to dogs
Their words
“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.”bluecollardoghouse.com/daycare
Maximum playgroup size12-15 dogs
Their words
“Overnight there will be around 12-15 dogs in our 1,000 sq. ft. space.”bluecollardoghouse.com/kennelfreeboarding
Groups separated byEnergy and level
Their words
“Sections are separated depending on the current group as it is more about energy levels than overall number of dogs in the yard.”bluecollardoghouse.com/daycare
HousingCage free
Their words
“While we pride ourselves on being kennel-free, we do recommend dogs be crate trained.”bluecollardoghouse.com/kennelfreeboarding
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor
Their words
“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.”bluecollardoghouse.com/daycare
Capacity65
Their words
“We cap our daycare at 65”bluecollardoghouse.com/daycare
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Our facility is monitored 24/7 even if staff are not on site via security cameras in our climate controlled boarding area”bluecollardoghouse.com/kennelfreeboarding
Live cameras for ownersNo client-viewable cameras
Their words
“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!”bluecollardoghouse.com/kennelfreeboarding
Photo / report-card updatesYes
Their words
“Daily report cards after the first night Scheduled FaceTime visits upon request Medication administration”bluecollardoghouse.com/kennelfreeboarding
Injury / fight policyPublished
Their words
“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.”bluecollardoghouse.com/daycare
Administers medicationIncluded
Their words
“Daily report cards after the first night Scheduled FaceTime visits upon request Medication administration”bluecollardoghouse.com/kennelfreeboarding
FeedingOwner's food required
Their words
“Do I need to bring my own food? Yes, though we do have Purina Pro Plan Sensitive Skin and Stomach in case of emergencies.”bluecollardoghouse.com/kennelfreeboarding
Online bookingYes
Their words
“For faster and easier booking download Gingr s app for pet parents.”bluecollardoghouse.com/book-now-daycare
Show 10 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot 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
ToursNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot 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
9.4ExcellentDogs Away score
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 daycare 17kind staff 14nail clipping 10doggy pool 4dog washing 4handling of dogs 3gentle groomer 3terrier grooming 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Cancellation
- Boarding deposit refundable 7+ days out, 50% at 72 hours to 7 days, forfeited under 72 hoursStated on their website
- Holiday minimum stay
- 2-night minimum during 2026 peak and holiday periodsStated on their website
- Vet costs during a stay
- Owner must contact the vet and pay the dog's vet billsStated on their website
- Collars
- Dogs wear a quick-release flat collar only, left on during daycareStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Updates during a stay
- Daily report cards after the first night of boardingStated on their website
- Minimum age
- Dogs must be 16 weeks of age; younger may be considered if vaccines completeStated on their website
- Breed & size limits
- Suitability is judged on behavior, not breedStated on their website
- Unaltered dogs & females in heat
- Dogs may not attend if actively in heatStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Hours
- Mon
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Sat
- 9 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
- SEA · Seattle-Tacoma
- 25 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 7 AM – 6 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
180 W Dayton St #101, Edmonds, WA 98020
14.2 miles from downtown Seattle · The Bowl of Edmonds · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotCredit cardsDebit cardsNFC mobile payments
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Blue Collar Doghouse
What services does Blue Collar Doghouse offer?
Blue Collar Doghouse is listed as a pet groomer in Edmonds, WA, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Blue Collar Doghouse charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $87.55 per night and daycare at $56.65 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-08). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Seattle median published boarding rate is $65/night.
What vaccines does Blue Collar Doghouse require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Blue Collar Doghouse?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does Blue Collar Doghouse compare with other Seattle facilities?
It ranks #94 of 244 in the Seattle index by Dogs Away score (9.4/10, excellent), based on 196 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Blue Collar Doghouse, Edmonds, WA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/seattle-wa/blue-collar-doghouse/Similar places near Edmonds
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