Bone-A-Fide Dog Ranch
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.6 /10Exceptional · 246 reviews · top 13% in Seattle
Sources
Behind the 9.6
- Reviews read
- 246 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.80 ★
- Rank
- #30 of 244 in Seattle
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$75 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-08
$45middle $65$85
Above the Seattle middle price
Sources
Behind the $75
- Source
- Bone-A-Fide Dog Ranch’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-08
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“DAYCARE RATES (per dog, per day) Drop Off Daycare: First dog: $45 Second dog: $38 … BOARDING RATES (per dog, per night) First dog: $75 Second dog: $63”Open their price page ↗
Bone-A-Fide Dog Ranch is a boarding facility in Snohomish, WA, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.6/10 (exceptional) from 246 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #30 of 244 in Seattle. Its website lists boarding from $75 per night and daycare from $45 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 14.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: leptospirosis · Not mentioned: canine influenza
All-day open playPlay model, per the facility.
Outdoor access: yardPer 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
- $75/night
- Daycare rate
- $45/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Seattle
- #30 of 244
- Google rating
- ★4.8 (246)
- From downtown
- 18.2 mi
- Additional dog
- Daycare second dog $38; boarding second dog $63
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
14/27
14 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 requirements5 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: leptospirosis · Not mentioned: canine influenza
Their words
“For the safety of all dogs, Bone-A-Fide requires a copy of your dog’s current rabies vaccination, DHPP, bordetella and a negative fecal test. The fecal test must have been within the last 6 months. We strongly recommend the Lepto vaccine.”bone-a-fide.com/faqs/
Fecal / parasite testNegative test required
Their words
“For the safety of all dogs, Bone-A-Fide requires a copy of your dog’s current rabies vaccination, DHPP, bordetella and a negative fecal test. The fecal test must have been within the last 6 months.”bone-a-fide.com/faqs/
Spay / neuterRequired from 9 months
Their words
“Dogs must be 5 months old or older to attend. Dogs more than 9 months old must be spayed or neutered.”bone-a-fide.com/faqs/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“PLEASE NOTE: BEFORE ANY NEW DOG CAN BE SCHEDULED FOR BOARDING OR DAYCARE AT BONE-A-FIDE THEY MUST FIRST COME FOR A "MEET AND GREET" VISIT - WHICH ARE CURRENTLY BOOKING FOR SELECT SATURDAYS IN SEPTEMBER.”bone-a-fide.com/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“For the safety of all dogs, Bone-A-Fide requires a copy of your dog’s current rabies vaccination, DHPP, bordetella and a negative fecal test.”bone-a-fide.com/faqs/
Operations9 of 21 published
Play modelAll-day open play
Their words
“Your dog can be out playing with friends the whole time they’re here.”bone-a-fide.com/faqs/
Time out of their roomAbout 7 hours of play daily
Their words
“Boarding dogs are out playing for about 7 hours each day (less if they need a rest).”bone-a-fide.com/faqs/
HousingHome
Their words
“We have a large "dog house" - a multi-room human house that has been converted into a house just for dogs! It’s like a slumber party for dogs, with dogs in six different assigned sleeping areas, equipped with comfy beds, couches and open kennels.”bone-a-fide.com/dog-boarding/
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“Trails and Play Yards: Five acres of fully fenced, supervised fun. There is even a dedicated yard for puppies, smaller, older, and shy dogs”bone-a-fide.com/about-the-ranch/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“The Lodge: a heated/air conditioned indoor space for playing, eating and snoozing — 4,100 sq feet”bone-a-fide.com/about-the-ranch/
ToursTours by appointment
Their words
“Can I come out to see the ranch and get a tour? Yes - Call or email to schedule a Meet and Greet. We have them by appointment most Saturdays starting between 1 and 2 pm.”bone-a-fide.com/faqs/
Administers medicationYes, except injectables
Their words
“We have no problem with giving medication (except we do not administer injections) and there is no additional charge.”bone-a-fide.com/faqs/
FeedingOwner's food required
Their words
“They ll enjoy seven hours of supervised play daily, as well as breakfast and dinner (please bring their food, to keep their digestive systems happy).”bone-a-fide.com/dog-boarding/
Online bookingYes
Their words
“We're rolling out a new online booking system at the Ranch. You need an invite to get set up in our Client Portal, so reach out to us and we can send you one.”bone-a-fide.com/
Show 13 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
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot 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
9.6ExceptionalDogs 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
daycare 13responsive staff 4active dogs 3property tour 3boarding facility 3mud pit 2acres to roam 2dog evaluation 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Checkout time
- Boarding check-out is by 1 PMStated on their website
- Late pick-up
- $36 daycare charge per dog for pick-up between 1 PM and 6 PMStated on their website
- Collars
- Choke and prong collars are not allowed in the yardStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Minimum age
- Dogs must be 5 months old or older to attendStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $50/night | $28/day | Archived page, 2018-06-02 |
| 2019 | $50/night | $28/day | Archived page, 2019-12-10 |
| 2020 | $54/night | $31/day | Archived page, 2020-11-29 |
| 2021 | $54/night | $31/day | Archived page, 2021-12-04 |
| 2022 | $59/night | $34/day | Archived page, 2022-11-26 |
| 2023 | $62/night | $37/day | Archived page, 2023-10-23 |
| 2025 | $71/night | $43/day | Archived page, 2025-07-10 |
| Now | $75/night | $45/day | Their website, 2026-09-08 |
First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.
Hours
- Mon
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- Sat
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- Sun
- 7:30 AM–6 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
- 27.6 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 7:30 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
7928 184th St SE, Snohomish, WA 98296
18.2 miles from downtown Seattle · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Bone-A-Fide Dog Ranch
What services does Bone-A-Fide Dog Ranch offer?
Bone-A-Fide Dog Ranch is listed as a kennel in Snohomish, WA, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does Bone-A-Fide Dog Ranch charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $75 per night and daycare at $45 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 Bone-A-Fide Dog Ranch require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: leptospirosis · Not mentioned: canine influenza.
Is someone on site overnight at Bone-A-Fide Dog Ranch?
Bone-A-Fide Dog Ranch'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 Bone-A-Fide Dog Ranch compare with other Seattle facilities?
It ranks #30 of 244 in the Seattle index by Dogs Away score (9.6/10, exceptional), based on 246 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Bone-A-Fide Dog Ranch, Snohomish, WA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/seattle-wa/bone-a-fide-dog-ranch/Similar places near Snohomish
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