Country Kennels
Boarding
Dogs Away score9.2 /10Excellent · 186 reviews · top 66% in Seattle
Sources
Behind the 9.2
- Reviews read
- 186 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.60 ★
- Rank
- #154 of 244 in Seattle
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Policies published9 of 27From their website, 2026-09-08
Country Kennels is a pet boarding in Tacoma, WA, offering boarding. It scores 9.2/10 (excellent) from 186 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars — #154 of 244 in Seattle. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 9.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Outdoor access: indoor outdoor runPer the facility’s website.
Key facts
- Services
- BoardingGrooming
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- Not published
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Seattle
- #154 of 244
- Google rating
- ★4.6 (186)
- From downtown
- 31.8 mi
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
9/27
9 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 requirements4 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“Requirements: Vaccination: Dogs: Rabies, DHLPP and Bordetella”country-kennels.net/boarding/
Spay / neuterRequired for males from 6 months
Their words
“Male dogs over 6 months of age must be neutered in order to participate in Playgroup.”country-kennels.net/daycare/
Temperament evaluationRequired for some dogs
Their words
“$8 per 1 to 2 hours group play with other compatible dogs. Subject to meet & greet evaluation.”country-kennels.net/boarding/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Please email or fax your pet's vaccination records prior to your check-in date.”country-kennels.net/boarding/
Operations5 of 21 published
Solo care for dogs who skip group playPaid add-on
Their words
“If your dog prefers human interaction, individual play times can be added upon request (fee applies).”country-kennels.net/boarding/
HousingIndoor outdoor run
Their words
“Each dog room is connected to a covered outdoor area through a doggy door so our guests can come in and out as they please.”country-kennels.net/boarding/
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor run
Their words
“Each dog room is connected to a covered outdoor area through a doggy door so our guests can come in and out as they please.”country-kennels.net/boarding/
Photo / report-card updatesSent, not guaranteed
Their words
“We try our best to take daily photos of all our daycare clients and post them on our Facebook page.”country-kennels.net/daycare/
ToursWalk-in tours welcome
Their words
“WE WANT TO BE YOUR PET’S SECOND HOME Stop by for a kennel tour!”country-kennels.net/
Show 18 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot 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
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot 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
9.2ExcellentDogs 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
pricing 10happy dogs 7kennel cough 3daily photo updates 3reactive dog care 2dog bath 2nail trims 2elderly dog care 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Checkout time
- Boarding check-out is noon; later pick-ups are charged the daycare priceStated on their website
- Late pick-up
- Dogs picked up after noon are charged the daycare price for that dayStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Updates during a stay
- Tries to post daily photos of daycare dogs on its Facebook pageStated on their website
- Unaltered dogs & females in heat
- Females in heat may not join playgroupStated on their website
- Cats
- Boards cats in cat condosStated 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
- 7 AM–5 PM
- Sun
- 7 AM–12 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
- 21.4 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 7 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
11812 8th Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98445
31.8 miles from downtown Seattle · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Country Kennels
What services does Country Kennels offer?
Country Kennels is listed as a pet boarding service in Tacoma, WA, offering boarding.
How much does Country Kennels charge?
We did not find a published rate on Country Kennels'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.
What vaccines does Country Kennels require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Country Kennels?
Country Kennels'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 Country Kennels compare with other Seattle facilities?
It ranks #154 of 244 in the Seattle index by Dogs Away score (9.2/10, excellent), based on 186 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Country Kennels, Tacoma, WA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/seattle-wa/country-kennels/Similar places near Tacoma
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