--- title: "Dawg Tired Play Days — Seattle, WA" url: "https://dogsaway.co/seattle-wa/dawg-tired-play-days/" 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)" --- # Dawg Tired Play Days Kennel in Tacoma, WA — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Seattle, WA (https://dogsaway.co/seattle-wa/). **★4.6 from 77 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.2/10.** 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:** boarding, daycare, sitting - **Address:** 5219 72nd St E, Tacoma, WA 98443 - **Phone:** (253) 984-9501 - **Website:** http://dawgtiredplaydays.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dawg%20Tired%20Play%20Days&query_place_id=ChIJjdzGF_X-kFQRCAn7cyowfHM ## 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 | 7 AM–6 PM | | Sunday | 7 AM–6 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Updates during a stay:** Occasional updates, plus dog photos on its Facebook page — facility's words: "We ll do our best to keep you informed with occasional updates, especially if there are any issues or concerns. You re always more than welcome to reach out during business hours. Also, check out our Facebook page for photos of the dogs!" (https://www.dawgtiredplaydays.com/services/dog-daycare/) - **Minimum age (months):** Daycare puppies must be at least 12 weeks old with first core vaccines — facility's words: "puppies must be at least 12 weeks old and have received their first round of core vaccinations before attending daycare." (https://www.dawgtiredplaydays.com/services/dog-daycare/) - **Unaltered dogs & females in heat:** Accepts unaltered dogs; females in heat should stay home or are kept separate — facility's words: "Yes, we do accept unaltered dogs. However, we strongly recommend that female dogs in heat stay home. If attendance is necessary, we ll make special arrangements to keep them separate but still receive the same amount of care." (https://www.dawgtiredplaydays.com/services/dog-daycare/) - **Breed & size limits:** Welcomes all breeds and sizes — facility's words: "Do you accept all breeds and sizes? Yes, we welcome all breeds and sizes." (https://www.dawgtiredplaydays.com/services/dog-daycare/) ## For travelers - **SEA** (Seattle-Tacoma): 18 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 7 AM to 6 PM - **Open Sunday:** yes Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates - **Overnight boarding:** $48 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Holiday surcharge:** Holiday boarding $50 per night - **Additional dog:** $36 per night per additional dog > “Dog Boarding Rates Regular Boarding $48 per night $36 per additional dog Holiday Boarding $50 per night $38 per additional dog” Source: https://www.dawgtiredplaydays.com/services/dog-boarding/ — checked September 8, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 7 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 · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis > “Dogs must be up to date on Rabies, Bordetella, and DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza). A negative fecal exam is also required. Canine Influenza is recommended but not required.” — https://www.dawgtiredplaydays.com/services/dog-daycare/ - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Negative test required > “A negative fecal exam is also required.” — https://www.dawgtiredplaydays.com/services/dog-daycare/ - **Spay / neuter:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay > “However, every dog must pass a meet and greet evaluation before attending daycare.” — https://www.dawgtiredplaydays.com/services/dog-daycare/ - **Vaccination records:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Staff-to-dog ratio:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Maximum playgroup size:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **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:** Size and temperament > “We group our yards based on temperament and size to ensure everyone is safe and having a great time with their friends.” — https://www.dawgtiredplaydays.com/services/dog-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:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Outdoor access:** Yard > “At Dawg Tired Play Days, your dog(s) spends most of their time outside in one of our secure play yards.” — https://www.dawgtiredplaydays.com/services/dog-daycare/ - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Climate control:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Live cameras for owners:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Photo / report-card updates:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Tours:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Injury / fight policy:** Published > “What happens if my dog gets injured? While we work hard to provide a safe environment, accidents can happen. If your dog is injured, we will assess the injury, notify you promptly, and provide basic first aid.” — https://www.dawgtiredplaydays.com/services/dog-daycare/ - **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Administers medication:** Yes, no charge > “Our staff can administer any medication your dog needs at no extra charge.” — https://www.dawgtiredplaydays.com/services/dog-boarding/ - **Feeding:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Online booking:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 ## 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 Dawg Tired Play Days, Tacoma, WA. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/seattle-wa/dawg-tired-play-days/ (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/dawg-tired-play-days.json