Dogtopia of Harbor Steps
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.2 /10Excellent · 125 reviews · top 66% in Seattle
Sources
Behind the 9.2
- Reviews read
- 125 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.60 ★
- Rank
- #154 of 244 in Seattle
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$95 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-08
$45middle $65$85
Pricier than most in Seattle
Sources
Behind the $95
- Source
- Dogtopia of Harbor Steps’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-08
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Daycare Full Day Anything over 6 hours $65 … Boarding Standard Boarding Rate $95”Open their price page ↗
Dogtopia of Harbor Steps is a dog daycare in Seattle, WA, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.2/10 (excellent) from 125 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars — #154 of 244 in Seattle. Its website lists boarding from $95 per night and daycare from $65 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 9.
All-day open playPlay model, per the facility.
Live cameras for ownersPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareDog walkingBoardingPet sitting Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $95/night
- Daycare rate
- $65/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Seattle
- #154 of 244
- Google rating
- ★4.6 (125)
- From downtown
- 0.3 mi
- Neighborhood
- Central Business District
- 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 requirements2 of 6 published
Spay / neuterRequired from 7 months
Their words
“Puppies must be at least 12 weeks and current on required vaccinations. All dogs 7 months and older must be spayed or neutered.”dogtopia.com/seattle-harborsteps/dog-daycare/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“We welcome all breeds of dogs at our facilities; all happy and social dogs who are fully vaccinated and pass our meet and greet are welcome!”dogtopia.com/seattle-harborsteps/dog-daycare/
Operations7 of 21 published
Play modelAll-day open play
Their words
“Here are Dogtopia’s 15 Commitments to Safety: 8-10 hours of open-play to encourage socialization and exercise”dogtopia.com/seattle-harborsteps/dog-daycare/
Groups separated bySize, temperament and play style
Their words
“your dog will make lots of new friends and will love their newfound freedom in our open-play environment where they will be separated by friends of similar size, temperament and play style.”dogtopia.com/seattle-harborsteps/dog-daycare/
Time out of their room8-10 hours of open play
Their words
“Here are Dogtopia’s 15 Commitments to Safety: 8-10 hours of open-play to encourage socialization and exercise”dogtopia.com/seattle-harborsteps/dog-daycare/
HousingCage free
Their words
“We do not have kennel runs; instead, our boarding dogs enjoy full use of our open-play, off-leash environment.”dogtopia.com/seattle-harborsteps/dog-boarding/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Our facility is climate-controlled, so no matter the weather, it’s always a comfortable 65-70 degrees and bright in our playrooms.”dogtopia.com/seattle-harborsteps/dog-daycare/
Live cameras for ownersYes
Their words
“we have webcams in every playroom so can you check in on them throughout the day (excluding nap time and overnight).”dogtopia.com/seattle-harborsteps/
Photo / report-card updatesYes
Their words
“You’ll get periodic report cards to keep you in the loop on your dog’s behavior, their new BFFFs (Best Furry Friends Forever), and tips for how you can replicate our positive educational methods at home.”dogtopia.com/seattle-harborsteps/dog-daycare/
Show 18 policies not published on their website
Vaccinations requiredNot 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 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
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
Outdoor accessNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
ToursNot 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
webcam 9patient staff 5invested staff 4nail trim 4drop off and pick up 2easy scheduling 2dog engagement 2excited dogs 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Who they take & how they care
- Updates during a stay
- Periodic daycare report cards on behavior and playmatesStated on their website
- Minimum age
- Daycare: puppies must be at least 12 weeks oldStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $52/day | Archived page, 2020-11-24 |
| 2023 | $76/night | — | Archived page, 2023-12-01 |
| 2024 | — | $65/day | Archived page, 2024-10-10 |
| 2025 | — | $65/day | Archived page, 2025-06-18 |
| Now | $95/night | $65/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
- 6:30 AM–12 PM, 2–7:15 PM
- Tue
- 6:30 AM–12 PM, 2–7:15 PM
- Wed
- 6:30 AM–12 PM, 2–7:15 PM
- Thu
- 6:30 AM–12 PM, 2–7:15 PM
- Fri
- 6:30 AM–12 PM, 2–7:15 PM
- Sat
- 9 AM–12 PM, 2–5 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
- 10.9 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 6:30 AM – 7:15 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
1300 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98101
0.3 miles from downtown Seattle · Central Business District · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotGender-neutral restroomLGBTQ+ friendlyTransgender safespaceFree parking garagePaid parking garage
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Dogtopia of Harbor Steps
What services does Dogtopia of Harbor Steps offer?
Dogtopia of Harbor Steps is listed as a dog day care center in Seattle, WA, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Dogtopia of Harbor Steps charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $95 per night and daycare at $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.
Is someone on site overnight at Dogtopia of Harbor Steps?
Dogtopia of Harbor Steps'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 Dogtopia of Harbor Steps compare with other Seattle facilities?
It ranks #154 of 244 in the Seattle index by Dogs Away score (9.2/10, excellent), based on 125 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Dogtopia of Harbor Steps, Seattle, WA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/seattle-wa/dogtopia-of-harbor-steps/Similar places near Seattle
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