Happy Dog South Sound

★ 4.6 · 171 Google reviews·Dog daycare·Tacoma, WA
Happy Dog South Sound, Tacoma
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.2 /10Excellent · 171 reviews · top 66% in Seattle
Sources
Behind the 9.2
Reviews read
171 on Google
Average stars
4.60 ★
Rank
#154 of 244 in Seattle
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$50 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-08
Sources
Behind the $50
Source
Happy Dog South Sound’s own website
Checked on
2026-09-08
Rate type
First dog, standard night
“Pricing: First Dog $50”
Open their price page ↗

Happy Dog South Sound is a dog daycare in Tacoma, WA, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.2/10 (excellent) from 171 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars — #154 of 244 in Seattle. Its website lists boarding from $50 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 1.

Outdoor access: indoor outdoorPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

Key facts

Services
DaycareBoarding Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
$50/night
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Seattle
#154 of 244
Google rating
★4.6 (171)
From downtown
28.8 mi
Neighborhood
South Tacoma
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

1/27

1 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.

Operations1 of 21 published
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor
Their words
“access to four large indoor play areas and expansive outdoor spaces, including two main areas—one with lush turf.”happydogsouthsound.com/daycare
Show 26 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
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot 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
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot 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
HousingNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot 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
5 ★149
4 ★6
3 ★1
2 ★3
1 ★12
★ 4.60Google average
171reviews behind the score
★ 4.66Seattle average

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

friendly people 8positive environment 8dog safety 5exhausted dogs 4puppy health 3capable staff 3dog excitement 3anxious dog care 2

Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.

Price history

Published rate for the same product as today, from archived copies of the facility’s own rate page.
YearBoardingDaycareSource
2024$50/night—Archived page, 2024-12-10
Now$50/night—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–7 PM
Tue
6:30 AM–7 PM
Wed
6:30 AM–7 PM
Thu
6:30 AM–7 PM
Fri
6:30 AM–7 PM
Sat
8 AM–6 PM
Sun
8 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
19 mi
Weekday hours span
6:30 AM – 7 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

5838 S Adams St, Tacoma, WA 98409

28.8 miles from downtown Seattle · South Tacoma · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Happy Dog South Sound

What services does Happy Dog South Sound offer?
Happy Dog South Sound is listed as a dog day care center in Tacoma, WA, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Happy Dog South Sound charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $50 per night (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 Happy Dog South Sound?
Happy Dog South Sound'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 Happy Dog South Sound compare with other Seattle facilities?
It ranks #154 of 244 in the Seattle index by Dogs Away score (9.2/10, excellent), based on 171 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars.

Cite this record

Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:

Happy Dog South Sound, Tacoma, WA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/seattle-wa/happy-dog-south-sound/

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