Kara's Dog House
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.9 /10Exceptional · 102 reviews · top 1% in Seattle
Sources
Behind the 9.9
- Reviews read
- 102 on Google
- Average stars
- 5.00 ★
- Rank
- #1 of 244 in Seattle
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$55 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-08
$45middle $65$85
Below the Seattle middle price
Sources
Behind the $55
- Source
- Kara's Dog House’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-08
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Dog Boarding $55 / night for 1 dog $45 / night for each additional dog Doggy Daycare $50 / day for 1 dog”Open their price page ↗
Kara's Dog House is a pet boarding in Snohomish, WA, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.9/10 (exceptional) from 102 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars — #1 of 244 in Seattle. Its website lists boarding from $55 per night and daycare from $50 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 7.
Top 1% in Seattle#1 of 244 by Dogs Away score, from 102 reviews.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- BoardingPet sittingDaycare Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $55/night
- Daycare rate
- $50/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Seattle
- #1 of 244
- Google rating
- ★5.0 (102)
- From downtown
- 18.2 mi
- Additional dog
- $45 / night for each additional dog
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
7/27
7 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
“Be up to date on Bordetella, Rabies, and Distemper vaccines (proof required)”karasdoghouse.com/services/
Spay / neuterRequired
Their words
“● Be spayed or neutered”karasdoghouse.com/services/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“We require a meet & greet before your dog’s first stay to make sure everyone is a good fit.”karasdoghouse.com/services/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Be up to date on Bordetella, Rabies, and Distemper vaccines (proof required)”karasdoghouse.com/services/
Operations3 of 21 published
Time out of their roomLet out every 2-3 hours for potty breaks and outdoor play
Their words
“Throughout the day, dogs are let out every 2–3 hours for potty breaks and plenty of outdoor play.”karasdoghouse.com/services/
HousingCrate free
Their words
“At Kara’s Dog House, we offer in-home, crate-free dog boarding and daycare for pups of all breeds and sizes”karasdoghouse.com/
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“our cozy house on a private, tree-lined acre with a fully fenced yard and plenty of space to roam.”karasdoghouse.com/
Show 20 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
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot 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
9.9ExceptionalDogs 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
photo and video updates 9fenced yard 7tired dogs 5dog retreat 3beautiful yard 3daily photo updates 3timid dog care 2spoiled pup 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Who they take & how they care
- Minimum age
- Dogs must be at least 12 months old to board or attend daycareStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Hours
- Mon
- 8 AM–8 PM
- Tue
- 8 AM–8 PM
- Wed
- 8 AM–5 PM
- Thu
- 8 AM–8 PM
- Fri
- 8 AM–8 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
- 26.8 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 8 AM – 8 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
Echo Lake Rd, Snohomish, WA 98296
18.2 miles from downtown Seattle · Get directions
Amenities & details
Identifies as women-ownedWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Kara's Dog House
What services does Kara's Dog House offer?
Kara's Dog House is listed as a pet boarding service in Snohomish, WA, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does Kara's Dog House charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $55 per night and daycare at $50 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 Kara's Dog House require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Kara's Dog House?
Kara's Dog House'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 Kara's Dog House compare with other Seattle facilities?
It ranks #1 of 244 in the Seattle index by Dogs Away score (9.9/10, exceptional), based on 102 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Kara's Dog House, Snohomish, WA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/seattle-wa/kara-s-dog-house/Similar places near Snohomish
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