Northwest Dog Retreat

★ 4.6 · 63 Google reviews·Boarding facility·Arlington, WA
Northwest Dog Retreat, Arlington
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.2 /10Excellent · 63 reviews · top 66% in Seattle
Sources
Behind the 9.2
Reviews read
63 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$55 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-08
Sources
Behind the $55
Source
Northwest Dog Retreat’s own website
Checked on
2026-09-08
Rate type
First dog, standard night
“Pricing Boarding $55/night, $40/night for each additional dog from the same family sharing a kennel … Daycare Now available! Full Day: $35/ per dog”
Open their price page ↗

Northwest Dog Retreat is a boarding facility in Arlington, WA, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.2/10 (excellent) from 63 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars — #154 of 244 in Seattle. Its website lists boarding from $55 per night and daycare from $35 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 4.

Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

Key facts

Services
BoardingTrainingDaycare Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
$55/night
Daycare rate
$35/day
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Seattle
#154 of 244
Google rating
★4.6 (63)
From downtown
39.3 mi
Additional dog
$40 per night for each additional dog from the same family sharing a kennel
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

4/27

4 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.

Operations4 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“Supervised Play Time 24/7 On-Site Staff”northwestdogretreat.com/
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“There are two smaller outdoor play areas and one large outdoor play area with lots of clean, durable toys.”northwestdogretreat.com/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Climate Controlled Facility Heated Kennel Floor”northwestdogretreat.com/
AvailabilityAccepting new clients
Their words
“We are only accepting new clients with dogs that can socialize and play with other like-minded dogs in a group environment.”northwestdogretreat.com/dogboarding.html
Show 23 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-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
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
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 ★56
4 ★1
3 ★0
2 ★0
1 ★6
★ 4.60Google average
63reviews 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

picture updates 5friendly owners 4dog run 3heat stroke 3play area 3clean facility 3huge yard 2saint bernard 2

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

Booking terms & safety

Checkout time
Boarding check-out by 5 PM; pick-ups from 5 PM add a half-night chargeStated on their website
Late pick-up
Pick-ups from 5 PM on are charged a half-night rateStated on their website
Cancellation
Cancellations need 48 hours noticeStated on their website

In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.

Price history

Published rate for the same product as today, from archived copies of the facility’s own rate page.
YearBoardingDaycareSource
2019$40/night—Archived page, 2019-11-11
2020$40/night—Archived page, 2020-10-28
2021$40/night—Archived page, 2021-10-22
2023$40/night—Archived page, 2023-11-30
2024$40/night—Archived page, 2024-04-13
2025$50/night—Archived page, 2025-10-17
Now$55/night$35/dayTheir 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
8:30 AM–12 PM, 2–6:30 PM
Tue
8:30 AM–12 PM, 2–6:30 PM
Wed
8:30 AM–12 PM, 2–6:30 PM
Thu
8:30 AM–12 PM, 2–6:30 PM
Fri
8:30 AM–12 PM, 2–6:30 PM
Sat
8:30 AM–12 PM, 2–6:30 PM
Sun
8:30 AM–12 PM, 2–6:30 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
49.9 mi
Weekday hours span
8:30 AM – 6:30 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

19306 8th Ave NW, Arlington, WA 98223

39.3 miles from downtown Seattle · Get directions

Amenities & details

Identifies as women-ownedOnsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroomGender-neutral restroomLGBTQ+ friendlyTransgender safespaceOn-site parking

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Northwest Dog Retreat

What services does Northwest Dog Retreat offer?
Northwest Dog Retreat is listed as a kennel in Arlington, WA, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does Northwest Dog Retreat charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $55 per night and daycare at $35 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 Northwest Dog Retreat?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does Northwest Dog Retreat compare with other Seattle facilities?
It ranks #154 of 244 in the Seattle index by Dogs Away score (9.2/10, excellent), based on 63 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars.

Cite this record

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

Northwest Dog Retreat, Arlington, WA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/seattle-wa/northwest-dog-retreat/

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