PawsVIP - Ballard

★ 4.8 · 78 Google reviews·Dog daycare·Seattle, WA
PawsVIP - Ballard, Seattle
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.5 /10Exceptional · 78 reviews · top 24% in Seattle
Sources
Behind the 9.5
Reviews read
78 on Google
Average stars
4.80 ★
Rank
#56 of 244 in Seattle
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$64.99 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-08
Sources
Behind the $64.99
Source
PawsVIP - Ballard’s own website
Checked on
2026-09-08
Rate type
First dog, standard night
“Daycare $54.99 / day Group boarding $64.99 / night ... Holiday surcharge is $10 per night.”
Open their price page ↗

PawsVIP - Ballard is a dog daycare in Seattle, WA, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.5/10 (exceptional) from 78 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #56 of 244 in Seattle. Its website lists boarding from $64.99 per night and daycare from $54.99 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 9.

Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.
All-day open playPlay model, per the facility.
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
$64.99/night
Daycare rate
$54.99/day
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Seattle
#56 of 244
Google rating
★4.8 (78)
From downtown
4.5 mi
Neighborhood
Ballard
Holiday / peak
$10 per night
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
Temperament evaluationNot required
Their words
“Free Daycare Trial visit recommended!”pawsvip.com/dog-boarding
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Send Records Email us vaccination records with clear expiration dates”pawsvip.com/dog-boarding
Operations7 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“Dog boarding and dog daycare on historic Ballard Ave, with 24/7 onsite staff, flexible 5 AM–9 PM hours, and spacious suites.”pawsvip.com/ballard
Play modelAll-day open play
Their words
“All-day play with flexible 5 AM – 9 PM hours 8+ hours of supervised group play”pawsvip.com/ballard
Groups separated bySize and temperament
Their words
“A day of supervised play and rest, grouped by size and temperament.”pawsvip.com/ballard
Time out of their roomUp to 5 hours group play daily (boarding)
Their words
“Up to 5 hours of group playtime daily”pawsvip.com/dog-boarding
HousingSuite
Their words
“Individual suites with comfortable bedding”pawsvip.com/ballard
Administers medicationYes, for a fee
Their words
“Special Add-Ons Medication Administration $5 Administer medication to your pet”pawsvip.com/dog-boarding
Online bookingYes
Their words
“Book online in minutes.”pawsvip.com/ballard
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
Spay / neuterNot 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
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
FeedingNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot 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

9.5ExceptionalDogs Away score
5 ★74
4 ★1
3 ★0
2 ★0
1 ★3
★ 4.80Google average
78reviews 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 staff 24photo updates 11happy dogs 6clean facility 3socialization with other dogs 2helpful front desk 2dog updates 2informative staff 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
One personalized video or photo per boarding reservationStated on their website

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

Hours

Mon
5 AM–9 PM
Tue
5 AM–9 PM
Wed
5 AM–9 PM
Thu
5 AM–9 PM
Fri
5 AM–9 PM
Sat
5 AM–9 PM
Sun
5 AM–9 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
15.1 mi
Weekday hours span
5 AM – 9 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

4733 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107

4.5 miles from downtown Seattle · Ballard · Get directions

Amenities & details

Onsite servicesFree parking lotFree street parking

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about PawsVIP - Ballard

What services does PawsVIP - Ballard offer?
PawsVIP - Ballard is listed as a dog day care center in Seattle, WA, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does PawsVIP - Ballard charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $64.99 per night and daycare at $54.99 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 PawsVIP - Ballard?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does PawsVIP - Ballard compare with other Seattle facilities?
It ranks #56 of 244 in the Seattle index by Dogs Away score (9.5/10, exceptional), based on 78 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars.

Cite this record

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

PawsVIP - Ballard, Seattle, WA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/seattle-wa/pawsvip-ballard/

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