Positive Approach Dog Training & Daycare
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.2 /10Excellent · 494 reviews · top 66% in Seattle
Sources
Behind the 9.2
- Reviews read
- 494 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.60 ★
- Rank
- #154 of 244 in Seattle
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$45 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-08
$45middle $65$85
Below the Seattle middle price
Sources
Behind the $45
- Source
- Positive Approach Dog Training & Daycare’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-08
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Daily Boarding Rates Kennel only (over 24 hours, $4 hourly rate applies): $45 1st dog; $40 2nd dog; $35 3rd dog Stay & Play (over 24 hours, daycare rates apply): $55 1st dog; $50 2nd dog; $40 3rd dog”Open their price page ↗
Positive Approach Dog Training & Daycare is a dog daycare in Tacoma, WA, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.2/10 (excellent) from 494 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars — #154 of 244 in Seattle. Its website lists boarding from $45–$55 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 9.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Outdoor access: indoor outdoorPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareTrainingBoardingGroomingPet sitting Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $45–$55/night
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Seattle
- #154 of 244
- Google rating
- ★4.6 (494)
- From downtown
- 26.3 mi
- Neighborhood
- Central Tacoma
- Additional dog
- $40 (kennel only) to $50 (Stay & Play) for the 2nd dog
- 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 requirements4 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“All kennel dogs require the following vaccinations: distemper, parvo, bordetella, and rabies.”positiveapproachdogtraining.com/index.php/boarding/
Fecal / parasite testNegative test required
Their words
“We require all dogs to have up-to-date vaccinations and negative fecal tests.”positiveapproachdogtraining.com/index.php/daycare/
Spay / neuterRequired from 10 months
Their words
“All dogs must be spayed/neutered by 10 mos. of age at the latest.”positiveapproachdogtraining.com/index.php/daycare/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“To qualify for kennel only boarding your dog must come in for a 5 hour, one-time Handling Assessment.”positiveapproachdogtraining.com/index.php/boarding/
Operations5 of 21 published
Staff certificationPet first aid / CPR certified staff
Their words
“Our lead daycare staff members have been trained in dog first-aid.”positiveapproachdogtraining.com/index.php/daycare/
Groups separated byTemperament
Their words
“Dogs are divided by temperament per our trainer’s direction.”positiveapproachdogtraining.com/index.php/daycare/
HousingRun
Their words
“We clean kennel runs all day long, every day.”positiveapproachdogtraining.com/index.php/boarding/
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor
Their words
“We have both indoor and outdoor play areas.”positiveapproachdogtraining.com/index.php/daycare/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“All boarding areas are climate controlled.”positiveapproachdogtraining.com/index.php/boarding/
Show 18 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot 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
Play modelNot 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
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
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
webcams 23dog training 23dog grooming 12dog food brand 11trainer 11cost 6fair pricing 4clean building 3
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Who they take & how they care
- Senior dogs
- No age limit; takes young puppies and elderly dogsStated on their website
- Breed & size limits
- No breeds are refusedStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $30–$44/night | — | Archived page, 2020-11-26 |
| 2021 | $30–$44/night | — | Archived page, 2021-11-27 |
| 2022 | $40–$50/night | — | Archived page, 2022-11-30 |
| 2023 | $40–$50/night | — | Archived page, 2023-12-11 |
| 2024 | $45–$55/night | — | Archived page, 2024-11-05 |
| 2025 | $45–$55/night | — | Archived page, 2025-11-14 |
| Now | $45–$55/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–7:30 PM
- Tue
- 6:30 AM–7:30 PM
- Wed
- 6:30 AM–7:30 PM
- Thu
- 6:30 AM–7:30 PM
- Fri
- 6:30 AM–7:30 PM
- Sat
- 6:30 AM–7:30 PM
- Sun
- 6:30 AM–7:30 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
- 16.3 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 6:30 AM – 7:30 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
1301 Center St, Tacoma, WA 98409
26.3 miles from downtown Seattle · Central Tacoma · Get directions
Amenities & details
Identifies as women-ownedOnsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotLGBTQ+ friendlyFree parking lotOn-site parking
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Positive Approach Dog Training & Daycare
What services does Positive Approach Dog Training & Daycare offer?
Positive Approach Dog Training & Daycare is listed as a dog day care center in Tacoma, WA, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Positive Approach Dog Training & Daycare charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $45–$55 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.
What vaccines does Positive Approach Dog Training & Daycare require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Positive Approach Dog Training & Daycare?
Positive Approach Dog Training & Daycare'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 Positive Approach Dog Training & Daycare compare with other Seattle facilities?
It ranks #154 of 244 in the Seattle index by Dogs Away score (9.2/10, excellent), based on 494 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Positive Approach Dog Training & Daycare, Tacoma, WA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/seattle-wa/positive-approach-dog-training-and-daycare/Similar places near Tacoma
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