Summit Kennels

★ 5.0 · 33 Google reviews·Pet boarding·Tacoma, WA
Summit Kennels, Tacoma
Boarding
Dogs Away score9.7 /10Exceptional · 33 reviews · top 5% in Seattle
Sources
Behind the 9.7
Reviews read
33 on Google
Average stars
5.00 ★
Rank
#11 of 244 in Seattle
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$100 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-08
Sources
Behind the $100
Source
Summit Kennels’s own website
Checked on
2026-09-08
Rate type
First dog, standard night
“Overnight boarding is $100 per night for one dog. $150 per night for two dogs in the same run.”
Open their price page ↗

Summit Kennels is a pet boarding in Tacoma, WA, offering boarding. It scores 9.7/10 (exceptional) from 33 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars — #11 of 244 in Seattle. Its website lists boarding from $100 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 6.

Top 5% in Seattle#11 of 244 by Dogs Away score, from 33 reviews.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Outdoor access: indoor outdoor runPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

Key facts

Services
Boarding Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
$100/night
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Seattle
#11 of 244
Google rating
★5.0 (33)
From downtown
30.7 mi
Additional dog
$150 per night for two dogs in the same run
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

6/27

6 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
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Their words
“Proof of Rabies, Distemper/Parvo (DHPP), and Bordatella vaccinations are required and must remain current. Canine Influenza vaccination is not required but it is strongly recommend it”summitkennels.com/faq/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Proof of Rabies, Distemper/Parvo (DHPP), and Bordatella vaccinations are required and must remain current.”summitkennels.com/faq/
Operations4 of 21 published
HousingIndoor outdoor run
Their words
“Indoor/outdoor kennel runs can be customized to meet your dog s needs”summitkennels.com/boarding-amenities/
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor run
Their words
“Every dog gets a raised bed and dogs have free access to their own outdoor runs.”summitkennels.com/boarding-amenities/canine-enrichment-activities/
Administers medicationYes, except injectables
Their words
“Oral or topical medications can be given as directed and is included in the price for boarding. A Medication Intake Form must be completed for all medications. I am not able to administer injections.”summitkennels.com/faq/
FeedingAccepts raw diets
Their words
“Can you accommodate my dog s raw diet? Absolutely! To prevent stomach upset I suggest that you bring the food your dog is used to eating.”summitkennels.com/faq/
Show 21 policies not 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
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
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
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

9.7ExceptionalDogs Away score
5 ★33
4 ★0
3 ★0
2 ★0
1 ★0
★ 5.00Google average
33reviews 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

individualized care 4daily updates 4playtime 3leash training 2nice yard 2clean facility 2care and attention 2dog safety 2

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

Booking terms & safety

Cancellation
Reservations can be cancelled any time; deposits returned less a 10% processing feeStated on their website

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

Who they take & how they care

Updates during a stay
Daily updates with picturesStated on their website
Anxious or shy dogs
Kennel is set up for reactive, shy or timid dogs that need a less stimulating settingStated on their website
Unaltered dogs & females in heat
Does not take females in heatStated 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
2025$100/night—Archived page, 2025-11-09
Now$100/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 AM–8 PM
Tue
6 AM–8 PM
Wed
6 AM–8 PM
Thu
6 AM–8 PM
Fri
6 AM–8 PM
Sat
6 AM–8 PM
Sun
6 AM–8 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
20.1 mi
Weekday hours span
6 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

4215 104th St E, Tacoma, WA 98446

30.7 miles from downtown Seattle · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Summit Kennels

What services does Summit Kennels offer?
Summit Kennels is listed as a pet boarding service in Tacoma, WA, offering boarding.
How much does Summit Kennels charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $100 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 Summit Kennels require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Summit Kennels?
Summit Kennels'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 Summit Kennels compare with other Seattle facilities?
It ranks #11 of 244 in the Seattle index by Dogs Away score (9.7/10, exceptional), based on 33 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars.

Cite this record

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

Summit Kennels, Tacoma, WA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/seattle-wa/summit-kennels/

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