--- title: "The Dog Stop- Kent, WA — Seattle, WA" url: "https://dogsaway.co/seattle-wa/the-dog-stop-kent-wa/" updated: "2026-09-08" data_pulled: "2026-07-07" census_at: "2026-09-08" source: "Dogs Away — public Google Business profile (identity, rating) + Dogs Away disclosure census of the facility's own website" license: "All rights reserved. Read and cite freely. No bulk copying. (https://dogsaway.co/terms/)" attribution: "Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co)" --- # The Dog Stop- Kent, WA Dog day care center in Kent, WA — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Seattle, WA (https://dogsaway.co/seattle-wa/). **★4.7 from 40 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.4/10.** The Dogs Away score is a Bayesian-adjusted Google rating on a 0–10 scale (prior weight 25 reviews at the 4.669 network mean). ## Facts - **Services:** daycare - **Address:** 405 Washington Ave N, Kent, WA 98032 - **Phone:** (425) 364-4603 - **Website:** https://thedogstop.com/grand-opening-kent-wa/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Dog%20Stop-%20Kent%2C%20WA&query_place_id=ChIJfU4ApJJbkFQRbRDBl-hEDB4 ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Tuesday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Wednesday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Thursday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Friday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM | | Sunday | 10 AM–5 PM | ## For travelers - **SEA** (Seattle-Tacoma): 5.4 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 7 AM to 7 PM - **Open Sunday:** yes Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates No rate published on their website as of July 7, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 10 of 27 checked policies on its own website (census September 8, 2026). "Not published" is a fact about the website on that date, not a claim about the facility's practice. ### Admission requirements - **Vaccinations required:** Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis > “Before dog boarding and/or daycare, you must provide proof that the following vaccinations are current: Bordetella, Parvovirus & Distemper, and Rabies.” — https://thedogstop.com/locations/washington/kent/ - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Spay / neuter:** Required for group play only from 7 months > “Dogs over 7 months must be spayed or neutered in order to participate in daycare, however they may still be boarded.” — https://thedogstop.com/services/boarding/ - **Temperament evaluation:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “Prior to overnight boarding and/or dog daycare services, you must provide proof of the following vaccinations from your vet” — https://thedogstop.com/services/boarding/ ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Staff-to-dog ratio:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Maximum playgroup size:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Staff certification:** Fear Free certified > “The Dog Stop® Partners with Fear Free to Transform the Future of Boarding and Daycare Facility Care Standards The Dog Stop® the one-stop-shop for dog care becomes Fear Free certifie” — https://thedogstop.com/about/ - **Play model:** All-day open play > “With all-day play, individualized care, and spacious private suites, boarding with us gives pups that home away from home feeling!” — https://thedogstop.com/services/ - **Groups separated by:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Offered > “The dog boarding cost includes room, bedding, bowls, and a full day of daycare or personalized one-on-one attention for those pups who enjoy human interaction better.” — https://thedogstop.com/services/boarding/ - **Housing:** Suite > “With all-day play, individualized care, and spacious private suites, boarding with us gives pups that home away from home feeling!” — https://thedogstop.com/services/ - **Outdoor access:** Yard > “Whether your dog is running in our play yards while socializing with friends, having a relaxing spa treatment, or finding their favorite food, treat or toy in the retail store, The Dog Stop® is your one-stop-shop for all of your pup’s wants and needs.” — https://thedogstop.com/services/ - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Climate control:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Live cameras for owners:** Yes > “Do you have cameras? Yes! All our dog daycare rooms are equipped with cameras so you can rest easy knowing your dog is being well cared for right from your phone or computer.” — https://thedogstop.com/locations/washington/kent/ - **Photo / report-card updates:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Tours:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Injury / fight policy:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Administers medication:** Case by case > “Do you administer medications? Yes. We administer medications (pills, ointments, etc.) on a case-by-case basis.” — https://thedogstop.com/locations/washington/kent/ - **Feeding:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Online booking:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 ## Licensing Washington does not license or inspect dog boarding and daycare facilities at the state level, and has no state disclosure or standards law for boarding. The Washington State Department of Agriculture's Animal Services licenses cover animal feed, animal health and import, livestock identification and avian health; nothing for kennels or pet businesses. House Bill 2403 (2024), which would have required every kennel operator to have a fire alarm or sprinkler system in each building housing animals and to certify it on the business-license application, had a committee hearing on 23 January 2024 and went no further. Regulation in the Seattle metro is local and comes from three bodies. Public Health – Seattle & King County licenses pet businesses across the county under King County Board of Health Code Title 8, chapter 8.03: a 'commercial kennel' (four or more dogs or cats kept for commercial purposes including board) and a 'pet daycare facility' (four or more dogs left for supervised play) each need an operating permit from the health director, applied for at least 30 days before opening; the director may inspect during business hours and must document findings on an inspection form; the 2026 permit fee is $506 for either category. The Board of Health plans a September 2026 vote on a rewrite that adds staffing and supervision standards and a combined, tiered boarding/daycare permit, for implementation in 2027. The Seattle Animal Shelter licenses individual pets under SMC 9.25.050 and issues no kennel or daycare business license that we could find; Seattle controls where pet daycares and kennels may locate through the Land Use Code. Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) licenses hobby kennels and catteries under KCC 11.04 at $50 a year and, for commercial kennels, defers to the Public Health permit (KCC 11.04.050(B)). These are county and city instruments, not a state regime, and were not joined to facility records. Market licensing detail: https://dogsaway.co/seattle-wa/ ## How to cite The Dog Stop- Kent, WA, Kent, WA. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/seattle-wa/the-dog-stop-kent-wa/ (census September 8, 2026; listing data July 7, 2026). Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co). Read or cite this one record with a link. Do not bulk copy, scrape or rebuild the directory. 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