--- title: "Von Waldberg Kennels — Seattle, WA" url: "https://dogsaway.co/seattle-wa/von-waldberg-kennels/" 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)" --- # Von Waldberg Kennels Kennel in Snohomish, WA — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Seattle, WA (https://dogsaway.co/seattle-wa/). **★4.6 from 147 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.2/10.** 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:** boarding, training - **Address:** 20730 95th Ave SE, Snohomish, WA 98296 - **Phone:** (425) 402-8899 - **Website:** http://www.vonwaldberg.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Von%20Waldberg%20Kennels&query_place_id=ChIJuWOGPBsJkFQRQDkahXmRUZE ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 8 AM–4 PM | | Tuesday | 8 AM–4 PM | | Wednesday | 8 AM–4 PM | | Thursday | 8 AM–4 PM | | Friday | 8 AM–4 PM | | Saturday | 8 AM–4 PM | | Sunday | 8 AM–4 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Breed & size limits:** No breed restrictions, but may decline dogs case by case — facility's words: "We currently do not have any dog breed restrictions, but we reserve the right not to accept dogs on a case-by-case basis." (https://www.vonwaldberg.com/dog-boarding/) - **Unaltered dogs & females in heat:** Boards intact dogs and females in heat, kept separated from other dogs — facility's words: "Because we are also a breeding kennel, we have experience with intact dogs and are comfortable handling them and keeping them separated from other dogs." (https://www.vonwaldberg.com/dog-boarding/faq/) - **Senior dogs:** Elderly dogs can be housed in a quieter area and get more specialized care — facility's words: "We take special care of our elderly guests. Elderly dogs can be housed in a quieter area and receive more specialized care" (https://www.vonwaldberg.com/dog-boarding/) - **Updates during a stay:** Owners can message through the app; staff often send photos — facility's words: "You are always welcome to message us through the app to check-in. Our team will often take cute photos of your dog and send them to you." (https://www.vonwaldberg.com/dog-boarding/faq/) ## For travelers - **SEA** (Seattle-Tacoma): 26.5 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 8 AM to 4 PM - **Open Sunday:** yes Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates - **Overnight boarding:** $65 per night (first dog, standard rate) > “Our standard rate of boarding is $65 per night per dog.” Source: https://www.vonwaldberg.com/dog-boarding/faq/ — checked September 8, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 8 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 > “We require up-to-date proof of veterinary-administered Rabies, DHLPP, and Bordetella prior to your boarding.” — https://www.vonwaldberg.com/dog-boarding/faq/ - **Bordetella lead time:** 14 days before arrival > “Vaccines are required to be administered 2 weeks prior to your appointment.” — https://www.vonwaldberg.com/dog-boarding/faq/ - **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Spay / neuter:** Not required > “My dog is intact. Can I still board at Von Waldberg? Of course.” — https://www.vonwaldberg.com/dog-boarding/faq/ - **Temperament evaluation:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “To protect your dog, our dogs, and other customers, we will not accept your dog if we do not have proof of current vaccinations.” — https://www.vonwaldberg.com/dog-boarding/ ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Yes — a person is on site > “There is a staff member on-site overnight at all times.” — https://www.vonwaldberg.com/dog-boarding/faq/ - **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:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Play model:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **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:** Paid add-on > “Your pup will come into the office with one of our staff members for 20 minutes of one on one time getting lots of pets, cuddles, play and treats! $15/day” — https://www.vonwaldberg.com/dog-boarding/ - **Housing:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Outdoor access:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **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:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **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:** Yes, for a fee > “Administer Medications $3/day VWK trained employees can administer any oral or topical medication.” — https://www.vonwaldberg.com/dog-boarding/ - **Feeding:** Owner's food accepted at no charge > “Included in this price is feeding your dog its own food, daily cleaning, water, and a basic bath and nail trim. Optional paid add-ons include off-leash playtime, long walks, feeding our kibble, administering medications, and more.” — https://www.vonwaldberg.com/dog-boarding/faq/ - **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 Von Waldberg Kennels, Snohomish, WA. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/seattle-wa/von-waldberg-kennels/ (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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