Wet Noses Dry Paws

★ 4.4 · 628 Google reviews·Dog daycare·Tacoma, WA
Wet Noses Dry Paws, Tacoma
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score8.8 /10Very good · 628 reviews · top 91% in Seattle
Sources
Behind the 8.8
Reviews read
628 on Google
Average stars
4.40 ★
Rank
#214 of 244 in Seattle
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$65 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-08
Sources
Behind the $65
Source
Wet Noses Dry Paws’s own website
Checked on
2026-09-08
Rate type
First dog, standard night
“Single Day $40 A pay by the day option. 4hrs of more of daycare. … Boarding Suites $65”
Open their price page ↗

Wet Noses Dry Paws is a dog daycare in Tacoma, WA, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 8.8/10 (very good) from 628 Google reviews averaging 4.4 stars — #214 of 244 in Seattle. Its website lists boarding from $65 per night and daycare from $40 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 7.

Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.
All-day open playPlay model, per the facility.
Outdoor access: indoor yard onlyPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

About this place

Wet Noses Dry Paws is a fully indoor dog daycare and boarding facility. We offer daycare while you're working, boarding while you're vacationing, retail for all your at home needs, training to make sure your pup is on her best behavior and grooming to make sure she looks great on the sidewalks!

From the business’s public profile.

Key facts

Services
DaycareTrainingBoardingGroomingPet sitting Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
$65/night
Daycare rate
$40/day
Open 24 hours
No
Booking & cameras
Online booking & owner portal via Paw PartnerFound on their website, 2026-10-03
Rank in Seattle
#214 of 244
Google rating
★4.4 (628)
From downtown
24.5 mi
Neighborhood
New Tacoma
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

7/27

7 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.

Operations8 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“With our cageless boarding option a human on staff 24/7, your furry companion receives constant care and attention, ensuring they feel safe and secure.”wetnosesdrypaws.com/services-1
Play modelAll-day open play
Their words
“WET NOSES DRY PAWS DAYCARE OPEN PLAY STYLE At WNDP daycare, your pup s day is guaranteed to be filled with excitement.”wetnosesdrypaws.com/services
Groups separated bySize
Their words
“Sized for Everyone Separate spaces for small and large dogs”wetnosesdrypaws.com/
HousingCage free suite
Their words
“Our unique cageless option caters to dogs with extra anxiety, providing them with a stress-free environment resembling home.”wetnosesdrypaws.com/services-1
Outdoor accessIndoor yard only
Their words
“Tacoma Indoor Only Bremerton Outdoor & Indoor”wetnosesdrypaws.com/services
Live cameras for ownersYes — described in 39 reviews, not stated by the facility
Administers medicationYes
Their words
“And for medication, we prefer it to be organized in a medical organizer by day, so we can easily administer it to your furry friend.”wetnosesdrypaws.com/services-1
FeedingOwner's food required
Their words
“We understand that proper nutrition is crucial, which is why we ask pet parents to prepare each meal in a ziplock bag.”wetnosesdrypaws.com/services-1
Show 19 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
Temperament evaluationNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot 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
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
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

8.8Very goodDogs Away score
5 ★504
4 ★28
3 ★8
2 ★12
1 ★76
★ 4.40Google average
628reviews 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

dog park 33webcams 32live webcams 7dog adoption 7dog cam 4kennel cough 4dog bath 3teeth brushing 2

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

Booking terms & safety

How a stay is counted
Boarding suites are charged on a 24-hour basis from check-inStated on their website
Late pick-up
$15 early drop-off / late pick-up fee ($5 for medical); cutoff not statedStated on their website
Cancellation
Boarding deposit: full refund two weeks ahead, half after that, none under 48 hoursStated on their website

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

Who they take & how they care

Anxious or shy dogs
Gradual introduction to the pack, over multiple visits if needed, for shy dogsStated 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
2022—$38/dayArchived page, 2022-12-10
2023—$38/dayArchived page, 2023-12-08
2024$65/night$38/dayArchived page, 2024-11-07
2025$65/night$38/dayArchived page, 2025-10-16
Now$65/night$40/dayTheir 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–7 PM
Tue
6 AM–7 PM
Wed
6 AM–7 PM
Thu
6 AM–7 PM
Fri
6 AM–7 PM
Sat
9 AM–6 PM
Sun
9 AM–6 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
14.6 mi
Weekday hours span
6 AM – 7 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

411 Fawcett Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402

24.5 miles from downtown Seattle · New Tacoma · Get directions

Amenities & details

Identifies as women-ownedOnsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Wet Noses Dry Paws

What services does Wet Noses Dry Paws offer?
Wet Noses Dry Paws is listed as a dog day care center in Tacoma, WA, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Wet Noses Dry Paws charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $65 per night and daycare at $40 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 Wet Noses Dry Paws?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does Wet Noses Dry Paws compare with other Seattle facilities?
It ranks #214 of 244 in the Seattle index by Dogs Away score (8.8/10, very good), based on 628 Google reviews averaging 4.4 stars.

Cite this record

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

Wet Noses Dry Paws, Tacoma, WA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/seattle-wa/wet-noses-dry-paws/

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