Pacific Northwest Kennels

Most dog daycares are squeezed into a unit. This one has nine acres, 8,000 square feet of covered and lit outdoor play space, and indoor rest and play rooms that are climate controlled.

Daycare and boarding

Daycare runs seven days a week, with half-day social at $20 and a full day at $30 (plus tax) on their site. Before a dog becomes a regular, they come in for an assessment day: staff introduce them to some of the pack, try the play and nap areas and send you home with a report card. For dogs that don’t enjoy other dogs, there are a limited number of one-on-one daycare spots by appointment. Boarding is on the same property with flexible drop-off and pick-up times.

Bring current vaccination paperwork for Bordetella, parvo, rabies and distemper (or proof of titer). They also ask you to book a tour before the first day, and say they may not be able to do one on the day itself.

Training and grooming

Training covers group classes and private one-on-one sessions using positive reinforcement. Jaime Kinna, the training manager, has trained since 1998 and is a Certified Master Dog Trainer. The owner, Eddy MacVeigh, spent years working with detection and patrol dogs before starting the business, according to the team page. Grooming can be added to a stay or booked on its own with their certified groomer.

Before you go

Call 604-510-3618 or email [email protected]. The site says open 8 am to 7 pm daily while Google shows 9 am to 7 pm, so check on early drop-offs. Registration and booking go through their online portal.

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