Kennel · Hillsboro, OR
Laurel Acres Kennels
★★★★½ 4.7 from 160 Google reviews · #22 of 47 in Portland by score
BoardingCat boardingDaycareGroomingPet sittingDedicated facility
9.4DogDnB Score
What Laurel Acres Kennels publishes
We read this facility’s own website for the policies owners ask about before booking. Each published policy carries the sentence it came from; each blank one is a fact about the website, not a verdict on the facility.
11 of 27 policies published
Website checked 2026-09-07. 16 not stated on the site.Admission requirements
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“WHAT IS REQUIRED TO BOARD MY PET? For dogs: Rabies vaccine, DHPP vaccine, and a bordetella vaccine.”tailwaginn.com/faq/
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot required
Their words
“No, we do not require any “testing” prior to dropping off! All of our kennels are individualized and we don’t do any off leash introductions between dogs who have never met before, so no prior screening is necessary!”tailwaginn.com/faq/
Vaccination recordsNot published on their website
Operations
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 the kennelAll-day indoor/outdoor run access, shut in at bedtime
Their words
“Dogs have access to both portions all day long and are shut in for bedtime.”tailwaginn.com/services/
Solo care for dogs who skip group playPaid add-on
Their words
“ACTIVITY ADD ON: PLAY YARD $15.00/30-minutes Takes place in one of our large fenced-in areas where your dog will get to run around with new friends! Single dogs or families who don’t enjoy playing with other dogs may enjoy a separate Play Yard.”tailwaginn.com/services/
HousingIndoor outdoor run
Their words
“Each dog has their own individual indoor and outdoor run. Indoor runs are temperature controlled, furnished with large, cozy blankets. Outdoor runs are covered but open air.”tailwaginn.com/services/
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor run
Their words
“Each dog has their own individual indoor and outdoor run. Indoor runs are temperature controlled, furnished with large, cozy blankets. Outdoor runs are covered but open air.”tailwaginn.com/services/
Capacity72
Their words
“Our 72 runs are housed in 3 separate buildings, therefore reducing the dog density.”tailwaginn.com/about-laurel-acres-kennels/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Dog runs are ventilated and climate controlled. They are fully air conditioned for the extremely hot summer days.”tailwaginn.com/about-laurel-acres-kennels/
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
ToursWalk-in tours welcome
Their words
“Yes! We do tours everyday during business hours, no appointment needed! The best time to stop in to take a look around would be between 9-5 to avoid all of our heavy cleaning and feeding times!”tailwaginn.com/faq/
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationYes
Their words
“We use small pieces of cheese, peanut butter, or little bits of wet food for pills, though you are welcome to bring pill pockets or anything else you may typically use!”tailwaginn.com/faq/
FeedingEither house or owner's food
Their words
“We provide food and bedding if you would prefer to use ours instead of bringing your pets’ food.”tailwaginn.com/faq/
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot published on their website
Read from the facility’s public website, 2026-09-07. Policies change — confirm anything that matters when you book. “Reviewers” marks a fact customers describe that the operator does not state; it is weaker evidence and never counted as published. Method on the methodology page.
What reviewers mention
caring staff ×15cat boarding ×6clean facility ×3anxiety dog ×2kennel cough ×2reasonable rates ×2dog grooming ×2add ons ×2
Topics extracted from public review text, with mention counts.
Rating breakdown
83% of reviewers gave 5 stars; 6% gave 1–2 stars.
Amenities & details
Identifies as women-ownedWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotGender-neutral restroomOn-site parking
Attributes self-reported on the business’s public profile.