Pet boarding service · Portland, OR

Sniff Dog Hotel

★★★★½ 4.4 from 265 Google reviews · #38 of 47 in Portland by score

BoardingDaycareTrainingGroomingDedicated facility

8.8DogDnB Score

About

Sniff Dog Hotel offers a variety of innovative services and amenities, including hotel-style boarding, daycare, grooming in our salon & spa, massage, training, and self-service dog wash. Four-legged friends can bask in an always clean, fresh-smelling indoor-play area or relax in their very own standard room or luxury suite. We've gone to great lengths to design our hotel for maximum cleanliness and guest comfort. Sniff was built from the bottom up with a wide range of specialized features -- Lik

Description from the business’s public profile.

What Sniff Dog Hotel 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.

15 of 27 policies published
Website checked 2026-09-07. 12 not stated on the site.
Admission requirements
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
Proof of Rabies, DHLPP, and Bordetella is required. Effective flea/tick control is required. Bordetella is recommended every 6 months (within 1 year required).www.sniffdoghotel.com/faqs
Bordetella lead time1 day before arrival
Their words
A 24-hour waiting period is required after any vaccines are administered. A 7-day waiting period is recommended after Bordetella is administered but not required.www.sniffdoghotel.com/faqs
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterRequired for group play only from 7 months
Their words
All dogs must be spayed or neutered by 7 months to be eligible for daycare.www.sniffdoghotel.com/faqs
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
All dogs must complete a playgroup consultation to determine their eligibility for daycare. Your pup must be at least 4 months old and meet all of our health, safety, and vaccine requirements.www.sniffdoghotel.com/faqs
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
Proof of Rabies, DHLPP, and Bordetella is required.www.sniffdoghotel.com/faqs
Operations
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
Is your hotel staffed overnight? Yes! Our hotels are staffed 24/7/365 so your dog is never left alone.www.sniffdoghotel.com/faqs
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Play modelStructured rotation
Their words
A full day of structured play, socialization, and supervised fun, designed to keep your dog happily engaged from morning to evening.www.sniffdoghotel.com/services/daycare
Groups separated byTemperament and play style
Their words
Playgroups are supervised group sessions matched by play style, temperament, and personality.www.sniffdoghotel.com/faqs
Time out of the kennelNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playOffered
Their words
Private services are one-on-one with our staff members and ideal for pups who prefer people over crowds.www.sniffdoghotel.com/faqs
HousingSuite
Their words
Dogs who participate in our private services are eligible to stay in our Treehouse, Penthouse, or Family Suites.www.sniffdoghotel.com/faqs
Outdoor accessNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersYes
Their words
Amenities & Extras From webcams and enrichment add-ons to spa perks and rooftop retreats, our amenities are designed to make each stay feel special.www.sniffdoghotel.com/services/boarding-portland
Photo / report-card updatesPaid add-on
Their words
We also offer pupdates for $8/day!www.sniffdoghotel.com/faqs
ToursTours by appointment
Their words
Can I take a tour? Yes! Contact us to schedule a tour. Tours are available by appointment only. Virtual tours for both locations are available online.www.sniffdoghotel.com/faqs
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationCase by case, may carry a fee
Their words
We will administer up to 2 medications complimentary, but 3+ medications will now have an $8 daily fee. We do not currently administer injectable medications.www.sniffdoghotel.com/faqs
FeedingOwner's food required
Their words
We do not provide meals, only treats. We can store & prepare frozen and refrigerated meals.www.sniffdoghotel.com/faqs
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

daycare ×20dog hotel ×6email updates ×3dog happiness ×3clean facility ×3pawdicure ×2camera access ×2groomer ×2

Topics extracted from public review text, with mention counts.

Rating breakdown

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72% of reviewers gave 5 stars; 11% gave 1–2 stars.

Amenities & details

Onsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Attributes self-reported on the business’s public profile.

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