Pet groomer · Edmonds, WA
Blue Collar Doghouse
★★★★½ 4.7 from 196 Google reviews · #22 of 59 in Seattle by score
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What Blue Collar Doghouse 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.
17 of 27 policies published
Website checked 2026-09-08. 10 not stated on the site.Admission requirements
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“All dogs must be vaccinated for Rabies, Bordetella, and DHPP prior to acceptance into daycare and overnight care.”www.bluecollardoghouse.com/kennelfreeboarding
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterRequired from 9 months
Their words
“Dogs must be spayed or neutered after 9 months of age, but may not attend if they are actively in heat.”www.bluecollardoghouse.com/kennelfreeboarding
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“Dog must have first passed a scheduled behavior assessment, bookable in our client portal.”www.bluecollardoghouse.com/kennelfreeboarding
Vaccination recordsNot published on their website
Operations
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“Blue Collar has a large group of staffing when open during business hours Monday-Saturdays however, due to our intimate size, only one staff member is on site with our boarding group outside of those times.”www.bluecollardoghouse.com/kennelfreeboarding
Staff-to-dog ratio1:15 staff to dogs
Their words
“We staff to keep a safe ratio that falls within the industry standard of 15:1, meaning 15 dogs per daycare attendant. Majority of the time our dog to staff ration falls closer to 12:1.”www.bluecollardoghouse.com/daycare
Maximum playgroup size12-15 dogs
Their words
“Overnight there will be around 12-15 dogs in our 1,000 sq. ft. space.”www.bluecollardoghouse.com/kennelfreeboarding
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byEnergy and level
Their words
“Sections are separated depending on the current group as it is more about energy levels than overall number of dogs in the yard.”www.bluecollardoghouse.com/daycare
Time out of the kennelNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingCage free
Their words
“While we pride ourselves on being kennel-free, we do recommend dogs be crate trained.”www.bluecollardoghouse.com/kennelfreeboarding
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor
Their words
“We have over 10,000sq/ft. of indoor/outdoor space that allows us to put the effort into finding the best environment for each dog.”www.bluecollardoghouse.com/daycare
Capacity65
Their words
“We cap our daycare at 65”www.bluecollardoghouse.com/daycare
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Our facility is monitored 24/7 even if staff are not on site via security cameras in our climate controlled boarding area”www.bluecollardoghouse.com/kennelfreeboarding
Live cameras for ownersNo client-viewable cameras
Their words
“Unfortunately, we don’t have the ability to do live feeds, but will send regular updates via report cards during their stay and can also schedule video calls if you would like!”www.bluecollardoghouse.com/kennelfreeboarding
Photo / report-card updatesYes
Their words
“Daily report cards after the first night Scheduled FaceTime visits upon request Medication administration”www.bluecollardoghouse.com/kennelfreeboarding
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyPublished
Their words
“If your dog gets injured in daycare, we will immediately isolate them from the pack to assess the severity of the injury. If it appears to be superficial, we may clean the wound, monitor them closely from that point forward, and inform you via call or text.”www.bluecollardoghouse.com/daycare
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationIncluded
Their words
“Daily report cards after the first night Scheduled FaceTime visits upon request Medication administration”www.bluecollardoghouse.com/kennelfreeboarding
FeedingOwner's food required
Their words
“Do I need to bring my own food? Yes, though we do have Purina Pro Plan Sensitive Skin and Stomach in case of emergencies.”www.bluecollardoghouse.com/kennelfreeboarding
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingYes
Their words
“For faster and easier booking download Gingr s app for pet parents.”www.bluecollardoghouse.com/book-now-daycare
Read from the facility’s public website, 2026-09-08. 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
dog daycare ×17kind staff ×14nail clipping ×10doggy pool ×4dog washing ×4handling of dogs ×3gentle groomer ×3terrier grooming ×2
Topics extracted from public review text, with mention counts.
Rating breakdown
88% of reviewers gave 5 stars; 5% gave 1–2 stars.
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotCredit cardsDebit cardsNFC mobile payments
Attributes self-reported on the business’s public profile.