Kennel · Snohomish, WA
Bone-A-Fide Dog Ranch
★★★★★ 4.8 from 246 Google reviews · #9 of 59 in Seattle by score
BoardingDedicated facility
9.6DogDnB Score
What Bone-A-Fide Dog Ranch 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.
14 of 27 policies published
Website checked 2026-09-08. 13 not stated on the site.Admission requirements
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: leptospirosis · Not mentioned: canine influenza
Their words
“For the safety of all dogs, Bone-A-Fide requires a copy of your dog’s current rabies vaccination, DHPP, bordetella and a negative fecal test. The fecal test must have been within the last 6 months. We strongly recommend the Lepto vaccine.”bone-a-fide.com/faqs/
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNegative test required
Their words
“For the safety of all dogs, Bone-A-Fide requires a copy of your dog’s current rabies vaccination, DHPP, bordetella and a negative fecal test. The fecal test must have been within the last 6 months.”bone-a-fide.com/faqs/
Spay / neuterRequired from 9 months
Their words
“Dogs must be 5 months old or older to attend. Dogs more than 9 months old must be spayed or neutered.”bone-a-fide.com/faqs/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“PLEASE NOTE: BEFORE ANY NEW DOG CAN BE SCHEDULED FOR BOARDING OR DAYCARE AT BONE-A-FIDE THEY MUST FIRST COME FOR A "MEET AND GREET" VISIT - WHICH ARE CURRENTLY BOOKING FOR SELECT SATURDAYS IN SEPTEMBER.”bone-a-fide.com/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“For the safety of all dogs, Bone-A-Fide requires a copy of your dog’s current rabies vaccination, DHPP, bordetella and a negative fecal test.”bone-a-fide.com/faqs/
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 modelAll-day open play
Their words
“Your dog can be out playing with friends the whole time they’re here.”bone-a-fide.com/faqs/
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of the kennelAbout 7 hours of play daily
Their words
“Boarding dogs are out playing for about 7 hours each day (less if they need a rest).”bone-a-fide.com/faqs/
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingHome
Their words
“We have a large "dog house" - a multi-room human house that has been converted into a house just for dogs! It’s like a slumber party for dogs, with dogs in six different assigned sleeping areas, equipped with comfy beds, couches and open kennels.”bone-a-fide.com/dog-boarding/
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“Trails and Play Yards: Five acres of fully fenced, supervised fun. There is even a dedicated yard for puppies, smaller, older, and shy dogs”bone-a-fide.com/about-the-ranch/
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“The Lodge: a heated/air conditioned indoor space for playing, eating and snoozing — 4,100 sq feet”bone-a-fide.com/about-the-ranch/
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
ToursTours by appointment
Their words
“Can I come out to see the ranch and get a tour? Yes - Call or email to schedule a Meet and Greet. We have them by appointment most Saturdays starting between 1 and 2 pm.”bone-a-fide.com/faqs/
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationYes, except injectables
Their words
“We have no problem with giving medication (except we do not administer injections) and there is no additional charge.”bone-a-fide.com/faqs/
FeedingOwner's food required
Their words
“They ll enjoy seven hours of supervised play daily, as well as breakfast and dinner (please bring their food, to keep their digestive systems happy).”bone-a-fide.com/dog-boarding/
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingYes
Their words
“We're rolling out a new online booking system at the Ranch. You need an invite to get set up in our Client Portal, so reach out to us and we can send you one.”bone-a-fide.com/
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
daycare ×13responsive staff ×4active dogs ×3property tour ×3boarding facility ×3mud pit ×2acres to roam ×2dog evaluation ×2
Topics extracted from public review text, with mention counts.
Rating breakdown
93% of reviewers gave 5 stars; 3% gave 1–2 stars.
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Attributes self-reported on the business’s public profile.