Dog day care center · Seattle, WA
Dogtopia of Harbor Steps
★★★★½ 4.6 from 125 Google reviews · #35 of 59 in Seattle by score
DaycareDog walkingBoardingPet sittingDedicated facility
9.2DogDnB Score
What Dogtopia of Harbor Steps 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.
9 of 27 policies published
Website checked 2026-09-08. 18 not stated on the site.Admission requirements
Vaccinations requiredNot published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterRequired from 7 months
Their words
“Puppies must be at least 12 weeks and current on required vaccinations. All dogs 7 months and older must be spayed or neutered.”www.dogtopia.com/seattle-harborsteps/dog-daycare/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“We welcome all breeds of dogs at our facilities; all happy and social dogs who are fully vaccinated and pass our meet and greet are welcome!”www.dogtopia.com/seattle-harborsteps/dog-daycare/
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 modelAll-day open play
Their words
“Here are Dogtopia’s 15 Commitments to Safety: 8-10 hours of open-play to encourage socialization and exercise”www.dogtopia.com/seattle-harborsteps/dog-daycare/
Groups separated bySize, temperament and play style
Their words
“your dog will make lots of new friends and will love their newfound freedom in our open-play environment where they will be separated by friends of similar size, temperament and play style.”www.dogtopia.com/seattle-harborsteps/dog-daycare/
Time out of the kennel8-10 hours of open play
Their words
“Here are Dogtopia’s 15 Commitments to Safety: 8-10 hours of open-play to encourage socialization and exercise”www.dogtopia.com/seattle-harborsteps/dog-daycare/
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingCage free
Their words
“We do not have kennel runs; instead, our boarding dogs enjoy full use of our open-play, off-leash environment.”www.dogtopia.com/seattle-harborsteps/dog-boarding/
Outdoor accessNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Our facility is climate-controlled, so no matter the weather, it’s always a comfortable 65-70 degrees and bright in our playrooms.”www.dogtopia.com/seattle-harborsteps/dog-daycare/
Live cameras for ownersYes
Their words
“we have webcams in every playroom so can you check in on them throughout the day (excluding nap time and overnight).”www.dogtopia.com/seattle-harborsteps/
Photo / report-card updatesYes
Their words
“You’ll get periodic report cards to keep you in the loop on your dog’s behavior, their new BFFFs (Best Furry Friends Forever), and tips for how you can replicate our positive educational methods at home.”www.dogtopia.com/seattle-harborsteps/dog-daycare/
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationNot published on their website
FeedingNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot published on their website
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
webcam ×9patient staff ×5invested staff ×4nail trim ×4drop off and pick up ×2easy scheduling ×2dog engagement ×2excited dogs ×2
Topics extracted from public review text, with mention counts.
Rating breakdown
86% of reviewers gave 5 stars; 9% gave 1–2 stars.
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotGender-neutral restroomLGBTQ+ friendlyTransgender safespaceFree parking garagePaid parking garage
Attributes self-reported on the business’s public profile.