Dog day care center · Bothell, WA

The Dog Stop - Bothell

★★★★★ 4.9 from 167 Google reviews · #4 of 59 in Seattle by score

DaycareTrainingBoardingGroomingDedicated facility

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About

Bothell’s trusted dog care destination with everything you need to give your dog their best life, all in one place. From safe, supervised daycare play and stress-free boarding to expert grooming and premium retail nutrition, every service is delivered by trained dog lovers (including staff certified in canine CPR & First Aid and Fear Free® to reduce fear, anxiety, and stress with every visit). Whether you need weekday daycare, a weekend stay, or a fresh cut, our team provides expert care and ple

Description from the business’s public profile.

What The Dog Stop - Bothell 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.

12 of 27 policies published
Website checked 2026-09-08. 15 not stated on the site.
Admission requirements
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
Prior to boarding and/or daycare, you must provide proof that the following vaccinations are current: Bordetella, Parvovirus & Distemper, and Rabies.thedogstop.com/locations/washington/bothell/
Bordetella lead time2 days before arrival
Their words
Vaccines must be given by a vet 48 hours before pup attends daycare, boarding, or has a grooming service.thedogstop.com/locations/washington/bothell/
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterRequired for group play only from 7 months
Their words
Dogs over 7 months must be spayed or neutered in order to participate in daycare, however they may still be boarded.thedogstop.com/services/boarding/
Temperament evaluationNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
Prior to overnight boarding and/or dog daycare services, you must provide proof of the following vaccinations from your vet: Bordetella – Up-to-date vaccinations Parvovirus & Distemper – Up-to-date vaccinations Rabies – Up-to-date vaccinations Please note, that we also accept titer tests for Distemper and Rabies.thedogstop.com/services/boarding/
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 certificationFear Free certified
Their words
The Dog Stop® Partners with Fear Free to Transform the Future of Boarding and Daycare Facility Care Standards The Dog Stop® the one-stop-shop for dog care becomes Fear Free certifiethedogstop.com/about/
Play modelAll-day open play
Their words
With all-day play, individualized care, and spacious private suites, boarding with us gives pups that home away from home feeling!thedogstop.com/services/
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of the kennelNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playRequired for some dogs
Their words
If we find your dog isn t an appropriate fit for daycare, they will be separated from other canine guests for the remainder of their stay with regular one-on-one staff time, potty breaks and play sessions.thedogstop.com/locations/washington/bothell/
HousingSuite
Their words
With all-day play, individualized care, and spacious private suites, boarding with us gives pups that home away from home feeling!thedogstop.com/services/
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor
Their words
Our 6000+ square foot indoor and outdoor facility caters to every dog’s wish.thedogstop.com/locations/washington/bothell/
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersYes
Their words
Do you have cameras? Yes! All our dog daycare rooms are equipped with cameras so you can rest easy knowing your dog is being well cared for right from your phone or computer.thedogstop.com/locations/washington/bothell/
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationYes, for a fee
Their words
Do you administer medications? Yes. We administer medications (pills, ointments, etc.) on a case-by-case basis. The cost is $5 a day.thedogstop.com/locations/washington/bothell/
FeedingOwner's food encouraged
Their words
We always suggest that you bring your dog’s food with you from home to limit any digestive upset they may experience by changing their diet.thedogstop.com/locations/washington/bothell/
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

grooming ×25nail trim ×8camera access ×5online live stream ×2online scheduling ×2big dog friendly ×2patient groomer ×2boarding areas ×2

Topics extracted from public review text, with mention counts.

Rating breakdown

5154
410
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92% of reviewers gave 5 stars; 2% gave 1–2 stars.

Amenities & details

Onsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotPaid parking lot

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

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