Northwest Dog Retreat

Northwest Dog Retreat is a dog boarding and daycare facility in Arlington, WA, at 19306 8th Ave NW. It handles overnight stays, daytime play, and dog training, and staff are on site 24/7. Dogs stay in 70 sq. ft. indoor/outdoor runs with heated floors inside a climate-controlled building.

Services and amenities

• Overnight boarding, with published rates from $40 to $55 per night
• Daycare with supervised group play
• Dog training
• Grooming and nail trims
• Enrichment add-ons such as a Kong, a lick-mat, or chews

What stands out

The outdoor space is split into three areas: two smaller play yards and one large one. That gives staff room to sort dogs by size and play style rather than turning everyone out together. All group play is supervised.

The runs are indoor/outdoor, so a dog has covered space and its own outdoor space during the day. Video monitoring lets owners check in on their dog mid-stay. Staff will also give medications according to an owner's written instructions, which matters for senior dogs and anyone on a daily prescription.

Practical details

The kennel is open Monday through Saturday, 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM, and closed Sunday. Reservations are made online. Vaccinations are required. Parking and the restroom are ADA compliant, and the site is a short drive from central Arlington.

Questions can go to 425-876-9939 or carol@nwdogretreat.com. Northwest Dog Retreat also posts on Facebook and Instagram, which is a reasonable way to see the runs and play yards before booking a first stay.