A Dog’s Best Friend Doggy Daycare & Training
316 SE Hearthwood Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98684
Overview
A Dog's Best Friend is an award-winning dog daycare, boarding, and training facility in Vancouver, WA featuring 5 outdoor yards with turf, splash pads, and pools. They require temperament testing, current vaccinations including rabies and bordetella, and spay/neuter for dogs over 6 months. Daycare runs $31-42/day and overnight boarding is $70-85/night with enrichment add-ons available.
Amenities & Policies
Required vaccinations: Rabies, Bordetella, DHLPP, Influenza
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What Reviews Say
699 reviews analyzedA Dog's Best Friend is an exceptional doggy daycare and training facility with an overwhelmingly positive reputation. With 95%+ 5-star reviews, customers consistently praise the caring staff, clean facilities, webcam access, and excellent training programs. The board-and-train program with trainers Taylor and Alex receives exceptional reviews for transforming reactive and anxious dogs. Minor complaints about communication consistency and occasional illness reports represent less than 1% of reviews. The owner is highly engaged, responding professionally to all negative reviews. This is a trusted, long-term care provider where dogs genuinely love attending.
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Dog contracted giardia/kennel cough after visit
“My dog was also infected with Giardia and Kennel cough with no other exposure.”
Dog became ill (diarrhea) after daycare visit
“When we brought her home she had diarrhea for 5 days after.”
Customer felt dismissed/disrespected by staff
“The disrespect shown today was crazy.”
Enrichment time significantly shorter than promised
“Enrichment time is 3 minutes long from when the dog enters the enclosure to when they exit.”
Inconsistent information from different staff members(3 mentions)
“Every single staff person I spoke to had something different to say about the requirements for the dogs, rates, and the schedule.”
Difficulty getting reservations/availability(3 mentions)
“Impossible to get a reservation, even if you're an established client.”
Communication issues about services/billing(2 mentions)
“I was not happy because I am being accused of something that is their fault.”
Top Rated
4.9 stars from 719+ reviews
This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.9-star rating across 719 reviews.
At a Glance
Pricing
Boarding
$70–$85/night
Daycare
$31–$42/day
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