Dog Sitting and Boarding Rates in Seattle (2026): What Local Sitters Actually Charge
Short answer: in Seattle, a pet sitter who comes to your home costs about $22 to $28 an hour. Overnight kennel and pet resort boarding runs $65 to $135 a night (most charge $69 to $84), and boarding in a sitter's own home starts around $75 a night for one dog. Daycare is $42 to $65 a day, and a 30-minute walk or drop-in visit is $20 to $45 (most charge $30 to $35). We checked the published price lists of 30 Seattle-area businesses, plus Care.com, in October 2026.
Leaving your dog? Hand your sitter one page with everything they need.
$17The price is the easy part. Your dog has 47 little rules. Your sitter probably knows 4. That gap is where trips go wrong, and it's why we built The Paw Brief (more below).
Seattle dog care prices at a glance
| Type of care | Typical Seattle price | Where the number comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Pet sitter in your home | $22.18 to $27.71 an hour | Care.com Seattle rates, October 2026 |
| Boarding, lower-priced kennels | $64.99 to $70 a night | PawsVIP boarding prices, Pupper's Play & Stay, BoneYard, Baba Lu's Playhouse |
| Boarding, central Seattle | $78 to $95 a night | Club Dogfish, Seattle Canine Club, Downtown Dog Lounge, Dogtopia Harbor Steps |
| Boarding with daycare included | $84 a night | Dogtopia Roosevelt Square pricing |
| Boarding, premium suites and solo play | $99 to $138 a night | Rainier Dog Resort, Scooter's Pet Care, Downtown Dog Lounge |
| Boarding, extra dog from the same home | $58.49 to $72 a night | PawsVIP sibling rate, Downtown Dog Lounge |
| Boarding in a sitter's home | $75 to $90 a night | The Leash and Collar, DogsSecondHome, Cosmic Home & Pet, Lady Di Pet Chaperone |
| Sitter stays overnight at your home | $75 to $125 a night | Pets Love Sue, Cosmic Home & Pet, Consistent Caring |
| Doggy daycare, full day | $42 to $65 a day | Camp Crockett, Growlerz, Seattle Canine Club, Luna's Landing, Noble Pet Resort |
| Walk or drop-in visit, 30 minutes | $30 to $35 (range $20 to $45) | Trails And Tails, Seattle Pet Care Co, Bark and Walk, Furry Godmother |
| Walk, 60 minutes | $45 to $52 | Haven's Hounds, Consistent Caring, Trails And Tails |
Seattle is one of the pricier cities for dog care. Its hourly sitter rate is about 12% above the Washington average ($19.82 to $25.35 an hour) and about 33% above the national average of $16.68 to $22.55, according to Care.com.
Rates in the suburbs
Head north or south of the city and the hourly rate drops; Bainbridge Island and the Eastside cost about the same as Seattle or more:
| Area | Starting rate | Top rate |
|---|---|---|
| Bainbridge Island | $23.67/hr | $35.33/hr |
| Woodinville | $23.30/hr | $28.60/hr |
| Snoqualmie | $23.00/hr | $26.20/hr |
| Lynnwood | $22.53/hr | $29.74/hr |
| Everett | $18.86/hr | $23.37/hr |
| Tacoma | $18.01/hr | $22.79/hr |
| Maple Valley | $17.69/hr | $22.85/hr |
Source: Care.com, October 2026.
What pushes the price up in Seattle
- The kind of room. The same kennel can cost very different amounts depending on the space. Downtown Dog Lounge charges $84 for standard boarding and $138 for a Premium Luxury Suite in South Lake Union; Rainier Dog Resort charges $99 for group play and $121 for solo play.
- More than one dog. Extra dogs are usually discounted, not free: PawsVIP charges $58.49 for a sibling, Downtown Dog Lounge $72, and in-home sitters add $10 to $20 per extra dog. Seattle Canine Club takes 8% off for 2 dogs and 15% for 3.
- Holidays and school breaks. PawsVIP adds $10 a night during its holiday periods, which include Spring Break (April 6 to April 21), the Fourth of July week and Thanksgiving through early December. Seattle Canine Club adds $15 on national holidays, DogsSecondHome goes from $77 to $97 a day, and sitters add $15 to $50 per holiday visit or day. Book early for summer and the December holidays.
- Odd hours and short notice. Pupper's Play & Stay charges $20 for a pick-up until 8:30pm, Club Dogfish $15 for an early or late drop-off, and Rainier Dog Resort charges a day of daycare if you collect after 10am. Furry Godmother charges $50 for a visit booked with less than 7 days' notice.
- Special needs and extras. Seattle Canine Club adds $15 a day for dogs who need special handling; meals, medication and extra walks are often $5 to $25 add-ons.
Sitter at home, sitter's home, or kennel?
| Option | Seattle price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Sitter in your home | $22 to $28 an hour, or $75 to $125 for an overnight stay | Dogs who are anxious away from home, older dogs, homes with other pets |
| Boarding in a sitter's home | About $75 to $90 a night | Social dogs who like a quiet house and one person (some take small dogs only) |
| Kennel or pet resort | $65 to $135 a night | Dogs who love other dogs and a busy day of play |
Seattle weather matters too. From fall through spring your dog comes back from most walks wet and muddy, so ask who towels them off and whether an exit bath costs extra. On the hot or smoky days of late summer, walks need to be short and early. Whoever you pick needs to know your dog's limits.
The part no price covers
The walk is rarely what goes wrong. It's the text at 9pm.
"How much food again?" "Is the white pill the morning one?" "Who's your vet?"
You're paying $30 to $135 a day for someone to look after your dog. Then you hand them the most important information out loud, at the door, in a rush, and hope it sticks. Or you write a 10-page Word document they skim once.
Whether it's a friend, a $28-an-hour pro or a $135-a-night resort, they all need the same things from you, and most owners forget at least one:
- Exactly how much your dog eats, and when (not "morning-ish")
- Every medication, the dose, and how to give it
- The quirks: the gate that doesn't latch, the bolt at the front door, the toy that can't be left out
- When to call you, and when to skip you and go straight to the emergency vet
- Your vet, the nearest 24-hour clinic, and a backup contact who isn't you
The Paw Brief: one handbook your sitter can scan in seconds
The Paw Brief asks you the questions you'd forget, then turns your answers into one clear care guide. Fill it in once, update it before each trip, and hand it to whoever is watching your dog: a sitter, a boarding kennel, or your neighbor.
What's inside:
- Who is who: photos and markings for each pet, so meds and food never get mixed up
- Precise times: real times for meals, walks and meds, not "evening"
- Little rituals: the bedtime toy, the water-bowl trick, the things only you know
- Behavior, honestly: checkboxes for reactivity, separation anxiety and resource guarding, so your sitter isn't surprised
- Emergency thresholds: exactly when to call you and when to go straight to the vet
- House details: alarm, fuse box, spare key, and neighbor boundaries
What you get: a fillable PDF that works on any device, plus an editable Canva version. Instant download, no subscription.
The math is easy. One night of Seattle boarding costs $65 to $135. The Paw Brief costs $17, once, and you reuse it for every trip after this one.
No risk: if it doesn't help, you get your money back within 30 days.
The Paw Brief is made by the team behind this guide. The prices and local listings above are researched separately and nobody paid to be included.
Seattle dog sitters, kennels and daycares
Real local options with their Google rating. Where a business publishes its prices, we list them with a link so you can check.
Boarding and kennels
- Seattle Canine Club - SoDo, SoDo · 4.9★ (341 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Dog boarding daily rate: $82 per night; Daycare, full day: $58 per day; Daycare, half day (up to 4 hours): $35 per half day
- All Barks Of Life Hotel - Dog Daycare & Dog Hotel, Burien · 4.9★ (341 Google reviews) · Website
- Dogcity - Daycare + Grooming, Admiral, West Seattle · 4.7★ (399 Google reviews) · Website
- Downtown Dog Lounge, South Lake Union · 4.2★ (337 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Standard Boarding, up to 10 nights: $84 per night; Standard Boarding, additional dog: $72 per night; Daycare, Full Day: $64 per day
- Rainier Dog Resort & Spa, LLC, Renton · 4.9★ (170 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Boarding, The Best Fur-iend (small groups): $99 per day; Boarding, The Pampered Pooch (solo): $121 per day; Daycare, Small Group Play: $60 per day
- Citydog! Club, Downtown Seattle · 3.8★ (219 Google reviews) · Website
- Martha's Garden, South Lake Union · 4.8★ (149 Google reviews) · Website
- Dogtopia of Harbor Steps, Downtown Seattle · 4.6★ (127 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Standard Boarding Rate: $95 per night; Daycare Full Day (over 6 hours): $65 per day; Daycare Half-Day (under 6 hours): $45 per half day
- Metro Dog, Magnolia · 4.7★ (88 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Pet Sitting, 30 minutes: Starting from $33 per visit; Dog Walks: starting at $29 per walk
- Club Dogfish, Belltown · 4.9★ (79 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Boarding: $78 per night; Private Suite: $85 per night; Daycare, Full Day (over 5hr): $60 per day
- Pups-A-Daisy, Crown Hill and north Ballard · 4.7★ (81 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Stay & Play Full Day (5+ hours): $55 per day; Stay & Play Half Day (up to 5 hours): $40 per half day; Drop & Shop 2-Hour Play: $24 per visit
- PawsVIP - Ballard, Ballard · 4.8★ (77 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Boarding, Group Playtime: $64.99 per night; Boarding, Private Playtime: $74.99 per night; Full Day Dog Daycare (without membership): $49.99 per day
Daycare
- Growlerz Seattle, Columbia City · 4.8★ (188 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Single-Day Pass (full day): $50 per day; Half-Day Pass (5 hours): $33 per half day; Ten-Day Pass: $485 10-day pass
- Camp Crockett Dog Day Camp, Delridge, West Seattle · 4.3★ (91 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Camper: Full Day (4+ hrs): $42 per day; Camper: Half day (1 to 4 hrs): $32 per half day; Camper Buddies (2 dogs): Full Day: $70 per day
- Rocket Dog Care, Crown Hill and north Ballard · 4.7★ (65 Google reviews) · Website
- Jake N Friends - Small Dog Daycare Off-Leash Adventures, Central District · 4.7★ (35 Google reviews) · Website
- Play Doggie Day Care, Central District · 4.5★ (34 Google reviews) · Website
- West Seattle Dog House Daycare, West Seattle · 4.8★ (28 Google reviews) · Website
- Rocket Dog Care, South Lake Union · 5★ (23 Google reviews) · Website
- Wild Pack Pet Care and Wellness, Belltown · 5★ (20 Google reviews) · Website
- We Be Waggin, Mount Baker · New on Google
Sitters and walkers (they come to you)
- Furry Godmother, LLC, Seattle · 5★ (68 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Dog walk: 30 minutes: $45 per walk; Drop-in: 30 minutes: $45 per visit; In-home Boarding Standard: $200 per day
- Duck Duck Moose Pet Care, Delridge, West Seattle · 4.9★ (59 Google reviews) · Website
- Katia's Dog Gone Walking(All Pet Service), Magnolia · 4.6★ (50 Google reviews)
- Pet Nanny Angie, Seattle · 4.9★ (45 Google reviews) · Website
- Trails And Tails Dog Walking, Capitol Hill · 5★ (42 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: 30 Minute Dog Walk: $34 per walk; 45 Minute Dog Walk: $43 per walk; 60 Minute Dog Walk: $52 per walk
- Wagnolia Pet Sitting, Queen Anne · 4.8★ (39 Google reviews) · Website
- Strut The Pup | Seattle Dog Walkers & Pet Sitters, Seattle · 4.9★ (38 Google reviews) · Website
- Motley Crew LLC, Seattle · 4.9★ (38 Google reviews) · Website
- Fantastic Dog & Cat Sitting Service, Ballard · 4.6★ (38 Google reviews) · Website
- Comfy Critter LLC, Magnolia · 4.9★ (33 Google reviews) · Website
- Seattle4Dogs, Central District · 4.9★ (32 Google reviews) · Website
- Consistent Caring Dog Walking and Pet Sitting, Seattle · 5★ (26 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Walk, 30-Minute: $33 per walk; Overnights only: $100 per night; Holiday fee: $15 per service
Listings come from Google Maps and each business's own website, checked October 2026. Nobody paid to be listed. Prices change, so confirm before you book. Own one of these businesses? Ask us about a featured spot.
Frequently asked questions
How much should I pay a dog sitter in Seattle?
Most Seattle pet sitters charge about $22 to $28 an hour. A 30-minute walk or drop-in visit is usually $30 to $35, and a sitter who stays the night at your home charges $75 to $125. For a friend or neighbor, many owners pay close to the same hourly rate or a flat amount per day, plus a thank-you.
How much is dog boarding in Seattle per night?
Kennel and pet resort boarding is $65 to $135 a night; most Seattle kennels charge $69 to $84. Boarding in a sitter's own home starts around $75 a night for one dog.
Is it cheaper to board my dog or have a sitter come over?
For a full day, a kennel night ($65 to $135) is often cheaper than paying a sitter by the hour. For two or three short visits a day, an in-home sitter can cost about the same and keeps your dog in its own routine.
Do Seattle sitters charge more on holidays?
Often, yes. Expect $10 to $15 a night extra at kennels, $15 to $50 extra per visit or day from sitters, and higher in-home boarding rates ($97 instead of $77 at one sitter). Book early for Spring Break, summer, Thanksgiving and the December holidays.
What should I leave for my dog sitter?
Feeding amounts and times, medications with doses, your vet and the nearest emergency clinic, a backup contact, and house rules. The Paw Brief walks you through all of it and turns it into one guide your sitter can scan in seconds.