Business Details
25 Years
experience
Your Dog's Home Away From Home in Seattle
Since 2001, Great Dog has been dedicated to enriching the lives of dogs and their owners through comprehensive care solutions. Our North Seattle facility offers daycare, boarding, training, and grooming services designed to meet the physical and social needs of dogs in a safe, engaging environment. With over 8,000 square feet of indoor-outdoor play areas, our trained staff ensures dogs receive personalized attention through activities like obedience training, swimming, and social play.Our certified instructors utilize humane, force-free training methods tailored to both canine and human learning styles, while our retail store provides curated dog products and enrichment toys. BARK espresso adds a unique touch for human visitors, creating a community hub where pets and owners thrive together.
Services
Daycare
Boarding
Group Training
Private Lessons
Grooming Services
Retail Store
BARK Espresso
Training Tune Ups
Puppy Classes
Specialty Grooming
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- 20+ years serving Seattle's dog community
- Certified professional dog training instructors
- 8,000 sq ft indoor-outdoor play facility
- Curated retail store with specialty dog products
- Integrated dog grooming and espresso caf
Services
Daycare
Our 8,000 sq ft facility provides supervised play and socialization for dogs. Multiple trained staff members oversee activities like swimming, fetch, and obedience training. Dogs enjoy both indoor and outdoor spaces with structured playtime and rest periods.
Boarding
Dogs stay in a kennel-free environment with daytime play and nighttime companionship. Our small-pack setting reduces stress while maintaining daily routines. Includes access to play areas and personalized attention from overnight staff.
Training
Certified instructors use positive reinforcement methods for group classes and private lessons. Programs address basic obedience, behavioral modification, and specialized skills. Online resources supplement in-person training sessions.
Grooming
Professional bathing services include hydro massage, nail trimming, and ear cleaning. Suds Specialists offer facial treatments and pawicures using natural products. Appointments available for routine and specialty grooming needs.
Retail Store
Curated selection of premium dog food, toys, and accessories. Staff provides expert recommendations on durable products and enrichment tools. Loyalty program rewards frequent shoppers with exclusive deals and discounts.
Questions
What services does Great Dog offer?
We provide daycare, boarding, training, grooming, and retail services for dogs. Additional offerings include BARK espresso for human visitors and specialized enrichment programs.
Are training services suitable for all dog ages?
Yes! We offer puppy classes, adult dog training, and senior dog enrichment programs. Our certified instructors adapt techniques to suit different learning stages and abilities.
Can I add training sessions to boarding reservations?
Training Tune Ups can be added to daycare or overnight stays. These 15-20 minute sessions focus on reinforcing basic skills and behavioral improvements during your dog's visit.
What makes your grooming services unique?
Our Suds Specialists use natural products and provide personalized attention. Services include hydro massage baths, anal expression, ear cleaning, and specialty treatments like Fido Facials and pawicures.
Do you offer retail loyalty programs?
Yes, our Astro Loyalty App provides rewards and exclusive deals on premium dog products. Members earn points on purchases and enjoy special promotions throughout the year.
Reviews (6)
Chelsea Ericson
Apr 29, 2022
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Completed the Reactive to Reliable course today. Denali can now hang out at green lake and not try to become best friends with every passing dog.
Gary G.
Mar 21, 2022
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We're now on dog number two at Great Dog. Our previous pup Scout was a regular at Great Dog and they were brilliant with him, training, day care and boarding. Even their staff were there for us when my wife and I got married looking after Scout. We're now onto new pup Skye who was a real problem child. I say was, as due to the help of Great Dog (both Susan and Missy getting positive mentions here) to turn our cute but satanic pup into an upstanding canine citizen. The staff have changed since we started with Scout over a decade ago, but under Judi's leadership the dog first approach remains the same. I'd recommend Great Dog without reservation.
Ellen C.
Nov 22, 2021
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Great Dogs five day training was kind and effective and helped me create a positive relationship with my wind-up puppy, Pablo. Following the training course, Pablo is at Great Dog's doggie daycare. We ended up back where we started after dealing with four other daycare facilities. Experienced, certified and warm hearted people run this show. Thank you thank you! Pablo's Mom
Tiffany Williams
Aug 09, 2021
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I dont know about the Obedience School but the grooming is great. I use to take my dog in to the groomers before we moved out of state. Before the groomers never let me go back but in the last 6 months the one groomer would let me come and distract my dog with treats since he doesn't like his paws touched in anyway. It makes a difference as she can clip his nails faster.
Nick Sullivan
Jul 26, 2021
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Our dog loves it here! Daycare is super flexible and boarding is great too. They were really accommodating when we had to board our dog when our baby was born. They really care about the pets and their clients.
Mrs. LaRoche
Apr 30, 2021
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This is the very first one star review I have done. Great Dogs Business Model is a poor one. No grooming rates are on public display. The rate charged is not mentioned at drop off. You are told the price when you pick up your pet. And, be aware, the rates change at random This is not a customer friendly shop. The customer is not told ahead of time if they will be providing a full groom or a clean up.
Or even if there is a difference in look or price. So, it's a surprise at check out. Also, you have to pay prior to seeing your pet. How do you know how much, if any, tip you should leave if you are not able to appraise the job done? The groomers themselves are not open to discuss any critque, they just pass the customer along to another groomer. Like I said, a very bad business model.
Or even if there is a difference in look or price. So, it's a surprise at check out. Also, you have to pay prior to seeing your pet. How do you know how much, if any, tip you should leave if you are not able to appraise the job done? The groomers themselves are not open to discuss any critque, they just pass the customer along to another groomer. Like I said, a very bad business model.
