Overnight dog boarding cost per night at a kennel or boarding facility in Washington (2026)
A typical Washington range, the local factors behind it, and the tools to price your own project.
Reviewed for 2026, updated September 8, 2026.
What drives the cost in Washington
Washington has one of the highest minimum wages in the country, and Seattle's cost of living pushes boarding rates in the Puget Sound region well above the national range. Eastern Washington, from Spokane to the Tri-Cities, prices lower but has fewer facilities. The state has no income tax and, to our knowledge, no statewide boarding license; cities and counties handle animal facility permits, and wildfire smoke in late summer has become a recurring concern.
Tips for Washington buyers
- Seattle and the Eastside price highest, so consider Pierce or Snohomish County facilities if you have flexibility.
- Ask about the facility's wildfire smoke plan during August and September.
- Book early for summer and the December holidays, since Puget Sound kennels fill quickly.
Ranges are hedged planning estimates derived from a national typical range and a local index, not quotes. Typical nightly rate for one dog in a standard run or kennel, before add-ons such as playtime, medication or premium suites. Rates vary widely by metro area, facility type and season, and holiday weeks often carry surcharges.
Price your project
- Kennel Run Occupancy Rate Calculator: Estimates your boarding facility's occupancy rate, period revenue and the revenue sitting in unfilled run-nights, for kennel owners and managers.
- Boarding Deposit vs No-Show Loss Calculator: Estimates how much revenue no-shows cost a boarding kennel each month and how much a non-refundable deposit policy could recover, for owners deciding on a deposit rule.
- Online Boarding Reservation Time Savings Calculator: Estimates the staff hours and payroll dollars a kennel saves by moving reservations online, and whether that covers the cost of booking software, for owners weighing the switch.