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Holiday Rates in Effect December 20, 2022 to January 2, 2023

Stays during peak dates incur an additional $5 daily fee for daycare and overnight boarding, with a two night minimum stay for boarding.
The holiday surcharge is waived for our Unlimited daycare package holders.

Holiday boarding reservations require a $150 deposit.

Deposits will be refunded for cancellations made a minimum of 2 weeks prior to first reserved day. Cancelled reservations with less than 2 weeks notice forfeit their deposit.

Welcome to Downtown Dog Lounge

The best dog daycare and boarding in Seattle
Staffed 24/7, 365 days a year
Locations in Ballard, Elliott and South Lake Union (SLU)

At Downtown Dog Lounge we know how difficult it can be to leave your pet in someone else’s care. We work hard to give you peace of mind and to reassure you that your dog is in good hands. We do this by providing a wide variety of amenities, offering live 24 hour webcams on our website for you to check in on your pup, and by treating your dog as one of our own.

Seattle Dog Grooming

DDL | Ballard:

Grooming Appointments Available Now

DDL | Ballard offers a full range of grooming and bathing services, now 7 days a week. We’ve just opened appointments for Ballard, so get your preferred time slot before we fill up for the holidays!

Book online or call Ballard at (206) 946-1461

Seattle Dog Training

Puppy Basics
5 Week Training Class

Location: DDL | Elliott • 942 Elliott Ave W, Seattle

For puppies 10 to 20 weeks of age. Fill out a pet profile and then you can contact the trainer to sign up! Space is limited.

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King % Best of Western Washington 2021

DDL Voted Best Doggie Daycare!

Downtown Dog Lounge is the winner of King 5 Evening Magazine’s Best Doggie Daycare in 2021’s Best of Western Washington viewers poll. Thanks for your votes, we love what we do!

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Seattle Dog bathing

Schedule a Bath

Schedule a bath on the last day of your pup’s boarding stay for the sweetest reunion.

Best Seattle Doggie Daycare

DDL featured on New Day NW

New Day Northwest brought their cameras out to the Yard to highlight Downtown Dog Lounge winning King 5’s Best Doggie Daycare in 2021’s Best of Western Washington viewers poll.

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Jobs at Downtown Dog Lounge

DDL is Hiring!

We have openings for dog handler and overnight crew. Dog Yard Bar & DDL Bakery jobs will also be listed if we have openings. Part time and full time available, with $17/hr minimum pay.

Please make sure to fill out the entire online application. Resumes sent without a completed application will not be considered.

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Go Off-Leash in Ballard!

The Dog Yard is a 21+ bar created especially for dogs and their people, located in Ballard on Leary and 17th. Our spacious indoor-outdoor doggie play areas are off-leash and perfect for socializing while staying safe. We serve beer, wine, coffee and fresh baked goods from our own DDL Bakery, plus weekend Brunch Specials. Check out the meetup schedule, learn more at  www.dogyardbar.com  or follow our Instagram @dogyardbar for the most recent updates.

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Corgi dog with a corgi shaped cookie
Peanut butter glazed dog birthday cake
Fresh latte with dog cookies
Pink birthday cake for a dog
Custom birthday cake for Seattle dog
Peanut butter glazed dog birthday cake with doughnut
dog cookies

Downtown Dog Lounge Bakery

The Downtown Dog Lounge Bakery in Fremont is open 7 days a week and now serving espresso and coffee drinks to go along with your bakery goodies.

We have loads of dog essentials, house-made dog treats, and fresh baked human treats. Yes, we make birthday cakes for dogs! Be sure to check out our Instagram @ddlbakery for announcements, specials and new products.

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Downtown Dog Lounge Bakery in Fremont

Downtown Dog Lounge is hiring now!

Come join one of the fastest growing dog daycares in the Seattle area! We are not your average doggy daycare. We have a proven track record with 17+ years of experience. We are serious about our business, casual about our attire & you can bring your dog to work.

DDL needs dog handlers, groomers and front desk concierge. Part-time and full-time opportunities available. Check out our current job openings now.

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