Booking now for Labor Day weekend

August 31 to September 5 • Holiday Rates in Effect
The holiday surcharge is waived for our Unlimited daycare package holders.

Dogs must pass an evaluation before booking daycare or boarding, and re-eval if it has been more than 6 months since last stay.
Limited evaluation slots available prior to Labor Day.

SLU and Ballard Lobby hours on Labor Day, September 4: 8am to 2pm*

Holiday Bookings are subject to $150 cancellation fee if not cancelled at least 48 hours prior to scheduled stay.
*After Hours Fee applies to pickups outside of lobby hours.

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Welcome to Downtown Dog Lounge

The best dog daycare and boarding in Seattle
Staffed 24/7, 365 days a year
Daycare & Boarding at Ballard and South Lake Union (SLU) • Training at Elliott

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 training classes and workshops

Training Classes and Workshops

Location: DDL | Elliott • 942 Elliott Ave W

New sessions starting July 2! Puppy Basics and Adult Basics (series of 6 classes) plus one day workshops to address nipping, jumping, brain stimulation and a weekly Puppy Playtime session.

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Jobs at Downtown Dog Lounge

DDL is Hiring!

We currently have openings for dog handler, concierge & groomer. Dog Yard Bar & DDL Bakery jobs will also be listed if we have openings. Part time and full time available.

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

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Seattle Dog Grooming

Grooming Appointments Available Now

DDL | Ballard and DDL | SLU offer a full range of grooming and bathing services. You can also add services during your dog’s daycare or boarding stay!

Book online or call your store directly.

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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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 20+ 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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