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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.

Prize winning pup

DDL + Dog Yard + DDL Bakery

Winner: Apollo!

Thanks to all who entered our March giveaway, and big congratulations to Apollo the City Pup!

Apollo won a luxurious Urban Spaw Package, a Private Party at the Dog Yard with admission for his 10 best doggie friends, and a custom dog cake from DDL Bakery.

To find out about our next giveaway, be sure to follow us @downtowndoglounge.

Free Doggie Daycare Evaluation Special - March 2023

DDL | Elliott March Madness

Free Eval Package!

This month, all New Dog Evaluations at DDL | Elliott will be free. Pups who pass their evals will get a free day of daycare too! Because our evaluation process takes place over the course of a full day of daycare, advance reservation is required (no drop-ins).

Please see our New Client page for more info, or call Elliott concierge at (206) 866-7910.

This offer is good only at DDL| Elliott during the month of March, 2023. Space is limited, reservations and current vaccination records required.

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Doggie daycare and boarding at DDL | SLU 7 days a week

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DDL | South Lake Union
New Dog Eval Openings

The South Lake Union Branch of Downtown Dog Lounge is now offering New Dog Evaluations 7 days a week. Set your pup up for Daycare and Boarding success by reaching out to our Reservations Team at slu@downtowndoglounge.com or by phone at 206-492-7431

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 Grooming

DDL | All Locations:

Grooming Appointments Available Now

DDL | Elliott is joining Ballard and SLU in offering 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.

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 $18.69/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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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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