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Dog Parks, Trainers & Boarding in Bellingham, WA

20 locations in and around Bellingham, Washington — call ahead about vaccination requirements, availability and rates — boarding and daycare fill up around holidays.

Bellingham has about 95,860 residents, which works out to 21 dog parks, trainers & boarding per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

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Top 10 dog parks, trainers & boarding in Bellingham

Ranked by how complete and owner-verified the listing info is — hours, phone, website, services. No pay-to-play.

  1. 1Lake Padden Dog Park

    4882 S Samish Way, Bellingham, WA 98229

    6am-10pm

    free

    FencedWater access
  2. 2The Puget Hound

    3710 Williamson Way, Bellingham, WA 98226

    Mon-Fri 6am-6:30pm

    Indoor
  3. 3Paws For A Beer

    501 Harris Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225

    Mon 3pm-9pm, Tue 3pm-9pm, Wed 3pm-9pm, Thu 3pm-9pm, Fri 3pm-9pm, Sat 12pm-9pm, Sun 12pm-9pm

  4. 4Are You My Human? Rescue Dog Lounge

    1307 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225-4751

    Thu 11am-5pm, Fri-Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm

  5. 5The Pawsitive Pooch

    4167 Hannegan Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226

    Tue 10am-6pm, Wed 6pm-7pm, Thu-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 1pm-7pm, Sun 10am-7pm

  6. 6Whatcom Humane Society

    2172 Division St, Bellingham, WA 98226

    Tue-Sun 11am-6pm

  7. 7Pawsitive Pooch

    1703 N State St, Bellingham, WA 98225-4604

    Tue 10am-6pm, Wed 6pm-7pm, Thu-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 1pm-7pm, Sun 10am-7pm

  8. 8The Dog Ranch

    4867 Everson-Goshen Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226-8738

  9. 93 Schips and a Girl

    4775 Aldrich Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226

  10. 10Amys Pet-N-Home Sitting

    4753 Rural Ave, Bellingham, WA 98226

Before you go

20locations
21per 100,000 residents
18with a phone
15with a website
7publish hours

Of the 20 dog parks, trainers & boarding listed in Bellingham, 18 give a phone number, 7 publish opening hours and 15 have a website. The nearest bigger selection is Everett with 24.

Bellingham 20 locations

All 10 other dog parks, trainers & boarding in Bellingham

Same order: the most complete listings first.

  1. Cedarwoods Canine School

    5602 Guide Meridian Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226-9722

  2. Embarking Dogs

    3610 McAlpine Rd, Bellingham, WA 98225

  3. FurEver Friends Doggie Daycare

    501 Meador Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225

  4. Tails-A-Wagging

    3959 Hammer Dr, Bellingham, WA 98226-7630

  5. Missing Animal Response Network

    424 W Bakerview Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226-8176

  6. R & R Kennels

    1861 Mt Baker Hwy, Bellingham, WA 98226

  7. Plush Pooch

    953 Bass St, Bellingham, WA 98229

  8. Ruff Day Doggy Daycare

    2123 Lincoln St, Bellingham, WA 98225-4147

  9. Sudden Valley Dog Park

    22 Marina Dr, Bellingham, WA 98229

  10. Fairhaven Dog Park

    1717 4th St, Bellingham, WA 98225-7745

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Good to know about dog parks, trainers & boarding in Bellingham

How many dog parks, trainers & boarding are there in Bellingham?

We list 20 dog parks, trainers & boarding in Bellingham with addresses, and 18 of them with a phone number.

What's the surest way to check hours in Bellingham?

Call ahead — 18 of the 20 dog parks, trainers & boarding here list a number. Hours at independent dog parks, trainers & boarding shift with seasons and staffing, so a phone call beats any listing, including ours.

Which dog parks, trainers & boarding in Bellingham show their opening hours?

7 of the 20 dog parks, trainers & boarding we list in Bellingham publish their hours — the rest are best reached by phone before you go.

How to teach a dog to play fetch?

Start by encouraging your dog to chase a favorite toy in a hallway, rewarding them when they return with it, and gradually increasing distance. For open practice spaces, check out the 20 dog parks in Bellingham, Washington, where 18 listings offer direct contact details for park management. If your dog struggles with recall or drops toys early, working with a local professional trainer can help overcome training hurdles.