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Carolyn W.

Olympia, WA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•320 reviews
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Carolyns K9 Retreat & Spa on 3acres

Pet care experience

Hello and welcome to Carolyn's K9 Retreat! My name is Carolyn, and my husband Bryson and I are the proud owners of the top-rated doggy daycare in the South Puget Sound. We have a deep love and passion for dogs, and our journey to starting The Retreat is quite unique. After spending a year on the road visiting national parks, Bryson and I fell in love with Washington and the Olympic Peninsula. We knew we wanted to make this beautiful state our home, so we settled into Olympia. At that time, we were living in a travel trailer in Bryson's mom's backyard. After seeing an ad on social media for Rover, I downloaded the app and little did we know our journey to Carolyn’s K9 Retreat had begun! It wasn't long before we realized that there was a need for quality dog care in our area, and that's when we decided to go all in on becoming your #1 doggy daycare and boarding resort. Today, we own 3 acres of land in the woods and have built a beautiful, cage and kennel-free, private dog retreat for our furry guests. We offer a range of services to meet your pet's needs, including daycare, overnight boarding, grooming, and training classes. We have a certified dog trainer with over a decade of experience on staff who leads our training services, which are designed to help your pup learn new skills and behaviors in a positive and safe environment. All of our team members are trained in safe dog handling practices and have a deep understanding of dog behavior. When you arrive at Carolyn's K9 Retreat, you will be greeted by our friendly staff and shown around our facilities. We have separate play areas for different sized dogs, comfortable resting areas, and plenty of outdoor space for exercise and play. Our team of nine experienced and dedicated staff members are all passionate about providing the best care possible for your furry family member. We understand how important your pet is to you, and we take their care and well-being seriously. That's why we carry comprehensive insurance coverage on our business and have implemented strict safety protocols to ensure their safety. We believe in open communication and welcome any questions or concerns you may have. Thank you for considering Carolyn's K9 Retreat for your pet's needs. Bryson, our team, and I look forward to meeting you and your furry family member and providing them with the exceptional care they deserve!

Reviews

Stephanie G.
Dog Boarding • sep 14, 2023
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Bristol enjoyed his stay so much he kept running away from the exit not wanting to leave. He’s been absolutely wiped out napping ever since getting home, so clearly he had a great time! I loved receiving the pics from throughout his stay and am incredibly grateful they were accommodating of my urgent last minute request.

Jordan A.
Doggy Day Care • jul 14, 2023
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Amazing service! Jack had an awesome first day of daycare!!! He was exhausted when we picked him up and clearly had such a fun filled day! The staff kept me updated with pictures and info on how he was doing throughout the day and it was so special! I felt so confident and comfortable leaving Jack in their care! Will definitely be returning soon! Jack and I thank you!!!

Bridgette M.
Dog Boarding • jun 27, 2023
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Carolyn's K9 Retreat was great! They took great care of Griffin, and when he played too hard they made sure he slowed down and took it easier. They communicated well with us.

Carolyn S.
Doggy Day Care • jan 09, 2023
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Jasper had his first stay for day care and when I picked him up he was happy and tired. The staff is friendly and professional, the facility is clean and well organized. We’ll be back for sure!

About Carolyn W.

Communication

227 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

6 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We treat all dogs as our own! When the dogs come to our home, we make sure they are comfortable in a group setting. Having 5 different outside play areas, in addition to our home and garage, they will always find a place they feel comfortable, and a good group to play with while they're here.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Carolyn W. would like to know about your pet

We require an up to date record in hand of vaccinations for: Rabies Parvo/DHP Bordetella Puppies must be fully vaccinate before their first visit. We also require all new guests to do a meet and greet before first visit.

A typical day

We have plenty of toys to keep them occupied. Chuck its, tug toys, splash pads, pools, and tennis balls on tennis balls on tennis balls. We also have large vines hills the dogs love running and playing in. A tired pup is all but guaranteed here at Carolyn's K9 Retreat.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$69per night
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$47per day

Carolyn can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat

Availability

Pet care is our lives. My husband and I live at The Retreat fulltime. Normally, we are both home throughout the day to assist our team in keeping your pups busy, happy and healthy!

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 3 days ago
Carolyn can host up to 7 pets per night
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Carolyn W.

Communication

227 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

6 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We treat all dogs as our own! When the dogs come to our home, we make sure they are comfortable in a group setting. Having 5 different outside play areas, in addition to our home and garage, they will always find a place they feel comfortable, and a good group to play with while they're here.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Carolyn W. would like to know about your pet

We require an up to date record in hand of vaccinations for: Rabies Parvo/DHP Bordetella Puppies must be fully vaccinate before their first visit. We also require all new guests to do a meet and greet before first visit.

A typical day

We have plenty of toys to keep them occupied. Chuck its, tug toys, splash pads, pools, and tennis balls on tennis balls on tennis balls. We also have large vines hills the dogs love running and playing in. A tired pup is all but guaranteed here at Carolyn's K9 Retreat.

Location

Olympia, WA

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Carolyn W.

Olympia, WA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•320 reviews