Specialties
The Blue Hound is a locally owned, luxury dog boarding, daycare, and grooming business serving Longview, Kelso, and the surrounding communities.
We specialize in kennel-free boarding where dogs enjoy supervised play, cozy indoor spaces, spacious outdoor yards, and personalized care based on their unique personalities. Whether your dog loves to play, explore, swim, or relax on the couch, every stay is designed to feel like a home away from home.
Our professional grooming salon offers a calm, one-on-one experience with an emphasis on comfort, skin and coat health, and low-stress handling. We welcome puppies, seniors, and dogs who may need a little extra patience.
At The Blue Hound, we believe every dog deserves more than basic care. We focus on safety, enrichment, honest communication, and building lasting relationships with both pets and their families. Our goal is simple: exceptional care that gives you peace of mind while your dog has the time of their life.
History
Established in 2021.
The Blue Hound was created with one simple goal: to provide the kind of pet care we wanted for our own dogs.
What began as caring for pets for friends and neighbors quickly grew through word of mouth and the trust of our community. Today, we're proud to be one of the area's highest-rated pet care providers, with more than 50 five-star Google reviews and hundreds of happy dogs who have become part of the Blue Hound family.
We're grateful for every client who has trusted us since the beginning, and we look forward to caring for many more dogs for years to come.
Meet the Business Owner: Rae D.
Hi, I'm Rae, owner of The Blue Hound!
I've proudly called Cowlitz County home since 2012 and have been a lifelong dog lover and pet owner. Like many pet parents, I struggled to find care that I truly trusted for my own dogs. That experience inspired me to create the kind of business I wished existed.
Since opening The Blue Hound in 2021, my mission has been simple: provide safe, personalized, kennel-free care where every dog is treated like family. Whether your pup is visiting for boarding, daycare, or grooming, my goal is to give you complete peace of mind while they're in our care.
Thank you for considering The Blue Hound. I look forward to meeting you and welcoming your dog into our pack!