From Carlisle Lake to the rural roads of eastern Lewis County — premium boarding and award-winning training on 15 quiet acres in Rochester, just a country drive west.
Onalaska is one of those Lewis County communities that doesn't get talked about much outside the area, but anyone who lives there knows it's a special place. Carlisle Lake, the surrounding lake-country neighborhoods, the rural school district that serves families across miles of forested back roads, and the small but tight-knit downtown — Onalaska is the kind of place where every dog has a yard, every family has a story about their dog, and finding the right boarding facility means finding one that truly understands country dogs.
EdelHaus Pet Resort is about 35 minutes west of Onalaska — head west on SR-508 to I-5, then north to exit 88 toward Rochester. The drive winds through some of the prettiest country in southern Washington and ends at our 15-acre family-owned property. After 30 years in the business, we've cared for dogs from every corner of Lewis County, and Onalaska families are some of our most loyal repeat customers.
What Onalaska dog owners tell us they appreciate most is the combination of space and personal attention. Their lake-country dogs are used to having room to run, fresh air, and a quiet environment. Concrete-floor urban kennels just don't work. Our 15 acres of open Pacific Northwest land, indoor/outdoor runs, and small family operation gives dogs the kind of stay that feels familiar — not stressful.

Boarding, training, and pick-up & drop-off — all within an easy drive of Onalaska's lake country.
12 indoor/outdoor kennels and 7 luxury suites. Onalaska lake-country dogs love the open layout — fresh air, indoor/outdoor access, and 15 acres of quiet space.
Learn About Boarding →30+ years of training experience for hunting dogs, retrievers, and family pets alike. Onalaska owners with high-energy sporting dogs trust us for serious obedience and board-and-train work.
Explore Training Programs →Heading from Onalaska up to Great Wolf Lodge or Lucky Eagle Casino with the family? We handle pick-up and drop-off at both, climate-controlled and stress-free.
See Transport Options →From Onalaska, head west on SR-508 toward Napavine and I-5, then north to exit 88 (US-12 / Aberdeen) and west again toward Rochester. The drive is mostly two-lane country highway through Lewis County's quiet backroads — and for many Onalaska customers, it's the most relaxing part of the trip.
"There aren't many premium dog options anywhere near Onalaska, so we were ready to drive an hour-plus if needed. EdelHaus was a great find — the drive isn't bad at all, and the place is easily worth twice the distance. Our two dogs come home happy every time."
Onalaska, WA
Tell us about your dog and the dates you need. We'll respond within one business day with availability for boarding, training, or transport from anywhere in the Onalaska area.
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From Onalaska, the drive to EdelHaus is about 35 minutes via SR-508 west to I-5, then north to exit 88. It's a beautiful country drive past Carlisle Lake and through the Lewis County backroads.
Yes — we welcome dogs from any of the rural lake communities around Onalaska. Lake-living dogs are typically used to lots of space and outdoor time, which is exactly what they get on our 15 acres.
Of course — short stays are perfect, and many Onalaska customers come up for one-night or weekend boardings. Just call ahead so we can confirm availability, especially on holiday weekends.
Hunting dogs are some of our most frequent boarders. We have decades of experience with high-energy retrievers, pointers, and hounds from rural Lewis County, including the Onalaska area.
Onalaska families consistently say the trip is more than worth it for what they get on the other end.
Familiar setting for Onalaska lake-country dogs who need real space to feel at home.
Decades of experience with retrievers, pointers, and hounds from Lewis County's hunting community.
The same family running the place for 30+ years. No corporate kennel chains, no rotating staff.
Reserve online or give us a call. We're here seven days a week.
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