Nature's Pet Market St Johns

Dog Wash in Portland

This Portland self-serve dog wash lets owners clean up their dogs after a walk or outdoor adventure in Portland. Check current pricing and hours before visiting.

• Address: 8230 N Lombard St, Portland, OR 97203
• Website: Visit website
• Category: Dog Wash

Nature's Pet Market St Johns on N Lombard is a self-serve dog wash setup—meaning you bring your dog, pay, and handle the washing yourself. It's straightforward: they've got the tubs, you've got the hose and supplies. This is solid if you need to rinse off mud or creek water after hitting the nearby dog parks without tracking it through your house or waiting for a groomer appointment.

The location works well since it's close to Sewallcrest and Laurelhurst off-leash areas—both decent spots on the east side if the dog needs to burn energy before or after a wash. N Lombard itself isn't the most scenic strip, but that's not why anyone goes there. Before heading over, call ahead or check their current hours and pricing, since self-serve spots sometimes shift their schedules or adjust rates. Bring cash if that's all they take; not every place has updated their payment system.

If the dog's absolutely filthy after a park session, this beats doing it at home, especially in an apartment. The main limitation is that this is DIY only—no staff to help wrangle a difficult dog or handle the heavy lifting. It works if the dog's cooperative and you don't mind getting a little wet. If the dog hates baths or is massive and stubborn, a full-service groomer might be worth the extra cost. Drip Drop Coffee is right there on Lombard if someone in the group needs caffeine while waiting, though honestly the wash is quick enough that sitting around isn't really the move.

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