- About 21 min from Davis
- Yolo County
Dog day care for Davis commuters
Dog day care costs $38 a day on the 2026 rates, and Happy Paws Kennels is about 21 minutes from Davis, roughly 42 minutes round trip. The Buy 10 get 12 package brings 12 days to $380.
$38 a day, $32 each additional dog sharing a kennel (2026 rates)
Davis at a glance
- Drive to 6677 Midway Roadabout 21 minutes, 13.5 miles by way of Highway 113 and I-80 and CR E6
- Peopleabout 67,000
- Householdsabout 25,000
- Households with a dog (estimate)about 11,500
- Households with a cat (estimate)about 8,100
- Homes owned by the people living in themabout 43.5%
- Households with childrenabout 20.1%
- Adults who are veteransabout 2.9%
- Residents who moved in the past yearabout 30.7%
- ZIP codes95616, 95618
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates; OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap (free-flow, no traffic); pet households = ACS households x AVMA 2024 shares (an estimate, not a count). Drive time is free-flow and runs slow on Midway Road; allow extra time.
Davis has about 25,358 households, a young population and a lot of renters. A kennel in the country suits the days when an apartment and a walk around the block are not enough for a dog.
Quick facts
- About 21 minutes each way, 13.5 miles
- $38 a day, $7 an hour up to the daily rate
- 12 days for $380 with Buy 10 get 12
- Drop-off 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 2:00 to 5:00 PM
Is the drive worth it?
From Davis the trip is about 21 minutes, using County Road E6, Interstate 80 and Highway 113, so a day care day means roughly 42 minutes of driving. It works best for the days when you head toward Dixon or Vacaville anyway, or for longer days when a dog would otherwise wait ten hours at home.
Davis has about 25,358 households. On national ownership rates about 11,540 of them would have a dog, an estimate and not a count.
Room to run on 10 acres
Many Davis dogs live in apartments or rentals with small yards. The kennel sits on about 10 country acres with large fenced play areas and a grass field, and each dog has an indoor/outdoor run of its own that is heated in winter and air-conditioned in summer.
Day care is a flat daily rate, so you are not paying extra for the grounds. If you want a longer visit one week, the same dog can move to overnight boarding without new paperwork.
What a day costs
One dog is $38 a day. Hourly visits are $7 an hour and stop at $38. A second dog from the same Davis home sharing a kennel is $32. With the package, 12 days cost $380 for one dog or $700 for two dogs per kennel.
Four days a week for a month is 16 days, which is one 12-day package plus four single days at $38 each.
Licenses and vaccines
Yolo County requires every dog over four months to have a county license, and licenses cannot outlast the rabies vaccine. The kennel asks for the same rabies record, plus distemper/parvo and Bordetella. Canine influenza is recommended but not required. Upload them to your account before the first day.
When you need a night
Days can turn into overnights during finals week or a trip home. The Davis boarding page and the UC Davis families page cover those stays.
2026 nightly rates
- First Class kennel $72
- Business Class kennel $59
- Economy Class kennel $52
- Cat condo $35
All-inclusive: food, medications and walks. 2026 rates, effective for reservations made on or after Jan 1, 2026.
All 2026 ratesVisit or call
6677 Midway Road, Dixon, CA 95620
| Drop-off and pick-up, every day | 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 2:00 to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tours, every day (no appointment) | 9:00 to 11:00 AM and 2:00 to 4:00 PM |
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2026 rates
Day care prices
| Dog day care | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 dog, per day | $38 |
| Each additional dog sharing a kennel, per day | $32 |
| Hourly, 1 dog (capped at the daily rate) | $7 an hour |
| Buy 10, get 12 package, 1 dog per kennel | $380 |
| Buy 10, get 12 package, 2 dogs per kennel | $700 |
2026 rates, effective for reservations made on or after Jan 1, 2026. Check-out is by 11:30 AM. An afternoon pick-up is charged half of the nightly rate. All-inclusive: no extra charge for special feedings, medications or walks.
Plan your stay
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Your estimate
Pick your dates to see an estimate from the 2026 rate sheet.
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Estimate from our 2026 rates (effective for reservations made on or after Jan 1, 2026). Your final total is confirmed at check-in. Military and 14+ night rates are the same reduced 1-dog rate; the estimator uses one, never both. See the full rate sheet.
Google reviews
What pet owners say
Just picked up my pup Loki from a 4 day stay, the staff was extremely kind and helpful. We cannot be more happy with the level of care and pictures uploaded while we were away. Loki even got a bath before pick up! Which I highly recommend. We plan to use them whenever we have the need.
I love their great caring team. Highly recommended.
Answers
Dog day care for Davis commuters questions
Still have a question? Call 707-678-6600 (every day 7:30-11:30 AM and 2-5 PM) or see the boarding FAQ.
How far is dog day care from Davis?
About 21 minutes and 13.5 miles each way.
What does a day cost?
$38 for one dog, or $7 an hour up to $38, on the 2026 rates.
Is a package available?
Yes. Buy 10 get 12 is $380 for one dog and $700 for two dogs per kennel.
Happy Paws Kennels
Ask about your dates
Send your dates and pets and the kennel will get back to you. Holiday stays need a 50% deposit 30 days before drop-off, so ask early.
6677 Midway RoadDixon, CA 95620707-678-6600
| Drop-off and pick-up, every day | 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 2:00 to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tours, every day (no appointment) | 9:00 to 11:00 AM and 2:00 to 4:00 PM |
Check-out is by 11:30 AM. An afternoon pick-up is charged half of the nightly rate.