- About 21 min from El Macero
- Yolo County
Dog day care for El Macero commuters
El Macero is about 21 minutes and 14.4 miles from Happy Paws Kennels, mostly on Interstate 80 with a stretch of Highway 113, or roughly 42 minutes round trip. Dog day care is $38 a day on the 2026 rates, and 12 days cost $380 with the package.
$38 a day, $32 each additional dog sharing a kennel (2026 rates)
El Macero at a glance
- Drive to 6677 Midway Roadabout 21 minutes, 14.4 miles by way of I-80 and Highway 113
- Peopleabout 800
- Householdsabout 360
- Households with a dog (estimate)about 160
- Households with a cat (estimate)about 120
- Homes owned by the people living in themabout 94.7%
- Households with childrenabout 13.1%
- Adults who are veteransabout 10.4%
- Residents who moved in the past yearabout 8.7%
- ZIP codes95618
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.
With about 360 households, El Macero is small and settled, and most homes are owner-occupied. Day care here usually means a dog that is used to company and a yard, and an owner who works away.
Quick facts
- About 21 minutes each way, 14.4 miles
- $38 a day, $7 an hour up to $38
- 12 days for $380, or $700 with two dogs per kennel
- Pick-up any day 2:00 to 5:00 PM
The El Macero drive
Most of the route is Interstate 80, 8.7 miles, followed by 4.1 miles on Highway 113 and a short run of country road. The free-flow time is about 21 minutes. Slower traffic on I-80 at rush hour and the narrow roads near the kennel can add a few minutes.
Round trip is about 42 minutes. That is similar to the Davis trip, since El Macero sits just east of town along the same corridor.
Homes with dogs, not apartments
About 95 percent of El Macero households own their homes, about 91 percent in single-family houses, and about 160 of the 360 households would have a dog if national rates held. That is an estimate from Census households and AVMA shares, not a count.
With a yard at home, a dog may need company more than exercise. About 13 percent of households have children under 18, so many homes are quiet during the day.
Costs
One dog is $38 a day, and a second dog sharing the kennel is $32. Hourly visits are $7 an hour up to the $38 cap, so five hours is $35.
Buy 10 get 12 is $380 for 12 days, or $700 for two dogs per kennel. Three days a week for four weeks is exactly 12 days.
Daily rhythm and the facilities
The kennel is on about 10 country acres with large fenced play areas and a grass field. Every dog has an indoor/outdoor run with a Kuranda bed, heated in winter and air-conditioned in summer, and walks are included. Reviewers often mention how clean the place is.
Paperwork
Rabies, distemper/parvo and Bordetella records are required, and the dog must be 16 weeks or older. Canine influenza is recommended but not required. Upload them to your account, then sign the boarding agreement once. For longer trips, see the El Macero boarding page.
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.
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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.
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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
I love boarding my dog there because on vacation I know he'll be safe. Well treated heat and AC all is good. They send me photos of them and they're very very friendly staff. I highly recommend HAPPY PAWS to anyone.
I love this place and so do the dogs. They offers tours, have A/C and/or heat. They always look and smell super clean. They even filter the indoor air. They email pics of them playing. I have 2 large breeds that share a 1st class kennel. They even offer treats and baths. So nice to have a place I trust. Everyone is...
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Dog day care for El Macero 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 Happy Paws from El Macero?
About 21 minutes and 14.4 miles each way on Interstate 80 and Highway 113.
What does day care cost?
$38 a day for one dog, or $7 an hour up to $38, on the 2026 rates.
How much is the package?
Buy 10 get 12 is $380 for one dog and $700 for two dogs per kennel.
Happy Paws Kennels
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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.