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title: Dog Daycare Near Woodland, CA, $38 a Day | Happy Paws
url: https://happypawskennels.com/areas/woodland/dog-day-care/
business: Happy Paws Kennels
address: 6677 Midway Road, Dixon, CA 95620
phone: 707-678-6600
hours: drop-off and pick-up every day 7:30-11:30 AM and 2:00-5:00 PM
type: Dog and cat boarding kennel on about 10 country acres; caring for pets in Dixon since 1971
rates: 2026 rates, effective for reservations made on or after Jan 1, 2026 (dogs from $52 a night, cats $35 a night)
---

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- Dog day care for Woodland commuters

# Dog day care for Woodland commuters

Happy Paws Kennels is about 25 minutes from Woodland, 19.2 miles mostly on Highway 113. A day of dog day care is $38 on the 2026 rates, and 12 days are $380 with the Buy 10 get 12 package.

$38 a day, $32 each additional dog sharing a kennel (2026 rates)

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## Woodland at a glance

- Drive to 6677 Midway Road about 25 minutes, 19.2 miles by way of Highway 113 and I-80
- People about 62,000
- Households about 21,000
- Households with a dog (estimate) about 9,600
- Households with a cat (estimate) about 6,800
- Homes owned by the people living in them about 58.7%
- Households with children about 36%
- Adults who are veterans about 4.4%
- Residents who moved in the past year about 11.4%
- ZIP codes 95776, 95695

Sources: [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates](https://api.census.gov/data/2024/acs/acs5); [OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap (free-flow, no traffic)](https://project-osrm.org/); 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.

Woodland has about 21,100 households and an estimated 9,600 dog homes. The highway runs straight from there to the kennel, which makes day care a workable choice for anyone who commutes south.

## Quick facts

- About 25 minutes, 19.2 miles from Woodland
- $38 a day, $7 an hour up to the daily rate
- Package: $380 for one dog, $700 for two per kennel
- Yolo County license required for dogs over four months

## The Woodland commute

From Woodland the trip is about 15.2 miles on Highway 113 and 3.6 on Interstate 80, then Midway Road. That is around 25 minutes each way, or about 50 minutes of daily driving. Workers heading toward Dixon, Vacaville or Fairfield can drop a dog off on the way and collect it on the way home.

## Woodland dogs

Woodland has about 61,854 residents and 36 percent of households have children. On national ownership rates about 9,600 homes would have a dog, an estimate and not a count.

Yolo County requires a county license for every dog over four months old, and a rabies vaccine is part of getting one. The county shelter is at 2640 East Gibson Road in Woodland, and licenses are sold online through DocuPet. Fees are as posted in October 2026: $21 for a spayed or neutered dog and $42 for an unaltered dog for one year.

## How much day care costs

One dog is $38 a day. A second dog from the same home sharing a kennel is $32. Hourly visits are $7 an hour and stop at $38. A package of 12 days is $380, or $700 for two dogs per kennel.

A dog coming every Tuesday and Thursday uses a 12-day package in six weeks.

## Hours that suit a work shift

The morning window is 7:30 to 11:30 AM and the afternoon window is 2:00 to 5:00 PM. Add up your commute and check the afternoon deadline before booking.

## Records and grounds

Rabies, distemper/parvo and Bordetella are needed, as listed on the [vaccination page](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccination-requirements/). Canine influenza is recommended but not required. The kennel has large fenced play areas and a grass field on about 10 acres. For a longer stay, see the [Woodland boarding page](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/woodland/).

### Sources (checked October 19, 2026)

- [U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates](https://api.census.gov/data/2024/acs/acs5)
- [AVMA 2024 pet ownership shares](https://www.avma.org/news/pet-population-continues-increase-while-pet-spending-declines)
- [Happy Paws Kennels 2026 rate sheet (PDF)](https://happypawskennels.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2026-Rates-EFFECTIVE-1-1-26.pdf)
- [Yolo County Animal Services licensing (DocuPet)](https://ycas.docupet.com/en_US/licensing)

### 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 rates](https://happypawskennels.com/rates/)

### Visit or call

6677 Midway Road, Dixon, CA 95620

[707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600)

| 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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### Related

- [Woodland](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/woodland/)
- [Dog day care](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-day-care/)
- [Day care packages](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-day-care/packages/)
- [Hourly day care](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-day-care/hourly/)
- [Vaccination requirements](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccination-requirements/)
- [2026 rates](https://happypawskennels.com/rates/)

## Day care prices

**Dog day care (2026 rates, effective for reservations made on or after Jan 1, 2026)**

| 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.

## Price your stay

Drop-off

Pick-up

Pick-up time By 11:30 AM Afternoon

Dogs

Cats

Kennel class for your dogs

Options My dogs share one kennel My cats share one condo Active military family

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](https://happypawskennels.com/rates/).

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- [Dog day care for Davis commuters](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/davis/dog-day-care/)
- [Woodland](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/woodland/)

## What pet owners say

4.9 from 133 Google reviews [Read them on Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=12930655858419906774)

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...

Deanna M., Google review, July 2026

This place is fantastic! I have one super easy going dog and one that is very much the opposite, she takes a long time to be comfortable with strangers and can be aggressive. I chose Happy Paws originally because the dogs can go in and out without having to be put on a leash. I am so happy I made that decision. Now my...

Kaylin B., Google review, May 2026

Answers

## Dog day care for Woodland commuters questions

Still have a question? Call [707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) (every day 7:30-11:30 AM and 2-5 PM) or see the [boarding FAQ](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/).

### How far is Woodland from the kennel?

About 19.2 miles and 25 minutes without traffic.

### What does one day cost?

$38 for one dog on the 2026 rates.

### Does Woodland require a dog license?

Yes. Yolo County requires a license for every dog over four months old.
