--- title: Boarding an Australian Terrier | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/australian-terrier/ 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) --- - [Home](https://happypawskennels.com/) - [Breed guides](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/) - Australian Terrier # Boarding an Australian Terrier An Australian Terrier usually fits an Economy Class kennel, 4 x 4 ft inside, at $52 a night on the 2026 rates. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) [Usually fits an Economy Class kennel $52 a night ยท 4 x 4 ft inside](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/economy-class-kennel/) - **Weight (AKC):** 15 to 20 lb - **Height (AKC):** 10 to 11 in - **Kennel:** Economy Class, 4 x 4 ft - **Per night:** $52 - **Bath (2024 chart):** $30 to $40 The AKC lists an Australian Terrier at 10 to 11 inches and 15 to 20 pounds, so one fits an Economy kennel (4x4 ft, $52 a night on the 2026 rates). On the bath chart effective January 1, 2024, the medium column is $30 at 15 pounds or less and $40 at 16 to 25; please ask to confirm. This is a small dog with the AKC's words for it: plucky, spirited and smart. The coat is the unusual part, because the AKC says to bathe an Aussie only when needed. ## Bathe only when needed The AKC says the harsh, weatherproof double coat repels dirt and mud, needs only a quick brushing once a week, and loses its dirt-shedding ability if it is shampooed too often. So a bath at pick-up is a choice, not a default, and muddy paws after a day in the grass field are often fixed with a rinse. If you do ask for one, the medium column on the 2024 chart is $30 for a dog 15 pounds or less and $40 at 16 to 25. Please ask to confirm. ## High energy in a small package The AKC says terriers in general have a high energy level and the Aussie is no exception, and that boredom leads to undesirable behavior. It warns that an Aussie should never run loose, because the instinct to hunt is strong. Fenced play areas and walks on a leash are how a stay is built around that. The kennel's runs let your dog choose inside or out. ## A 15 to 20 pound Economy dog Economy (4x4 ft) is plenty for one Australian Terrier, and a pair from one home can share it for $52 and $44. The AKC calls the breed one of the smaller terriers with a longish body, so it takes up less floor than the length suggests. ## Paying for the stay For 4 nights, one Australian Terrier in [Economy](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/economy-class-kennel/) (4x4 ft) is 4 x $52 = $208 on the 2026 rates. The balance is due at pick-up, and check-out is by 11:30 AM. A second dog from your home sharing the run is $44 a night, and from 14 nights the rate drops to $47. Military families pay that same reduced rate, about 10 percent off; the sheet does not list the two as combining, so call 707-678-6600 to confirm. ## Heat and the run A 20 pound dog heats up faster than a big one on hot pavement, which is why staff carry dogs in from the car when the ground is hot. The runs are air-conditioned in summer and heated in winter. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [American Kennel Club - Australian Terrier breed page](https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/australian-terrier/) - [Happy Paws Kennels 2026 rate sheet (PDF)](https://happypawskennels.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2026-Rates-EFFECTIVE-1-1-26.pdf) - [Happy Paws Kennels bathing rates effective January 1, 2024](https://happypawskennels.com/rates/) - [NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020](https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/data/normals-monthly/1991-2020/access/) ### 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 | [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin) ### Related - [Norwich Terrier](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/norwich-terrier/) - [Cairn Terrier](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cairn-terrier/) - [Silky Terrier](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/silky-terrier/) - [Boarding small dogs](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/small-dogs/) - [Economy Class kennel](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/economy-class-kennel/) - [Boarding terriers](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/terriers/) ## Which kennel class fits? How many dogs? Biggest dog They will share one kennel Pick how many dogs and the biggest one's size. A guide from the sizes on our facility page. The staff confirm the right kennel when you book. ## Bath price finder Your dog's weight Coat Pick a weight and coat. From the bath chart effective January 1, 2024. The 2026 sheet prices baths on request, so please ask to confirm. Baths are for overnight boarders. ## Read next - [Swedish Vallhund](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/swedish-vallhund/) - [Affenpinscher](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/affenpinscher/) - [Black Russian Terrier](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/black-russian-terrier/) - [Kerry Blue Terrier](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/kerry-blue-terrier/) - [Scottish Deerhound](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/scottish-deerhound/) - [Lakeland Terrier](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/lakeland-terrier/) - [Nederlandse Kooikerhondje](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/nederlandse-kooikerhondje/) - [Lowchen](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/lowchen/) Answers ## Questions people ask 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 much does boarding an Australian Terrier cost? Economy is $52 a night for one dog on the 2026 rates, so a four night stay is 4 x $52 = $208. ### Should my Aussie have a bath before pick-up? Only if needed. The AKC says frequent shampooing softens the coat. Mud can usually be handled with a rinse; ask when you book. ### Do Australian Terriers get walks? Yes, walks are included in every stay, and play happens in fenced areas.