--- title: Military Rate for Dog Boarding | Happy Paws, Dixon url: https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/military-discount/ 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/) - [Dog boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/) - Military rate # Military rate The military rate takes about 10 percent off the one-dog nightly price: $65 in First Class, $53 in Business Class and $47 in Economy on the 2026 rates. Tell the kennel you are active military when you book. Military: $65 / $53 / $47 a night (First / Business / Economy, 2026 rates) [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) The kennel is about 30 minutes from Travis Air Force Base. The boarding agreement even asks whether the owner is active military, so the question will come up at your first visit. ## Military prices The military price applies to one dog per kennel. A week in a Business Class kennel is $371 instead of $413. A week in Economy is $329 instead of $364. A week in First Class is $455 instead of $504. **2026 rates, per night** | Class | Regular, one dog | Military, one dog | | --- | --- | --- | | First Class | $72 | $65 | | Business Class | $59 | $53 | | Economy | $52 | $47 | ## How to get the rate Say you are active military when you book, and answer yes on the boarding agreement. Please call 707-678-6600 if you are a veteran, reservist or Guard member and want to know whether the rate applies to you. ## Long orders, short orders The same reduced prices apply to any stay of 14 nights or more, which is useful for deployment. Stays beyond four weeks are billed every two weeks to a card on file. Read about moves on the [PCS page](https://happypawskennels.com/military/pcs-moves/) and about longer absences on the [deployment page](https://happypawskennels.com/military/deployment/). ## What is included Food, medications and walks are part of the nightly rate for everyone, military or not. House food is grain-free kibble and wet food for dogs, plus farm-fresh eggs, hot dogs and treats, or bring your own at no charge. Check-out is by 11:30 AM, and an afternoon pick-up adds half the nightly fee. ## Travis AFB families Drive time from Travis is about 30 minutes. The [Travis AFB page](https://happypawskennels.com/military/travis-afb/) has the route and what to know before orders come through. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [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 boarding agreement (PDF)](https://happypawskennels.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Happy-Paws-Boarding-Agreement.pdf) ### 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 - [Military families](https://happypawskennels.com/military/) - [Travis AFB families](https://happypawskennels.com/military/travis-afb/) - [Long-term boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/long-term-dog-boarding/) - [Military rate](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/military-rate/) - [2026 rates](https://happypawskennels.com/rates/) - [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.com/book/) ## 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. [Request these dates](#book-form)[Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call](tel:+17076786600) 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/). ## What pet owners say 4.9 from 133 Google reviews [Read them on Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=12930655858419906774) 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. Marc B., Google review, August 2026 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 ## Other services - [### Two or more dogs Dogs from the same home can share one kennel, and each additional dog is about 15 percent off: $61 in First Class, $50 in Business Class and $44...](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/multi-dog-boarding/) - [### Holiday boarding On the 2026 rate sheet, a stay that begins from 7 days before to 7 days after a major holiday needs a 50 percent non-refundable deposit 30 days...](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/holiday-boarding/) - [### Food and special diets House food is free at Happy Paws, and bringing your own food costs nothing extra either. 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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 is the military discount? About 10 percent off, which is $65, $53 or $47 a night by class (2026 rates). ### Who qualifies? Active military families. Please ask about veterans, reservists and Guard members. ### Does it apply to cats? The rate sheet lists the military price for dogs only. ### Is the kennel near Travis AFB? About 30 minutes by road.