--- title: Boarding a Senior Dog Near Dixon | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/senior-dog-boarding/ 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/) - Boarding a senior dog # Boarding a senior dog Happy Paws boards senior dogs in heated, air-conditioned indoor/outdoor runs with a raised Kuranda bed and blankets, and medications are given at no extra charge. Economy Class is $52 a night for one dog on the 2026 rate sheet. Kennels from $52 a night, all-inclusive (2026 rates) [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) An older dog may have stiff joints, a daily pill or a sleep schedule of its own. A good stay for a senior dog starts with a clear conversation about what your dog needs. ## What the runs offer an older dog - Heating in winter and air conditioning in summer inside every run - A doggie door so your dog can choose inside or outside without being leashed - A Kuranda raised bed and plenty of blankets in each run - Walks included in the nightly rate ## Choosing a size Space matters more than you might expect for a senior dog. Economy Class (4x4 ft inside) is $52 a night, Business Class (5x6 ft) is $59, and First Class (6x8 ft) is $72, on the 2026 rates. Large and giant seniors often settle better with more room to lie down and turn; the [kennel class finder](https://happypawskennels.com/tools/kennel-class-finder/) can help you decide. ## Medicine, food and special needs Medications are given at no extra charge, and special feedings cost nothing extra. Bring your own food if your dog is on a prescription diet; there is no charge for that either. The boarding agreement includes a medical release form, and it is a good place to note age-related concerns such as arthritis or kidney disease, so staff know them before day one. See [medical release](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/medical-release/). ## Before you book - Call 707-678-6600 or tour the kennel between 9 and 11 AM or 2 and 4 PM; no appointment is needed. - Ask about anything particular to your dog: stairs, slippery floors, medication times. - Make sure vaccine records are current through the end of the stay. - Pick a drop-off in the 7:30 to 11:30 AM window if your dog is calmer in the morning. ### 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: touring the facility](https://happypawskennels.com/touring-the-facility/) - [Happy Paws Kennels: important things to know](https://happypawskennels.com/things-to-know/) ### 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 - [Dog boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/) - [Food and special diets](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/food-and-special-diets/) - [Medications at no charge](https://happypawskennels.com/cat-boarding/medications-included/) - [Which kennel class does my dog need?](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/choosing-a-kennel-class/) - [Is boarding stressful for dogs?](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/is-boarding-stressful-for-dogs/) - [First-stay planner](https://happypawskennels.com/tools/first-stay-planner/) ## 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 - [### Puppy boarding Puppies can board at Happy Paws once they are 16 weeks old before the first day of the stay, with all the recommended vaccinations for their age....](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/puppy-boarding/) - [### Intact dogs welcome Happy Paws accepts all breeds of dogs and cats whether neutered or intact. An intact dog stays at the same nightly rate as any other dog, from $52...](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/intact-dogs/) - [### Boarding large & giant dogs Large and giant dogs have the First Class kennel at Happy Paws: 6x8 ft inside plus about 72 square feet outside, at $72 a night on the 2026 rate...](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/large-and-giant-dogs/) - [### Small dog boarding Small dogs board at Happy Paws in Economy Class, a 4x4 ft run with about 48 square feet outside, for $52 a night on the 2026 rate sheet. A second...](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/small-dog-boarding/) - [### Boarding high-energy dogs High-energy dogs get walks included in the nightly rate and a property with large fenced play areas and a grass field at Happy Paws. Rates start...](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/high-energy-dogs/) - [### Check-out and afternoon pick-up Check-out at Happy Paws is by 11:30 AM, and an afternoon pick-up is charged half of the nightly fee on the 2026 rate sheet. Afternoon pick-up runs...](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/afternoon-pickup/) Answers ## Boarding a senior dog 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/). ### Does Happy Paws board senior dogs? Yes. All breeds and ages that meet the vaccine and health requirements are welcome, and medications are included. ### Is there a senior discount? The 2026 rate sheet lists military and 14-night discounts and a sharing price. It does not list a senior rate. ### Can my older dog take daily medicine there? Yes. Medications are given at no extra charge. Bring written instructions. ### What if my senior dog is nervous? Come for a tour first. Some reviewers mention nervous dogs settling in.