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title: Hourly Dog Day Care in Dixon, $7 an Hour | Happy Paws
url: https://happypawskennels.com/dog-day-care/hourly/
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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# Hourly dog day care

Hourly day care at Happy Paws is $7 an hour for one dog, and the total never goes above the $38 daily rate, on the 2026 rate sheet. It suits a half day when a full day is more than you need.

$7 an hour, capped at the $38 daily rate (2026 rates)

[Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600)

Not every dog needs eight hours out of the house. Hourly care covers a morning appointment, a long errand or a short trial visit, and the cap means you never pay more than the day rate.

## At a glance

- $7 an hour for one dog, up to $38 a day (2026 rates)
- Each additional dog sharing a kennel is $32 for a full day
- Large fenced play areas and a grass field on the property
- Drop-off and pick-up in the regular windows

## How the hourly math works

The first five hours cost $7 each, so five hours is $35. After that the charge stops at $38, which is the full daily rate. A six-hour day and a ten-hour day therefore cost the same $38.

| Hours | Charge, 2026 rates |
| --- | --- |
| 1 hour | $7 |
| 3 hours | $21 |
| 5 hours | $35 |
| 6 hours or more | $38 (daily rate) |

## Pick-up windows

Drop-off and pick-up run 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 2:00 to 5:00 PM, every day except the holiday closures on the [hours page](https://happypawskennels.com/hours/). Plan your hours around those windows, since the office is closed between 11:30 and 2:00.

## Who hourly care suits

- A dog that is new to Happy Paws and needs a short first visit
- A morning vet or dentist appointment for you
- A mid-day break for a young dog that is home alone
- A warm-up visit before a longer stay; see [your dog's first boarding stay](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/first-time-boarding/)

## Hourly, daily or a package

If you will come often, the buy 10, get 12 package costs $380 for one dog and works out below the daily rate. See [day care packages](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-day-care/packages/), or the main [dog day care](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-day-care/) page for the full picture.

### 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: hours](https://happypawskennels.com/hours/)
- [Happy Paws Kennels: vaccination requirements](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccination-requirements/)

### 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 day care](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-day-care/)
- [Day care packages](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-day-care/packages/)
- [Is day care good for dogs?](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/is-dog-day-care-good-for-dogs/)
- [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.

## 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

- [### Day care packages The day care package costs $380 for one dog per kennel or $700 for two dogs per kennel and gives you 12 days of care. On the 2026 rates a single...](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-day-care/packages/)
- [### Dog boarding Happy Paws boards dogs in 100 indoor/outdoor runs on about 10 country acres near Dixon, in three kennel classes: Economy at $52, Business Class at...](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/)
- [### First Class kennel The First Class kennel is the largest run at Happy Paws: a 6x8 ft interior, about 48 square feet inside plus about 72 outside. On the 2026 rate...](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/first-class-kennel/)
- [### Business Class kennel The Business Class kennel is a 5x6 ft interior run with about 30 square feet inside and about 60 outside. On the 2026 rate sheet it is $59 a night...](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/business-class-kennel/)
- [### Economy Class kennel The Economy Class kennel has a 4x4 ft interior, about 16 square feet inside and about 48 outside. On the 2026 rate sheet it is $52 a night for one...](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/economy-class-kennel/)
- [### Cat boarding Cats at Happy Paws stay in individual four-level towers in the cattery, each with its own litter box and blanket, for $35 a night on the 2026...](https://happypawskennels.com/cat-boarding/)

Answers

## Hourly day care 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 much is half-day dog daycare?

It is $7 an hour on the 2026 rate sheet, so a three-hour visit is $21. The total is capped at the $38 daily rate.

### What is the most I will pay for one day?

$38 for one dog. A second dog sharing the kennel is $32 for the day.

### Can I drop off any time?

Drop-off and pick-up run 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 2:00 to 5:00 PM.

### Does my dog need vaccines?

The kennel asks for rabies, distemper/parvo and Bordetella records. Canine influenza is recommended but not required. Please call to confirm what applies to a day visit.