--- title: Kennel Class | Happy Paws Kennels Glossary url: https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/kennel-class/ 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/) - [Glossary](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/) - Kennel class # Kennel class A kennel class is a size tier for a boarding run, with a nightly price that goes up as the space grows. Happy Paws Kennels has three: Economy, Business Class and First Class, priced at $52, $59 and $72 a night for one dog on the 2026 rates. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) The class decides the square footage your dog gets and what you pay. It does not change the care, the food or the walks. ## The three classes Sizes are the interior floor plus an outdoor area, as the kennel describes them. | Class | Inside | Outside | Suits | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Economy | 4 x 4 ft, about 16 sq ft | about 48 sq ft | Several small or medium dogs, or one large dog | | Business Class | 5 x 6 ft, about 30 sq ft | about 60 sq ft | A pair of large dogs, or one who prefers not to share | | First Class | 6 x 8 ft, about 48 sq ft | about 72 sq ft | Extra large dogs, two or three large dogs, or a litter of Chihuahuas | ## Price by class The 2026 nightly rates for one dog are $52 for Economy, $59 for Business Class and $72 for First Class. Each additional dog sharing a kennel is $44, $50 and $61. Military and 14-plus-night rates are $47, $53 and $65 for one dog. Afternoon pick-up adds half of the nightly fee. ## What stays the same Every class includes a Kuranda bed and blankets, access to indoor and outdoor space through a doggie door, walks and medications at no extra charge, and house food. The original 1971 building holds the Economy runs, and the building that opened on October 5, 2022 holds 10 First Class and 40 Business Class runs. ## How to choose Match the class to your dog's size and temperament, and to whether he shares. The [kennel class guide](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/choosing-a-kennel-class/) and the [kennel class finder](https://happypawskennels.com/tools/kennel-class-finder/) walk you through it. The three service pages give detail: [Economy](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/economy-class-kennel/), [Business Class](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/business-class-kennel/) and [First Class](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/first-class-kennel/). ## Choosing between two classes If your dog sits between sizes, think about how he rests. A dog that stretches out flat or paces will use the extra floor in the next class up. A dog that curls in a bed needs less. Sharing changes the picture: two medium dogs from one household often move up a class so each has room to lie down. The kennel's own guidance is that Economy fits several small or medium dogs or one large dog, Business Class fits a pair of large dogs, and First Class fits extra large dogs or up to three large ones. A tour is the best test. Tours run daily from 9 to 11 AM and 2 to 4 PM, no appointment, with a staff member walking beside you. ### 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/) ### 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 - [Indoor/outdoor run](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/indoor-outdoor-run/) - [Which kennel class does my dog need?](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/choosing-a-kennel-class/) - [Which kennel class?](https://happypawskennels.com/tools/kennel-class-finder/) - [2026 rates](https://happypawskennels.com/rates/) - [Our kennel sizes compared](https://happypawskennels.com/data/kennel-sizes-compared/) ## Read next - [Cattery](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/cattery/) - [Cat tower](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/cat-tower/) - [Day care](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/day-care/) - [Boarding agreement](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/boarding-agreement/) - [Medical release](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/medical-release/) - [Emergency contact](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/emergency-contact/) - [Photo release](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/photo-release/) - [Check-out time](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/check-out-time/) 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/). ### Is the bigger class safer? No. Class is about space and comfort, not safety or care. ### Can I upgrade at drop-off? Call 707-678-6600 to ask about moving to a larger class. ### Do cats have classes? Cats stay in condos, not in kennel classes, at $35 a night. ### Does the class change the food or walks? No. Walks, medications and house food are included in every class.