Sharing saves money and keeps littermates and bonded pets together. It works only when the pets truly like each other.
The prices
The first dog pays the one-dog rate of $52, $59 or $72. Each additional dog in the same kennel pays the lower rate, about 15% off. Dog day care follows the same idea at $38 for the first dog and $32 for each additional dog sharing a kennel. Cat day care is $25 and $21. The day care package for two dogs sharing a kennel is $700 for twelve days.
The law behind it
California's boarding law says a facility may house only one pet at a time in an enclosure unless the owner consents. The sharing rate is that owner consent in practice: you choose to put your own pets together. A dog that guards food or toys, or a dog that sleeps better alone, should have a separate run.
Which class fits
Business Class suits a pair of large dogs. First Class suits two or three large dogs, or a whole litter of Chihuahuas. Economy fits several small dogs. Tell the staff about size, age and habits at booking. Read should two dogs share a kennel and two or more dogs.
Related
Cats from one household can share a condo; see can my cats share a condo. For dogs, read can my dogs share a kennel and the kennel class entry.
Signs it will work
Dogs that sleep together at home, share a bowl without tension and play gently are good candidates. Littermates and bonded pairs often do better together than apart. Dogs that need quiet, guard resources or are on different diets and medications do better in separate runs. If one dog is on a prescription diet or medicine, the staff can feed and dose each dog correctly in either setup, but separate runs make mix-ups less likely.
A final point: sharing changes the bill but not the care. Each dog still gets walks, and medications are given at no extra charge.
A quick cost check
Two dogs in Economy for five nights pay $52 for the first dog and $44 for the second each night. Two dogs in First Class pay $72 and $61. The estimator adds both dogs and the afternoon option.