--- title: Dog Boarding Cost Per Night | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/guides/dog-boarding-cost-per-night/ 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/) - [Guides](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/) - Dog boarding cost per night # Dog boarding cost per night At Happy Paws the nightly price for one dog on the 2026 rates is $52, $59 or $72, set by the kennel size. Four things move that number: the kennel class, a second dog sharing, the military or 14+ night rate, and a half-night charge for afternoon pick-up. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) A nightly price sounds simple until you ask what a night is. Here is exactly how a night is counted at this kennel and what moves the number up or down. ## How a night is counted A night runs from drop-off until check-out at 11:30 AM the next morning, the same way a hotel night works. Drop-off windows are 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 2:00 to 5:00 PM every day, so dropping off at 9:00 AM on Friday and picking up at 11:00 AM on Sunday is two nights. If you collect your dog in the afternoon window instead, that day is billed at half of the nightly fee rather than a full night. ## Price by kennel class One dog in First Class is $72 a night, in Business Class $59, in Economy $52 (2026 rates). Two nights in Business Class is $118, five nights is $295, and ten nights is $590. If your dog is between sizes, the [kennel class finder](https://happypawskennels.com/tools/kennel-class-finder/) and the [kennel class guide](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/choosing-a-kennel-class/) explain which fits. ## When two dogs share Two dogs from the same home can share one kennel when they are comfortable together. The second dog is billed at a reduced rate: $61 in First Class, $50 in Business Class and $44 in Economy. For two dogs in Business Class, the first night is $59 for the first dog and $50 for the second, so a sharing pair costs less than two separate kennels would. Dogs that do not share well each need a kennel of their own. ## The military and 14-night rates Active military families pay about 10% less per night, for example $53 in Business Class. A stay of 14 nights or more is priced at that same reduced rate. Because the two prices are identical, they are not combined into a bigger discount. ## Costs that are not on the nightly line Food, walks and medications carry no extra charge. Optional treats do: a Happy Pup Cup is $4.99 and an additional picture play session is $14.99 per kennel. Baths are priced on request by dog size and coat. Holiday stays also need a 50% deposit 30 days ahead, which is part of the stay price rather than an added fee. ### 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 page](https://happypawskennels.com/hours/) - [Happy Paws Kennels, rates page](https://happypawskennels.com/rates/) ### 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 - [2026 rates](https://happypawskennels.com/rates/) - [How much does dog boarding cost near Sacramento?](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/how-much-does-dog-boarding-cost/) - [Check-out and afternoon pick-up](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/afternoon-pickup/) - [Two or more dogs](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/multi-dog-boarding/) - [Military rate](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/military-discount/) - [Stay cost estimator](https://happypawskennels.com/tools/stay-cost-estimator/) ## 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/). ## Read next - [How to prepare your dog for boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/how-to-prepare-your-dog-for-boarding/) - [Your dog's first boarding stay](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/first-time-boarding/) - [Dog boarding checklist](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/dog-boarding-checklist/) - [Why is my dog so tired after boarding?](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/why-is-my-dog-tired-after-boarding/) - [My dog won't eat the first day at boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/dog-not-eating-at-boarding/) - [Is boarding stressful for dogs?](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/is-boarding-stressful-for-dogs/) - [Boarding a dog with separation anxiety](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/boarding-and-separation-anxiety/) - [Boarding an anxious or shy dog](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/boarding-an-anxious-dog/) 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/). ### What is the cheapest nightly rate? Economy is $52 a night for one dog on the 2026 rates, and $47 for military or a stay of 14 nights or more. ### What is check-out time? Check-out is by 11:30 AM. An afternoon pick-up is charged half of the nightly fee. ### Is the second dog cheaper? Yes, a second dog sharing the same kennel is billed at the added-dog rate, such as $50 a night in Business Class.