--- title: Dog Day Care Cost: Daily, Hourly, Packages | Happy Paws url: https://happypawskennels.com/guides/dog-day-care-cost/ 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 day care cost # Dog day care cost: daily, hourly and packages On the 2026 rates, dog day care at Happy Paws is $38 a day, or $7 an hour up to $38, and a second dog sharing the kennel is $32. The buy-10-get-12 package is $380 for one dog and $700 for two dogs per kennel. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) Day care pricing has three levers: how long your dog stays, how many dogs share a kennel, and whether you buy a package. ## The price table **From the 2026 rate sheet. Cats: $25 a day, $21 for each added cat sharing a tower.** | Day care (2026 rates) | Price | | --- | --- | | 1 dog, full day | $38 | | 1 dog, hourly | $7 an hour, capped at $38 | | Each added dog sharing a kennel | $32 a day | | Buy 10 get 12 package, 1 dog | $380 | | Buy 10 get 12 package, 2 dogs per kennel | $700 | ## When hourly beats daily Hourly makes sense for short needs: a vet visit, a morning meeting, a repair visit. Because the hourly rate is $7, five hours is $35, and anything over five hours simply reaches the $38 cap. A full-day booking costs the same as the cap, so you do not need to count hours on a long day. ## How the package works The package gives you 12 days of day care for the price of 10 full days. At $38 a day, 12 individual days would be $456, so the $380 package saves $76. Two dogs sharing a kennel buy the $700 package. Use the days as your schedule needs them. See [day care packages](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-day-care/packages/) and the [short answer](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/what-is-the-buy-10-get-12-package/). ## What day care costs compared with boarding An overnight stay is billed by the night, and an afternoon pick-up is charged half of the nightly fee. A day of day care is a separate service at the day care rate. If you need care that runs through the night, compare boarding at $52, $59 or $72 a night for one dog on the 2026 rates. ## Same vaccines, same rules Dogs in day care need current rabies, distemper/parvo and Bordetella records. Canine influenza is recommended but not required. Please call 707-678-6600 if you are unsure about timing. Add extras if you like: a Happy Pup Cup is $4.99 and a Happy Lick Mat is $4.99. ## A worked example A dog who goes two full days a week for a month spends eight days at $38, which is $304. A dog who needs three hours a week pays $21 a week at the hourly rate, since three hours at $7 is $21. For regular use, the package spreads the cost across 12 days. Always add extras on request, such as a Happy Pupsicle at $7.99, and tell staff if you want them. The [stay cost estimator](https://happypawskennels.com/tools/stay-cost-estimator/) covers overnight stays as well. ### 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, 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 - [Dog day care](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-day-care/) - [Day care packages](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-day-care/packages/) - [Hourly day care](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-day-care/hourly/) - [Is day care good for dogs?](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/is-dog-day-care-good-for-dogs/) - [2026 rates](https://happypawskennels.com/rates/) - [Do you offer day care by the hour?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/do-you-offer-day-care-by-the-hour/) ## 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 often should my dog go to day care?](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/how-often-should-my-dog-go-to-day-care/) - [Puppy day care](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/puppy-day-care/) - [Enrichment ideas from our kennel](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/dog-enrichment-ideas/) - [Lick mats & frozen treats](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/lick-mats-and-frozen-treats/) - [Boarding and kennel cough risk](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/boarding-and-kennel-cough-risk/) - [Bringing your dog home after boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/dog-coming-home-after-boarding/) - [What to expect from a month-long stay](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/long-term-boarding-what-to-expect/) - [Microchips & ID tags before you travel](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/microchips-and-id-tags/) 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/). ### How much is dog day care per day? $38 for one dog on the 2026 rates. ### What is the hourly rate? $7 an hour, up to the $38 daily rate. ### Is there a day care package? Yes. Buy 10 get 12 is $380 for one dog and $700 for two dogs per kennel.