Wine-country weekends in Napa and Sonoma
Napa is about 52 minutes (38.4 miles) and Sonoma about 64 minutes (46 miles) from Happy Paws Kennels without traffic. A two-night weekend for one dog in a Business Class kennel is 2 x $59, or $118 on the 2026 rates.
Tasting rooms, restaurants and a hotel with a no-pets policy are the usual reasons a wine weekend turns into a boarding question. The kennel is a drive away, so the timing below matters.
The drive
Weekend traffic on CA-12 and CA-29 can lengthen both drives, so aim to arrive within a drop-off window with room to spare.
Napa and Sonoma are on the far side of Solano County, so plan the leaving as well as the arriving. Drop-off windows are the part you control: the morning window ends at 11:30 AM and the afternoon window ends at 5:00 PM. Miss both and the next opening is the next morning.
| From | Minutes (no traffic) | Miles | Roads |
|---|---|---|---|
| Napa | about 52 | 38.4 | I-80, CA-12, CA-29 |
| Sonoma | about 64 | 46.0 | I-80, CA-12 and local roads |
A Friday-to-Sunday plan
Many wine-country hotels and tasting rooms set their own pet rules, so ask yours before you decide.
- Drop off Friday morning (7:30 to 11:30 AM) or afternoon (2:00 to 5:00 PM).
- Enjoy Saturday without a leash. Dogs have an indoor space and an outdoor run, with large fenced play areas and a grass field; cats stay in their own tower.
- Pick up Sunday. By 11:30 AM it is two nights. Between 2:00 and 5:00 PM it adds half of the nightly fee.
Weekend costs
For one dog, two nights is $104 in Economy, $118 in Business Class and $144 in First Class on the 2026 rates. A cat condo is $35 a night, or $70. Two dogs from the same home can share a kennel, with the second at a reduced nightly rate. There is no deposit unless the weekend falls inside a holiday window.
Shorter trips cost less than owners expect. A Saturday-night-only trip, dropped off Saturday morning and collected Sunday before 11:30 AM, is a single night: $59 for one dog in Business Class, or $35 for a cat.
Harvest and holiday weekends
Autumn harvest weekends and long weekends such as Memorial Day and Labor Day book early. The kennel is closed all day on those Mondays. See the Memorial Day and Labor Day pages for the deposit windows.
If you live in Napa County
The Napa page covers the local details, and the Napa County page covers the wider area.
Sources (checked October 19, 2026)
Before your first stay
- Vaccination records current through pick-up day
- A signed boarding agreement
- Pets 16 weeks or older
- Bring nothing but your pet
Visit or call
6677 Midway Road, Dixon, CA 95620
| 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 |
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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.
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What pet owners say
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...
This place is fantastic! I have one super easy going dog and one that is very much the opposite, she takes a long time to be comfortable with strangers and can be aggressive. I chose Happy Paws originally because the dogs can go in and out without having to be put on a leash. I am so happy I made that decision. Now my...
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Answers
Questions people ask
Still have a question? Call 707-678-6600 (every day 7:30-11:30 AM and 2-5 PM) or see the boarding FAQ.
How far is Napa from the kennel?
About 38 miles and 52 minutes without traffic.
Is there a weekend minimum?
The kennel charges by the night. Please call for any questions about a short stay.
Do I need a deposit for a regular weekend?
No, unless your stay begins inside a major holiday window.
What time should I leave Napa for a Friday afternoon drop-off?
Leave with at least an hour and a half to spare, since the drive is about 52 minutes without traffic and the afternoon window closes at 5:00 PM.
Can both of my dogs share a kennel?
Yes, two dogs from the same home can share, and the second pays a reduced nightly rate.
Happy Paws Kennels
Ask about your dates
Send your dates and pets and the kennel will get back to you. Holiday stays need a 50% deposit 30 days before drop-off, so ask early.
6677 Midway RoadDixon, CA 95620707-678-6600
| 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 |
Check-out is by 11:30 AM. An afternoon pick-up is charged half of the nightly rate.