--- title: Can I Bring My Dog's Bed? | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/questions/can-i-bring-my-dogs-bed/ 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/) - [FAQ](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/) - Can I bring my dog's bed? # Can I bring my dog's bed? You can bring comfort items, but your dog does not need a bed from home. Every run at Happy Paws already has a Kuranda brand dog bed and plenty of blankets. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) The runs are heated in winter and air-conditioned in summer, so a thick bed from home is more than most dogs need. ## What is already in the run Each run has a raised Kuranda bed, a cot-style bed that keeps a dog up off the floor, plus blankets supplied by the kennel. The indoor part of the run has heat in winter and air conditioning in summer, and a doggie door lets your dog walk out to the outdoor part whenever he or she likes. ## Why a home bed is not recommended The kennel's own guidance is that beds from home are not recommended. The indoor room is climate controlled, so a big padded bed can make a dog too warm, and bedding is the item most likely to be chewed, dragged outside or soiled during a stay. ## If your dog has a comfort item Something small that smells like home is fine. The boarding agreement says you may bring comfort items, and it also says the kennel is not responsible for bedding or toys that are damaged, destroyed or lost. Choose something you will not mind replacing, and mark it with your pet's name. The [what to bring page](https://happypawskennels.com/what-to-bring/) lists the rest. ## What to leave at home A favorite blanket or an expensive orthopedic bed is better kept safe at home for the day you get back. Your dog will have a bed and blankets waiting either way. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [Happy Paws Kennels, things to know](https://happypawskennels.com/things-to-know/) - [Happy Paws Kennels boarding agreement (PDF)](https://happypawskennels.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Happy-Paws-Boarding-Agreement.pdf) ### 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 - [What to bring](https://happypawskennels.com/what-to-bring/) - [Kuranda beds](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/kuranda-dog-beds/) - [Can I bring toys?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/can-i-bring-toys/) - [Dog boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/) - [Printable packing list](https://happypawskennels.com/tools/packing-list/) - [FAQ](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/) ## Read next - [Can I bring toys?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/can-i-bring-toys/) - [Why do you ask me to leave my dog in the car at check-in?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/why-do-you-ask-me-to-leave-my-dog-in-the-car-at-check-in/) - [Why remove a prong collar?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/why-remove-a-prong-collar/) - [Can I tour without an appointment?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/can-i-tour-without-an-appointment/) - [Are the runs heated and air-conditioned?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/are-the-runs-heated-and-air-conditioned/) - [How big are the kennels?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/how-big-are-the-kennels/) - [How many runs do you have?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/how-many-runs-do-you-have/) - [Will my dog be lonely?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/will-my-dog-be-lonely/) 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/). ### Will a Kuranda bed be comfortable for a senior dog? The kennel supplies blankets on every run, and staff can tell you what your senior dog will need. Please call 707-678-6600 and describe your dog's mobility. ### Can I bring a crate pad or a coat for winter? The indoor part of each run is heated in winter, so most dogs stay warm without extras. Ask when you book if your dog has a special need.