--- title: Do Dogs Get Walks? | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/questions/do-dogs-get-walks/ 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/) - Do dogs get walks? # Do dogs get walks? Yes. Walks are included in the nightly rate, and the kennel does not add a fee for them. Each run also opens to an outdoor side through a doggie door, so a dog can step outside on its own. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) Exercise is the first thing most owners ask about when they picture a stay of a few days or a week. Here is how walking fits into a day at a country kennel on about ten acres near Dixon. ## Walks cost nothing extra Pricing at Happy Paws is all inclusive. The kennel does not charge extra for walks, special feedings or giving medication. The 2026 nightly rate for one dog is $52 in Economy, $59 in Business Class and $72 in First Class, and walking is part of that number. ## A walk on the kennel's leash Leashes are provided, so you do not need to bring one. If your dog normally wears a metal pinch collar, the staff have one on hand and will use it on request for a walk, which is why the collar should come off before check-in. ## More than a walk Each run is indoor and outdoor, with a doggie door that lets the dog choose. The kennel also has large fenced play areas and a grass field. After a stay many dogs come home tired, the way a child comes home from summer camp, and a bath may be wanted after a day of running through the grass. ## Tell the staff about your dog's energy The pet information page of the boarding agreement asks about activity level. Say whether your dog is a couch dog or needs a long outing, and mention a bite history or any worry about other dogs. Read about [high-energy dogs](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/high-energy-dogs/) if yours falls in that group. ## Seeing it for yourself Tours run every day from 9 to 11 AM and 2 to 4 PM with no appointment, and a staff member walks the grounds with you. Watch your step on wet concrete during cleaning. ### 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 facility tour page](https://happypawskennels.com/touring-the-facility/) - [Happy Paws Kennels things to know](https://happypawskennels.com/things-to-know/) ### 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 boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/) - [Boarding high-energy dogs](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/high-energy-dogs/) - [Do dogs go outside?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/do-dogs-go-outside/) - [Tour the facility](https://happypawskennels.com/touring-the-facility/) - [Safety and cleaning](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/safety/) - [FAQ](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/) ## Read next - [What information do you need about my pet?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/what-information-do-you-need-about-my-pet/) - [Do you need my veterinarian's information?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/do-you-need-my-veterinarians-information/) - [Do you offer cat day care?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/do-you-offer-cat-day-care/) - [Do you board guinea pigs and hamsters?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/do-you-board-guinea-pigs-and-hamsters/) - [What is a Happy Pupsicle?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/what-is-a-happy-pupsicle/) - [What is a bubble picture play session?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/what-is-a-bubble-picture-play-session/) - [What is a Happy Lick Mat?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/what-is-a-happy-lick-mat/) - [Can three dogs share a kennel?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/can-three-dogs-share-a-kennel/) 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/). ### Is there a charge for extra walks? No. Walks are included. ### Do dogs have to wear the kennel's collar? No. Leashes are provided, and a pinch collar is used only on request.