--- title: Do Dogs Go Outside? | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/questions/do-dogs-go-outside/ 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 go outside? # Do dogs go outside? Yes. Every run has an indoor side and an outdoor side joined by a doggie door, and the dog chooses where to be. Walks are included, and the kennel has large fenced play areas and a grass field. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) A dog who spends the day outdoors at home should not be shut inside for a stay, and a dog who prefers a cool floor should not be forced into the sun. ## The run design Each run opens to an outdoor space through a doggie door. The new building has 25 doggie doors per side. Dogs see neighbors through the fence but have their own space, so a dog can watch the activity without sharing the run. The design lets a dog who likes company sit near the fence line and a dog who likes quiet retreat indoors. ## Weather The indoor side is heated in winter and air-conditioned in summer, so a dog can come in on a hot or cold day. A Kuranda bed and blankets are in every run. Winter nights near Dixon turn cold and summer afternoons run hot, which is why both sides of the run matter. The choice belongs to the dog, who can move in and out through the day as the temperature and the mood change. ## Walks and play areas Walks are included in the nightly rate. The grounds have large fenced play areas and a grass field on about ten acres near Dixon, a country setting that many dogs enjoy and that sometimes leaves them dusty, so a bath may be wanted before the ride home. ## Tell the staff Note your dog's activity level on the form, along with any worry about heat, cold or noise. See [the climate answer](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/are-the-runs-heated-and-air-conditioned/) and [kennel sizes](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/how-big-are-the-kennels/). ## Come and look Tours run daily 9 to 11 AM and 2 to 4 PM without an appointment, and a staff member walks with you. Watch your step on wet concrete during cleaning. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [Happy Paws Kennels facility tour page](https://happypawskennels.com/touring-the-facility/) - [Happy Paws Kennels construction updates](https://happypawskennels.com/construction-updates/) ### 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 - [Tour the facility](https://happypawskennels.com/touring-the-facility/) - [Do dogs get walks?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/do-dogs-get-walks/) - [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/) - [Dog boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/) - [FAQ](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/) ## Read next - [When did the new kennel building open?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/when-did-the-new-kennel-building-open/) - [How long has Happy Paws been in business?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/how-long-has-happy-paws-been-in-business/) - [Is Happy Paws licensed?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/is-happy-paws-licensed/) - [Can my dog get a bath before pick-up?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/can-my-dog-get-a-bath-before-pick-up/) - [How long can a dog be boarded?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/how-long-can-a-dog-be-boarded/) - [How long can a cat be boarded?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/how-long-can-a-cat-be-boarded/) - [Can I board my dog for just one night?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/can-i-board-my-dog-for-just-one-night/) - [Is the cattery separate from the dogs?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/is-the-cattery-separate-from-the-dogs/) 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 the outdoor side covered? Ask on a tour. ### Can a dog stay inside all day? Yes, the choice is the dog's.