--- title: Do I Need to Bring a Leash or Bowls? | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/questions/do-i-need-to-bring-a-leash-or-bowls/ 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 I need to bring a leash or bowls? # Do I need to bring a leash or bowls? No. Leashes, bowls and balls are provided by the kennel, so you can leave them at home. The one bowl worth bringing is a slow-feeder, if your dog normally eats from one. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) Most boarding checklists run to a page. At Happy Paws Kennels the honest answer is close to a single line: bring your pet, your pet's records and, when it applies, the food and medication. ## What the kennel provides Each dog gets a leash for walks and a bowl for meals, and balls are on hand for play. Every run has a Kuranda raised bed and blankets, and the runs are heated in winter and air-conditioned in summer. Walks are included in the nightly rate, so the leash and the walking time both come from the kennel. ## When a slow-feeder is worth packing Some dogs gulp. If yours eats from a slow-feeder at home, pack it with the food and say so on the pet information page of the agreement. It keeps mealtime the way your dog knows it, which matters for a pet who may already be skipping a meal or two in a new place. ## What to leave at home One toy is fine, but not the favorite, because toys can get lost or destroyed. Own beds are not recommended, since the runs are climate controlled and already have a bed. Remove any metal pinch or prong collar before check-in. It can catch on the chain link in a run, and the staff have such collars on hand for dogs who need one on a walk. ## What does belong in the car Food in its original bag, if you bring your own, with amounts written in cups. Any medication, which is given at no extra charge. Your pet stays in the car while you check in, and a staff member carries your things in and walks your pet to the kennel. The [printable packing list](https://happypawskennels.com/tools/packing-list/) puts the whole short list on one page. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [Happy Paws Kennels things to know](https://happypawskennels.com/things-to-know/) - [Happy Paws Kennels facility tour page](https://happypawskennels.com/touring-the-facility/) ### 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/) - [Printable packing list](https://happypawskennels.com/tools/packing-list/) - [Can I bring toys?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/can-i-bring-toys/) - [Should I label my pet's belongings?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/should-i-label-my-pets-belongings/) - [Why remove a prong collar?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/why-remove-a-prong-collar/) - [FAQ](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/) ## Read next - [Should I label my pet's belongings?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/should-i-label-my-pets-belongings/) - [How should I pack my dog's food?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/how-should-i-pack-my-dogs-food/) - [What if my dog has food allergies?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/what-if-my-dog-has-food-allergies/) - [What do you feed cats?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/what-do-you-feed-cats/) - [Do dogs get walks?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/do-dogs-get-walks/) - [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/) 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/). ### Do cats need bowls and litter boxes? No. Each cat has its own litter box and blanket in an individual tower, and the kennel supplies the dishes. ### Should I mark my slow-feeder bowl? Yes. Mark all belongings so they come home with you.