--- title: Day Care by the Hour? | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/questions/do-you-offer-day-care-by-the-hour/ 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 you offer day care by the hour? # Do you offer day care by the hour? Yes. On the 2026 rates, hourly day care for one dog is $7 per hour, and the total never goes above the $38 daily rate. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) Most short visits are cheaper by the hour, and long ones simply hit the daily cap. ## The math One dog for 2 hours is $14, for 4 hours is $28, and for 5 hours is $35. At 6 hours the hourly total would be $42, so the daily rate of $38 applies instead. | Hours | Cost for one dog (2026 rates) | | --- | --- | | 2 hours | $14 | | 4 hours | $28 | | 5 hours | $35 | | 6 hours or more | $38 (daily cap) | ## Two dogs The hourly rate on the sheet is for one dog. Each additional dog sharing a kennel for a day is $32 on the daily rate, so ask about two dogs when you call. ## Cats Cat day care is $25 per day, and a second cat sharing a tower is $21. ## Heavy users If your dog comes often, the [buy 10 get 12 package](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-day-care/packages/) is $380, which works out to 12 days for the price of 10. See also the [hourly day care page](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-day-care/hourly/) and the [dog day care page](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-day-care/). ## Which option is cheaper For one dog, hourly is cheaper up to five hours and the day rate is the same or better beyond that. If you expect a long visit, ask for the daily rate directly. For regular visits, compare with the package, which gives 12 days for the price of 10. ## Booking Call 707-678-6600 or use the [booking page](https://happypawskennels.com/book/) to request a day care visit. Tell staff your arrival and pick-up times so the hourly charge is clear. ### 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, rates page](https://happypawskennels.com/rates/) ### 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 day care](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-day-care/) - [Hourly day care](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-day-care/hourly/) - [Day care packages](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-day-care/packages/) - [Dog day care cost](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/dog-day-care-cost/) - [Vaccination requirements](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccination-requirements/) - [FAQ](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/) ## Read next - [What is the buy-10-get-12 package?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/what-is-the-buy-10-get-12-package/) - [Is there a military discount?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/is-there-a-military-discount/) - [Is there a long-term discount?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/is-there-a-long-term-discount/) - [Do you bill long stays in advance?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/do-you-bill-long-stays-in-advance/) - [What is a Happy Pup Cup?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/what-is-a-happy-pup-cup/) - [What is a picture play session?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/what-is-a-picture-play-session/) - [Do you send photos?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/do-you-send-photos/) - [Can you board a diabetic pet?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/can-you-board-a-diabetic-pet/) 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 I need to book ahead? Reservations are requests the kennel confirms. Call 707-678-6600 or use the booking page. ### Does hourly day care need vaccines? Please ask when you book. The kennel's vaccine rules are on the vaccination requirements page.