--- title: Cost to Board a Small Dog | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/questions/how-much-does-it-cost-to-board-a-small-dog/ 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/) - How much does it cost to board a small dog? # How much does it cost to board a small dog? A small dog stays in the Economy kennel for $52 per night on the 2026 rates. Small dogs from one home can share, and each additional dog is $44 per night. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) The Economy kennel is the original 1971 building's run, sized for several small or medium dogs or one large dog. ## The price in a table **2026 rates, one dog, Economy kennel.** | Stay | Math | Total | | --- | --- | --- | | One small dog, a weekend of 3 nights | 3 x $52 | $156 | | One small dog, a week | 7 x $52 | $364 | | Two weeks at the 14-night rate | 14 x $47 | $658 | ## Sharing a kennel Small dogs from the same home can share one Economy kennel. The first dog is $52 and each additional dog is $44 per night. A First Class kennel can hold a whole litter of Chihuahuas. Dogs that share a kennel need to be comfortable together, and a dog who does not like to share is better in a kennel of their own. Ask the staff when you book if you are unsure how your dogs will do. ## What the dog gets An Economy kennel has about 16 square feet inside and 48 outside, a Kuranda raised bed and blankets, and a doggie door to move between the two. Food, walks and medications are included. Dogs must be at least 16 weeks old and up to date on rabies, distemper/parvo and Bordetella. Canine influenza is recommended but not required. ## Other ways to lower the cost Stays of 14 nights or more cost $47 per night, and military families get $47 too, without stacking. Afternoon pick-up adds half of the nightly fee, so a morning pick-up by 11:30 AM keeps costs down. Use the [stay estimator](https://happypawskennels.com/tools/stay-cost-estimator/) for exact totals. See the [small dog boarding page](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/small-dog-boarding/) for more. ### 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 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 - [Small dog boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/small-dog-boarding/) - [Economy Class kennel](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/economy-class-kennel/) - [Can my dogs share a kennel?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/can-my-dogs-share-a-kennel/) - [Stay cost estimator](https://happypawskennels.com/tools/stay-cost-estimator/) - [2026 rate table](https://happypawskennels.com/data/2026-boarding-rates/) - [Should two dogs share a kennel?](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/two-dogs-one-kennel/) - [FAQ](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/) ## Read next - [Do I need a reservation?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/do-i-need-a-reservation/) - [Can I book online?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/can-i-book-online/) - [What are your drop-off hours?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/what-are-your-drop-off-hours/) - [What time is check-out?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/what-time-is-check-out/) - [What happens if I pick up in the afternoon?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/what-happens-if-i-pick-up-in-the-afternoon/) - [Are you open on holidays?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/are-you-open-on-holidays/) - [When is a holiday deposit due?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/when-is-a-holiday-deposit-due/) - [Is the holiday deposit refundable?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/is-the-holiday-deposit-refundable/) 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 an Economy kennel big enough for a small dog? Yes. It is sized for several small or medium dogs or one large dog. ### Is a bath included? No. Baths are priced by size and coat: please ask.