--- title: Dog Day Care Cost for a Week | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/questions/how-much-is-dog-day-care-for-a-week/ 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 is dog day care for a week? # How much is dog day care for a week? On the 2026 rates, dog day care is $38 a day, so five days is $190 and a seven-day week is $266. The buy-10-get-12 package is $380 for 12 days, and care by the hour is $7 an hour up to the $38 daily cap. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) A week of day care can be priced three ways, and the cheapest one depends on how often you come. ## Paying by the day The daily rate for one dog is $38. A Monday through Friday work week is 5 x $38 = $190. A dog who comes seven days in a row would be 7 x $38 = $266. A second dog sharing a kennel is $32 a day. ## Paying by the hour Hourly day care is $7 an hour, capped at $38. Five hours is 5 x $7 = $35, and from the sixth hour on, the cap applies, so no day costs more than $38. Hourly care suits a short appointment, not a full workday. ## The buy-10-get-12 package The package is $380 for one dog per kennel, which is 10 days at $38 for 12 days of day care. Two dogs per kennel is $700. Two weeks of Monday-to-Friday day care uses 10 of the 12 days, and the extra two can wait for next time. See the [packages page](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-day-care/packages/). ## Which is best for your week If your dog comes once or twice a week, the daily rate is simple. If you plan on a steady schedule through the month, the package is built for it. The [day care cost guide](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/dog-day-care-cost/) compares them side by side, and the [frequency guide](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/how-often-should-my-dog-go-to-day-care/) helps with the schedule. ## Vaccines and drop-off Day care dogs need the same four vaccines as boarders, and pick-up follows the posted windows: 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 2:00 to 5:00 PM. ### 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/) - [Day care packages](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-day-care/packages/) - [Hourly day care](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-day-care/hourly/) - [Dog day care cost](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/dog-day-care-cost/) - [What is the buy-10-get-12 package?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/what-is-the-buy-10-get-12-package/) - [FAQ](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/) ## Read next - [How much does a weekend stay cost?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/how-much-does-a-weekend-stay-cost/) - [Do you charge by the night or by the day?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/do-you-charge-by-the-night-or-by-the-day/) - [What is the least expensive way to board my dog?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/what-is-the-least-expensive-way-to-board-my-dog/) - [Can the military rate and the long-term rate be combined?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/can-the-military-rate-and-the-long-term-rate-be-combined/) - [Is a deposit required for a regular stay?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/is-a-deposit-required-for-a-regular-stay/) - [What are your hours on Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/what-are-your-hours-on-thanksgiving-eve-christmas-eve-and-new-years-eve/) - [Are you open on weekends?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/are-you-open-on-weekends/) - [Are you closed at lunchtime?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/are-you-closed-at-lunchtime/) 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 hourly care cheaper than a full day? Only up to five hours, because the hourly rate is capped at the daily $38. ### Can I buy a package for two dogs? Yes, $700 for two dogs per kennel.