--- title: Lowest Cost Way to Board a Dog | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/questions/what-is-the-least-expensive-way-to-board-my-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/) - What is the least expensive way to board my dog? # What is the least expensive way to board my dog? The lowest nightly rate on the 2026 sheet is the Economy kennel at $52 for one dog. It drops to $47 for military families and for stays of 14 nights or more, and a second small dog sharing the kennel is $44. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) These are the sheet's own levers, and they are all about the kennel class, the length of the stay and who shares. ## Start with Economy Economy has a 4x4 interior, about 16 square feet inside and 48 outside, and the kennel describes it as fitting several small or medium dogs or one large dog. Business Class is $59 and First Class is $72. Choose the smallest class that fits your dog, and the [kennel class finder](https://happypawskennels.com/tools/kennel-class-finder/) helps. ## Reduced nightly rates The military rate is about 10 percent off the one-dog rate, which is $47 in Economy, $53 in Business Class and $65 in First Class. Stays of 14 nights or more get the same reduced price. The sheet shows one reduced price, not two. ## Small dogs from one home Two small dogs who are comfortable together can share one Economy kennel: $52 for the first and $44 for the second, instead of two separate kennels. ## Pick-up time and day care Picking up by 11:30 AM keeps a stay at whole nights, since an afternoon pick-up adds half of the nightly fee. For a single day away, day care is $38, and the hourly rate is $7 up to that cap. ## What is already in the price House food, walks, special feedings and medications are covered. If you bring your own food, there is no charge. The [boarding cost guide](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/how-much-does-dog-boarding-cost/) lays out the full range. ### 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 - [Economy Class kennel](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/economy-class-kennel/) - [Military rate](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/military-discount/) - [Long-term boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/long-term-dog-boarding/) - [Dog boarding cost per night](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/dog-boarding-cost-per-night/) - [2026 rates](https://happypawskennels.com/rates/) - [FAQ](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/) ## Read next - [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/) - [Can someone else pick up my pet?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/can-someone-else-pick-up-my-pet/) - [Do I need to bring a leash or bowls?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/do-i-need-to-bring-a-leash-or-bowls/) - [Should I label my pet's belongings?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/should-i-label-my-pets-belongings/) 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/). ### Can a large dog use Economy? The kennel lists Economy for one large dog, but class depends on the dog. Call 707-678-6600. ### Do the military and long-term rates add up? The sheet shows one reduced rate for either.