--- title: "Happy Tails Inn — Los Angeles, CA" url: "https://dogsaway.co/los-angeles-ca/happy-tails-inn/" updated: "2026-09-08" data_pulled: "2026-07-07" census_at: "2026-09-08" source: "Dogs Away — public Google Business profile (identity, rating) + Dogs Away disclosure census of the facility's own website" license: "All rights reserved. Read and cite freely. No bulk copying. (https://dogsaway.co/terms/)" attribution: "Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co)" --- # Happy Tails Inn Dog day care center in Van Nuys, CA — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Los Angeles, CA (https://dogsaway.co/los-angeles-ca/). **★4.9 from 84 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.7/10.** The Dogs Away score is a Bayesian-adjusted Google rating on a 0–10 scale (prior weight 25 reviews at the 4.669 network mean). ## Facts - **Services:** daycare, boarding, grooming, training - **Address:** 6031 Kester Ave Unit C, Van Nuys, CA 91411 - **Phone:** (818) 497-3626 - **Website:** https://happytails.la/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Happy%20Tails%20Inn&query_place_id=ChIJbZRkQS-XwoARdQUXdbCo58I ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Tuesday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Wednesday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Thursday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Friday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Saturday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Sunday | 7 AM–7 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Cancellation:** No cancellation fees; asks to be told promptly — facility's words: "What is your cancellation policy? We do not charge cancellation fees." (https://happytails.la/) - **Checkout time:** Boarding pick-up by 12 PM; after noon the stay rolls into a day of daycare — facility's words: "pick them up the next day by 12:00 PM. If pickup is after noon, the stay rolls into a day of daycare." (https://happytails.la/dog-boarding/) - **Late pick-up:** Pick-up after noon is charged a day of daycare — facility's words: "If pickup is after noon, the stay rolls into a day of daycare." (https://happytails.la/dog-boarding/) - **Updates during a stay:** Daily updates with photos and videos — facility's words: "Daily updates with photos and videos" (https://happytails.la/dog-boarding/) - **Senior dogs:** Welcomes seniors with quieter spaces, gentle activity and extra rest — facility's words: "Senior dogs are welcome. We tailor care to their pace, offering quieter spaces, gentle activity, extra rest, and personalized attention to keep them comfortable and stress-free." (https://happytails.la/dog-boarding/) - **Anxious or shy dogs:** Care tailored to shy dogs; one-on-one time always available — facility's words: "Shy dog? High-energy pup? We tailor care to your dog’s personality and needs. One-on-one time is always available." (https://happytails.la/dog-daycare/) ## For travelers - **BUR** (Hollywood Burbank): 5.9 miles, straight line - **LAX** (Los Angeles International): 16.7 miles, straight line - **LGB** (Long Beach): 30.6 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 7 AM to 7 PM - **Open Sunday:** yes Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates - **Overnight boarding:** $70–$75 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Additional dog:** 2nd dog $60-$65, 3rd dog $50-$55 per night > “Boarding Prices Overnight 1st Dog 2nd Dog 3rd Dog Age 0 -2 $75 $65 $55 Age 2+ $70 $60 $50 ** Rates are per night **” Source: https://happytails.la/dog-boarding/ — checked September 8, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 11 of 27 checked policies on its own website (census September 8, 2026). "Not published" is a fact about the website on that date, not a claim about the facility's practice. ### Admission requirements - **Vaccinations required:** Required: rabies · Recommended: Bordetella · Not mentioned: DHPP, canine influenza, leptospirosis > “Dogs must be up to date on core Rabies vaccination. Bordetella is preffered to protect the health of all pets in our care.” — https://happytails.la/dog-daycare/ - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Spay / neuter:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay > “We require a temperament evaluation before dogs begin daycare, boarding, or group training” — https://happytails.la/frequently-asked-questions/ - **Vaccination records:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Yes — a person is on site > “Are there staff members on-site overnight? Yes. Our facility is monitored overnight with staff presence and motion-detected security systems” — https://happytails.la/dog-boarding/ - **Staff-to-dog ratio:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Maximum playgroup size:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Staff certification:** Pet first aid / CPR certified staff > “Staff members receive training in canine body language, safe handling techniques, sanitation protocols, and pet first aid and CPR.” — https://happytails.la/frequently-asked-questions/ - **Play model:** Open play with enforced rest > “Structured Play + Rest Time We follow a balanced schedule that keeps your dog active without wearing them out. Play hard, nap well!” — https://happytails.la/dog-daycare/ - **Groups separated by:** Size, temperament and play style > “We separate dogs by size, temperament, and play style to reduce stress and create safer interactions” — https://happytails.la/frequently-asked-questions/ - **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Offered > “Shy dog? High-energy pup? We tailor care to your dog’s personality and needs. One-on-one time is always available.” — https://happytails.la/dog-daycare/ - **Housing:** Open or suite > “The Slumber Party offers a social setting where dogs share a space with carefully selected companions matched by size and temperament, ensuring a fun and harmonious experience. For dogs that prefer peace and personal space, our Private Rooms offer a spacious 12 12 retreat” — https://happytails.la/dog-boarding/ - **Outdoor access:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Climate control:** Climate-controlled > “our climate-controlled facility keeps dogs comfortable year-round.” — https://happytails.la/frequently-asked-questions/ - **Live cameras for owners:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Photo / report-card updates:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Tours:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Injury / fight policy:** Published > “If an emergency occurs, our staff immediately assess the situation, administer pet first aid when appropriate, contact the owner or emergency contact without delay, and transport the dog to the nearest emergency veterinary hospital if needed. We keep owners informed throughout the process, document the incident” — https://happytails.la/frequently-asked-questions/ - **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Administers medication:** Yes > “Our team carefully follows detailed food and medication instructions to en” — https://happytails.la/dog-boarding/ - **Feeding:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Online booking:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 ## Licensing California does not license or inspect dog boarding and daycare facilities at the state level. There is no state agency, no state license number, and no state inspection record for a boarding kennel. What California has is a statewide standards law: Health & Safety Code Chapter 11, 'Pet Boarding Facilities' (§§ 122380–122388, SB 945, in force since 1 January 2017). It applies to any premises boarding four or more pets for compensation, sets operating standards (daily observation, isolation of sick animals, owner notification of illness, written care policies, a fire alarm or sprinkler system, limits on time in temporary enclosures) and a written pre-boarding disclosure to the owner — but it creates no license and is enforced only by local animal control, humane or peace officers issuing notices to correct, with fines of up to $250 and then $1,000. Kennel permitting is local, and Los Angeles has two regimes. Inside the City of Los Angeles, LAMC § 53.50 makes it unlawful to operate a business involving the keeping of animals, including a dog kennel (four or more dogs), without a permit from LA Animal Services; the dog kennel permit fee is $305 and the Department's Kennel Permit Standards apply. In unincorporated Los Angeles County and the cities that contract with it, County Code Title 10 requires an animal facility license from the Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) for a 'boarding facility', defined to include day care; the Director inspects before issuing or renewing, licenses run twelve months, and DACC grades each facility with a letter grade and publishes the grades. These are city and county permits, not a state regime, and were not joined to facility records. Market licensing detail: https://dogsaway.co/los-angeles-ca/ ## How to cite Happy Tails Inn, Van Nuys, CA. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/los-angeles-ca/happy-tails-inn/ (census September 8, 2026; listing data July 7, 2026). Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co). Read or cite this one record with a link. Do not bulk copy, scrape or rebuild the directory. Terms: https://dogsaway.co/terms/ Structured data: https://dogsaway.co/api/v1/facilities/los-angeles-ca/happy-tails-inn.json