Grateful Dog Daycare
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 165 reviews · top 38% in Sacramento
Sources
Behind the 9.4
- Reviews read
- 165 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.70 ★
- Rank
- #33 of 94 in Sacramento
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$105 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-19
$35middle $55$90
Pricier than most in Sacramento
Sources
Behind the $105
- Source
- Grateful Dog Daycare’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-19
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Single Full Day – $42 ... Non-member overnight – $105/night (includes daycare); 5-20 Nights - $100 (+ free bath); 20+ Nights - $95 (+ free bath) ... 10% discount for each additional dog, living in the same household.”Open their price page ↗
Grateful Dog Daycare is a dog daycare in Sacramento, CA, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 165 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #33 of 94 in Sacramento. Its website lists boarding from $105 per night and daycare from $42 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 13.
Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
All-day open playPlay model, per the facility.
Outdoor access: yard and poolPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareDog walkingBoardingGrooming Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $105/night
- Daycare rate
- $42/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Sacramento
- #33 of 94
- Google rating
- ★4.7 (165)
- From downtown
- 0.7 mi
- Neighborhood
- New Era Park
- Additional dog
- 10% discount for each additional dog, living in the same household
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
13/27
13 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-10-20. Open a policy to see their exact words.
Admission requirements5 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Their words
“Dogs must be current on the following vaccinations: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvo, Para-influenza), Canine Influenza, Rabies and Bordetella”gratefuldogdaycare.com/FAQ.php
Bordetella lead time7 days before arrival
Their words
“Dogs must be vaccinated for Bordatella at least 1 week prior to staying with us if unvaccinated or if vaccine is expired more than 7 days”gratefuldogdaycare.com/FAQ.php
Spay / neuterRequired from 7 months
Their words
“All dogs must be spayed or neutered and at least 7 months old.”gratefuldogdaycare.com/FAQ.php
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“Call to schedule your interview. On your interview day bring your dog and your proof of vaccination if it has not already been faxed by your vet.”gratefuldogdaycare.com/FAQ.php
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“On your interview day bring your dog and your proof of vaccination if it has not already been faxed by your vet.”gratefuldogdaycare.com/FAQ.php
Operations8 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“What makes us different is our home-like environment where our overnight staff sleeps, snuggles and stays with the dogs the entire night.”gratefuldogdaycare.com/boarding.php
Play modelAll-day open play
Their words
“At Grateful Dog, our guests play all day with the same dogs they will be sleeping with at night.”gratefuldogdaycare.com/FAQ.php
HousingCage free
Their words
“We offer full-service cage-free boarding right on the premises.”gratefuldogdaycare.com/Services.php
Outdoor accessYard and pool
Their words
“We have two spacious outdoor play areas with pools.”gratefuldogdaycare.com/FAQ.php
ToursWalk-in tours welcome
Their words
“Can I Check it Out Before Leaving My Dog? Absolutely! We love to show off our digs! You are free to visit 10am to noon and 2pm to 4pm, Monday-Friday. Weekends by appointment.”gratefuldogdaycare.com/FAQ.php
Administers medicationYes, no charge
Their words
“Daycare play and oral/topical medication administration come complimentary with our overnight boarding.”gratefuldogdaycare.com/boarding.php
FeedingOwner's food encouraged
Their words
“We ask that you bring your dog's food to minimize any stomach upset. Our high-quality, grain-free house diet is available on request for a per meal fee.”gratefuldogdaycare.com/boarding.php
Online bookingYes
Their words
“ENROLLMENT & EVALUATION MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO USING THE ONLINE RESERVATION SYSTEM”gratefuldogdaycare.com/Services.php
Show 14 policies not published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.
Score & reviews
9.4ExcellentDogs Away score
Higher is better. A score backed by more reviews is more reliable. Read the reviews on Google Maps. Data as of July–October 2026.
What reviewers mention most
grooming 16dog safety 4cages 4patient staff 3cleanliness 3doggy day care 3kennel cough 2puppy care 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- How a stay is counted
- Overnight rates are based on a 24-hour period with a 2-hour grace period at pick-upStated on their website
- Late pick-up
- Pick-up 2-4 hours after drop-off time: half day of daycare; after 4 hours: full day of daycareStated on their website
- Cancellation
- Boarding: 24 hours notice or 50% of the stay; Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Eve, July 4 need 72 hoursStated on their website
- Holiday minimum stay
- 2-night minimum for Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving; 3 nights for ChristmasStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Minimum age
- Daycare dogs must be at least 7 months old and spayed or neuteredStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | — | $35/day | Archived page, 2019-08-04 |
| 2021 | — | $37/day | Archived page, 2021-11-28 |
| 2022 | — | $39/day | Archived page, 2022-10-05 |
| 2023 | — | $39/day | Archived page, 2023-12-01 |
| 2024 | — | $41/day | Archived page, 2024-08-13 |
| 2025 | — | $42/day | Archived page, 2025-03-23 |
| Now | $105/night | $42/day | Their website, 2026-10-19 |
First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.
Hours
- Mon
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Sat
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Sun
- 9 AM–5 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
Location
430 17th St, Sacramento, CA 95811
0.7 miles from downtown Sacramento · New Era Park · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Grateful Dog Daycare
What services does Grateful Dog Daycare offer?
Grateful Dog Daycare is listed as a dog day care center in Sacramento, CA, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Grateful Dog Daycare charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $105 per night and daycare at $42 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-10-19). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Sacramento median published boarding rate is $55/night.
What vaccines does Grateful Dog Daycare require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Grateful Dog Daycare?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does Grateful Dog Daycare compare with other Sacramento facilities?
It ranks #33 of 94 in the Sacramento index by Dogs Away score (9.4/10, excellent), based on 165 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Grateful Dog Daycare, Sacramento, CA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/sacramento-ca/grateful-dog-daycare/Similar places near Sacramento
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