River Dogs Resort
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.3 /10Excellent · 41 reviews · top 60% in Sacramento
Sources
Behind the 9.3
- Reviews read
- 41 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.60 ★
- Rank
- #52 of 94 in Sacramento
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$90 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-19
$35middle $55$90
Above the Sacramento middle price
Sources
Behind the $90
- Source
- River Dogs Resort’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-19
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“First Dog $90/night Extra Dog(s) $65/night”Open their price page ↗
River Dogs Resort is a pet boarding in West Sacramento, CA, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.3/10 (excellent) from 41 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars — #52 of 94 in Sacramento. Its website lists boarding from $90 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 6.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- BoardingDaycareDog walkingPet sitting Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $90/night
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Sacramento
- #52 of 94
- Google rating
- ★4.6 (41)
- From downtown
- 3.9 mi
- Additional dog
- $65/night
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
6/27
6 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 requirements4 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“DHPP – 3 years ... Rabies – 3 years. ... Bordetella – 1 year”sacriverdogs.com/policies/
Spay / neuterRequired from 6 months
Their words
“All dogs must be spayed or neutered if over 6 months of age.”sacriverdogs.com/policies/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“All Dogs Boarding and/or using our Dog Daycare services MUST initially pass a Temperament Test before making reservations at River Dogs Resort.”sacriverdogs.com/policies/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“We require the name and phone number of your Veterinarian as well as a certificate of vaccination as proof your dog has received all vaccinations from the list above.”sacriverdogs.com/policies/
Operations2 of 21 published
Time out of their room4-6 hours outside playtime daily
Their words
“Dog Boarding At River Dogs Facility Includes: 4-6 hours outside playtime and freedom to roam around large private 1 acre yard”sacriverdogs.com/services-pricing/
ToursTours by appointment
Their words
“Tours of our facility are by appointment only.”sacriverdogs.com/services-pricing/
Show 21 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Staff on site overnightNot 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
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
Outdoor accessNot 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
Administers medicationNot published on their website
FeedingNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot 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
9.3ExcellentDogs 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
large yard 3happy dogs 3boxer 3husky 2special care 2outdoor play 2loving care 2trust 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Cancellation
- Cancelling within 1 week of a boarding stay forfeits the deposit.Stated on their website
- Holiday minimum stay
- Two-night minimum for dog boarding on weekends and holidays.Stated on their website
- If a dog is sick
- Dogs that are not well should not be brought in.Stated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Updates during a stay
- Daily updates by text message and photos.Stated on their website
- Senior dogs
- Accepts elderly dogs; $5-20 a day extra depending on care time needed.Stated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
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
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Sun
- 7 AM–7 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
Location
2835 Hart Ave, West Sacramento, CA 95691
3.9 miles from downtown Sacramento · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about River Dogs Resort
What services does River Dogs Resort offer?
River Dogs Resort is listed as a pet boarding service in West Sacramento, CA, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does River Dogs Resort charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $90 per night (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 River Dogs Resort require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at River Dogs Resort?
River Dogs Resort's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-10-20). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does River Dogs Resort compare with other Sacramento facilities?
It ranks #52 of 94 in the Sacramento index by Dogs Away score (9.3/10, excellent), based on 41 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
River Dogs Resort, West Sacramento, CA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/sacramento-ca/river-dogs-resort/Similar places near West Sacramento
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