The Nature of Dogs
Daycare
Dogs Away score9.5 /10Exceptional · 13 reviews · top 29% in Sacramento
Sources
Behind the 9.5
- Reviews read
- 13 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.90 ★
- Rank
- #25 of 94 in Sacramento
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$36 /dayFrom their website, 2026-10-19
$35middle $39$50
Below the Sacramento middle price
Sources
Behind the $36
- Source
- The Nature of Dogs’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-19
- Rate type
- First dog, standard day
“Dog Daycare 1 Full Day Daycare Monday - Friday 6:30am to 6:00pm Daily Rate: $36”Open their price page ↗
The Nature of Dogs is a dog daycare in Citrus Heights, CA, offering daycare. It scores 9.5/10 (exceptional) from 13 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars — #25 of 94 in Sacramento. Its website lists daycare from $36 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 6.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, leptospirosis · Not mentioned: canine influenza
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- Daycare Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- Not published
- Daycare rate
- $36/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Sacramento
- #25 of 94
- Google rating
- ★4.9 (13)
- From downtown
- 14.6 mi
- 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, leptospirosis · Not mentioned: canine influenza
Their words
“Clients must submit proof of current Bordetella, DHPP, Leptospirosis, and Rabies vaccinations from a veterinarian.”thenatureofdogs.com/services-6
Spay / neuterRequired from 12 months
Their words
“All dogs over 12 (twelve) months of age must be spayed or neutered in order to participate in The Nature of Dogs daycare services.”thenatureofdogs.com/services-6
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay (free)
Their words
“Before starting daycare at The Nature of Dogs a free behavioral evaluation will need to be completed.”thenatureofdogs.com/services-6
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“All dogs are required to have proof of current vaccinations in order to use The Nature Of Dogs Inc. services.”thenatureofdogs.com/services-6
Operations2 of 21 published
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“When your dog is with us they will spend the majority of their time with us playing and napping in our large outdoor play yard.”thenatureofdogs.com/services-6
Administers medicationNo charge except injections
Their words
“At The Nature of Dogs we will feed owner provided meals to your dog and administer non-injectable medication at no extra cost.”thenatureofdogs.com/services-6
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
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingNot 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
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot 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
9.5ExceptionalDogs 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
caring staff 6friendly trainers 3skilled owners 3fun team 3safe environment 3outdoor fun 3indoor space 2knowledgeable staff 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $36/day | Archived page, 2023-11-30 |
| 2024 | — | $36/day | Archived page, 2024-12-05 |
| 2025 | — | $36/day | Archived page, 2025-12-13 |
| Now | — | $36/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
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
Location
8516 Auburn Blvd # D, Citrus Heights, CA 95610
14.6 miles from downtown Sacramento · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about The Nature of Dogs
What services does The Nature of Dogs offer?
The Nature of Dogs is listed as a dog day care center in Citrus Heights, CA, offering daycare.
How much does The Nature of Dogs charge?
Its website lists daycare at $36 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-10-19). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking.
What vaccines does The Nature of Dogs require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, leptospirosis · Not mentioned: canine influenza.
Is someone on site overnight at The Nature of Dogs?
The Nature of Dogs'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 The Nature of Dogs compare with other Sacramento facilities?
It ranks #25 of 94 in the Sacramento index by Dogs Away score (9.5/10, exceptional), based on 13 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
The Nature of Dogs, Citrus Heights, CA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/sacramento-ca/the-nature-of-dogs/Similar places near Citrus Heights
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