Dog Days San Diego
Daycare
Dogs Away score9.8 /10Exceptional · 455 reviews · top 3% in San Diego
Sources
Behind the 9.8
- Reviews read
- 455 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.90 ★
- Rank
- #1 of 39 in San Diego
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$57 /dayFrom their website, 2026-09-07
$35middle $50$55
Pricier than most in San Diego
Sources
Behind the $57
- Source
- Dog Days San Diego’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-07
- Rate type
- First dog, standard day
“Daycare $ 57 / $ 53 Additional dog Full Day Daytime care over 5 hours”Open their price page ↗
Dog Days San Diego is a dog daycare in San Diego, CA, offering daycare. It scores 9.8/10 (exceptional) from 455 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars — #1 of 39 in San Diego. Its website lists daycare from $57 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 6.
Top 3% in San Diego#1 of 39 by Dogs Away score, from 455 reviews.
Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP · Not mentioned: Bordetella, canine influenza, leptospirosis
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
- $57/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Booking & cameras
- Online booking & owner portal via GingrFound on their website, 2026-10-08
- Rank in San Diego
- #1 of 39
- Google rating
- ★4.9 (455)
- From downtown
- 7.1 mi
- Neighborhood
- Pacific Beach
- 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, 2026-09-07. Open a policy to see their exact words.
Admission requirements4 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP · Not mentioned: Bordetella, canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“Rabies – We require that all clients provide up-to-date records of Rabies vaccinations administered by a licensed veterinarian. • Distemper and Parvo – We require that all clients provide up-to-date records of Distemper and Parvo vaccinations administered by a licensed veterinarian.”dogdayssandiego.com/requirements
Spay / neuterRequired for males from 12 months
Their words
“Male dogs over the age of 12 months must be neutered. Female dogs are not permitted at Dog Days while in a heat cycle (typically 4-6 weeks from first symptom, but can vary for individuals).”dogdayssandiego.com/requirements
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“A $25 Evaluation Day must be scheduled and completed BEFORE reserving daycare or overnight boarding services.”dogdayssandiego.com/requirements
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Rabies – We require that all clients provide up-to-date records of Rabies vaccinations administered by a licensed veterinarian.”dogdayssandiego.com/requirements
Operations2 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“At Dog Days, we are staffed 24 hours and your dog will experience constant care and supervision from loving, skilled, and experienced handlers.”dogdayssandiego.com/
Injury / fight policyPublished
Their words
“What will you do if my dog becomes ill or injured? We will provide immediate basic first aid and then contact you first and if you are not available, we will notify your emergency contact. Then, we will take your dog to get immediate veterinary attention as needed.”dogdayssandiego.com/faqs
Show 21 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot 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
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
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
ToursNot 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
9.8ExceptionalDogs 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
responsive staff 18overnight boarding 13tired dogs 11detailed report card 10free first day 8nail trimming 7free trial day 3temperament test 3
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Cancellation
- 24 hours' notice; late cancel costs $20 per dog daycare, $50 per dog boardingStated on their website
- If a dog is sick
- Staff monitor for illness and immediately isolate potentially sick dogsStated on their website
- Vet costs during a stay
- Emergency vet visits use the closest clinic or the owner's vet; owner pays all vet billsStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Updates during a stay
- Report cards for daycare and boarding; an extra daily report card costs $9Stated on their website
- Minimum age
- Dogs must be 4 months old or olderStated on their website
- Breed & size limits
- Only breed restriction applies to wolves and wolf hybridsStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | — | $39/day | Archived page, 2019-09-19 |
| 2022 | — | $48/day | Archived page, 2022-03-12 |
| 2023 | — | $53/day | Archived page, 2023-10-28 |
| Now | — | $57/day | Their website, 2026-09-07 |
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–7:30 PM
- Tue
- 6:30 AM–7:30 PM
- Wed
- 6:30 AM–7:30 PM
- Thu
- 6:30 AM–7:30 PM
- Fri
- 6:30 AM–7:30 PM
- Sat
- 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Sun
- 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- SAN · San Diego International
- 5.2 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 6:30 AM – 7:30 PM
- Open Sunday
- Yes
Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.
Location
2926 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109
7.1 miles from downtown San Diego · Pacific Beach · Get directions
Amenities & details
Onsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotFree parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Dog Days San Diego
What services does Dog Days San Diego offer?
Dog Days San Diego is listed as a dog day care center in San Diego, CA, offering daycare.
How much does Dog Days San Diego charge?
Its website lists daycare at $57 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-07). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking.
What vaccines does Dog Days San Diego require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP · Not mentioned: Bordetella, canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Dog Days San Diego?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does Dog Days San Diego compare with other San Diego facilities?
It ranks #1 of 39 in the San Diego index by Dogs Away score (9.8/10, exceptional), based on 455 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Dog Days San Diego, San Diego, CA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-07. https://dogsaway.co/san-diego-ca/dog-days-san-diego/Similar places near San Diego
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