Paw Commons Pet Resort & Training Center - Encinitas
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.2 /10Excellent · 275 reviews · top 70% in San Diego
Sources
Behind the 9.2
- Reviews read
- 275 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.60 ★
- Rank
- #27 of 39 in San Diego
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$75 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-07
$45middle $75$100
About the San Diego middle price
Sources
Behind the $75
- Source
- Paw Commons Pet Resort & Training Center - Encinitas’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-07
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“SILVER - $75 per night The essential care package for your dog ... PLATINUM LUX - $135 per night The ultimate boarding experience with luxurious comfort”Open their price page ↗
Paw Commons Pet Resort & Training Center - Encinitas is a pet boarding in Encinitas, CA, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.2/10 (excellent) from 275 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars — #27 of 39 in San Diego. Its website lists boarding from $75–$135 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 16.
No overnight staffStated on the facility’s own website.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, leptospirosis · Recommended: canine influenza
Structured rotationPlay model, per the facility.
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Live cameras for ownersPer the facility’s website.
About this place
Paw Commons is the premier San Diego pet resort, serving you and all your furry friends in the San Diego and North County area. We’re very excited about our newest venue in Encinitas, which is also easily accessible for those in Solana Beach, Rancho Santa Fe, Carlsbad and Oceanside. Here, we’re proud to offer the same high-quality service and amenities as our other San Diego area pet resort locations in Bay Park, Hillcrest, and Kearny Mesa, including Pet Boarding, Dog Daycare, Dog Training, and
From the business’s public profile.
Key facts
- Services
- BoardingDaycareTrainingGrooming Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $75–$135/night
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Booking & cameras
- Online booking & owner portal via GingrFound on their website, 2026-10-08
- Rank in San Diego
- #27 of 39
- Google rating
- ★4.6 (275)
- From downtown
- 24.0 mi
- Holiday / peak
- Prices are per night, per dog and are dependent on size of dog and whether it is a peak/holiday season
- Additional dog
- Discounts of 20% off the 2nd dog & 40% off the 3rd dog apply to all dogs staying in the same room
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
16/27
16 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 requirements3 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, leptospirosis · Recommended: canine influenza
Their words
“Rabies (1 or 3 year), DHLPP (1 or 3 year), and Bordetella (1 year) , Leptospirosis (1 year) is required for all Daycare, Boarding, and Training services, K9 Influenza (1 year) is not required but recommended.”pawcommons.com/encinitas-ca/dog-boarding/
Spay / neuterRequired for group play only from 7 months
Their words
“Pets over 7 months must be spayed or neutered to participate in group play”pawcommons.com/encinitas-ca/dog-boarding/
Temperament evaluationRequired for some dogs
Their words
“Day Play Evaluations with temperament assessments required for all group players”pawcommons.com/encinitas-ca/dog-boarding/
Operations13 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightNo — nobody is on site overnight
Their words
“Staff on site from as early as 4:00 AM to as late as 12:00 AM Each pet secured in their private room overnight”pawcommons.com/encinitas-ca/dog-boarding/
Play modelStructured rotation
Their words
“Playtime : Two daily 30-minute group play sessions to provide socialization and exercise.”pawcommons.com/encinitas-ca/dog-boarding/
Groups separated bySize
Their words
“Indoor group play areas with separate yards for small and large dogs”pawcommons.com/encinitas-ca/dog-boarding/
Time out of their room2x daily 30-min group sessions (Silver) or 2x 1.5-hr (Gold); all-day play in Platinum tiers
Their words
“Playtime : Two daily 30-minute group play sessions to provide socialization and exercise.”pawcommons.com/encinitas-ca/dog-boarding/
Solo care for dogs who skip group playOffered
Their words
“Individual Play is available for unaltered pets or pets who prefer humans Individual Play has limited availability and is open to lodging and dog daycare guests and includes one-on-one playtime with a trained staff person, a private suite”pawcommons.com/encinitas-ca/dog-boarding/
HousingSuite
Their words
“Comfy suites are private rooms with raised plush bedding and plenty of fresh water. Luxury suites are spacious private rooms with a comfy chair, raised plush bedding, personal TV and plenty of fresh water.”pawcommons.com/encinitas-ca/?utm_source=googlemb&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=weblink-encinitas&utm_content=location
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“Separate fenced play yards for large and small dogs”pawcommons.com/encinitas-ca/dog-boarding/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Your dog will rest in a climate-controlled private room with premium raised bedding.”pawcommons.com/encinitas-ca/dog-boarding/
Live cameras for ownersYes
Their words
“A password-protected web camera allows you to get a sneak peek of the action anytime during business hours.”pawcommons.com/encinitas-ca/?utm_source=googlemb&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=weblink-encinitas&utm_content=location
Photo / report-card updatesYes
Their words
“Report Cards : Receive updates summarizing your dog's activities and behavior during their stay.”pawcommons.com/encinitas-ca/dog-boarding/
Administers medicationYes, including injections
Their words
“Insulin injections can be done by experienced staff”pawcommons.com/encinitas-ca/dog-boarding/
FeedingEither house or owner's food
Their words
“We offer a simple meal of cooked chicken breast and white rice for sensitive stomachs. You are welcome to bring your pet’s food and favorite treats from home.”pawcommons.com/encinitas-ca/dog-boarding/
Online bookingYes
Their words
“New Clients Book Online (opens in new tab) Returning Clients Book Online (opens in new tab)”pawcommons.com/encinitas-ca/?utm_source=googlemb&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=weblink-encinitas&utm_content=location
Show 11 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot 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
CapacityNot published on their website
ToursNot 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
9.2ExcellentDogs 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 47webcam 17nail trim 8dog training 6grooming department 4dog handling 4dog socialization 3doodle grooming 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Checkout time
- Overnight guests check out by 1 PM; later costs the next nightStated on their website
- Late pick-up
- Late check-out after 1 PM costs the next night's lodging rateStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Updates during a stay
- Boarding packages include report cards on behavior and activitiesStated on their website
- Senior dogs
- Gives older dogs extra attention and bedding, and can board them away from busier areasStated on their PDF
- Anxious or shy dogs
- Luxury suites recommended for dogs with separation anxietyStated on their website
- Minimum age
- All dogs must be 4 months of age or olderStated on their website
- Unaltered dogs & females in heat
- Lodging accepts dogs not spayed or neutered; daycare group play requires it after 7 monthsStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $65/night | — | Archived page, 2024-12-03 |
| 2025 | $68/night | — | Archived page, 2025-10-16 |
| Now | $75–$135/night | — | 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
- 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–4 PM
- Sun
- 12–7 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
- 22.4 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 7 AM – 7 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
280 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024
24.0 miles from downtown San Diego · Get directions
Amenities & details
Onsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Paw Commons Pet Resort & Training Center - Encinitas
What services does Paw Commons Pet Resort & Training Center - Encinitas offer?
Paw Commons Pet Resort & Training Center - Encinitas is listed as a pet boarding service in Encinitas, CA, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does Paw Commons Pet Resort & Training Center - Encinitas charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $75–$135 per night (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-07). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The San Diego median published boarding rate is $75/night.
What vaccines does Paw Commons Pet Resort & Training Center - Encinitas require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, leptospirosis · Recommended: canine influenza.
Is someone on site overnight at Paw Commons Pet Resort & Training Center - Encinitas?
No — nobody is on site overnight, according to the facility's own website.
How does Paw Commons Pet Resort & Training Center - Encinitas compare with other San Diego facilities?
It ranks #27 of 39 in the San Diego index by Dogs Away score (9.2/10, excellent), based on 275 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Paw Commons Pet Resort & Training Center - Encinitas, Encinitas, CA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-07. https://dogsaway.co/san-diego-ca/paw-commons-pet-resort-and-training-center-encinitas/Similar places near Encinitas
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