Paw Commons Pet Resort & Training Center - Hillcrest

Sources
- Reviews read
- 362 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.70 ★
- Rank
- #17 of 39 in San Diego
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Sources
- Source
- Paw Commons Pet Resort & Training Center - Hillcrest’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 - $98 per night Our most popular option with premium care and services”Open their price page ↗
Paw Commons Pet Resort & Training Center - Hillcrest is a pet boarding in San Diego, CA, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 362 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #17 of 39 in San Diego. Its website lists boarding from $75–$98 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 16.
About this place
Paw Commons - Hillcrest is the premier San Diego pet resort, serving canines throughout the San Diego area. Our Hillcrest location, nestled just minutes north of downtown San Diego, offers a wide array of great amenities and services, including Pet Boarding, Dog Daycare, Dog Training, and Dog Grooming. Give us a call to schedule a reservation!
From the business’s public profile.
Key facts
- Services
- BoardingDaycareTrainingGroomingPet sitting Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $75–$98/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
- #17 of 39
- Google rating
- ★4.7 (362)
- From downtown
- 2.3 mi
- Neighborhood
- Hillcrest
- 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 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
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/hillcrest-san-diego-ca/dog-boarding/
Their words
“Pets over 7 months must be spayed or neutered to participate in group play”pawcommons.com/hillcrest-san-diego-ca/dog-boarding/
Their words
“Day Play Evaluations with temperament assessments required for group play”pawcommons.com/hillcrest-san-diego-ca/dog-boarding/
Operations13 of 21 published
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/hillcrest-san-diego-ca/dog-boarding/
Their words
“Playtime : Two daily 30-minute group play sessions to provide socialization and exercise.”pawcommons.com/hillcrest-san-diego-ca/dog-boarding/
Their words
“Separate fenced play yards for large and small dogs”pawcommons.com/hillcrest-san-diego-ca/dog-boarding/
Their words
“Playtime : Two daily 30-minute group play sessions to provide socialization and exercise.”pawcommons.com/hillcrest-san-diego-ca/dog-boarding/
Their words
“Private Pup Gold + $15 1 private play time, toy time, bubbles, report card every other day.”pawcommons.com/hillcrest-san-diego-ca/dog-boarding/
Their words
“Your dog will rest in a climate-controlled private room with premium raised bedding.”pawcommons.com/hillcrest-san-diego-ca/dog-boarding/
Their words
“Separate fenced play yards for large and small dogs”pawcommons.com/hillcrest-san-diego-ca/dog-boarding/
Their words
“Your dog will rest in a climate-controlled private room with premium raised bedding.”pawcommons.com/hillcrest-san-diego-ca/dog-boarding/
Their words
“A password-protected web camera allows you to get a sneak peek of the action anytime during business hours.”pawcommons.com/hillcrest-san-diego-ca/?utm_source=googlemb&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=weblink-hillcrest&utm_content=location
Their words
“Report Cards : Receive updates summarizing your dog's activities and behavior during their stay.”pawcommons.com/hillcrest-san-diego-ca/dog-boarding/
Their words
“Insulin injections can be done by experienced staff”pawcommons.com/hillcrest-san-diego-ca/dog-boarding/
Their words
“We serve Fromm Adult Chicken and Brown Rice dry food, Chicken pate or Beef & Barley pate We offer a simple meal of cooked chicken breast and white rice for sensitive stomachs You are welcome to bring your pet’s food”pawcommons.com/hillcrest-san-diego-ca/dog-boarding/
Their words
“New Clients Book Online (opens in new tab) Returning Clients Book Online (opens in new tab)”pawcommons.com/hillcrest-san-diego-ca/?utm_source=googlemb&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=weblink-hillcrest&utm_content=location
Show 11 policies not 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
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
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
- Minimum age
- All dogs must be 4 months of age or olderStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $69/night | — | Archived page, 2024-12-03 |
| 2025 | $72/night | — | Archived page, 2025-11-18 |
| Now | $75–$98/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
- 2.4 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
3915 9th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
2.3 miles from downtown San Diego · Hillcrest · Get directions
Amenities & details
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
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Paw Commons Pet Resort & Training Center - Hillcrest, San Diego, CA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-07. https://dogsaway.co/san-diego-ca/paw-commons-pet-resort-and-training-center-hillcrest/Similar places near San Diego
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