Paw Commons Pet Resort & Training Center - Hillcrest

★ 4.7 · 362 Google reviews·Pet boarding·San Diego, CA
Paw Commons Pet Resort & Training Center - Hillcrest, San Diego
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 362 reviews · top 44% in San Diego
Sources
Behind the 9.4
Reviews read
362 on Google
Average stars
4.70 ★
Rank
#17 of 39 in San Diego
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$75 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-07
Sources
Behind the $75
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.

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 - 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

16/27

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/hillcrest-san-diego-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/hillcrest-san-diego-ca/dog-boarding/
Temperament evaluationRequired for some dogs
Their words
“Day Play Evaluations with temperament assessments required for group play”pawcommons.com/hillcrest-san-diego-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/hillcrest-san-diego-ca/dog-boarding/
Play modelStructured rotation
Their words
“Playtime : Two daily 30-minute group play sessions to provide socialization and exercise.”pawcommons.com/hillcrest-san-diego-ca/dog-boarding/
Groups separated bySize
Their words
“Separate fenced play yards for large and small dogs”pawcommons.com/hillcrest-san-diego-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/hillcrest-san-diego-ca/dog-boarding/
Solo care for dogs who skip group playOffered (paid)
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/
HousingSuite
Their words
“Your dog will rest in a climate-controlled private room with premium raised bedding.”pawcommons.com/hillcrest-san-diego-ca/dog-boarding/
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“Separate fenced play yards for large and small dogs”pawcommons.com/hillcrest-san-diego-ca/dog-boarding/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Your dog will rest in a climate-controlled private room with premium raised bedding.”pawcommons.com/hillcrest-san-diego-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/hillcrest-san-diego-ca/?utm_source=googlemb&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=weblink-hillcrest&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/hillcrest-san-diego-ca/dog-boarding/
Administers medicationYes, including injections
Their words
“Insulin injections can be done by experienced staff”pawcommons.com/hillcrest-san-diego-ca/dog-boarding/
FeedingEither house or owner's food
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/
Online bookingYes
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
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

9.4ExcellentDogs Away score
5 ★324
4 ★14
3 ★6
2 ★6
1 ★12
★ 4.70Google average
362reviews behind the score
★ 4.62San Diego average

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

daycare 72grooming 46kind staff 37webcam 15nail trimming 9digital report card 7play yard 5puppy cam 4

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

Published rate for the same product as today, from archived copies of the facility’s own rate page.
YearBoardingDaycareSource
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

Onsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotLGBTQ+ friendlyTransgender safespaceFree parking lotPaid parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Paw Commons Pet Resort & Training Center - Hillcrest

What services does Paw Commons Pet Resort & Training Center - Hillcrest offer?
Paw Commons Pet Resort & Training Center - Hillcrest is listed as a pet boarding service in San Diego, CA, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does Paw Commons Pet Resort & Training Center - Hillcrest charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $75–$98 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 - Hillcrest 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 - Hillcrest?
No — nobody is on site overnight, according to the facility's own website.
How does Paw Commons Pet Resort & Training Center - Hillcrest compare with other San Diego facilities?
It ranks #17 of 39 in the San Diego index by Dogs Away score (9.4/10, excellent), based on 362 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars.

Cite this record

Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:

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/

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