AlphaDog Lodging
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score8.8 /10Very good · 78 reviews · top 95% in San Francisco
Sources
Behind the 8.8
- Reviews read
- 78 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.30 ★
- Rank
- #129 of 156 in San Francisco
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$90 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-19
$45middle $85$120
About the San Francisco middle price
Sources
Behind the $90
- Source
- AlphaDog Lodging’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-19
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Full-day daycare 7am–7pm · $56 each for 2+ dogs $61 ... Overnight boarding 24 hrs from drop-off + 2-hr complimentary period · $81 each for 2+ dogs $90 / night”Open their price page ↗
AlphaDog Lodging is a pet boarding in Mill Valley, CA, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 8.8/10 (very good) from 78 Google reviews averaging 4.3 stars — #129 of 156 in San Francisco. Its website lists boarding from $90 per night and daycare from $61 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 8.
Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- BoardingTrainingGroomingDaycare Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $90/night
- Daycare rate
- $61/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in San Francisco
- #129 of 156
- Google rating
- ★4.3 (78)
- From downtown
- 9.3 mi
- Neighborhood
- Almonte
- Additional dog
- $81 each for 2+ dogs (boarding); $56 each (daycare)
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
8/27
8 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-10-19. Open a policy to see their exact words.
Admission requirements4 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Their words
“A completed application (via the "Book Now" button above), with current vaccination records: DHPP (or a variation), Rabies, Bordetella, Canine Influenza, and an annual fecal test covering both Giardia Antigen and Ova/Parasites.”alphadoglodging.com/faq-policies
Fecal / parasite testNegative test required
Their words
“with current vaccination records: DHPP (or a variation), Rabies, Bordetella, Canine Influenza, and an annual fecal test covering both Giardia Antigen and Ova/Parasites.”alphadoglodging.com/faq-policies
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay (free)
Their words
“Each new dog visits for a complimentary four-hour assessment, where they can be introduced gradually to play groups and team members.”alphadoglodging.com/faq-policies
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“What does my dog need to visit? A completed application (via the "Book Now" button above), with current vaccination records”alphadoglodging.com/faq-policies
Operations4 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“Outdoor group play on 18 turf yards by day, warm and cozy lodging by night, with staff on site around the clock.”alphadoglodging.com/services
Groups separated byTemperament, play style, energy and level
Their words
“each dog is individually assessed and placed in a play group by energy level, temperament, and play style.”alphadoglodging.com/faq-policies
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“Outdoor group play on 18 turf yards by day, warm and cozy lodging by night”alphadoglodging.com/services
Online bookingYes
Their words
“Booking lives in Gingr, so every record stays in one place from day one.”alphadoglodging.com/
Show 19 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot 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
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
Administers medicationNot published on their website
FeedingNot 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
8.8Very goodDogs 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
welcoming staff 5kennel cough 2dog training 2informative staff 2leash reactivity 2cost 2play areas 2happy dog 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Who they take & how they care
- Updates during a stay
- Pupdates program sends pictures every other day during boarding; sign up by emailStated on their website
- Senior dogs
- Dedicated senior group with gentle company, soft turf and a slower paceStated on their website
- Anxious or shy dogs
- Private yard time with one-on-one staff attention for special behavioral casesStated on their website
- Unaltered dogs & females in heat
- Cannot accept dogs during a heat cycleStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Hours
- Mon
- 7 AM–10 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–10 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–10 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–10 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–10 PM
- Sat
- 7 AM–10 PM
- Sun
- 7 AM–10 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
Location
230 Shoreline Hwy, Mill Valley, CA 94941
9.3 miles from downtown San Francisco · Almonte · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotPaid parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about AlphaDog Lodging
What services does AlphaDog Lodging offer?
AlphaDog Lodging is listed as a pet boarding service in Mill Valley, CA, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does AlphaDog Lodging charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $90 per night and daycare at $61 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-10-19). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The San Francisco median published boarding rate is $85/night.
What vaccines does AlphaDog Lodging require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at AlphaDog Lodging?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does AlphaDog Lodging compare with other San Francisco facilities?
It ranks #129 of 156 in the San Francisco index by Dogs Away score (8.8/10, very good), based on 78 Google reviews averaging 4.3 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
AlphaDog Lodging, Mill Valley, CA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-19. https://dogsaway.co/san-francisco-ca/alphadog-lodging/Similar places near Mill Valley
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