Dogs Will Play
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 86 reviews · top 45% in San Francisco
Sources
Behind the 9.4
- Reviews read
- 86 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.70 ★
- Rank
- #60 of 156 in San Francisco
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$75 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-19
$45middle $85$120
Below the San Francisco middle price
Sources
Behind the $75
- Source
- Dogs Will Play’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-19
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Rates Straightforward pricing with no hidden fees. $75 Daily ... $45 Full Day $35 3-Hour Play”Open their price page ↗
Dogs Will Play is a dog daycare in Concord, CA, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 86 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #60 of 156 in San Francisco. Its website lists boarding from $75 per night and daycare from $45 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 7.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareTrainingGroomingPet sittingBoarding Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $75/night
- Daycare rate
- $45/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in San Francisco
- #60 of 156
- Google rating
- ★4.7 (86)
- From downtown
- 25.1 mi
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
7/27
7 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 · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“We will need the following vaccines with their expiration dates: Bordetella, Distemper & Rabies.”dogswillplay.com/daycare
Spay / neuterRequired from 6 months
Their words
“Please neuter or spay your dog by the time he or she is six months of age.”dogswillplay.com/daycare
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“for their dog must make an appointment for Dogs Will Play staff to conduct a two-part evaluation.”dogswillplay.com/boarding
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“We will need the following vaccines with their expiration dates: Bordetella, Distemper & Rabies.”dogswillplay.com/daycare
Operations3 of 21 published
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“your dog has frequent access to our dog-friendly backyard, complete with real shrubbery, padded cement, and artificial turf for potty time”dogswillplay.com/daycare
Administers medicationYes, for a fee
Their words
“$5 per day (typical) Medication Administration”dogswillplay.com/boarding
FeedingEither house or owner's food
Their words
“$75 Daily $5 per day House Kibble”dogswillplay.com/boarding
Show 20 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Staff on site overnightNot 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
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
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
9.4ExcellentDogs 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
staff 12tired 7instagram updates 4clean 4doggy daycare 4baths 3treatment 3overnight boarding 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | — | $35/day | Archived page, 2018-10-16 |
| 2019 | $50/night | — | Archived page, 2019-08-08 |
| 2020 | $60/night | — | Archived page, 2020-08-05 |
| 2020 | — | $40/day | Archived page, 2020-08-05 |
| 2021 | $60/night | — | Archived page, 2021-05-09 |
| 2021 | — | $40/day | Archived page, 2021-01-26 |
| 2022 | $60/night | — | Archived page, 2022-12-06 |
| 2022 | — | $40/day | Archived page, 2022-08-18 |
| 2023 | $60/night | — | Archived page, 2023-06-01 |
| 2023 | — | $40/day | Archived page, 2023-06-01 |
| 2024 | $60/night | — | Archived page, 2024-12-07 |
| 2024 | — | $40/day | Archived page, 2024-12-07 |
| 2025 | $70/night | — | Archived page, 2025-10-08 |
| 2025 | — | $45/day | Archived page, 2025-11-08 |
| Now | $75/night | $45/day | Their website, 2026-10-19 |
First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.
Hours
- Mon
- 6:30–10:30 AM, 3:30–7:30 PM
- Tue
- 6:30–10:30 AM, 3:30–7:30 PM
- Wed
- 6:30–10:30 AM, 3:30–7:30 PM
- Thu
- 6:30–10:30 AM, 3:30–7:30 PM
- Fri
- 6:30–10:30 AM, 3:30–7:30 PM
- Sat
- 7:30–9:30 AM, 5:30–7:30 PM
- Sun
- 7:30–9:30 AM, 5:30–7:30 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
Location
1302 Galindo St #200, Concord, CA 94520
25.1 miles from downtown San Francisco · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Dogs Will Play
What services does Dogs Will Play offer?
Dogs Will Play is listed as a dog day care center in Concord, CA, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Dogs Will Play charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $75 per night and daycare at $45 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 Dogs Will Play require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Dogs Will Play?
Dogs Will Play's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-10-19). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Dogs Will Play compare with other San Francisco facilities?
It ranks #60 of 156 in the San Francisco index by Dogs Away score (9.4/10, excellent), based on 86 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Dogs Will Play, Concord, CA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-19. https://dogsaway.co/san-francisco-ca/dogs-will-play/Similar places near Concord
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