Dublin Creek Kennels
Boarding
Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 66 reviews · top 45% in San Francisco
Sources
Behind the 9.4
- Reviews read
- 66 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.70 ★
- Rank
- #60 of 156 in San Francisco
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$79 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-19
$45middle $85$120
Below the San Francisco middle price
Sources
Behind the $79
- Source
- Dublin Creek Kennels’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-19
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Dogs (All breeds) *As of Feb 1, 2025 $79.00 $5.00 per day discount on a second pet in the same enclosure.”Open their price page ↗
Dublin Creek Kennels is a pet boarding in Dublin, CA, offering boarding. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 66 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #60 of 156 in San Francisco. Its website lists boarding from $79 per night. 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 · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Outdoor access: indoor outdoor runPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- Boarding Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $79/night
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in San Francisco
- #60 of 156
- Google rating
- ★4.7 (66)
- From downtown
- 26.8 mi
- Additional dog
- $5.00 per day discount on a second pet in the same enclosure
- Profile claimed on Google
- No
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 requirements2 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Their words
“Dogs must be up to date on the following vaccinations: – Rabies – DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza) – Bordetella – Dog Flu (Recommended)”dublincreekkennel.com/services/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Proof of vaccinations from your veterinarian are required at the time of boarding.”dublincreekkennel.com/services/
Operations6 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“Along with our 24 hour attendance, we provide a highly trained staff that has the ability to cater to specialized pet diet and medical needs.”dublincreekkennel.com/
Solo care for dogs who skip group playPaid add-on
Their words
“For an additional charge individual exercise can be provided on a daily basis where your pet receives one on one playtime with our staff.”dublincreekkennel.com/services/
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor run
Their words
“our dog runs have individual outdoor access as well as a large exercise area.”dublincreekkennel.com/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Each climate controlled run is cleaned twice daily to ensure your pet a healthy & happy stay.”dublincreekkennel.com/services/
ToursWalk-in tours welcome
Their words
“All of our clients are welcome to tour our facility any time during business hours.”dublincreekkennel.com/faqs/
Administers medicationYes, for a fee
Their words
“Eye medication or Ear treatments $3.00 per application. All other medication, $2.00 once a day”dublincreekkennel.com/services/
Show 19 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot 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
HousingNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
FeedingNot 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
friendly staff 10dog boarding 8facebook 5cleanliness 4communication 4patient team 2location 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Checkout time
- Pick up before noon and the pick-up day is not chargedStated on their website
- Late pick-up
- Pick-up after noon is charged for the pick-up dayStated on their website
- If a dog is sick
- Will not accept pets exposed to listed diseases or upper respiratory illness in the past 30 daysStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Updates during a stay
- Paid play sessions include photos posted on FacebookStated on their website
- Cats
- Cattery of walk-in runs kept a quiet distance from the dogsStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $45/night | — | Archived page, 2019-09-08 |
| 2020 | $50/night | — | Archived page, 2020-08-13 |
| 2021 | $65/night | — | Archived page, 2021-10-17 |
| 2022 | $68/night | — | Archived page, 2022-08-19 |
| Now | $79/night | — | 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
- 8 AM–5 PM
- Tue
- 8 AM–5 PM
- Wed
- 8 AM–1 PM
- Thu
- 8 AM–5 PM
- Fri
- 8 AM–5 PM
- Sat
- 9 AM–1 PM
- Sun
- 11 AM–2 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
Location
6570 Donlon Way, Dublin, CA 94568
26.8 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 Dublin Creek Kennels
What services does Dublin Creek Kennels offer?
Dublin Creek Kennels is listed as a pet boarding service in Dublin, CA, offering boarding.
How much does Dublin Creek Kennels charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $79 per night (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 Dublin Creek Kennels require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Dublin Creek Kennels?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does Dublin Creek Kennels 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 66 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars.
Cite this record
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Dublin Creek Kennels, Dublin, CA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-19. https://dogsaway.co/san-francisco-ca/dublin-creek-kennels/Similar places near Dublin
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