Expert Pet
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.1 /10Excellent · 67 reviews · top 85% in San Francisco
Sources
Behind the 9.1
- Reviews read
- 67 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.50 ★
- Rank
- #115 of 156 in San Francisco
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$85 /dayFrom their website, 2026-10-19
$40middle $54$75
Pricier than most in San Francisco
Sources
Behind the $85
- Source
- Expert Pet’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-19
- Rate type
- First dog, standard day
“Drop-in daycare (new customers) $85 Half-day daycare $65”Open their price page ↗
Expert Pet is a pet supply store in San Francisco, CA, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.1/10 (excellent) from 67 Google reviews averaging 4.5 stars — #115 of 156 in San Francisco. Its website lists daycare from $85 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 5.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Open play with enforced restPlay model, per the facility.
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareBoardingGroomingTraining Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Pet store
- Boarding rate
- Not published
- Daycare rate
- $85/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in San Francisco
- #115 of 156
- Google rating
- ★4.5 (67)
- From downtown
- 4.1 mi
- Neighborhood
- Ingleside
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
5/27
5 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 · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“all dogs must be up to date on vaccinations including rabies, bordetella, and distemper/parvo before attending daycare”expertpet.com/daycare
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“All dogs must pass a temperament test before joining daycare.”expertpet.com/daycare
Operations3 of 21 published
Play modelOpen play with enforced rest
Their words
“Our dog daycare provides supervised play, socialization, rest areas, and access to our private dog park”expertpet.com/daycare
Groups separated bySize and temperament
Their words
“We group dogs by size and temperament and provide constant supervision.”expertpet.com/daycare
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“Our dog daycare provides supervised play, socialization, rest areas, and access to our private dog park”expertpet.com/daycare
Show 22 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
Vaccination recordsNot 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
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
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
9.1ExcellentDogs 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
pet socials 5dog training 4dog grooming 4dog nail trimming 3doggie apparel 3dog daycare 2bird toy 2doggie playground 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Checkout time
- Boarding check-out at 10 AMStated on their website
- Cancellation
- Cancel 8+ days before arrival; within 7 days forfeits the 50% depositStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Hours
- Mon
- 9 AM–7:30 PM
- Tue
- 9 AM–7:30 PM
- Wed
- 9 AM–7:30 PM
- Thu
- 9 AM–7:30 PM
- Fri
- 9 AM–7:30 PM
- Sat
- 9 AM–7:15 PM
- Sun
- 9 AM–6 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
Location
1649 Ocean Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
4.1 miles from downtown San Francisco · Ingleside · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Expert Pet
What services does Expert Pet offer?
Expert Pet is listed as a pet supply store in San Francisco, CA, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Expert Pet charge?
Its website lists daycare at $85 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-10-19). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking.
What vaccines does Expert Pet require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Expert Pet?
Expert Pet'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 Expert Pet compare with other San Francisco facilities?
It ranks #115 of 156 in the San Francisco index by Dogs Away score (9.1/10, excellent), based on 67 Google reviews averaging 4.5 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Expert Pet, San Francisco, CA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-19. https://dogsaway.co/san-francisco-ca/expert-pet/Similar places near San Francisco
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