--- title: "Happy Hound Play & Daycare, Inc. — San Francisco, CA" url: "https://dogsaway.co/san-francisco-ca/happy-hound-play-and-daycare-inc/" updated: "2026-10-19" data_pulled: "2026-10-19" census_at: "2026-10-19" source: "Dogs Away — public Google Business profile (identity, rating) + Dogs Away disclosure census of the facility's own website" license: "All rights reserved. Read and cite freely. No bulk copying. (https://dogsaway.co/terms/)" attribution: "Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co)" --- # Happy Hound Play & Daycare, Inc. Dog day care center in Oakland, CA — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in San Francisco, CA (https://dogsaway.co/san-francisco-ca/). **★4.7 from 477 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.4/10.** The Dogs Away score is a Bayesian-adjusted Google rating on a 0–10 scale (prior weight 25 reviews at the 4.669 network mean). ## Facts - **Services:** daycare, training, boarding, grooming, sitting - **Address:** 2101 Mandela Pkwy, Oakland, CA 94607 - **Phone:** (510) 547-3647 - **Website:** https://happyhound.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Happy%20Hound%20Play%20%26%20Daycare%2C%20Inc.&query_place_id=ChIJ-yzftj1-hYAR7OqdPro0WBE ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Tuesday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Wednesday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Thursday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Friday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM | | Sunday | 9 AM–5 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Minimum age (months):** Daycare Puppy Park takes puppies from 8 weeks old — facility's words: "Puppy Park The tiny tornado zone for puppies 8 to 16 weeks old." (https://www.happyhound.com/day-care) - **Unaltered dogs & females in heat:** Enhanced Daycare welcomes dogs that are not spayed or neutered — facility's words: "Enhanced Daycare We welcome dogs that are not spayed/neutered" (https://www.happyhound.com/day-care) ## Published rates - **Overnight boarding:** $125 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Daycare:** $72 per day > “The Classic Sleepover $125 /night (includes daycare) ... Drop-In Day Visit $72/day” Source: https://www.happyhound.com/boarding-services (daycare: https://www.happyhound.com/rates) — checked October 19, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 5 of 27 checked policies on its own website (census October 19, 2026). "Not published" is a fact about the website on that date, not a claim about the facility's practice. ### Admission requirements - **Vaccinations required:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Spay / neuter:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay > “If this is your first time with us, an assessment is required ($85). Assessment includes daycare and a dog park session.” — https://www.happyhound.com/day-care - **Vaccination records:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Staff-to-dog ratio:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Maximum playgroup size:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Staff certification:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Play model:** All-day open play > “Our facility is open seven days a week for all day play, always.” — https://www.happyhound.com/day-care - **Groups separated by:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Offered (paid) > “Enhanced Care Daycare ‍ $97 /day Daily rate for one-on-one playtime for dogs that do not qualify for group play” — https://www.happyhound.com/day-care - **Housing:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Outdoor access:** Yard and pool > “The park is full of exciting features like a splash pool, shaded play area, and paw-friendly artificial turf” — https://www.happyhound.com/day-care - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Climate control:** Climate-controlled > “Your happy hound will have sweet dreams in our climate controlled, comfortable sleeping areas with soft, clean bedding and soft music, protected by our on-site staff.” — https://www.happyhound.com/boarding-services - **Live cameras for owners:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Photo / report-card updates:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Tours:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Injury / fight policy:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Administers medication:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Feeding:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Online booking:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 ## Licensing California does not license or inspect dog boarding and daycare facilities at the state level. What California has is a statewide standards law: Health & Safety Code Chapter 11, 'Pet Boarding Facilities' (§§ 122380–122388, SB 945, in force since 1 January 2017). It applies to any premises boarding four or more pets for compensation, sets operating standards and a written pre-boarding disclosure, but creates no license. It is enforced by local animal control, humane or peace officers issuing notices to correct, with fines of up to $250 and then $1,000. In San Francisco the Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Branch, requires a health permit to open or operate a pet hotel, boarding facility or kennel, with a public hearing on potential permit protests ($95 fee) and zoning and Fire Marshal referrals for newly built facilities. Veterinary hospitals were exempted from the permit from 1 September 2025 and overnight kennels and overnight pet shops still need it; the city's code and permit page speak of overnight kennels and do not address day-only daycare. Market licensing detail: https://dogsaway.co/san-francisco-ca/ ## How to cite Happy Hound Play & Daycare, Inc., Oakland, CA. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/san-francisco-ca/happy-hound-play-and-daycare-inc/ (census October 19, 2026; listing data October 19, 2026). Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co). Read or cite this one record with a link. Do not bulk copy, scrape or rebuild the directory. Terms: https://dogsaway.co/terms/ Structured data: https://dogsaway.co/api/v1/facilities/san-francisco-ca/happy-hound-play-and-daycare-inc.json