Happy Hound Play & Daycare, Inc.
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 477 reviews · top 45% in San Francisco
Sources
Behind the 9.4
- Reviews read
- 477 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.70 ★
- Rank
- #60 of 156 in San Francisco
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$125 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-19
$45middle $85$120
Pricier than most in San Francisco
Sources
Behind the $125
- Source
- Happy Hound Play & Daycare, Inc.’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-19
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“The Classic Sleepover $125 /night (includes daycare) ... Drop-In Day Visit $72/day”Open their price page ↗
Happy Hound Play & Daycare, Inc. is a dog daycare in Oakland, CA, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 477 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #60 of 156 in San Francisco. Its website lists boarding from $125 per night and daycare from $72 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 5.
All-day open playPlay model, per the facility.
Outdoor access: yard and poolPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareTrainingBoardingGroomingPet sitting Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $125/night
- Daycare rate
- $72/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in San Francisco
- #60 of 156
- Google rating
- ★4.7 (477)
- From downtown
- 7.6 mi
- Neighborhood
- West Oakland
- 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 requirements1 of 6 published
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“If this is your first time with us, an assessment is required ($85). Assessment includes daycare and a dog park session.”happyhound.com/day-care
Operations4 of 21 published
Play modelAll-day open play
Their words
“Our facility is open seven days a week for all day play, always.”happyhound.com/day-care
Solo care for dogs who skip group playOffered (paid)
Their words
“Enhanced Care Daycare $97 /day Daily rate for one-on-one playtime for dogs that do not qualify for group play”happyhound.com/day-care
Outdoor accessYard and pool
Their words
“The park is full of exciting features like a splash pool, shaded play area, and paw-friendly artificial turf”happyhound.com/day-care
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“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.”happyhound.com/boarding-services
Show 22 policies not published on their website
Vaccinations requiredNot 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
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
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
9.4ExcellentDogs 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
webcam 30leash walking 17puppy social 8manners training 7board and train 6dog camera 3informative staff 3handling aggressive dogs 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Who they take & how they care
- Minimum age
- Daycare Puppy Park takes puppies from 8 weeks oldStated on their website
- Unaltered dogs & females in heat
- Enhanced Daycare welcomes dogs that are not spayed or neuteredStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | — | $45/day | Archived page, 2018-08-16 |
| 2019 | — | $50/day | Archived page, 2019-11-21 |
| 2020 | — | $55/day | Archived page, 2020-10-22 |
| 2021 | — | $55/day | Archived page, 2021-12-03 |
| 2022 | — | $60/day | Archived page, 2022-12-03 |
| 2024 | — | $70/day | Archived page, 2024-07-20 |
| 2025 | $125/night | — | Archived page, 2025-12-15 |
| 2025 | — | $70/day | Archived page, 2025-12-15 |
| Now | $125/night | $72/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
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Sat
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Sun
- 9 AM–5 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
Location
2101 Mandela Pkwy, Oakland, CA 94607
7.6 miles from downtown San Francisco · West Oakland · Get directions
Amenities & details
Identifies as women-ownedOnsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Happy Hound Play & Daycare, Inc.
What services does Happy Hound Play & Daycare, Inc. offer?
Happy Hound Play & Daycare, Inc. is listed as a dog day care center in Oakland, CA, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Happy Hound Play & Daycare, Inc. charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $125 per night and daycare at $72 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.
Is someone on site overnight at Happy Hound Play & Daycare, Inc.?
Happy Hound Play & Daycare, Inc.'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 Happy Hound Play & Daycare, Inc. 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 477 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Happy Hound Play & Daycare, Inc., Oakland, CA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-19. https://dogsaway.co/san-francisco-ca/happy-hound-play-and-daycare-inc/Similar places near Oakland
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