Park-A-Pup San Rafael
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.6 /10Exceptional · 174 reviews · top 17% in San Francisco
Sources
Behind the 9.6
- Reviews read
- 174 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.80 ★
- Rank
- #23 of 156 in San Francisco
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$42 /dayFrom their website, 2026-10-19
$40middle $54$75
Below the San Francisco middle price
Sources
Behind the $42
- Source
- Park-A-Pup San Rafael’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-19
- Rate type
- First dog, standard day
“Daycare Sibling dogs sharing a kennel save $5 per dog . Single Dog per Day: $42”Open their price page ↗
Park-A-Pup San Rafael is a dog daycare in San Rafael, CA, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.6/10 (exceptional) from 174 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #23 of 156 in San Francisco. Its website lists daycare from $42 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 4.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareBoarding Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- Not published
- Daycare rate
- $42/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in San Francisco
- #23 of 156
- Google rating
- ★4.8 (174)
- From downtown
- 13.7 mi
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
4/27
4 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
“Up-to-date vaccinations are required for any of our services: Distemper / Parvo Bordetella (Canine Cough) Rabies”parkapup.com/new-clients
Spay / neuterRequired from 12 months
Their words
“they need to be spayed or neutered if they are over 1 year old.”parkapup.com/new-clients
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay (free)
Their words
“New dogs need to have a scheduled daycare trial day. ... The daycare trial is free.”parkapup.com/new-clients
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Please have your vet's office email [email protected] , fax to (415) 453-2411, or bring photocopies of vaccination confirmations upon check-in.”parkapup.com/new-clients
Show 23 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
Outdoor accessNot 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
9.6ExceptionalDogs 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
happy dogs 8playtime 5trial day 4photo updates 3shy dogs 2affordability 2convenient hours 2dog interaction 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Hours
- Mon
- 7:30 AM–12 PM, 2:30–6:30 PM
- Tue
- 7:30 AM–12 PM, 2:30–6:30 PM
- Wed
- 7:30 AM–12 PM, 2:30–6:30 PM
- Thu
- 7:30 AM–12 PM, 2:30–6:30 PM
- Fri
- 7:30 AM–12 PM, 2:30–6:30 PM
- Sat
- 8 AM–12 PM, 2:30–5 PM
- Sun
- 8 AM–12 PM, 2:30–5 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
Location
58 Gary Pl, San Rafael, CA 94901
13.7 miles from downtown San Francisco · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Park-A-Pup San Rafael
What services does Park-A-Pup San Rafael offer?
Park-A-Pup San Rafael is listed as a dog day care center in San Rafael, CA, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Park-A-Pup San Rafael charge?
Its website lists daycare at $42 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-10-19). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking.
What vaccines does Park-A-Pup San Rafael require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Park-A-Pup San Rafael?
Park-A-Pup San Rafael'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 Park-A-Pup San Rafael compare with other San Francisco facilities?
It ranks #23 of 156 in the San Francisco index by Dogs Away score (9.6/10, exceptional), based on 174 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Park-A-Pup San Rafael, San Rafael, CA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-19. https://dogsaway.co/san-francisco-ca/park-a-pup-san-rafael/Similar places near San Rafael
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