Shamrock Ranch Kennels
Boarding
Dogs Away score9.2 /10Excellent · 89 reviews · top 75% in San Francisco
Sources
Behind the 9.2
- Reviews read
- 89 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.60 ★
- Rank
- #101 of 156 in San Francisco
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$78 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-19
$45middle $85$120
Below the San Francisco middle price
Sources
Behind the $78
- Source
- Shamrock Ranch Kennels’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-19
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Daily Rates Solo (Basic) $78 $85 for stays beginning Nov. 1st, 2026 Includes 20 minutes solo activity* Solo+ $105 $115 for stays beginning Nov. 1st, 2026 Includes 40 minutes solo activity* $145 option for 60 minutes solo activity coming Nov. 1st, 2026! Social $105”Open their price page ↗
Shamrock Ranch Kennels is a boarding facility in Pacifica, CA, offering boarding. It scores 9.2/10 (excellent) from 89 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars — #101 of 156 in San Francisco. Its website lists boarding from $78–$105 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 9.
Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.
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
- BoardingTrainingGrooming Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $78–$105/night
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in San Francisco
- #101 of 156
- Google rating
- ★4.6 (89)
- From downtown
- 13.9 mi
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
9/27
9 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
“You must be able to provide us with proof that your dog is current on the following vaccines: Bordetella DHPP Rabies”shamrock.dog/boarding
Spay / neuterRequired for group play only from 7 months
Their words
“Please note that dogs ages 7 months or older must be spayed or neutered to attend group play.”shamrock.dog/boarding
Temperament evaluationRequired for some dogs
Their words
“we don’t require an evaluation for your dog to stay with us. ... Playcare requires a behavioral evaluation that costs $27”shamrock.dog/boarding
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“You must be able to provide us with proof that your dog is current on the following vaccines”shamrock.dog/boarding
Operations5 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“We have decades of experience, with staff on site 24 hours a day.”shamrock.dog/
Time out of their room20 minutes daily solo activity (Solo Basic rate)
Their words
“Solo (Basic) $78 $85 for stays beginning Nov. 1st, 2026 Includes 20 minutes solo activity*”shamrock.dog/boarding
HousingIndoor outdoor run
Their words
“Each individual run has its own indoor section and outdoor section, however, giving each dog plenty of space.”shamrock.dog/boarding
ToursWalk-in tours welcome
Their words
“You don’t need to schedule a tour ahead of time; just stop by the front office, and our office staff will contact the kennel staff for you.”shamrock.dog/boarding
FeedingOwner's food encouraged
Their words
“We generally suggest that you bring your dog’s own food, as that’s one less thing your dog will need to adjust to during the stay.”shamrock.dog/boarding
Show 18 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot 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
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot 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
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationNot 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
9.2ExcellentDogs 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
dog training 9friendly staff 6leash skills 5walks 3health 3mastiff 2play area 2accommodating staff 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Checkout time
- Hotel-style check-out time of 11 AM; later pick-up is charged a new dayStated on their website
- Late pick-up
- Pick-up after 11 AM on the last day is charged another dayStated on their website
- Cancellation
- No penalty for changing or cancelling a stayStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Senior dogs
- Boards many older dogs; activity is kept low by defaultStated on their website
- Minimum age
- Boarding dogs must be at least 16 weeks oldStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $70–$90/night | — | Archived page, 2023-11-11 |
| 2025 | $75–$100/night | — | Archived page, 2025-03-28 |
| Now | $78–$105/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
- 9 AM–4 PM
- Tue
- 9 AM–4 PM
- Wed
- 9 AM–4 PM
- Thu
- 9 AM–4 PM
- Fri
- 9 AM–4 PM
- Sat
- 10 AM–2 PM
- Sun
- 10 AM–2 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
Location
100 Shamrock Ranch Rd, Pacifica, CA 94044
13.9 miles from downtown San Francisco · Get directions
Amenities & details
Identifies as women-ownedWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotGender-neutral restroom
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Shamrock Ranch Kennels
What services does Shamrock Ranch Kennels offer?
Shamrock Ranch Kennels is listed as a kennel in Pacifica, CA, offering boarding.
How much does Shamrock Ranch Kennels charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $78–$105 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 Shamrock Ranch Kennels require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Shamrock Ranch Kennels?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does Shamrock Ranch Kennels compare with other San Francisco facilities?
It ranks #101 of 156 in the San Francisco index by Dogs Away score (9.2/10, excellent), based on 89 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Shamrock Ranch Kennels, Pacifica, CA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-19. https://dogsaway.co/san-francisco-ca/shamrock-ranch-kennels/Similar places near Pacifica
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