Smilin Dogs
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.6 /10Exceptional · 214 reviews · top 17% in San Francisco
Sources
Behind the 9.6
- Reviews read
- 214 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.80 ★
- Rank
- #23 of 156 in San Francisco
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$54 /dayFrom their website, 2026-10-19
$40middle $54$75
About the San Francisco middle price
Sources
Behind the $54
- Source
- Smilin Dogs’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-19
- Rate type
- First dog, standard day
“Daycare $54”Open their price page ↗
Smilin Dogs is a dog daycare in San Carlos, CA, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.6/10 (exceptional) from 214 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #23 of 156 in San Francisco. Its website lists daycare from $54 per day. 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, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Outdoor access: indoor outdoorPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareTrainingDog walkingBoarding Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- Not published
- Daycare rate
- $54/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in San Francisco
- #23 of 156
- Google rating
- ★4.8 (214)
- From downtown
- 19.8 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, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Their words
“All dogs must be current on their core vaccinations including Rabies, Bordetella, DHPP, and Canine Influenza (CIV).”smilindogs.com/
Spay / neuterRequired from 12 months
Their words
“All dogs must be spayed or neutered by one year of age”smilindogs.com/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay (free)
Their words
“✓ Free temperament screening required before first visit”smilindogs.com/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Vaccination records verified before each new client starts”smilindogs.com/
Operations5 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“Staff is on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including overnight during boarding stays.”smilindogs.com/
Groups separated bySize, energy and play style
Their words
“playgroups are separated by size, play style, and energy level.”smilindogs.com/
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor
Their words
“Each of our groups has both indoor and outdoor space.”smilindogs.com/daycare/
FeedingOwner's food required
Their words
“Please send your dogs’ food and feeding instructions.”smilindogs.com/boarding-club/
Online bookingYes
Their words
“You can book this appointment online in our booking portal on our Getting Started page .”smilindogs.com/
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
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
AvailabilityNot 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
accommodating staff 16professional team 5dog socialization 4dog ranch 3pick up and drop off 3dog returns exhausted 2safe space for dogs 2ranch visits 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Handling & correction
- Handlers use positive reinforcement (R+) techniquesStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Hours
- Mon
- 7:30 AM–7 PM
- Tue
- 7:30 AM–7 PM
- Wed
- 7:30 AM–7 PM
- Thu
- 7:30 AM–7 PM
- Fri
- 7:30 AM–7 PM
- Sat
- 9–11 AM
- Sun
- 4–7 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
Location
251 Old County Rd, San Carlos, CA 94070
19.8 miles from downtown San Francisco · Get directions
Amenities & details
Onsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Smilin Dogs
What services does Smilin Dogs offer?
Smilin Dogs is listed as a dog day care center in San Carlos, CA, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Smilin Dogs charge?
Its website lists daycare at $54 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-10-19). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking.
What vaccines does Smilin Dogs require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Smilin Dogs?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does Smilin Dogs 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 214 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Smilin Dogs, San Carlos, CA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-19. https://dogsaway.co/san-francisco-ca/smilin-dogs/Similar places near San Carlos
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