The Grateful Dog
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score8.5 /10Very good · 45 reviews · top 99% in San Francisco
Sources
Behind the 8.5
- Reviews read
- 45 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.00 ★
- Rank
- #134 of 156 in San Francisco
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$85 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-19
$45middle $85$120
About the San Francisco middle price
Sources
Behind the $85
- Source
- The Grateful Dog’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-19
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Basic overnight rate – $85/night ... All Day PlayCare (More than 6 hours) – $55”Open their price page ↗
The Grateful Dog is a dog daycare in San Francisco, CA, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 8.5/10 (very good) from 45 Google reviews averaging 4.0 stars — #134 of 156 in San Francisco. Its website lists boarding from $85 per night and daycare from $55 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 5.
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
- $85/night
- Daycare rate
- $55/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in San Francisco
- #134 of 156
- Google rating
- ★4.0 (45)
- From downtown
- 1.9 mi
- Neighborhood
- Union Street
- Holiday / peak
- Holiday rate $100/night
- 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 requirements3 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“It is mandatory that all dogs maintain up-to-date vaccinations for Rabies, DHPP, and Bordetella.”sanfranciscodoggydaycare.com/
Spay / neuterRequired from 6 months
Their words
“To be spayed or neutered if over 6 months of age”sanfranciscodoggydaycare.com/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“We require the following for your dog: First-Time Visit/Temperament Evaluation”sanfranciscodoggydaycare.com/
Operations2 of 21 published
Groups separated bySize and temperament
Their words
“not to mention other dogs of similar size and temperament to socialize in a group setting.”sanfranciscodoggydaycare.com/
Administers medicationYes, no charge
Their words
“will administer medication or cater to special needs at no additional charge.”sanfranciscodoggydaycare.com/
Show 22 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot 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
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
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
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
8.5Very goodDogs 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
friendly staff 8friendly team 3caring staff 3dog daycare 3happy dogs 2walking 2video 2eye 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Late pick-up
- Daycare: dogs picked up after hours at the SF location are charged $25Stated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $65/night | — | Archived page, 2020-12-03 |
| 2020 | — | $45/day | Archived page, 2020-10-22 |
| 2021 | $75/night | — | Archived page, 2021-10-11 |
| 2022 | $75/night | — | Archived page, 2022-12-04 |
| 2022 | — | $50/day | Archived page, 2022-12-04 |
| 2023 | $85/night | — | Archived page, 2023-09-28 |
| 2023 | — | $55/day | Archived page, 2023-09-28 |
| 2024 | $85/night | — | Archived page, 2024-12-09 |
| 2024 | — | $55/day | Archived page, 2024-12-09 |
| 2025 | $85/night | — | Archived page, 2025-12-11 |
| 2025 | — | $55/day | Archived page, 2025-11-18 |
| Now | $85/night | $55/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
- Closed
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
Location
1769 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123
1.9 miles from downtown San Francisco · Union Street · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about The Grateful Dog
What services does The Grateful Dog offer?
The Grateful Dog is listed as a dog day care center in San Francisco, CA, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does The Grateful Dog charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $85 per night and daycare at $55 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.
What vaccines does The Grateful Dog require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at The Grateful Dog?
The Grateful Dog'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 The Grateful Dog compare with other San Francisco facilities?
It ranks #134 of 156 in the San Francisco index by Dogs Away score (8.5/10, very good), based on 45 Google reviews averaging 4.0 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
The Grateful Dog, San Francisco, CA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-19. https://dogsaway.co/san-francisco-ca/the-grateful-dog-8237/Similar places near San Francisco
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