Waiterock Kennels Inc
BoardingCat boardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 40 reviews · top 45% in San Francisco
Sources
Behind the 9.4
- Reviews read
- 40 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.70 ★
- Rank
- #60 of 156 in San Francisco
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$70 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-19
$45middle $85$120
Below the San Francisco middle price
Sources
Behind the $70
- Source
- Waiterock Kennels Inc’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-19
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Boarding Rates Weekdays Weekends Small dogs $70 per night $80 per night Not so small dogs $85 per night $95 per night Cats $45 per night $55 per night Holidays Additional $15 per night”Open their price page ↗
Waiterock Kennels Inc is a pet boarding in Lafayette, CA, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 40 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #60 of 156 in San Francisco. Its website lists boarding from $70–$95 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 12.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Open play with enforced restPlay model, per the facility.
Outdoor access: indoor outdoor runPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- BoardingCat boardingDaycare Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $70–$95/night
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in San Francisco
- #60 of 156
- Google rating
- ★4.7 (40)
- From downtown
- 17.3 mi
- Holiday / peak
- Additional $15 per night
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
12/27
12 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 requirements2 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Their words
“Vaccine Requirements Rabies: Every 3 Years DHPP: Every 3 Years Bordetella: Every 6 months or annually Canine Influenza Bivalent: Annually”waiterock.com/lodging/
Spay / neuterRequired from 7 months
Their words
“all pets must be altered by 7 months of age to come for boarding or for daycare.”waiterock.com/policies-3/
Operations10 of 21 published
Play modelOpen play with enforced rest
Their words
“All Day Play A morning session of about 5 hours, followed by an afternoon outdoor play session.”waiterock.com/lodging/
Groups separated bySize
Their words
“we do designate different yards for different size dogs. For safety sake we do not have small dogs in with the large dogs.”waiterock.com/faq/
Time out of their roomAbout 5-hour morning play session plus afternoon outdoor play
Their words
“All Day Play A morning session of about 5 hours, followed by an afternoon outdoor play session.”waiterock.com/lodging/
Solo care for dogs who skip group playOffered
Their words
“we can provide them with Enhanced Care, separate areas where we can play with them one-on-one and then they can get some exercise and fresh air on their own.”waiterock.com/faq/
HousingIndoor outdoor run
Their words
“They can play during our group periods and then go have a nap in the safety and security of their own private enclosure which is not a cage but rather a 100 square foot indoor outdoor space that they don't have to share.”waiterock.com/faq/
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor run
Their words
“Private and spacious indoor and outdoor enclosure When your family friend is not in the exercise yard, your pup will sleep and be fed in their own, private run”waiterock.com/lodging/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“During extremely cold or hot times of year we will close the door to keep them inside where it is heated and air conditioned.”waiterock.com/lodging/
ToursWalk-in tours welcome
Their words
“You are welcome to visit and tour our facility anytime during our regular business hours.”waiterock.com/
Administers medicationCase by case, may carry a fee
Their words
“We do not charge to administer medications unless your pet is on more than a couple of doses a day.”waiterock.com/policies-3/
FeedingOwner's food encouraged
Their words
“We have found that it is best to leave your dog on their own food.”waiterock.com/policies-3/
Show 15 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot 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
CapacityNot 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
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
staff 5clean facilities 3dog care 3happy dog 2caring staff 2travel 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Checkout time
- Check-out is noon; later pick-ups are checked into daycare for $50Stated on their website
- Late pick-up
- Pick-up after noon adds a $50 daycare charge, including on SundayStated on their website
- Cancellation
- Cancel 2 days ahead or pay one night; major holidays need a $200 deposit that is forfeited on cancellationStated on their website
- Holiday minimum stay
- Federal holiday weekends have a 3-day minimum charge; major holidays typically 5 daysStated on their website
- If a dog is sick
- Has an isolation area; takes urgent cases to the nearest emergency vetStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $70–$95/night | — | Archived page, 2024-12-11 |
| 2025 | $70–$95/night | — | Archived page, 2025-12-14 |
| Now | $70–$95/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
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Sat
- 8 AM–12 PM
- Sun
- 3–5 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
Location
18 S Acres Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549
17.3 miles from downtown San Francisco · Get directions
Amenities & details
Identifies as women-ownedWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Waiterock Kennels Inc
What services does Waiterock Kennels Inc offer?
Waiterock Kennels Inc is listed as a pet boarding service in Lafayette, CA, offering boarding, cat boarding, daycare.
How much does Waiterock Kennels Inc charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $70–$95 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 Waiterock Kennels Inc require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Waiterock Kennels Inc?
Waiterock Kennels 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 Waiterock Kennels 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 40 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Waiterock Kennels Inc, Lafayette, CA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-19. https://dogsaway.co/san-francisco-ca/waiterock-kennels-inc/Similar places near Lafayette
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