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Grateful Dog Daycare

430 17th St, Sacramento, CA 95811

4.7
159 Google reviews
Cage-freeStaff overnightOutdoor yardPool / water playAccepts puppiesMedication adminGroomingOvernight potty breaksOnline booking

Overview

Grateful Dog Daycare is Sacramento's original cage-free dog daycare and boarding facility, offering overnight stays with 24/7 staff supervision, dog daycare, grooming, and dog walking services. They emphasize a home-like environment where dogs sleep in group settings with staff, and require all dogs to pass a temperament test and trial day before admission. The facility features an indoor-outdoor space with a splash pool and provides medication administration at no extra charge.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free
Webcam
Staff overnight
Outdoor yard
Pool / water play
Small dog area
Accepts puppies7+ months
Reactive breeds
Medication admin
Grooming
Training
Climate controlled
Overnight potty breaks
Online booking
Spay/neuter required
Temperament test

Required vaccinations: Rabies, Distemper, K9 Influenza, Bordetella

Policies & Details

Hours & Billing

Drop-off hours:7am-11:30am & 1pm-5pm
Pick-up hours:7am-7pm weekdays, 9am-5pm weekends
Late pick-up fee:$1 per minute
Billing method:Per 24h

Cancellation & Deposits

Cancellation notice:1 day notice
Cancellation penalty:$15 for daycare or 50% of boarding cost
Deposit required — Credit card on file required
Holiday surcharge — 2-3 night minimum required

Care & Play

Group play
Feeding policy:Owner provides food or house food available for per meal fee
Raw diet accommodated

Requirements

Spay/neuter policy:Required at 7 months

Extras

Multi-dog discount — 10% discount for each additional dog living in the same household
Senior dog accommodations
Owner operated

What Reviews Say

159 reviews analyzed

Grateful Dog Daycare is highly regarded for its friendly staff and high-quality grooming services, with many customers noting their dogs return home exhausted and happy. While the cage-free boarding and temperament testing provide peace of mind for most, a small number of reviews raise concerns regarding facility odor and instances of kennel cough. Overall, it is a staple for local pet owners who value the personal attention and 'report cards' provided by the team.

Dog happiness
4.9
Staff
4.8
Drop-off / pickup
4.7
Value
4.3
Facility
4.2
Safety
4.0
Communication
4.0
Cleanliness
3.5

People love

Grooming Quality(22)Cage-Free Environment(5)Tired/Happy Dogs(12)

Staff shoutouts

Robert(3 mentions)VioletCaitlin(2 mentions)Lindsey

Worth noting

Health/Illness (Kennel Cough)

“My pup got infected kennel cough 2 to 3 times during the visit . Please find a better place for your dogs safety.”

Grooming Injury/Health Decline

“new groomer shaved Princess whiskers since then she had been bumping her head walking into walls... seeing her deteriorate like this is very painful.”

Odor/Hygiene(3 mentions)

“The place really smelled badly.”

Communication/Responsiveness(3 mentions)

“Took two calls to get a call back for a grooming appointment. Not impressed by that.”

Puppy Age Restrictions(2 mentions)

“I was told the cutoff for puppy care was 7months old and that taking care of my 5 month old puppy would 'not be awesome'.”

Owner replies to 1% of reviewsprofessional tone18 repeat customers

At a Glance

Google rating
4.7/ 5
Review score
4.3/ 5
Amenities9 of 14
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.18

Min puppy age

7 months

Pricing

Boarding

$95–$105/night

Daycare

$27–$42/day

Contact

Visit Website+1 916-446-2501Get directions to 430 17th St, Sacramento, CA 95811

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