Dog Daycare
A real park every morning. No crate, ever.
Dog Daycare in San Francisco
Dog Daycare in San Francisco
Most San Francisco daycare is a room. Your dog is dropped into it at 8am, and they are still in it at 6pm. Some places put them in a kennel between play blocks. Some never take them outside at all.
We do it the other way around. The day opens with a van ride to a fully fenced dog park for real running — grass, air, zoomies, the whole thing. Then we come back to the facility, where the floor is open and the dogs roam it freely all day. We do not crate. We do not kennel. The only exception is if you ask us to.
What's included
- Morning trip to a fully fenced outdoor dog park — every single day
- Three walks a day, plus potty and play breaks every 2–4 hours
- Open free-roam floor with three separate areas by size and energy
- No crates and no kennels unless you specifically request one
- Photo updates sent throughout the day, not just one at 5pm
- Beds, dog houses and cushion chairs — nap where they want
- Temperament test and trial day before any dog joins the pack
What the day looks like
- 7:00 – 9:00amShuttle pickup at your door (optional)Step 1
- 8:00 – 9:00amDrop-off at 189 13th StreetStep 2
- MorningVan to a fully fenced park — off-leash running and sniffingStep 3
- MiddayBack to the facility. Free roam, naps, photo updates go outStep 4
- All dayWalks and potty breaks every 2–4 hoursStep 5
- 4:00 – 6:00pmPickup — or the shuttle brings them homeStep 6
Pricing
- Full Day
- Drop-in rate
- 10-Day Pack
- $82.50/day · expires in 5 weeks
- 20-Day Pack
- $80/day · expires in 6 weeks
- Monthly Pass
- Best value for 4–5 days/week · expires in 30 days
Ready when you are.
Come walk the floor, meet the pack, and see it for yourself before you spend a dollar.
(415) 961-9595Book a Meet & GreetWhat families say
You don't have to take our word for any of this.
“100% 5-star service. Watson and his entire team are professionals, far exceeding my expectations for dog care. They send a flurry of daily photos of your dog at the park. Tefani & So Dogcare is a safe choice for a positive and stress-free experience, give them a try and you won't be disappointed.”
“Once, Evie got an eye infection during boarding while I was traveling abroad, and Ricardo was so considerate and thoughtful. He took her to the vet, FaceTimed me from the clinic, answered all of my questions about her healing. They are very knowledgeable, with a low staff-to-dog ratio.”
“Kiko also loves the daily dog park trips. One of the best things for me is the shuttle service. Kiko gets picked up in the morning then dropped off in the afternoon, which really makes the entire process of sending her to daycare really effortless for me, especially if I need to work late at the office unexpectedly. They treat your dog like family.”
Questions
About dog daycare
Will my dog be put in a crate or kennel?
No. Our dogs roam an open floor all day, across three areas separated by size and energy level. There are beds, dog houses and cushion chairs to nap in whenever they want. The only time a dog is crated is if you specifically ask us to.
Do the dogs actually go outside?
Every day. The morning starts with a trip to a fully fenced outdoor dog park where the dogs can run off-leash. On top of that we do three walks a day, and potty and play breaks every two to four hours. This is the single biggest difference between us and most San Francisco daycares — many never leave the building.
How will I know how my dog's day is going?
You'll get photo updates throughout the day — the park, the play, the nap. You should not have to call a daycare to find out if your dog is okay. And if you do want to call, a person will pick up: (415) 961-9595.
What vaccines does my dog need?
Rabies and DHLPP are required for every dog. Bordetella is not required but we strongly recommend it, since it helps prevent canine cough in group settings.
What is the temperament test, and what if my dog doesn't pass?
Before any dog joins, we set up a meet-and-greet with one or two of our current dogs. If that goes well, we schedule a trial day. If the trial goes well, you're in. We are honest about it: not every dog is right for a group daycare, and telling you that is part of the job. The test exists to protect the dogs already here — including, once you join, yours.
My dog is small (or nervous). Will they be safe with the big dogs?
We keep three distinct areas and sort dogs by size and energy level. Small and nervous dogs are not thrown in with a pack of eighty-pound adolescents. Several of our long-time clients came to us specifically because their dog was timid and a warehouse-style daycare hadn't worked.
Come see the floor before you commit to anything.
Bring your dog. Walk the space. Watch the pack play. Then decide.
(415) 961-9595