Camp Run-A-Mutt San Marcos

Camp Run-A-Mutt San Marcos offers cage-free dog boarding and daycare in San Marcos, California, at 910 Armorlite Drive. Dogs board in groups rather than crates, and a staff member sleeps in the room with the overnight campers. The camp takes dogs of every size, from small breeds through giant ones.

What makes it different

The play space runs to more than 11,000 square feet across indoor rooms and outdoor yards. Outside there is premium synthetic turf; inside, cushioned rubber flooring that is gentler on paws and joints than concrete. A custom splash pond and waterfall give dogs a place to cool off, and shade sails and dog-friendly furniture cover the ones who would rather nap through the afternoon. Campers are matched into play packs by size, energy, and temperament, so a shy dog is not turned loose with the rowdiest group. Staff supervision runs around the clock, and webcams let owners check on their dog during the day.

Services and amenities

• Cage-free overnight boarding and daycare
• Grooming
• Positive-reinforcement obedience, intermediate, and agility classes
• Climate-controlled indoor play areas plus outdoor yards
• Medication administration for dogs that need it

Practical details

Published boarding rates run $84 to $94 per night. Booking is handled online, and proof of current vaccinations is required before a dog can stay. The lobby is open 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturday, and 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Sunday, which makes weekday drop-off workable for most commuters. The phone number is 760-471-2267, and the location page is at camprunamutt.com. For owners in San Marcos who want their dog in a pack instead of a run, Camp Run-A-Mutt is built around that one idea, with daycare, grooming, and training available on the same site.