Dogs Life Boarding

Dogs Life Boarding is a cage-free ranch offering dog boarding in Rio Linda, CA, along with daytime care for small and medium dogs up to 30 pounds. Guests get free-range access between the house and the fenced play yards instead of sitting in a run all day. Bookings are kept limited so each dog gets individual attention.

What's included in a stay

• Cage-free boarding with indoor play space and outdoor room to run
• Dog daycare for dogs already cleared through a meet and greet
• Medication administration for dogs that need it
• Special diet handling, with special food preparation for an additional fee
• 30-minute walks for an additional fee

Who it suits

The ranch is built around small dog care, and dogs are accepted up to 30 pounds. Large fenced play areas let compatible dogs socialize outside, and there is indoor play space as well. Because the number of guests is capped, dates during busy travel weeks are worth asking about early.

Booking and hours

A pre-booking meet and greet with the owner and dog is required before a first stay, so this is not a same-day drop-off. Reservations are made by phone at (530) 575-2615, and proof of current vaccination is required. Dogs Life Boarding is open 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Saturday, and 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Sunday. Owners can also reach the ranch at dogsliferanch@gmail.com or read the full policies at dogslifeboarding.com.

For owners near Rio Linda who want a country setting rather than a row of concrete runs, this is a small operation that trades scale for attention.