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Overnight Boarding
Days in big fenced play yards, nights tucked safely into a quiet indoor kennel room — away from weather and disturbances.
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Watsonville · Santa Cruz County
Country boarding where every day is a dog day.
Two fully fenced acres, room to run, and a cozy kennel room at night — with Kelly Davern personally caring for every guest since 1995.
Since 1995Trusted local care
2 acresFully fenced grounds
Vet clinicBackground & experience
What we offer
Everything your dog needs while you’re away
Small, personal and hands-on — the opposite of a big-box pet hotel.
All ages
Dog & Puppy Training
Practical manners and socialization so your dog is calm, safe and comfortable around people and other dogs.
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Add-on or standalone
Grooming & Nail Trims
A dedicated nail-clipping station plus baths and brush-outs, so your pup comes home clean and comfortable.
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Vet-clinic experience
Post-Surgery & Rehab Care
Calm, closely supervised stays for dogs recovering from surgery, with medications given on schedule.
Learn more30+years caring for dogs in the Pajaro Valley
Meet Kelly
A lifelong animal lover with a vet-clinic background
Kelly Davern has loved dogs, cats and every other animal her whole life — and it shows in the way she runs Dog Days.
Her first priority for every dog is safety and comfort. After years working at a veterinary clinic, she knows the early signs of illness and can act immediately if your pet isn’t feeling well.
Kelly DavernOwner & caretaker since 1995
Why families choose us
Built around your dog’s safety and comfort
- Fully fenced 2-acre propertyEvery inch is enclosed, so your dog can’t get loose — ever.
- Group or individual playLarge fenced yards let dogs run with friends or exercise on their own.
- Indoor kennel room at nightSheltered from weather and disturbances for a calm, restful sleep.
- Meticulous parasite preventionGrounds are carefully maintained to stay free of ticks and fleas.
How it works
Booking a stay is easy
Dog Days is by appointment only, so every arrival gets Kelly’s full attention.
Call or text
Reach Kelly at 408-427-2102 with your dates and a little about your dog.
Meet & greet
First-timers visit the property so your dog can sniff around and you can see the setup.
Drop off
Bring food, meds and vaccination records at your scheduled appointment time.
Relax
Your dog plays, rests and is cared for like family until you’re back.
Around the ranch
A peek at life at Dog Days
Heading out of town? Let your dog have a dog day.
Spots fill quickly around holidays and summer. Call or text Kelly to check availability and set up a meet-and-greet.