Dog daycare · Concord, CA
Behavior-aware daycare with thoughtfully matched playgroups, indoor and shaded outdoor spaces, and picture and video updates for owners.
✦ Best first step for new dogs ✦ Matched playgroups ✦ Picture & video updates
Overview
Dog Over Breed offers structured dog daycare (doggy day care) in Concord for dogs from Concord, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek and nearby East Bay communities. Dogs are grouped by energy, behavior and compatibility, move between indoor and shaded outdoor areas, and are checked on frequently throughout the day.
Our daycare is behavior-aware: we watch how each dog plays, communicates and settles, and we reinforce good manners through behavior modification and socialization as part of the day.
What’s included
Staff-guided group play with attention to how each dog communicates, plays and rests.
Three separate playrooms. Dogs are grouped by energy, temperament and social style, and groups are adjusted based on the dogs present.
Dogs are checked on frequently throughout the day while our team also cares for boarding guests, feeding, cleaning and enrichment.
A high-ceiling indoor space plus shaded outdoor areas and covered areas that provide protection from excessive heat and rain.
Large roll-up gates and a rear access door support natural airflow through the facility.
Group manners, confidence building and calm, consistent handling reinforced throughout the day.
Owners may receive pictures or short video clips from daycare when available.
Initial behavior and group compatibility are observed during your dog’s first daycare visit.
Talk with our team before booking to see whether daycare is the right fit for your dog.
Downtime in the lounge
Who it’s for
✓ Social dogs who enjoy the company of other dogs
✓ Energetic dogs who need a structured outlet during the workday
✓ Young dogs over 3 months old with completed vaccinations
✓ Dogs building confidence around other dogs
✓ Owners who want practical behavior support alongside daycare
Safety & care
The team evaluates comfort, energy, communication, and compatibility as each dog settles into the daycare environment. Group placement may be adjusted based on the dog’s behavior and energy.
Groups are managed by matching dogs according to energy, behavior and compatibility.
Dogs are checked on frequently throughout the day.
Staff balance daycare care with boarding, feeding, cleaning and other dog-care responsibilities.
Rabies, DHPP and Bordetella required; Leptospirosis and Canine Influenza for group play.
Registration, vaccination records and a confirmation call before the first visit.
Photo and video updates may be shared directly with owners.
Options & rates
Choose the daycare rhythm that fits your week. Current rates are shown in our secure booking system as soon as you register.
A full day of structured daycare with matched playgroups.
A shorter day of structured daycare.
Our best option for regulars. No rollovers: unused days expire at the end of the month, and the pass refreshes each month.
Pricing, eligibility, availability, and service details are confirmed at the time of booking.
New clients
Not sure which service fits your dog? Start with a free phone consultation. Our team can answer questions about services, the facility and your dog’s needs before you book.
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Step 1
Complete the new-client registration form and provide information about your dog.
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Step 2
Upload current proof of required vaccinations, then call the Dog Over Breed team to confirm eligibility, availability, and next steps.
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Step 3
Once registration and records are confirmed, schedule the appropriate service and prepare for the dog’s first visit.
Vaccination requirements: current Rabies, Distemper (DHPP) and Bordetella are required. Leptospirosis and Canine Influenza are required for dogs joining group play.
Call us at (415) 480-4962 · Open 7 days by appointment · 8am–12pm & 2pm–5pm
Already a client? Log in to your client portal to request services.
Reviews
★★★★★
Dog Over Breed has been an amazing place for my dog Lázaro. They do an amazing job ensuring he is always well behaved, always training on how to walk with a pack on and off leash, and their grooming services are stellar. There have been several times when we needed to board Lázaro and Dog over Breed always comes through assisting us with our Furrson.
I would give them 1,000 stars if possible!
Mo and Vic love what they do and you can tell, my dog Lázaro is always super happy to see them!
Best daycare on the east bay hands down!
Marisol Zavala Jimenez · Google review
★★★★★
Great group of dog experts. These guys understand how the dogs think, what motivates them, and how to change their behavior.
My cattle dog mix is very much a 1-person dog, but he loves his pals at Dog Over Breed and is better behaved with them.
As is often the case, it’s been my inconsistencies as the pet owner that my dog was taking advantage of and getting confused by, so these guys also helped to “train” me on what my pup expects/needs to be his best self.
They have supported us with walks, which are more than the typical walk around the block for 30 min you often get. They pick up and drop off the dogs and it turns out to be a few hour adventure for them.
Doggie daycare is well managed at their facility as is grooming (bath, nails, defur, brushing, etc.).
Communications and timeliness are spot on.
Thanks guys!
Rob Moniz · Google review
★★★★★
Dog Over Breed has been with us since we first got Brooklyn. It’s been almost 5 years and they treat her like she is their own. They’ve done an amazing job with her socializing and dog training, and we are lucky we found them when we did! Brooklyn gets happy every time she sees them. For anyone needing assistance with their dog, I highly recommend Dog Over Breed!
Jonathan Martinez · Google review
FAQ
How much is dog daycare in Concord at Dog Over Breed?
Daycare is available as a full day, a half day or a Monthly Pass. Current rates are shown in our secure booking system as soon as you register. The Monthly Pass has no rollovers; unused days expire at the end of the month, and the pass refreshes each month. Pricing, eligibility, availability, and service details are confirmed at the time of booking.
How are dogs placed into playgroups?
Initial behavior and group compatibility are observed during your dog’s first daycare visit. Dogs are grouped by energy, temperament and social style, and placement may be adjusted based on behavior and energy.
Are dogs watched all day?
Dogs are checked on frequently throughout the day. Our team balances daycare with boarding guests, feeding, cleaning and enrichment, and groups are managed by matching dogs according to energy, behavior and compatibility.
What vaccinations does my dog need?
Current Rabies, Distemper (DHPP) and Bordetella are required. Leptospirosis and Canine Influenza are required for dogs joining group play.
How old does my dog need to be?
Puppies over 3 months old with completed vaccinations are welcome to register.
What are your drop-off hours?
We are open 7 days by appointment, 8am–12pm and 2pm–5pm.
Dog Over Breed · Concord, CA
Talk with our team about your dog, our services and what to expect before you book.
