Dog Boarding Recomendation

[DrJ]

I have a 3 yr old lab. I just retired and would like to find someplace to board him while I do some traveling. I live in the North Metro but would be willing to travel some for the right place.Would like someplace that would spend some time with him. He is a house dog and causes no problems inside. Thanks for any help that anyone might have. DrJ

[pinkfloyd4ever]

I stumbled upon a site called (all one word) dog vacay dot com

From there you can look up places and see recommendations from other people who have used the sitter. There were many for me to choose from when I went deer hunting last year and my dog stayed at a couples house and she just loved it.

I believe that the person has to be approved, its not just like some sort of craig list ad place.

Prices are reasonable and all. The couple that watched my dog were fabulous and I'll use them again this fall

[rwwong]

Willow creek kennels, in little falls

[Jmnhunter]

i have to say, do not go with willow creek kennels in LF, chad is a hell of a nice guy and has a wealth of knowledge on training but he has too much going on to give full attention for boarding, had a bad experience there the one time i boarded my dog...

[DrJ]

Thanks for the replies, Checked out dogvacay and looks like that will work out fine. That way my spoiled lab will still be in the house just like home.DrJ

[nofishfisherman]

I board my dog at one of those dog daycare/boarding places. The one I use is called Wagging Tails. I thought it was a little too foo-foo for me when I first heard about it but they really do a nice job.

With my vizsla it was important to find a place where he could spend his day running. Most places that just do boarding only give the dogs 2-3 short walks per day and then they have them kenneled for the rest of the day. That just won't cut it for most hunting breeds with their high energy level.

Wagging Tails has all of their dogs out in large indoor/outdoor play yards 8+ hours a day. They have them divided up by size and play style and they seem to have more than enough staff on hand to give dogs attention. The dogs are only in the kennels over night and for a short while around lunch hour, otherwise they are out running and playing.

My dog has only been there 3 times but when I start getting close to the place he goes crazy with excitement and when I go to pick him up he's exhausted but also doesn't want to leave.

Its located in Eagan so its a little bit of a drive but probably not too bad. I drive down from St. Paul to board him there. Only draw back is that its not super cheap. I don't recall the exact price off hand but I think its in the $35-40/night range. Usually I only board him for a long weekend here or there. They might have better rates if you are going to board for a longer period of time.

[harvey lee]

I have numerous options west of Waconia. The place I now take the pooch to, has an outside area and they walk the dogs a few times of the day also. My dog is a inside dog and I am almost sure they also have air conditioning. They really take care of the dog and when I pick her up, they have always bathed her also.

I believe I pay like $18 a day with our food, but this would be a bit of a drive for you.

Best place I have found to date for our little cocker. Dogs have to have the shot for kennel cough also, I believe that is what it is called.