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Stone Mountain Pet Lodge

9935 Radisson Rd NE
Blaine, MN 55449 763-792-8929

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We use their kennel services for our cat - Whisker Ridge. It's a great... - Nov 21, 2023

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Now Boarding

6002 28th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55450 612-454-4850

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It was a very nice and worth while visit. I wouldn't say it's a first... - Oct 23, 2024

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Goldwood Kennels

9500 Dellwood Rd N
White Bear Lake, MN 55115 651-429-0648

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Goldwood has taken care of my dog, my mother’s dog and my daughter’s... - Oct 16, 2024

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Armstrong Ranch Kennels

8404 161st Ave NW
Ramsey, MN 55303 763-427-1777

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First time ever having to kennel our dog, and I couldn’t have asked for... - Oct 23, 2024

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Four Paws Pet Resort

4020 Old Sibley Memorial Hwy
Eagan, MN 55122 651-882-2211

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When I get there and they come to get my pups from me, my dogs don’t... - May 01, 2022

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Hound Dog Pet Hotel & Spa

13013 Valley View Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-949-0077

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Friendly staff. My dog is so excited to go here! Runs to the door and... - Oct 23, 2024

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Silver Dog Bed & Biscuit

280 Wentworth Ave E
West St Paul, MN 55118 651-455-1558

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They love my dog and she loves them! - Oct 16, 2024

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Adogo Pet Hotel

6133 Baker Rd
Minnetonka, MN 55343 952-933-5200

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Excellent service. Great staff! Very pleased whenever we visit! - Oct 22, 2024

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Animal Inn Pet Resort & Spa

8611 34th St N
Lake Elmo, MN 55042 651-777-0255

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This place is great, very clean and awesome staff, not too crowded and you... - Oct 19, 2024

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Kingdale Kennels

6574 Flying Cloud Dr
Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-941-2928

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Very good service all day - Oct 30, 2022

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Woof Dah!

12250 Portland Ave
Burnsville, MN 55337 952-895-1700

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I have used Woof-duh once and my adult child has used them twice now after... - Oct 21, 2024

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Pet Images Country Inn

10824 Hudson Blvd
Lake Elmo, MN 55042 651-436-4600

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I didn't feel particularly satisfied by the experience. It was the staff... - Oct 20, 2024

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Happy Days Doggie Camp

3525 Haug Ave SE
Rockford, MN 55373 763-477-9999

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Happy Days is a great local dog kennel that is more like a Spa or Summer Camp... - Nov 15, 2023

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Dog Day Getaway

14607 Felton Ct #101
Apple Valley, MN 55124 952-431-9663

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The last time I used this place as an overnight stay another dog bit my dog... - Nov 26, 2023

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American Boarding Kennels

1102 E Hwy 13
Burnsville, MN 55337 952-894-5100

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I've only used them once but they were really great. - Oct 18, 2022

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Blaine Kennels & Dog Squad Training

10193 Flanders St NE
Blaine, MN 55449 763-786-3616

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I thought they did a very good job looking after Franklin while we were in... - Oct 21, 2024

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Camp Bow Wow

14305 Ewing Ave S
Burnsville, MN 55306 952-736-9919

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My dog Eddie loves the people that work here. - Oct 24, 2022

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Camp Bow Wow

2067 E Center Cir
Plymouth, MN 55441 763-383-9585

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Online booking and very accomodating - Oct 18, 2024

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All Seasons Canine Country Club

10800 Trail Haven Rd
Corcoran, MN 55374 763-420-1002

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He had a wonderful experience and will return. Very positive - Nov 21, 2023

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Blue Ribbon Boarding Kennels

2208 W 155th St
Burnsville, MN 55306 952-435-7536

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Very friendly staff and great at communicating what exactly was being done... - Oct 25, 2022

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How we gather (and how to interpret) our data

Instead of boarding at kennels, many travelers take their pets along for the ride, leave them with friends or family, or hire professional sitters. Each of these options comes with pros and cons.

If you can’t take your furry best friend on vacation with you, you may have to book him or her into a kennel. We provide ratings of local spots, plus advice and ideas on how to make sure you and your pet both have a good experience.

For your pet’s stay to go well, it’s not enough to select a kennel carefully; you also have to prepare your pet properly and then care for it properly after its stay.

As with choosing a doctor for a human, while you can’t assess all aspects of a veterinarian’s technical skills and expertise, you can judge many factors central to good medical care for your pet.

Because many health problems are subtle and easily overlooked, you should regularly evaluate your pet’s general health with a nose-to-tail inspection.

To assess the true value of pet insurance, we conducted an in-depth cost/benefit analysis of 12 plans. Visit our "Pet Insurance" section for those results.