Pet Boarding Minnetonka

“Thanks to Howie and Betsy for Fanya's stay last week. I was looking for a family who watches one dog at a time as Fanya is gentle, and can be uncomfortable with several dogs at one time. Howie sent updates and photos at the end of each day (Fanya was there for 5 nights). I feel very comfortable letting Fanya stay with Howie and his family in the future.”

Pru B.

“Jillien was wonderful and we will absolutely be having her watch Zoey again! We appreciated the updates and pictures and love that their dog (and kids) were playful to keep Zoey entertained! Very responsive and kind too!”

Lesley H.

“They sent updates everyday and really care about the dogs they board!! My senior golden was well taken care of and we will definitely be reaching out again in the future!”

Donna M.

“Our dog had a wonderful time with Taylor and her husband! Taylor sent daily photos of his playtime and nap time. This is the first time that we have used Rover and were impressed with how easy it was to find the right home for boarding while we were on vacation, with the “Meet and Greet “ being the best way to decide. We will definitely use Taylor again— she was flexible and clearly caring for our pup!”

Kyla W.

“Bria was great with keeping in touch with updates about Dash! He looked like he was having a great time getting to stretch his legs and run in the back yard. I would definitely feel comfortable having Bria watch Dash again in the future! He came home a very happy, and very tired, boy!”

Samantha N.

“Great set up and very accommodating. Friendly, caring and I Would rebook with them again.”

Ted V.

About: Home full-time and just steps from miles of walking trails, your dog will enjoy plenty of exercise, attention, and companionship throughout the day. We currently have Loki, our friendly 5-year-old Golden Retriever, who loves other dogs, playing outside, and spending time with our two boys. Our boys absolutely love dogs and are gentle, affectionate, and excited to help make visiting dogs feel like part of the family. Boarding with us means your dog will be welcomed into a real home — not treated like just another booking. We only board one dog at a time, which allows us to give your dog plenty of attention, keep the environment calm, and make sure they feel comfortable and cared for. We do not have a fenced yard, but we have a large, wooded yard (.6 acres) where dogs can safely enjoy time outside on a lead. We also live right by a regional walking/biking trail, so frequent walks and outdoor time are easy and part of our routine. I am comfortable caring for all dogs, including senior dogs, rescue dogs, dogs with separation anxiety, and dogs who need a little extra patience or reassurance. I have experience giving medications, crate training, leash walking, basic obedience, and helping dogs settle into a new environment. I am active and outdoorsy, so dogs who enjoy walks, playtime, and being part of family life will fit in well here. For everyone’s safety and comfort, visiting dogs must be potty trained, kid-friendly, and non-aggressive. They do not need to be crate trained. We are not currently accepting puppies. Our goal is simple: to give your dog a safe, loving, active place to stay where they get the kind of care we would want for our own dog. My husband and I both work from home on alternating schedules, so caring for dogs are part of our normal daily rhythm. We are available throughout the day for potty breaks, attention, feeding, walks, and check-ins. We live right on a regional trail, which makes daily walks easy, and we also spend time outside in our large yard with dogs safely on a lead. Pet care naturally fits into our family routine — walks, playtime, downtime, and lots of love. Your dog can expect a warm, active family home with plenty of attention, outdoor time, and affection. Because we only board one guest dog at a time, your dog will get personalized care, a calm environment, and lots of time with our friendly Golden Retriever, Loki. We want dogs to feel comfortable, safe, and included while you are away. We have a large yard, but it is not fenced, so visiting dogs are always kept safe on a lead when outside. Our home includes two dog-loving boys and our friendly Golden, so visiting dogs should be kid-friendly, potty trained, and comfortable around another dog. We can crate your dog if that is part of their normal routine, but crate training is not required. We are happy to follow your dog’s feeding, medication, walking, and sleep routines as closely as possible to help them feel secure.

“Winnie had another great stay with Kiirsten! We always know she is in good hands with her, and gets to have a ball running around a big backyard and playing with her kids. Thank you, Kiirsten!”

Caitlin C.

“We felt really comfortable when Toby stayed with Patricia. She is clearly a "dog person" and did a great job communicating during the time he was with her. We hope to use her services again!”

Mindy H.

“Dee Dee was absolutely wonderful all around! The dogs were happy and had plenty of space to play, and I was updated a couple times a day on how they were doing with photos and that was nice to see. I will definitely be using Dee Dee’s services again and feeling confident that my dogs are excited to see her again!”

Michael H.

“Phoebe and Daphne had a blast with Regina while we were on vacation. We’ve used Regina to care for our dogs several times before and think she does a terrific job. Highly recommend her services!”

Claire P.

“Sue was outstanding in her care of our dog who is a senior pup and quite blind. She was very communicative and shared great updates and pictures so we knew how much fun they both had! Thank you, Sue!”

Julia N.

“Toby was well taken care of by Beth. He enjoyed her other dogs! She sent a video of Toby playing with one of her dogs and she also sent a couple of pictures which I really appreciated! All together it was a very good experience for Toby and me!”

Charlotte F.

“We enjoyed our experience with Sandy who cared for our energetic 9 month old puppy. Our puppy got plenty of play time with her dogs. I appreciated the updates she shared of how things were going and the pictures.”

Hailey W.

“Jessica and her family were wonderful! Warm and kind, our pup enjoyed playing with her kids and dogs. I’m pretty sure she came back better behaved too!”

Jennifer C.

“We were very happy with Mochi's stay at Alicia and Simon's. They sent us pictures and videos and communicated with us the entire time we were gone. Mochi was so sad to leave their house and must have had fun because he has pretty much been sleeping since he got back!”

Carly D.

“Kelly and Zac were AMAZING hosts to our pup Kona. We’ve only ever had family watch our Kona, so we were a little nervous to try something new. We had nothing to fear. Kelly and Zach made Kona feel right at home. They sent daily updates, took her on walks, and gave her all the love! Highly recommend :)”

Jenna J.

“Promise and family took great care of my dog. She allowed my dog to get comfortable with her before introducing to dogs in her home. She sent video of them playing together . Thank you for looking out for my dog so carefully .”

Debra N.

“Manami was wonderful to communicate with and i appreciated the updates she provided while Judy was in her care. Judy appeared to have a great time. I greatly appreciated Manami being able to take Judy on short notice and was easy to work with in terms of drop off and pick up times. Highly recommend her.”

Tegan D.

“Angela took wonderful care of our pup so we could relax and enjoy our vacation. She was very pleasant, patient, and attentive. Our pup will miss her! We will most certainly consider booking with her for future needs. Thank you so much, Angela! Hugs & Wags, Brittany & John”

Brittany P.