Blue Ribbon Boarding Kennels Inc
Boarding
Dogs Away score9.5 /10Exceptional · 64 reviews · top 38% in Minneapolis
Sources
Behind the 9.5
- Reviews read
- 64 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.80 ★
- Rank
- #59 of 162 in Minneapolis
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$28 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-19
$35middle $56$70
Cheaper than most in Minneapolis
Sources
Behind the $28
- Source
- Blue Ribbon Boarding Kennels Inc’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-19
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Kennel Run Size (Nightly/Per Dog) $28.00 Small - 2 x 2 $30.00 Large - 4 x 8, 3 x8 , 4 x 6 $40.00 Suites - 10 x10”Open their price page ↗
Blue Ribbon Boarding Kennels Inc is a boarding facility in Burnsville, MN, offering boarding. It scores 9.5/10 (exceptional) from 64 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #59 of 162 in Minneapolis. Its website lists boarding from $28–$40 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 8.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- BoardingTrainingGrooming Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $28–$40/night
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Minneapolis
- #59 of 162
- Google rating
- ★4.8 (64)
- From downtown
- 17.8 mi
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
8/27
8 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-10-20. Open a policy to see their exact words.
Admission requirements1 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“We require these Vaccinations to be up to date: Rabies , DHLPPC combination, and also Bordetella (kennel cough).”brkennels.com/faq/
Operations7 of 21 published
Time out of their room3x daily outdoor exercise alone
Their words
“Outdoor exercise areas are 15 x 20 ft. where your dog gets out alone three times daily”brkennels.com/faq/
Solo care for dogs who skip group playPaid add-on
Their words
“our Waggin Tail Trails provides extra one on one time for your pet. A great stress reliever. A 1/2 hour walk for a fee of $2.00 per walk, per dog.”brkennels.com/faq/
HousingKennel and suite
Their words
“Kennel Run Size (Nightly/Per Dog) $28.00 Small - 2 x 2 $30.00 Large - 4 x 8, 3 x8 , 4 x 6 $40.00 Suites - 10 x10”brkennels.com/
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“Outdoor exercise areas are 15 x 20 ft. where your dog gets out alone three times daily”brkennels.com/faq/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“The Kennel Building uses Radiant Heat, is Air Conditioned with a clean air exchange system”brkennels.com/faq/
Administers medicationYes, for a fee
Their words
“There is $1.50 charge per dose for insulin dependent dogs. There is a charge of $.75 per pill for medication.”brkennels.com/faq/
FeedingOwner's food preferred
Their words
“Please bring food for your dog. There is a $3.00/day charge (for Iams) if owners don t bring their dog s food.”brkennels.com/faq/
Show 19 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot published on their website
Staff on site overnightNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot published on their website
Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.
Score & reviews
9.5ExceptionalDogs Away score
Higher is better. A score backed by more reviews is more reliable. Read the reviews on Google Maps. Data as of July–October 2026.
What reviewers mention most
pricing 6caring staff 5husky care 3dog boarding 3treating dogs like family 2dog excitement 2family owned 2walks 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Fire & emergency protection
- 24-hour smoke alarm system monitored by Trans-AlarmStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $24–$30/night | — | Archived page, 2018-08-19 |
| 2019 | $28–$40/night | — | Archived page, 2019-12-14 |
| 2020 | $28–$40/night | — | Archived page, 2020-11-27 |
| 2021 | $28–$40/night | — | Archived page, 2021-12-25 |
| 2022 | $28–$40/night | — | Archived page, 2022-12-03 |
| 2023 | $28–$40/night | — | Archived page, 2023-12-08 |
| 2024 | $28–$40/night | — | Archived page, 2024-12-31 |
| 2025 | $28–$40/night | — | Archived page, 2025-12-11 |
| Now | $28–$40/night | — | Their website, 2026-10-19 |
First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.
Hours
- Mon
- 9 AM–12 PM, 3:30–5:30 PM
- Tue
- 9 AM–12 PM, 3:30–5:30 PM
- Wed
- 9 AM–12 PM, 3:30–5:30 PM
- Thu
- 9 AM–12 PM, 3:30–5:30 PM
- Fri
- 9 AM–12 PM, 3:30–5:30 PM
- Sat
- 10 AM–4 PM
- Sun
- 4–7 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
Location
2208 155th St W, Burnsville, MN 55306
17.8 miles from downtown Minneapolis · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Blue Ribbon Boarding Kennels Inc
What services does Blue Ribbon Boarding Kennels Inc offer?
Blue Ribbon Boarding Kennels Inc is listed as a kennel in Burnsville, MN, offering boarding.
How much does Blue Ribbon Boarding Kennels Inc charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $28–$40 per night (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-10-19). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Minneapolis median published boarding rate is $56/night.
What vaccines does Blue Ribbon Boarding Kennels Inc require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Blue Ribbon Boarding Kennels Inc?
Blue Ribbon Boarding Kennels Inc's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-10-20). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Blue Ribbon Boarding Kennels Inc compare with other Minneapolis facilities?
It ranks #59 of 162 in the Minneapolis index by Dogs Away score (9.5/10, exceptional), based on 64 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Blue Ribbon Boarding Kennels Inc, Burnsville, MN. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/minneapolis-mn/blue-ribbon-boarding-kennels-inc/Similar places near Burnsville
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