--- title: "Dog Day Getaway — Minneapolis, MN" url: "https://dogsaway.co/minneapolis-mn/dog-day-getaway/" updated: "2026-10-20" data_pulled: "2026-10-20" census_at: "2026-10-20" source: "Dogs Away — public Google Business profile (identity, rating) + Dogs Away disclosure census of the facility's own website" license: "All rights reserved. Read and cite freely. No bulk copying. (https://dogsaway.co/terms/)" attribution: "Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co)" --- # Dog Day Getaway Dog day care center in Apple Valley, MN — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Minneapolis, MN (https://dogsaway.co/minneapolis-mn/). **★4.8 from 371 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.6/10.** The Dogs Away score is a Bayesian-adjusted Google rating on a 0–10 scale (prior weight 25 reviews at the 4.669 network mean). ## Facts - **Services:** daycare, boarding, sitting - **Address:** 14607 Felton Ct Suite #101, Apple Valley, MN 55124 - **Phone:** (952) 431-9663 - **Website:** https://dogdaygetaway.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dog%20Day%20Getaway&query_place_id=ChIJUzwcpTEx9ocRQrw-9iT3aAw ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 6:30 AM–7:30 PM | | Tuesday | 6:30 AM–7:30 PM | | Wednesday | 6:30 AM–7:30 PM | | Thursday | 6:30 AM–7:30 PM | | Friday | 6:30 AM–7:30 PM | | Saturday | 8 AM–7 PM | | Sunday | 9 AM–7 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Minimum age (months):** Boarding pups must be over 16 weeks old — facility's words: "Pups must be over 16 weeks old" (https://dogdaygetaway.com/services/dog-boarding/) - **Cancellation:** Peak periods (holidays, Spring Break, MEA): 50% deposit and 7-day cancellation notice — facility's words: "a 50% deposit per dog is required, accompanied by a 7-day cancellation notice" (https://dogdaygetaway.com/services/dog-boarding/) - **If a dog is sick:** Sick dogs may not attend; owner is contacted if a dog develops symptoms during a stay — facility's words: "we cannot allow sick dogs to come to the facility. … If your dog develops symptoms while staying with us, you will be contacted" (https://dogdaygetaway.com/faq/) - **Fire & emergency protection:** Alarm system with direct link to police and fire, plus a sprinkler system — facility's words: "We have an alarm system, motion detectors, hot & cold sensors for temperature control, sprinkler system and have a direct link to police & fire." (https://dogdaygetaway.com/faq/) - **Collars:** Choke collars, martingales and buckle collars are not allowed — facility's words: "We do not allow choke collars, martingales, buckle collars, etc. as these styles are not safe for play." (https://dogdaygetaway.com/faq/) ## Published rates - **Overnight boarding:** $55–$71 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Daycare:** $38 per day - **Holiday surcharge:** Holiday peak $66 (standard) to $82 (luxury) per night > “Daycare Rates Days Pricing Full Day $38 Half Day $27 ... Luxury Suite Our most luxurious accommodations High-def webcams with private log-in In-suite television Personal Tuck-in All-day play included! Price: $71/night Price: $82/Holiday Peak Standard Suite Private suite in a range of sizes Personal Tuck-in All-day play included! Price: $55/night” Source: https://dogdaygetaway.com/services/dog-boarding/ (daycare: https://dogdaygetaway.com/services/dog-daycare/) — checked October 19, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 10 of 27 checked policies on its own website (census October 20, 2026). "Not published" is a fact about the website on that date, not a claim about the facility's practice. ### Admission requirements - **Vaccinations required:** Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis > “Dogs must be fully vaccinated for Rabies, Distemper and Bordetella (kennel cough) prior to attending. We strongly encourage, but do not currently require, the Influenza vaccine as well.” — https://dogdaygetaway.com/faq/ - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Spay / neuter:** Required from 9 months > “Dogs over the age of 9 months are required to be spayed or neutered” — https://dogdaygetaway.com/faq/ - **Temperament evaluation:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “Please email your dog s vaccine records directly to us at info@dogdaygetaway.com .” — https://dogdaygetaway.com/ ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** No — nobody is on site overnight > “No, there are no staff in the building from about 8:30pm until 6am – while the dogs are in their rooms.” — https://dogdaygetaway.com/faq/ - **Staff-to-dog ratio:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Maximum playgroup size:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Staff certification:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Play model:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Groups separated by:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Offered > “Whether your dog loves to play or prefers more of a one-on-one human connection, we ve got it covered.” — https://dogdaygetaway.com/services/dog-boarding/ - **Housing:** Suite > “Standard Suite Private suite in a range of sizes” — https://dogdaygetaway.com/services/dog-boarding/ - **Outdoor access:** Indoor outdoor > “Do the dogs have access to an outdoor area? Yes! Dogs have access to our outdoor area all the time while in the playroom.” — https://dogdaygetaway.com/faq/ - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Climate control:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Live cameras for owners:** Yes — described by 39 Google reviews; not stated on the facility's website as of October 20, 2026 - **Photo / report-card updates:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Tours:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Injury / fight policy:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Administers medication:** Case by case, may carry a fee > “an additional $2.00 fee per administration only if nothing is provided but needed and/or your dog is considerably difficult to administer medication to. We do not administer injections.” — https://dogdaygetaway.com/faq/ - **Feeding:** Owner's food encouraged > “we strongly recommend that you always bring your dog's own food, as it's best for their health and well-being.” — https://dogdaygetaway.com/services/dog-boarding/ - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Online booking:** Yes > “Reservations can be made in person, over the phone, email or ideally, through the Gingr client portal on our website” — https://dogdaygetaway.com/faq/ ## Licensing Minnesota does not license or inspect dog boarding and daycare facilities at the state level. The Board of Animal Health runs a kennel license (Minn. Stat. 347.31 to 347.40; $15 a year), but it is defined by where the animals came from, not by boarding. The Board's application page lists 'Training and boarding facilities' and 'Doggy daycare facilities' among the facilities it does not license, and adds that local ordinances may require licensing. Minneapolis City Code 63.140 requires a license to keep any place for 'any other form of care for hire of any animal', and its zoning code defines 'Animal boarding' as keeping animals 'day or overnight' for a fee. Neither the ordinances nor the city's license page say in terms that a boarding or daycare business must hold that license. Market licensing detail: https://dogsaway.co/minneapolis-mn/ ## How to cite Dog Day Getaway, Apple Valley, MN. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/minneapolis-mn/dog-day-getaway/ (census October 20, 2026; listing data October 20, 2026). Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co). Read or cite this one record with a link. Do not bulk copy, scrape or rebuild the directory. Terms: https://dogsaway.co/terms/ Structured data: https://dogsaway.co/api/v1/facilities/minneapolis-mn/dog-day-getaway.json