Dog Day Getaway
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.6 /10Exceptional · 371 reviews · top 19% in Minneapolis
Sources
Behind the 9.6
- Reviews read
- 371 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.80 ★
- Rank
- #29 of 162 in Minneapolis
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$55 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-19
$35middle $56$70
About the Minneapolis middle price
Sources
Behind the $55
- Source
- Dog Day Getaway’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-19
- Rate type
- First dog, standard 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”Open their price page ↗
Dog Day Getaway is a dog daycare in Apple Valley, MN, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.6/10 (exceptional) from 371 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #29 of 162 in Minneapolis. Its website lists boarding from $55–$71 per night and daycare from $38 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 10.
No overnight staffStated on the facility’s own website.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Outdoor access: indoor outdoorPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareBoardingPet sitting Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $55–$71/night
- Daycare rate
- $38/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Minneapolis
- #29 of 162
- Google rating
- ★4.8 (371)
- From downtown
- 16.9 mi
- Holiday / peak
- Holiday peak $66 (standard) to $82 (luxury) per night
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
10/27
10 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 requirements3 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Their words
“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.”dogdaygetaway.com/faq/
Spay / neuterRequired from 9 months
Their words
“Dogs over the age of 9 months are required to be spayed or neutered”dogdaygetaway.com/faq/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Please email your dog s vaccine records directly to us at [email protected] .”dogdaygetaway.com/
Operations8 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightNo — nobody is on site overnight
Their words
“No, there are no staff in the building from about 8:30pm until 6am – while the dogs are in their rooms.”dogdaygetaway.com/faq/
Solo care for dogs who skip group playOffered
Their words
“Whether your dog loves to play or prefers more of a one-on-one human connection, we ve got it covered.”dogdaygetaway.com/services/dog-boarding/
HousingSuite
Their words
“Standard Suite Private suite in a range of sizes”dogdaygetaway.com/services/dog-boarding/
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor
Their words
“Do the dogs have access to an outdoor area? Yes! Dogs have access to our outdoor area all the time while in the playroom.”dogdaygetaway.com/faq/
Live cameras for ownersYes — described in 39 reviews, not stated by the facility
Administers medicationCase by case, may carry a fee
Their words
“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.”dogdaygetaway.com/faq/
FeedingOwner's food encouraged
Their words
“we strongly recommend that you always bring your dog's own food, as it's best for their health and well-being.”dogdaygetaway.com/services/dog-boarding/
Online bookingYes
Their words
“Reservations can be made in person, over the phone, email or ideally, through the Gingr client portal on our website”dogdaygetaway.com/faq/
Show 16 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot 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
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot 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
Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.
Score & reviews
9.6ExceptionalDogs 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
webcams 36tired dogs 5dog socialization 5reasonable rates 4dog bathing 3live cameras 3self wash area 2puppy friendly 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Cancellation
- Peak periods (holidays, Spring Break, MEA): 50% deposit and 7-day cancellation noticeStated on their website
- If a dog is sick
- Sick dogs may not attend; owner is contacted if a dog develops symptoms during a stayStated on their website
- Fire & emergency protection
- Alarm system with direct link to police and fire, plus a sprinkler systemStated on their website
- Collars
- Choke collars, martingales and buckle collars are not allowedStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Minimum age
- Boarding pups must be over 16 weeks oldStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | — | $30/day | Archived page, 2019-12-06 |
| 2020 | — | $32/day | Archived page, 2020-10-26 |
| 2021 | — | $34/day | Archived page, 2021-12-05 |
| 2022 | — | $34/day | Archived page, 2022-10-02 |
| 2023 | — | $35/day | Archived page, 2023-12-11 |
| 2024 | — | $35/day | Archived page, 2024-08-06 |
| Now | $55–$71/night | $38/day | 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
- 6:30 AM–7:30 PM
- Tue
- 6:30 AM–7:30 PM
- Wed
- 6:30 AM–7:30 PM
- Thu
- 6:30 AM–7:30 PM
- Fri
- 6:30 AM–7:30 PM
- Sat
- 8 AM–7 PM
- Sun
- 9 AM–7 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
Location
14607 Felton Ct Suite #101, Apple Valley, MN 55124
16.9 miles from downtown Minneapolis · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Dog Day Getaway
What services does Dog Day Getaway offer?
Dog Day Getaway is listed as a dog day care center in Apple Valley, MN, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Dog Day Getaway charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $55–$71 per night and daycare at $38 per day (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 Dog Day Getaway require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Dog Day Getaway?
No — nobody is on site overnight, according to the facility's own website.
How does Dog Day Getaway compare with other Minneapolis facilities?
It ranks #29 of 162 in the Minneapolis index by Dogs Away score (9.6/10, exceptional), based on 371 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Dog Day Getaway, Apple Valley, MN. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/minneapolis-mn/dog-day-getaway/Similar places near Apple Valley
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