Dog Days Daycare & Boarding · University Ave E
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.6 /10Exceptional · 159 reviews · top 19% in Minneapolis
Sources
Behind the 9.6
- Reviews read
- 159 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.80 ★
- Rank
- #29 of 162 in Minneapolis
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$58 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-19
$35middle $56$70
About the Minneapolis middle price
Sources
Behind the $58
- Source
- Dog Days Daycare & Boarding’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-19
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Single full day $44.00 ... 1 – 9 nights: $63 per night 10 or more: $58 per night”Open their price page ↗
Dog Days Daycare & Boarding is a dog daycare in St Paul, MN, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.6/10 (exceptional) from 159 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #29 of 162 in Minneapolis. Its website lists boarding from $58–$63 per night and daycare from $44 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 13.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, leptospirosis · Recommended: canine influenza
Open play with enforced restPlay model, per the facility.
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareTrainingBoardingGrooming Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $58–$63/night
- Daycare rate
- $44/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Minneapolis
- #29 of 162
- Google rating
- ★4.8 (159)
- From downtown
- 8.7 mi
- Neighborhood
- Payne - Phalen
- Additional dog
- 10% off the second dog from same household if staying in the same suite
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
13/27
13 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 requirements5 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, leptospirosis · Recommended: canine influenza
Their words
“Dogs over 6 months of age: ➩ Rabies, DHPP (or equivalent) , Bordetella, Leptospirosis, and fecal exam. (We also recommend the Canine Influenza vaccine but no longer require it.)”dogdaysinc.com/dog-daycare/
Fecal / parasite testNegative test required
Their words
“Dogs over 6 months of age: ➩ Rabies, DHPP (or equivalent) , Bordetella, Leptospirosis, and fecal exam.”dogdaysinc.com/dog-daycare/
Spay / neuterRequired from 12 months
Their words
“be spayed or neutered (if over 12 months of age).”dogdaysinc.com/faq/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“Able to play well with other dogs and pass our evaluation”dogdaysinc.com/dog-daycare/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Before the Evaluation Day, we must receive your completed New Client Registration Form and a copy of your dog s vaccination record.”dogdaysinc.com/dog-daycare/
Operations8 of 21 published
Play modelOpen play with enforced rest
Their words
“Because the dogs are out playing all day, there is no need to walk a dog for exercise.”dogdaysinc.com/faq/
Groups separated bySize
Their words
“You’ll see special play areas for small dogs, medium dogs, and big dogs”dogdaysinc.com/
Solo care for dogs who skip group playPaid add-on
Their words
“If your dog prefers one-on-one playtime, he may join our Solo Play program for an additional fee.”dogdaysinc.com/dog-boarding/
HousingSuite
Their words
“Our overnight guests go back to their private suites over nap time to relax.”dogdaysinc.com/faq/
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“Dog Days has outdoor areas adjacent to the indoor play rooms.”dogdaysinc.com/faq/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Your dog will have sweet dreams in our climate controlled, comfortable sleeping areas”dogdaysinc.com/
Administers medicationYes, for a fee
Their words
“We charge $3 per day for medication administration.”dogdaysinc.com/dog-boarding/
Online bookingYes
Their words
“You may reserve a spot in daycare or in boarding by requesting it online thru our Gingr program”dogdaysinc.com/faq/
Show 14 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot 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
Time out of their roomNot 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
FeedingNot 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
socialization 7grooming 6vaccine reminders 4evaluation process 4tired dogs 3dog happiness 3kennel cough warning 2play groups 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Cancellation
- Holiday stays: full refund only if cancelled 10 days before check-inStated on their website
- Holiday minimum stay
- 2-night minimum at Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, Easter and spring breakStated on their website
- If a dog is sick
- Dogs with vomiting, diarrhea, discharge, coughing or lethargy should not be brought in (daycare)Stated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Updates during a stay
- Report card at the end of each puppy daycare visitStated on their website
- Minimum age
- Dogs must be at least 16 weeks old for daycareStated on their website
- Unaltered dogs & females in heat
- No females in heat at any age (daycare rule)Stated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $36.85/day | Archived page, 2023-03-09 |
| 2024 | $51–$56/night | — | Archived page, 2024-10-11 |
| 2025 | — | $44/day | Archived page, 2025-12-12 |
| Now | $58–$63/night | $44/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
- 7–9 AM, 12–1 PM, 3:30–6:30 PM
- Tue
- 7–9 AM, 12–1 PM, 3:30–6:30 PM
- Wed
- 7–9 AM, 12–1 PM, 3:30–6:30 PM
- Thu
- 7–9 AM, 12–1 PM, 3:30–6:30 PM
- Fri
- 7–9 AM, 12–1 PM, 3:30–6:30 PM
- Sat
- 8–10 AM, 4:30–6:30 PM
- Sun
- 8–10 AM, 4:30–6:30 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
Location
350 University Ave E, St Paul, MN 55130
8.7 miles from downtown Minneapolis · Payne - Phalen · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Dog Days Daycare & Boarding
What services does Dog Days Daycare & Boarding offer?
Dog Days Daycare & Boarding is listed as a dog day care center in St Paul, MN, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Dog Days Daycare & Boarding charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $58–$63 per night and daycare at $44 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 Days Daycare & Boarding require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, leptospirosis · Recommended: canine influenza.
Is someone on site overnight at Dog Days Daycare & Boarding?
Dog Days Daycare & Boarding'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 Dog Days Daycare & Boarding compare with other Minneapolis facilities?
It ranks #29 of 162 in the Minneapolis index by Dogs Away score (9.6/10, exceptional), based on 159 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Dog Days Daycare & Boarding, St Paul, MN. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/minneapolis-mn/dog-days-daycare-and-boarding-7156/Similar places near St Paul
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