Goldwood Kennels
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.8 /10Exceptional · 251 reviews · top 4% in Minneapolis
Sources
Behind the 9.8
- Reviews read
- 251 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.90 ★
- Rank
- #6 of 162 in Minneapolis
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$65 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-19
$35middle $56$70
Above the Minneapolis middle price
Sources
Behind the $65
- Source
- Goldwood Kennels’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-19
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Boarding Rates Dogs $65/day”Open their price page ↗
Goldwood Kennels is a pet boarding in White Bear Lake, MN, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.8/10 (exceptional) from 251 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars — #6 of 162 in Minneapolis. Its website lists boarding from $65 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 5.
Top 4% in Minneapolis#6 of 162 by Dogs Away score, from 251 reviews.
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
- BoardingDaycareGrooming Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $65/night
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Minneapolis
- #6 of 162
- Google rating
- ★4.9 (251)
- From downtown
- 18.5 mi
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
5/27
5 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 requirements2 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“Dogs must have current Distemper, Rabies & Bordetella vaccines.”goldwoodkennels.com/boarding/
Bordetella lead time5 days before arrival
Their words
“If your dog has never had the Bordetella vaccine it must be given at least 5 days prior to arrival at Goldwood Kennels.”goldwoodkennels.com/boarding/
Operations4 of 21 published
HousingKennel — described in 11 reviews, not stated by the facility
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“Dogs will romp and frolic in our grass play yards”goldwoodkennels.com/boarding/
Administers medicationYes, including injections
Their words
“an experienced staff able to administer all typed of medications from pills to drops to insulin shots.”goldwoodkennels.com/boarding/
FeedingEither house or owner's food
Their words
“We proudly serve Nutri Source and Pure Vita p ... Feel free to bring your pet’s own food as well as any medications or special shampoo they may require.”goldwoodkennels.com/boarding/
Show 21 policies not 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
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot 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
9.8ExceptionalDogs 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
grooming 18kennel 11nail trims 5welcoming atmosphere 5informative staff 4dog health 3burr removal 2extra play times 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Checkout time
- Pick-up before noon is free; after noon is charged as a full dayStated on their website
- How a stay is counted
- Boarding is charged per day; day of arrival is a full dayStated on their website
- Late pick-up
- Pick-up after noon is charged as a full dayStated on their website
- Cancellation
- No cancellation feeStated on their website
- Fire & emergency protection
- Smoke alarms, sprinkler system and a 24-hour security/fire/police systemStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Cats
- Boards cats at a daily rateStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $48/night | — | Archived page, 2018-12-10 |
| 2020 | $50/night | — | Archived page, 2020-08-04 |
| 2021 | $50/night | — | Archived page, 2021-10-18 |
| 2022 | $54/night | — | Archived page, 2022-11-27 |
| 2023 | $54/night | — | Archived page, 2023-09-23 |
| 2024 | $60/night | — | Archived page, 2024-11-05 |
| 2025 | $65/night | — | Archived page, 2025-11-18 |
| Now | $65/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–6 PM
- Tue
- 9 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 9 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 9 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 9 AM–6 PM
- Sat
- 9 AM–6 PM
- Sun
- 4–6 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
Location
9500 Dellwood Rd Ln N, White Bear Lake, MN 55115
18.5 miles from downtown Minneapolis · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Goldwood Kennels
What services does Goldwood Kennels offer?
Goldwood Kennels is listed as a pet boarding service in White Bear Lake, MN, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does Goldwood Kennels charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $65 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 Goldwood Kennels require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Goldwood Kennels?
Goldwood Kennels'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 Goldwood Kennels compare with other Minneapolis facilities?
It ranks #6 of 162 in the Minneapolis index by Dogs Away score (9.8/10, exceptional), based on 251 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Goldwood Kennels, White Bear Lake, MN. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/minneapolis-mn/goldwood-kennels/Similar places near White Bear Lake
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