Great River Pet Center
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 125 reviews · top 47% in Minneapolis
Sources
Behind the 9.4
- Reviews read
- 125 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.70 ★
- Rank
- #74 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
- Great River Pet Center’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-19
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Dog Boarding Prices List of Services List Item 1 Up to 20 lbs $28 per night”Open their price page ↗
Great River Pet Center is a pet boarding in Oakdale, MN, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 125 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #74 of 162 in Minneapolis. Its website lists boarding from $28 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 6.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Outdoor access: indoor outdoorPer 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
- $28/night
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Minneapolis
- #74 of 162
- Google rating
- ★4.7 (125)
- From downtown
- 14.7 mi
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
6/27
6 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 · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“The following vaccinations must be current prior to boarding: Dogs Rabies Distemper/Parvo Combo (DHPP) Bordetella:”grpc5713.com/boarding-daycare-forms
Bordetella lead time10 days before arrival
Their words
“if it is done before the 10 day period, we can board the dog as long as you sign a waiver.”grpc5713.com/boarding-daycare-forms
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“When making your pet's reservations please be prepared to bring their vaccination records.”grpc5713.com/boarding-daycare-forms
Operations3 of 21 published
Solo care for dogs who skip group playPaid add-on
Their words
“One on One Time with a Team Mem ber Play Catch, Tug Rope or Just cuddle 15 minutes ...................... $4.00”grpc5713.com/dog-boarding
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor
Their words
“All of our canine guests can go in and out doors at will in our fenced area depending on the weather.”grpc5713.com/dog-boarding
FeedingOwner's food required
Their words
“What To Bring Their Food, Enough For Their Stay (+ 1 more day).”grpc5713.com/dog-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
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
HousingNot 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
Administers medicationNot 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
9.4ExcellentDogs 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
tired dogs 6dog happiness 6vacation care 5fun atmosphere 5dog nail trimming 4trustworthy staff 3dog playtime 2anxious dog 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Hours
- Mon
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Sat
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Sun
- 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
Location
2451 Hadley Ave N, Oakdale, MN 55128
14.7 miles from downtown Minneapolis · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Great River Pet Center
What services does Great River Pet Center offer?
Great River Pet Center is listed as a pet boarding service in Oakdale, MN, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does Great River Pet Center charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $28 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 Great River Pet Center require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Great River Pet Center?
Great River Pet Center'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 Great River Pet Center compare with other Minneapolis facilities?
It ranks #74 of 162 in the Minneapolis index by Dogs Away score (9.4/10, excellent), based on 125 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Great River Pet Center, Oakdale, MN. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/minneapolis-mn/great-river-pet-center/Similar places near Oakdale
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