Hound Around Resort
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.0 /10Excellent · 296 reviews · top 85% in Minneapolis
Sources
Behind the 9.0
- Reviews read
- 296 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.50 ★
- Rank
- #134 of 162 in Minneapolis
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$59 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-19
$35middle $56$70
About the Minneapolis middle price
Sources
Behind the $59
- Source
- Hound Around Resort’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-19
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Daycare Single Day $39/day ... 1 night @ $59/night”Open their price page ↗
Hound Around Resort is a pet boarding in Cottage Grove, MN, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.0/10 (excellent) from 296 Google reviews averaging 4.5 stars — #134 of 162 in Minneapolis. Its website lists boarding from $59 per night and daycare from $39 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 10.
Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Live cameras for ownersPer 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
- $59/night
- Daycare rate
- $39/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Minneapolis
- #134 of 162
- Google rating
- ★4.5 (296)
- From downtown
- 19.3 mi
- 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 requirements2 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Their words
“Up-to-date rabies vaccination Current distemper/parvo (DHPP) vaccination Bordetella (kennel cough) vaccine — updated every 6 months Canine influenza vaccine (recommended)”houndaroundresort.com/new-clients
Spay / neuterRequired for group play only from 12 months
Their words
“Spayed or neutered by 12 months old to play in group.”houndaroundresort.com/new-clients
Operations8 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“Spacious suites, experienced overnight staff, and live webcams so you can check in anytime.”houndaroundresort.com/services/boarding
Maximum playgroup size5-30 dogs
Their words
“Groups range from 5 to 30 dogs depending on the day, with the mix varying as dogs rotate in and out.”houndaroundresort.com/new-clients
Groups separated bySize and temperament
Their words
“We run three play groups — Large, Medium, and Tinies — and dogs are grouped by size and temperament.”houndaroundresort.com/new-clients
HousingSuite
Their words
“Every dog stays in a private suite with real beds, TVs, and room to stretch out.”houndaroundresort.com/services/boarding
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“Dogs in rotation also get access to the main play yards three times a day for one-on-one time with a handler”houndaroundresort.com/new-clients
Live cameras for ownersYes
Their words
“webcam access so you can check in anytime throughout the day.”houndaroundresort.com/new-clients
ToursTours of limited areas
Their words
“a free visit to see our sleep area and kennels, meet our team, and ask anything. For safety reasons, we can't allow visitors into the play yards while dogs are present.”houndaroundresort.com/new-clients
Administers medicationYes, including injections
Their words
“Do you give medications? Yes! Our staff can administer pills, liquid medications, and even insulin injections.”houndaroundresort.com/services/boarding
Show 17 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
Vaccination recordsNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Play modelNot 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
Photo / report-card updatesNot 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
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
9.0ExcellentDogs 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
daycare 45webcams 33grooming 19outdoor play area 6dog safety 5tired dogs 4nail trim 3dog bath 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Checkout time
- Boarding check-out is by 12:00 PMStated on their website
- Late pick-up
- Late check-outs after 12 PM may incur a half-day daycare chargeStated on their website
- Cancellation
- 48 hours' notice to cancel; holiday reservations need 7 daysStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Senior dogs
- Comforters or beds offered for older dogsStated on their website
- Anxious or shy dogs
- Smaller play groups and quieter areas for shy dogs (daycare page)Stated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Hours
- Mon
- 6:30 AM–7 PM
- Tue
- 6:30 AM–7 PM
- Wed
- 6:30 AM–7 PM
- Thu
- 6:30 AM–7 PM
- Fri
- 6:30 AM–7 PM
- Sat
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Sun
- 8 AM–6 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
Location
8607 W Point Douglas Rd S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
19.3 miles from downtown Minneapolis · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Hound Around Resort
What services does Hound Around Resort offer?
Hound Around Resort is listed as a pet boarding service in Cottage Grove, MN, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does Hound Around Resort charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $59 per night and daycare at $39 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 Hound Around Resort require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Hound Around Resort?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does Hound Around Resort compare with other Minneapolis facilities?
It ranks #134 of 162 in the Minneapolis index by Dogs Away score (9.0/10, excellent), based on 296 Google reviews averaging 4.5 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Hound Around Resort, Cottage Grove, MN. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/minneapolis-mn/hound-around-resort/Similar places near Cottage Grove
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