Lucky Dog Pet Lodge
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.8 /10Exceptional · 1,127 reviews · top 4% in Minneapolis
Sources
Behind the 9.8
- Reviews read
- 1,127 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.90 ★
- Rank
- #6 of 162 in Minneapolis
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Policies published11 of 27From their website, 2026-10-20
Lucky Dog Pet Lodge is a dog daycare in Bloomington, MN, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.8/10 (exceptional) from 1,127 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars — #6 of 162 in Minneapolis. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 11.
Top 4% in Minneapolis#6 of 162 by Dogs Away score, from 1,127 reviews.
No overnight staffStated on the facility’s own website.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Live cameras for ownersPer the facility’s website.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareTrainingBoardingGrooming
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- Not published
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Minneapolis
- #6 of 162
- Google rating
- ★4.9 (1,127)
- From downtown
- 8.2 mi
- Neighborhood
- East Bloomington
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
11/27
11 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
“If your dog is over 4 months of age they MUST be vaccinated against Rabies, Bordetella and Distemper.”luckydogpetlodge.com/faqs/
Spay / neuterRequired from 6 months
Their words
“we require that all our guests be spayed or neutered if they are over the age of six months.”luckydogpetlodge.com/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Submit your dog’s vaccination records. Your dog must be up to date on Rabies, Bordetella and distemper vaccines.”luckydogpetlodge.com/new-member/
Operations8 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightNo — nobody is on site overnight
Their words
“We do not staff overnight between 8:00PM and 5:00AM.”luckydogpetlodge.com/faqs/
Groups separated bySize and temperament
Their words
“They are separated primarily by size, but a dog’s temperament can come into play as well.”luckydogpetlodge.com/faqs/
Time out of their roomUp to 10 hours of daycare daily
Their words
“all our guests are required to be social and be in daycare for up to 10 hours a day”luckydogpetlodge.com/faqs/
HousingGuest room
Their words
“all our guests are secured in their private rooms with no interruptions”luckydogpetlodge.com/faqs/
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“The Twin Cities’ largest outdoor play area, with 18,000 square feet of room”luckydogpetlodge.com/
Live cameras for ownersYes
Their words
“Live webcams, so you can see how much fun your dog is having”luckydogpetlodge.com/
Photo / report-card updatesYes
Their words
“At pick up, we will have a report card for you with all of the day’s events for your Lucky Dog!”luckydogpetlodge.com/new-member/
FeedingAccepts raw diets
Their words
“We also can feed your dog canned, wet or raw food.”luckydogpetlodge.com/faqs/
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
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot 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
9.8ExceptionalDogs 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
webcams 182outdoor play area 43live webcams 30tired dogs 24camera access 19indoor play area 16nail trims 14dog playtime 10
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Checkout time
- Boarding checkout is 1 p.m.Stated on their website
- Late pick-up
- Half-day fee of $22 for pick-up after the 1 p.m. checkout timeStated on their website
- Cancellation
- Hotel deposit of $50 is forfeited unless cancelled 48+ hours before check-inStated on their PDF
- If a dog is sick
- Owner is notified if a dog becomes ill during careStated on their PDF
- Vet costs during a stay
- Owner is responsible for the cost of treatment if the facility acts when owner cannot be reachedStated on their PDF
- Handling & correction
- Voice reprimand or water squirt bottle for barking; citronella or low-static bark collar with owner permissionStated 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 pick-up with the day's events (daycare)Stated on their website
- Minimum age
- Dogs must be at least 8 weeks oldStated on their PDF
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–5 PM
- Sun
- 10 AM–5 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
Location
1067 American Blvd E, Bloomington, MN 55420
8.2 miles from downtown Minneapolis · East Bloomington · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroomWheelchair accessible seating
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Lucky Dog Pet Lodge
What services does Lucky Dog Pet Lodge offer?
Lucky Dog Pet Lodge is listed as a dog day care center in Bloomington, MN, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Lucky Dog Pet Lodge charge?
We did not find a published rate on Lucky Dog Pet Lodge's website when we checked it (2026-10-20); call the facility for pricing. For reference, the Minneapolis median published boarding rate is $56/night across 57 facilities.
What vaccines does Lucky Dog Pet Lodge require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Lucky Dog Pet Lodge?
No — nobody is on site overnight, according to the facility's own website.
How does Lucky Dog Pet Lodge compare with other Minneapolis facilities?
It ranks #6 of 162 in the Minneapolis index by Dogs Away score (9.8/10, exceptional), based on 1,127 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Lucky Dog Pet Lodge, Bloomington, MN. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/minneapolis-mn/lucky-dog-pet-lodge/Similar places near Bloomington
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