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title: "Metro Dogs — Minneapolis, MN"
url: "https://dogsaway.co/minneapolis-mn/metro-dogs/"
updated: "2026-10-20"
data_pulled: "2026-10-20"
census_at: "2026-10-20"
source: "Dogs Away — public Google Business profile (identity, rating) + Dogs Away disclosure census of the facility's own website"
license: "All rights reserved. Read and cite freely. No bulk copying. (https://dogsaway.co/terms/)"
attribution: "Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co)"
---

# Metro Dogs

Dog day care center in Minneapolis, MN — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Minneapolis, MN (https://dogsaway.co/minneapolis-mn/).

**★4.8 from 242 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.6/10.** The Dogs Away score is a Bayesian-adjusted Google rating on a 0–10 scale (prior weight 25 reviews at the 4.669 network mean).

## Facts

- **Services:** daycare, training, boarding
- **Address:** 506 N 11th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55411
- **Phone:** (612) 333-3612
- **Website:** http://www.metrodogsmn.com/
- **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Metro%20Dogs&query_place_id=ChIJmdvtmvUys1IRTTgj6d4ddEA

## Hours

| Day | Hours |
| --- | --- |
| Monday | 7–9:30 AM, 12–1 PM, 3:30–6:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7–9:30 AM, 12–1 PM, 3:30–6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7–9:30 AM, 12–1 PM, 3:30–6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7–9:30 AM, 12–1 PM, 3:30–6:30 PM |
| Friday | 7–9:30 AM, 12–1 PM, 3:30–6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8–9 AM, 12:30–1 PM, 5:30–6:30 PM |
| Sunday | 8–9 AM, 12:30–1 PM, 5:30–6:30 PM |

## Booking terms, safety and care

- **Checkout time:** Boarding check-out is by 1:00 PM — facility's words: "Check-out time is by 1:00pm." (https://metrodogsmn.com/dog-boarding/)
- **Late pick-up:** Boarding pick-up after 1:00 PM is charged the half-day daycare rate — facility's words: "Dogs picked up after 1:00pm will be charged a half-day daycare rate for their extended stay." (https://metrodogsmn.com/dog-boarding/)
- **Cancellation:** $62 boarding deposit refundable if cancelled more than 7 days ahead; forfeited inside 7 days — facility's words: "The deposit is refundable if you cancel your pup’s vacation more than 7 days prior to the start of the stay. If their stay is cancelled with less than 7 days’ notice, the deposit is forfeited." (https://metrodogsmn.com/dog-boarding/)
- **If a dog is sick:** Daycare: sick dogs not wanted (fee waived if told by 9 am); tracks illness and notifies clients of outbreaks — facility's words: "We do not want sick dogs to attend daycare and will waive the cancellation charge if you notify our staff by 9 am via phone or email. … we track all illness and notify clients if there is a “bug going around.”" (https://metrodogsmn.com/faq/)
- **Updates during a stay:** Boarding includes text updates, good morning and good night photos, and a report card for the stay — facility's words: "Text updates. Webcam access. Good morning & good night photo. Report card for stay." (https://metrodogsmn.com/dog-boarding/)
- **Minimum age (months):** Puppies must be at least 9 weeks old with first DHPP and Bordetella shots and a negative fecal exam (daycare) — facility's words: "Your puppy must be at least 9 weeks of age and have received their first DHPP and Bordetella vaccinations, as well as have a negative fecal exam done." (https://metrodogsmn.com/faq/)
- **Unaltered dogs & females in heat:** No females in heat at any age; sterilization required by 12 months — facility's words: "Sterilization done by 12 months of age (No females in heat at any age)" (https://metrodogsmn.com/dog-daycare/)
- **Collars:** Choke chains, prong collars and e-collars are not allowed at drop-off — facility's words: "Items not allowed for drop off: Choke chains Prong collars E-Collars (electronic collars)" (https://metrodogsmn.com/faq/)
- **Handling & correction:** Uses positive reinforcement methodology — facility's words: "Metro Dogs uses positive reinforcement methodology, the most humane and effective way to teach dogs how to know right versus wrong" (https://metrodogsmn.com/)
- **Anxious or shy dogs:** Confidence Club: small-group daycare for nervous, shy or fearful dogs that builds confidence slowly — facility's words: "If your dog is slow to warm to people and/or dogs, nervous, or fearful this may be the perfect thing. … building their confidence to play and engage slowly and carefully" (https://metrodogsmn.com/confidence_club/)

## Published rates

- **Overnight boarding:** $67 per night (first dog, standard rate)
- **Daycare:** $44 per day

> “Overnight Stays $ 67 / night ... FULL DAY DAYCARE All Day Play! SINGLE SESSION –– $44”

Source: https://metrodogsmn.com/dog-boarding/ (daycare: https://metrodogsmn.com/dog-daycare/) — checked October 19, 2026.

## Disclosure record

Publishes 19 of 27 checked policies on its own website (census October 20, 2026). "Not published" is a fact about the website on that date, not a claim about the facility's practice.

### Admission requirements

- **Vaccinations required:** Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, leptospirosis · Not mentioned: canine influenza
  > “Current on all of the following veterinary information: Rabies vaccination. DHPP vaccination (or equivalent) Bordetella vaccination. Leptospirosis vaccination. Negative fecal exam within the last year.” — https://metrodogsmn.com/dog-boarding/
- **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026
- **Fecal / parasite test:** Negative test required
  > “Current on all of the following veterinary information: Rabies vaccination. DHPP vaccination (or equivalent) Bordetella vaccination. Leptospirosis vaccination. Negative fecal exam within the last year.” — https://metrodogsmn.com/dog-boarding/
- **Spay / neuter:** Required from 12 months
  > “They include health requirements such as up-to-date vaccines and fecal exams, free of communicable diseases, and spayed or neutered by 12 months of age*.” — https://metrodogsmn.com/faq/
- **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay
  > “We require an evaluation day for a handful of reasons, but most importantly it’s to ensure the safety of all dogs in our care during daycare or overnight care.” — https://metrodogsmn.com/faq/
- **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word
  > “You can upload this information electronically to your Gingr account, or you can send it to us through email” — https://metrodogsmn.com/confidence_club/

### Operations

- **Staff on site overnight:** No — nobody is on site overnight
  > “Our staff handles the last potty break between 9-10pm and then it s sleepy time. In the morning, they arrive at 6:30am sharp for breakfast and potty.” — https://metrodogsmn.com/dog-boarding/
- **Staff-to-dog ratio:** 1:15-1:20 staff to dogs
  > “On average, our groups for larger and more active dogs have a maximum capacity of 15 dogs per human. Smaller and less active dogs have a maximum capacity of 20 dogs per human.” — https://metrodogsmn.com/faq/
- **Maximum playgroup size:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026
- **Staff certification:** Fear Free certified
  > “Our staff is Fear Free and Canine First Aid certified.” — https://metrodogsmn.com/dog-boarding/
- **Play model:** All-day open play
  > “Metro Dogs Daycare is a social, group environment where the dogs hang out and play together all day.” — https://metrodogsmn.com/dog-daycare/
- **Groups separated by:** Size, play style and personality
  > “Playrooms at Metro Dogs are separated by size, play-style, personality, and more.” — https://metrodogsmn.com/dog-daycare/
- **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026
- **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026
- **Housing:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026
- **Outdoor access:** Yard
  > “Outdoor K9 Turf Play Yard: The Perfect Outdoor Playground This specially designed area provides a safe and fun space for dogs to enjoy fresh air and exercise.” — https://metrodogsmn.com/dog-daycare/
- **Capacity:** 15
  > “For overnight care, we have a maximum number of 15 dogs for weekends and holidays. On weekdays, we only accept 5 dogs for overnight care.” — https://metrodogsmn.com/faq/
- **Climate control:** Climate-controlled
  > “Our building is climate controlled, cool in the summer, and warm in the winter!” — https://metrodogsmn.com/
- **Live cameras for owners:** Yes
  > “Services provided for you Text updates. Webcam access.” — https://metrodogsmn.com/dog-boarding/
- **Photo / report-card updates:** Yes
  > “You ll get daily photo updates so you can see how much fun your dog is having!” — https://metrodogsmn.com/dog-boarding/
- **Tours:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026
- **Injury / fight policy:** Published
  > “If there is an injury, we tend to it immediately and notify the owners of all dogs involved.” — https://metrodogsmn.com/faq/
- **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026
- **Administers medication:** Included
  > “Relaxation time. Medication administration. Bedtime treats.” — https://metrodogsmn.com/dog-boarding/
- **Feeding:** Owner's food required
  > “What to bring? a.) Your dog s food Please pack your dog s food in either of the following ways” — https://metrodogsmn.com/dog-boarding/
- **Availability:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026
- **Online booking:** Yes
  > “Simply log into your Gingr Portal account and click New Booking to get started.” — https://metrodogsmn.com/dog-boarding/

## Licensing

Minnesota does not license or inspect dog boarding and daycare facilities at the state level. The Board of Animal Health runs a kennel license (Minn. Stat. 347.31 to 347.40; $15 a year), but it is defined by where the animals came from, not by boarding. The Board's application page lists 'Training and boarding facilities' and 'Doggy daycare facilities' among the facilities it does not license, and adds that local ordinances may require licensing. Minneapolis City Code 63.140 requires a license to keep any place for 'any other form of care for hire of any animal', and its zoning code defines 'Animal boarding' as keeping animals 'day or overnight' for a fee. Neither the ordinances nor the city's license page say in terms that a boarding or daycare business must hold that license.

Market licensing detail: https://dogsaway.co/minneapolis-mn/

## How to cite

Metro Dogs, Minneapolis, MN. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/minneapolis-mn/metro-dogs/ (census October 20, 2026; listing data October 20, 2026). Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co). Read or cite this one record with a link. Do not bulk copy, scrape or rebuild the directory. Terms: https://dogsaway.co/terms/

Structured data: https://dogsaway.co/api/v1/facilities/minneapolis-mn/metro-dogs.json