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title: "Muddy Paws Doggy Daycare — Minneapolis, MN"
url: "https://dogsaway.co/minneapolis-mn/muddy-paws-doggy-daycare/"
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)"
---

# Muddy Paws Doggy Daycare

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

**★4.9 from 79 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.7/10.** 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
- **Address:** 3121 161st Ave NW, Andover, MN 55304
- **Phone:** (763) 607-1711
- **Website:** http://www.muddypawsdoggydaycare.com/
- **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Muddy%20Paws%20Doggy%20Daycare&query_place_id=ChIJXdkFsCIXs1IRTD9fvzN3YoE

## Hours

| Day | Hours |
| --- | --- |
| Monday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 7–9 AM, 5–7 PM |

## Booking terms, safety and care

- **How a stay is counted:** Boarding is charged by calendar day, not a 24-hour period — facility's words: "Boarding is charged by calendar day, not a 24-hour period." (https://www.muddypawsdoggydaycare.com/boarding-daycare)
- **Checkout time:** No daycare charge for pick-up before 9:00 AM; later pick-up is charged a half or full day — facility's words: "Pick-Up Time Pricing Before 9:00 AM: No daycare charge for that day 9:00 AM 11:00 AM: Half Day Rate ($28) After 11:00 AM: Full Day Rate ($38)" (https://www.muddypawsdoggydaycare.com/boarding-daycare)
- **Late pick-up:** Pick-up 9-11 AM is charged a half day ($28); after 11 AM a full day ($38) — facility's words: "9:00 AM 11:00 AM: Half Day Rate ($28) After 11:00 AM: Full Day Rate ($38)" (https://www.muddypawsdoggydaycare.com/boarding-daycare)
- **Cancellation:** Cancellations requested at least 72 hours before the stay — facility's words: "we ask that any cancellations be made at least 72 hours prior to your scheduled stay" (https://www.muddypawsdoggydaycare.com/boarding-daycare)
- **Collars:** All dogs in daycare or boarding must wear a quick-release collar — facility's words: "All dogs attending daycare or boarding are required to wear a quick-release collar no exceptions." (https://www.muddypawsdoggydaycare.com/new-client-information)

## Published rates

- **Daycare:** $38 per day

> “Daily Rates Full Day (over 4 hours): $38”

Source: https://www.muddypawsdoggydaycare.com/boarding-daycare — checked October 29, 2026.

## Disclosure record

Publishes 6 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 · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
  > “Required Vaccinations: Rabies Distemper Combination Bordetella” — https://www.muddypawsdoggydaycare.com/new-client-information
- **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026
- **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026
- **Spay / neuter:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026
- **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay
  > “All first-time daycare and boarding guests are required to complete a Temperament Test prior to services to ensure they feel comfortable in our environment.” — https://www.muddypawsdoggydaycare.com/new-client-information
- **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word
  > “Please provide proof of current vaccinations before your dog’s first visit by emailing them, uploading them through the owner portal, or bringing a copy with you.” — https://www.muddypawsdoggydaycare.com/new-client-information

### Operations

- **Staff on site overnight:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026
- **Staff-to-dog ratio:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026
- **Maximum playgroup size:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026
- **Staff certification:** Pet first aid / CPR certified staff
  > “All Muddy Paws team members are PackPro certified and maintain Canine CPR & First Aid certification through Pet Emergency Education, helping ensure our staff is trained, prepared, and equipped to provide safe, knowledgeable care for every dog.” — https://www.muddypawsdoggydaycare.com/boarding-daycare
- **Play model:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026
- **Groups separated by:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026
- **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:** Suite
  > “Each dog is provided with a raised bed and fresh water in their private suite.” — https://www.muddypawsdoggydaycare.com/boarding-daycare
- **Outdoor access:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026
- **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026
- **Climate control:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026
- **Live cameras for owners:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026
- **Photo / report-card updates:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026
- **Tours:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026
- **Injury / fight policy:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026
- **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026
- **Administers medication:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026
- **Feeding:** Either house or owner's food
  > “You may bring your dog’s own food for their stay. We also offer Muddy Paws house food (NutriSource Lamb & Rice) for $1.50 per meal.” — https://www.muddypawsdoggydaycare.com/boarding-daycare
- **Availability:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026
- **Online booking:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026

## 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

Muddy Paws Doggy Daycare, Andover, MN. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/minneapolis-mn/muddy-paws-doggy-daycare/ (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/muddy-paws-doggy-daycare.json