Puppy Play and Stay
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.8 /10Exceptional · 592 reviews · top 4% in Minneapolis
Sources
Behind the 9.8
- Reviews read
- 592 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.90 ★
- Rank
- #6 of 162 in Minneapolis
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$53 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-19
$35middle $56$70
About the Minneapolis middle price
Sources
Behind the $53
- Source
- Puppy Play and Stay’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-19
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Full Day of Daycare is $36.00 ( 5+ hours of care) ... Standard Pet Suite $53.00/night ... Premium Pet Suite $67.00/night”Open their price page ↗
Puppy Play and Stay is a pet boarding in Lakeville, MN, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.8/10 (exceptional) from 592 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars — #6 of 162 in Minneapolis. Its website lists boarding from $53–$67 per night and daycare from $36 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 11.
Top 4% in Minneapolis#6 of 162 by Dogs Away score, from 592 reviews.
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.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- BoardingDaycareGroomingPet sitting Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $53–$67/night
- Daycare rate
- $36/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Minneapolis
- #6 of 162
- Google rating
- ★4.9 (592)
- From downtown
- 18.3 mi
- 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
“We require all pups to be 4 months old and fully vaccinated with their Rabies, DHPP (Distemper and Parvo combo) and Bordetella vaccinations”puppyplayandstay.com/faqs/
Spay / neuterRequired for group play only from 7 months
Their words
“we require that all pups, once they turn 7 months old be spayed or neutered in order to participate in our large pack play environment.”puppyplayandstay.com/faqs/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“We require all our pup friends to pass a scheduled intake evaluation before staying or playing at our facility.”puppyplayandstay.com/daycare/
Operations8 of 21 published
Groups separated byTemperament and play style
Their words
“Playgroups separated by temperament and playstyle.”puppyplayandstay.com/daycare/
Time out of their roomUp to 8 hours daily pack play
Their words
“Up to 8 hours of daily Pack Play in one of our large indoor or outdoor playrooms”puppyplayandstay.com/boarding/
Solo care for dogs who skip group playPaid add-on
Their words
“One on One Cuddle Time or Play Time $15.00 Your dog wants nothing but love and attention! While you re away, we will spend 20 minutes of one on one quality time with your pup.”puppyplayandstay.com/daycare/
HousingSuite
Their words
“Each guest has their own separated suite to ensure quiet undisturbed rest.”puppyplayandstay.com/boarding/
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“Our outdoor area has over 2100 square feet of play space!”puppyplayandstay.com/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Our climate-controlled, state-of-the art facility includes padded flooring throughout”puppyplayandstay.com/
Live cameras for ownersYes
Their words
“Webcams installed in all of our Daycare areas. Visit our Webcam Page for access.”puppyplayandstay.com/daycare/
FeedingEither house or owner's food
Their words
“This includes your pets’ personal food or our Premium House Kibble”puppyplayandstay.com/boarding/
Show 16 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot 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
CapacityNot 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
9.8ExceptionalDogs 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
daycare 80webcams 51clean facility 26dog socialization 14tired dog 13responsive staff 10lone wolf program 5puppy play 5
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- If a dog is sick
- Dogs with symptoms are kept apart from the pack; sick dogs should not be brought inStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Updates during a stay
- Guest report card with each boarding stayStated on their website
- Minimum age
- Dogs must be 4 months old and fully vaccinated for daycare and boardingStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $32/day | Archived page, 2020-11-26 |
| 2020 | $43–$57/night | — | Archived page, 2020-11-26 |
| 2021 | — | $34/day | Archived page, 2021-10-27 |
| 2021 | $45–$59/night | — | Archived page, 2021-10-27 |
| 2022 | — | $35/day | Archived page, 2022-12-08 |
| 2022 | $50–$64/night | — | Archived page, 2022-12-08 |
| 2023 | — | $35/day | Archived page, 2023-09-29 |
| 2023 | $50–$64/night | — | Archived page, 2023-09-30 |
| 2024 | — | $36/day | Archived page, 2024-12-07 |
| 2024 | $53–$67/night | — | Archived page, 2024-12-07 |
| 2025 | — | $36/day | Archived page, 2025-10-18 |
| 2025 | $53–$67/night | — | Archived page, 2025-11-08 |
| Now | $53–$67/night | $36/day | Their website, 2026-10-19 |
First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.
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
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Sun
- 9 AM–5 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
Location
16320 Kenrick Loop, Lakeville, MN 55044
18.3 miles from downtown Minneapolis · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Puppy Play and Stay
What services does Puppy Play and Stay offer?
Puppy Play and Stay is listed as a pet boarding service in Lakeville, MN, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does Puppy Play and Stay charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $53–$67 per night and daycare at $36 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 Puppy Play and Stay require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Puppy Play and Stay?
Puppy Play and Stay'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 Puppy Play and Stay compare with other Minneapolis facilities?
It ranks #6 of 162 in the Minneapolis index by Dogs Away score (9.8/10, exceptional), based on 592 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Puppy Play and Stay, Lakeville, MN. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/minneapolis-mn/puppy-play-and-stay/Similar places near Lakeville
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