Rio Gran Dog Boarding
Boarding
Dogs Away score9.6 /10Exceptional · 180 reviews · top 19% in Minneapolis
Sources
Behind the 9.6
- Reviews read
- 180 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.80 ★
- Rank
- #29 of 162 in Minneapolis
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$46 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-19
$35middle $56$70
Below the Minneapolis middle price
Sources
Behind the $46
- Source
- Rio Gran Dog Boarding’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-19
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“OVERNIGHT DOG BOARDING $46/day*”Open their price page ↗
Rio Gran Dog Boarding is a pet boarding in Hastings, MN, offering boarding. It scores 9.6/10 (exceptional) from 180 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #29 of 162 in Minneapolis. Its website lists boarding from $46 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 8.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- Boarding Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $46/night
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Minneapolis
- #29 of 162
- Google rating
- ★4.8 (180)
- From downtown
- 23.3 mi
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
8/27
8 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
“Guests must have the following required vaccinations, current within one year prior to admittance for services: Rabies Distemper Bordetella”riogran.net/rio-gran-boarding-daycare-rules/
Bordetella lead time10 days before arrival
Their words
“Initial vaccinations must be administered at least 10 days prior to coming to Rio Gran.”riogran.net/rio-gran-boarding-daycare-rules/
Spay / neuterRequired for group play only from 7 months
Their words
“All guests over 7 months must be spayed or neutered to participate in our daycare program (except for puppies under 6 months).”riogran.net/rio-gran-boarding-daycare-rules/
Operations6 of 21 published
Solo care for dogs who skip group playOffered
Their words
“Optional one-on-one or group play is also available.”riogran.net/rio-gran-dog-boarding/
HousingCage free suite
Their words
“your dog will enjoy a home-like atmosphere with cage-free suites, a state-of-the-art climate control system”riogran.net/rio-gran-pet-boarding/
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“we have 2 large outdoor play areas with more than 15,000 square feet”riogran.net/rio-gran-dog-boarding/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“our facility-wide music system and advanced climate-controlled cage-less suites.”riogran.net/rio-gran-dog-boarding/
Photo / report-card updatesYes — described by reviewers, not stated by the facility
Customer quote on their site
“He even got a report card when we picked him up!”riogran.net/
FeedingAccepts raw diets
Their words
“Food Bring your pet s food. We do not require you to individually bag meals. Raw food or other food that requires refrigeration/freezing is no problem!”riogran.net/rio-gran-dog-boarding/
Show 18 policies not published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot 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
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot 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
9.6ExceptionalDogs 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
training 19kennel area 4obedience class 3groomer 3puppy socialization 2dog suites 2shy dog 2extra playtime 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Checkout time
- Check out by 11:45 am to avoid that day's charge; later check-out is charged for the dayStated on their website
- Late pick-up
- Check-out between noon and 5:45 pm is charged for that dayStated on their website
- Cancellation
- Cancellation requested 24+ hours ahead; fees may be charged for late cancellations or no-showsStated on their website
- If a dog is sick
- Pets with diarrhea, vomiting, coughing or sneezing are not acceptedStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Senior dogs
- Geriatric suites with joint-friendly rubber flooring in a quiet areaStated on their website
- Anxious or shy dogs
- Quiet-area suites for dogs that might easily become overwhelmed in a large boarding environmentStated on their website
- Minimum age
- Guests must be at least 12 weeks old with one set of vaccinations and dewormingStated on their website
- Unaltered dogs & females in heat
- Accommodates intact dogs, along with reactive dogs, for boardingStated on their website
- Cats
- Boards cats in private condos away from the dogsStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $44/night | — | Archived page, 2025-11-16 |
| Now | $46/night | — | 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
- 7 AM–5:45 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–5:45 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–5:45 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–5:45 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–5:45 PM
- Sat
- 7 AM–5:45 PM
- Sun
- 4–5:45 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
Location
16440 Fischer Ave, Hastings, MN 55033
23.3 miles from downtown Minneapolis · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Rio Gran Dog Boarding
What services does Rio Gran Dog Boarding offer?
Rio Gran Dog Boarding is listed as a pet boarding service in Hastings, MN, offering boarding.
How much does Rio Gran Dog Boarding charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $46 per night (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 Rio Gran Dog Boarding require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Rio Gran Dog Boarding?
Rio Gran Dog Boarding'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 Rio Gran Dog Boarding compare with other Minneapolis facilities?
It ranks #29 of 162 in the Minneapolis index by Dogs Away score (9.6/10, exceptional), based on 180 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Rio Gran Dog Boarding, Hastings, MN. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/minneapolis-mn/rio-gran-dog-boarding/Similar places near Hastings
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