Valley Boarding Kennel
Boarding
Dogs Away score9.6 /10Exceptional · 36 reviews · top 19% in Minneapolis
Sources
Behind the 9.6
- Reviews read
- 36 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.90 ★
- Rank
- #29 of 162 in Minneapolis
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$37 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-19
$35middle $56$70
Below the Minneapolis middle price
Sources
Behind the $37
- Source
- Valley Boarding Kennel’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-19
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Standard 4 x 5 foot room $37.00 (1 dog)”Open their price page ↗
Valley Boarding Kennel is a boarding facility in Hudson, MN, offering boarding. It scores 9.6/10 (exceptional) from 36 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars — #29 of 162 in Minneapolis. Its website lists boarding from $37 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 6.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Outdoor access: indoor outdoor runPer 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
- $37/night
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Minneapolis
- #29 of 162
- Google rating
- ★4.9 (36)
- From downtown
- 28.1 mi
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
6/27
6 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 requirements2 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“Required Vaccinations: Distemper Combo Rabies Bordatella ( 10 days prior to boarding if not current )”valleykennel.com/services/
Bordetella lead time10 days before arrival
Their words
“Bordatella ( 10 days prior to boarding if not current )”valleykennel.com/services/
Operations4 of 21 published
Time out of their roomOutside runs opened 3-4 times daily
Their words
“We open the doors to the outside runs 3-4 times per day.”valleykennel.com/services/
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor run
Their words
“Private attached 4 x 16 foot concrete/chain link run”valleykennel.com/services/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“The kennel is heated/air conditioned and we have a generator in case of power outages”valleykennel.com/
FeedingOwner's food required
Their words
“Bring your pets own food and treats. (no rawhides or bones) Please write feeding instructions on your dogs food container.”valleykennel.com/
Show 21 policies not published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot 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
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot 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
9.6ExceptionalDogs 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
staff 6dog boarding 5dog care 5happy dogs 3german shepherd 2loving care 2caring staff 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Checkout time
- Check out by 2pm weekdays, 12pm Saturday or 4pm Sunday to avoid a day chargeStated on their website
- Cancellation
- At least three days' notice to cancel; five days for holidaysStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Hours
- Mon
- 8 AM–7 PM
- Tue
- 8 AM–7 PM
- Wed
- 8 AM–7 PM
- Thu
- 8 AM–7 PM
- Fri
- 8 AM–7 PM
- Sat
- 8 AM–2 PM
- Sun
- 2–7 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
Location
998 McDonald Ln, Hudson, WI 54016
28.1 miles from downtown Minneapolis · Get directions
Questions about Valley Boarding Kennel
What services does Valley Boarding Kennel offer?
Valley Boarding Kennel is listed as a kennel in Hudson, MN, offering boarding.
How much does Valley Boarding Kennel charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $37 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 Valley Boarding Kennel require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Valley Boarding Kennel?
Valley Boarding Kennel'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 Valley Boarding Kennel compare with other Minneapolis facilities?
It ranks #29 of 162 in the Minneapolis index by Dogs Away score (9.6/10, exceptional), based on 36 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Valley Boarding Kennel, Hudson, MN. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/minneapolis-mn/valley-boarding-kennel/Similar places near Hudson
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