Winterwind Kennels

★ 3.5 · 12 Google reviews·Boarding facility·Prior Lake, MN
Winterwind Kennels, Prior Lake
Boarding
Dogs Away score8.6 /10Very good · 12 reviews · top 99% in Minneapolis
Sources
Behind the 8.6
Reviews read
12 on Google
Average stars
3.50 ★
Rank
#155 of 162 in Minneapolis
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$20 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-19
Sources
Behind the $20
Source
Winterwind Kennels’s own website
Checked on
2026-10-19
Rate type
First dog, standard night
“6' X 6' Run: $20.00/day”
Open their price page ↗

Winterwind Kennels is a boarding facility in Prior Lake, MN, offering boarding. It scores 8.6/10 (very good) from 12 Google reviews averaging 3.5 stars — #155 of 162 in Minneapolis. Its website lists boarding from $20 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 2.

Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

Key facts

Services
BoardingTraining Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
$20/night
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Minneapolis
#155 of 162
Google rating
★3.5 (12)
From downtown
23.3 mi
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

2/27

2 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
“We require Rabies, Bordatella (Kennel Cough) and Distemper vaccinations.”winterwindkennels.com/faq.htm
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Please bring your vacination record with you when you drop off your pet.”winterwindkennels.com/faq.htm
Show 25 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot 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
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
Outdoor accessNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot 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
FeedingNot 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

8.6Very goodDogs Away score
5 ★7
4 ★0
3 ★1
2 ★0
1 ★4
★ 3.50Google average
12reviews behind the score
★ 4.67Minneapolis average

Higher is better. A score backed by more reviews is more reliable. Read the reviews on Google Maps. Data as of July–October 2026.

Price history

Published rate for the same product as today, from archived copies of the facility’s own rate page.
YearBoardingDaycareSource
2023$20/night—Archived page, 2023-05-21
Now$20/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
8 AM–6 PM
Tue
8 AM–6 PM
Wed
8 AM–6 PM
Thu
8 AM–6 PM
Fri
8 AM–6 PM
Sat
9–11 AM
Sun
5–6 PM

From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.

Location

19570 Panama Ave, Prior Lake, MN 55372

23.3 miles from downtown Minneapolis · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Winterwind Kennels

What services does Winterwind Kennels offer?
Winterwind Kennels is listed as a kennel in Prior Lake, MN, offering boarding.
How much does Winterwind Kennels charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $20 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 Winterwind Kennels require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Winterwind Kennels?
Winterwind Kennels'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 Winterwind Kennels compare with other Minneapolis facilities?
It ranks #155 of 162 in the Minneapolis index by Dogs Away score (8.6/10, very good), based on 12 Google reviews averaging 3.5 stars.

Cite this record

Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:

Winterwind Kennels, Prior Lake, MN. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/minneapolis-mn/winterwind-kennels/

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