Woof Central
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.8 /10Exceptional · 476 reviews · top 4% in Minneapolis
Sources
Behind the 9.8
- Reviews read
- 476 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.90 ★
- Rank
- #6 of 162 in Minneapolis
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$54 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-19
$35middle $56$70
About the Minneapolis middle price
Sources
Behind the $54
- Source
- Woof Central’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-19
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Full Day: $38.50 Half Day: $30.00 ... Doggie Dens: $54 Doggie Suites: $63”Open their price page ↗
Woof Central is a dog daycare in Richfield, MN, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.8/10 (exceptional) from 476 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars — #6 of 162 in Minneapolis. Its website lists boarding from $54–$63 per night and daycare from $38.5 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 12.
Top 4% in Minneapolis#6 of 162 by Dogs Away score, from 476 reviews.
No overnight staffStated on the facility’s own website.
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
- DaycareTrainingBoardingGrooming Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $54–$63/night
- Daycare rate
- $38.5/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Minneapolis
- #6 of 162
- Google rating
- ★4.9 (476)
- From downtown
- 6.5 mi
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
12/27
12 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 requirements5 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“Your dog must be current on the following vaccinations: Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvo, (DHPP or DAPP) Bordetella, and Rabies.”woofcentraldogs.com/faq/
Bordetella lead time5 days before arrival
Their words
“Current Bordetella (If this is a new vaccine it must be in the dog’s system at least 5 days for it to protect your dog from the virus)”woofcentraldogs.com/free-dog-daycare/
Spay / neuterRequired from 7 months
Their words
“Dogs must be spayed or neutered over the age of 7 months old to attend daycare or board at Woof Central.”woofcentraldogs.com/faq/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay (free)
Their words
“Your dog must pass an evaluation day. Our FIRST DAY FREE assessment ensures that your dog is comfortable at Woof Central.”woofcentraldogs.com/faq/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Please bring a copy of your pets’ vaccination records with you on your first visit.”woofcentraldogs.com/faq/
Operations7 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightNo — nobody is on site overnight
Their words
“We do not staff overnight.”woofcentraldogs.com/faq/
Groups separated bySize, age and play style
Their words
“Playgroups separated by size, age and play style”woofcentraldogs.com/dogboarding/
Time out of their roomOutdoor area access 4-5 times a day
Their words
“Our outdoor area gives your dog access to a relief area and plenty of fresh air 4-5 times a day”woofcentraldogs.com/dogdaycare/
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“Our outdoor area gives your dog access to a relief area and plenty of fresh air 4-5 times a day”woofcentraldogs.com/dogdaycare/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Woof Central offers Twin Cities dogs over 5,000 square feet of climate controlled indoor play space for our daycare and boarding dogs”woofcentraldogs.com/dogdaycare/
Administers medicationYes, except injectables
Their words
“We are happy to give oral and topical medications to dogs boarding with us, however we do not administer injections.”woofcentraldogs.com/faq/
FeedingOwner's food preferred
Their words
“Your dog will appreciate a familiar diet while you are away, however we do offer “house” food for a small fee.”woofcentraldogs.com/faq/
Show 15 policies not published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot 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
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
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
grooming 87dog grooming 35nail trimming 6full grooming 4easy scheduling 4free first day 3sweet groomer 3collie grooming 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Checkout time
- Boarding check-out window ends at 10 a.m.Stated on their PDF
- Late pick-up
- Additional fee for boarding pick-up after 10 a.m.Stated on their PDF
- Cancellation
- Holiday deposit refundable 15+ days out; 8-14 days converts to creditStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Updates during a stay
- Report card after the first day on friends made and play styleStated on their website
- Minimum age
- Dogs must be at least 12 weeks old for daycare or boardingStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | — | $31/day | Archived page, 2019-12-04 |
| Now | $54–$63/night | $38.5/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
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Sat
- 8 AM–12 PM, 6–7:30 PM
- Sun
- 8–10 AM, 6–7:30 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
Location
6315 Penn Ave S, Richfield, MN 55423
6.5 miles from downtown Minneapolis · Get directions
Questions about Woof Central
What services does Woof Central offer?
Woof Central is listed as a dog day care center in Richfield, MN, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Woof Central charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $54–$63 per night and daycare at $38.5 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 Woof Central require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Woof Central?
No — nobody is on site overnight, according to the facility's own website.
How does Woof Central compare with other Minneapolis facilities?
It ranks #6 of 162 in the Minneapolis index by Dogs Away score (9.8/10, exceptional), based on 476 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Woof Central, Richfield, MN. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/minneapolis-mn/woof-central/Similar places near Richfield
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