Dog Boarding in Blaine, Minneapolis &Â Surrounding Areas!
With us, your dog won’t be sitting in a cage all day—they’ll be exercised, mentally stimulated, and engaged!
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When your dog boards with us they get personalized attention from a staff full of experienced dog trainers who understand dog's far beyond the average boarding facility.
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Enjoy your time away with peace of mind knowing your dog is surrounded by a team of experienced trainers in a place specifically designed to help them thrive.
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Details &Â Pricing
Standard Boarding - $60/night
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Your dog will stay in a private 4′ x 6′ epoxy-sealed suite with heated floors and full air conditioning for year-round comfort.
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Every suite includes a raised Kuranda bed, soft blanket, and a selection of treats such as peanut butter Kongs, stuffed bones, or high-quality natural options (depending on your dog’s dietary restrictions). Your dog will be given four outdoor bathroom breaks per day, starting at 7 a.m.‍
Special Handling Boarding - $70/night
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For dogs who:
- Need a muzzle
- Exhibit fence-fighting behavior
- Require a specific kennel-type
- Have human/dog reactivity or aggression.
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These behavioral needs mean that only experienced dog handlers or trainers will work with them—for the safety of both staff and other dogs.
Because of the unique care these dogs need, we take extra steps in planning and communication to ensure everyone’s safety and to give your dog the best stay possible.
If you’re unsure whether your pup requires special handling, feel free to reach out via text or email—we’re happy to help.
Includes all the same experiences and benefits of the Standard Boarding option.
Dog Social Boarding - $80/night
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Includes the same options as Standard Boarding PLUS daily daycare &/or Playgroups!
If your dog is dog social & you'd like them to be out with other dogs while boarding, this is the option for you!
Deluxe Suite Boarding - $90/night
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Includes the same options as Standard Boarding but in a Deluxe 6′ x 6′ suite, premium treats and time out each day with staff, daycare or in playgroups.
Deluxe Boarding includes our Enrichment Boarding add-on every day of your dog’s stay, designed to keep them relaxed, engaged, and fulfilled.
This option allows us to assess and provide what your dog needs each day to ensure the best possible experience!
Enrichment includes:
- Puzzle feeders at mealtime
- Frozen peanut butter Kongs or bones
-One-on-one time with staff
- 20-minute play sessions or nature walks
- Fetch, playgroups, and treadmill sessions
- & much more...
...Because dogs live in the moment, we tailor each day to meet their needs in real time—helping them feel calm, content, and cared for throughout their stay.
Find a Friend Boarding - $90/night
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Boarding that includes dog enrichment with the goal of helping your dog find a friend!
Designed for reactive, fearful, and/or unsocialized dogs who need extra support on their journey to socialization.
This boarding option allows your dog to be out daily, with workouts and socialization tailored to their comfort level—paired with appropriate dogs to assist in the process.
We require a minimum 3-night stay to give us adequate time to get to know your dog and find them a suitable mentor, prior to using our "Find AÂ friend" Boarding program.
Two Dogs in a Shared Suite - $110/night
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‍Two dogs sharing one kennel suite.
Includes all the same experiences and benefits of the Standard Boarding option.
4′ x 6′ epoxy-sealed suite with heated floors and full air conditioning.
Includes a Kuranda bed, blanket, and a variety of treats (PB Kongs, stuffed bones, and high-quality natural options—provided your dog has no food allergies).
Four let-outs daily starting at 7 a.m.‍‍
"I have peace of mind knowing my dogs are spending their days in a safe & enriching environment. I can't express enough positive feedback about Blaine Kennels" - Shannon C.
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About Thomas &Â Emily
We’re a team of pet care professionals who have dedicated our lives to helping dogs—especially the reactive, fearful & aggressive dogs.
Thomas Carrol
As the owner of Blaine Kennels & Dog Squad Training, I’ve overseen over 100,000 boarding nights in the past decade—real, hands-on experience with dogs of every temperament.
I’ve trained multiple times at Cesar Millan’s Dog Psychology Center in California and worked 1-on-1 with three of Cesar’s top trainers. These experiences, combined with the design of our facility—developed in consultation with Cesar’s head trainer—ensure we provide an ideal environment for behavior transformation and learning.
As the owner of Blaine Kennels & Dog Squad Training, I’ve overseen over 100,000 boarding nights in the past decade—real, hands-on experience with dogs of every temperament. I’ve trained multiple times at Cesar Millan’s Dog Psychology Center in California and worked 1-on-1 with three of Cesar’s top trainers. These experiences, combined with the design of our facility—developed in consultation with Cesar’s head trainer—ensure we provide an ideal environment for behavior transformation and learning.
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"Our dog Bailey went through Dog squad training and we couldn’t be any happier with the results!..."
‍- Amanda Rader
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