American Boarding Kennel

American Boarding Kennel handles dog boarding in Burnsville, MN, plus daycare, cat boarding, grooming and training, from its location at 1102 Highway 13 East. Dogs of every size are accepted, from small breeds up to giant ones, and cats board in a separate cattery with multiple climbing levels and napping areas.

Rooms and accommodations

Overnight guests are placed by size and need. Deluxe and double deluxe rooms measure 4×10 and 6×10, standard cottages are built for dogs under 25 pounds, and private suites are available for dogs who do better with extra space. Rooms are climate-controlled and set up with raised Kuranda cots, fleece blankets and premium bedding. Housekeeping runs daily.

• Private suites, deluxe, double deluxe and standard rooms
• Group play, with dogs sorted by size and activity level
• Indoor play space plus outdoor potty and play areas
• Grooming and training available on site
• A free departing bath with four or more nights of boarding

What stands out

Play is structured rather than free-for-all. Dogs are grouped by size and activity level, so a quiet older dog and a high-energy adolescent are not sharing the same yard. The mix of boarding, daycare, grooming and training under one roof means a stay can be built around what a particular dog actually enjoys, instead of one fixed package.

Practical details

Published rates run from $23 to $55 per night, depending on the accommodation. Reservations are made online. The kennel is open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday, and 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Sunday. The phone number is 952.894.5100, and email goes to abkburnsville@gmail.com. Owners in Burnsville and the surrounding south metro will find it on Highway 13 East, near the center of town.