Animal House Pet Resort

Animal House Pet Resort is a family-owned kennel at 43246 650th Street in Shovel Lake/Swatara, Minnesota, offering boarding, daycare and training. For owners comparing dog boarding in Shovel Lake, the biggest draw is simple. The owners live on-site, so someone is close by around the clock.

What is a boarding stay like?

Dogs sleep in climate-controlled private suites that come in three sizes: 4'x8', 5'x5' and 3'x5'. Guests usually get four to six or more trips outside each day, with time in fenced-in play areas. The property also has acres of nature and walking trails. Meals are served twice a day, following each owner's instructions.

The family describes the place as having a natural, homey feel, and their motto is "where dogs get to just be dogs." The setup leans heavily toward outdoor time and hands-on attention.

What services are available?

• Overnight boarding for small, medium, large and giant dogs
• Daycare with outdoor play
• Dog training, including board and train
• Medication administration and special diets
• Going-home baths and nail trims

How does the kennel handle safety?

With the owners living on the property, supervision runs 24/7. The kennel also has 24-hour monitored security that watches for smoke, temperature changes, CO2 and break-ins. Vaccinations are required for every guest, so it helps to have records ready before a first stay.

Practical details

Business hours are 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, seven days a week. Reservations are made by phone at 218-566-1649, and general questions can go to animalhouseresort@gmail.com. The kennel also keeps Facebook and Instagram pages for owners who want to see the place before calling.