Carver Canines

Carver Canines is a kennel-free dog boarding and daycare facility in Norwood Young America, Minnesota, at 13950 MN-5. Dogs move freely in supervised group areas instead of spending the day in runs or crates. The facility holds up to 24 guests and keeps 24/7 supervision.

What the facility offers

• A 4,500 square foot indoor stay-n-play area with climate control
• A 4,000 square foot fenced outdoor play space with artificial turf and an 8-foot privacy fence
• Six private overnight suites, reserved by a single household at a time
• Multiple doggie pools and playground equipment outdoors
• Daycare, training, exit baths, and nail trims

How the free-roam setup works

The indoor stay-n-play area doubles as sleeping quarters for boarding guests who are not booked into a suite. Suites are single-household only, so a dog never shares overnight space with an unfamiliar dog. Every new guest starts with a free two-hour temperament assessment. That visit decides whether the group environment suits the dog before any boarding or daycare reservation is confirmed.

Practical details for owners

The facility runs 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, seven days a week, which leaves room on both ends of a working day for drop-off and pickup. Booking is handled online. Published rates run $27 to $36 per day. Proof of vaccination is required for every guest. The front desk number is 952-777-0146.

Cage-free boarding is a real tradeoff, and it is worth thinking through. Dogs get more social time and far less confinement, but the setup only works for a dog who genuinely likes other dogs. The free assessment exists for that reason. Owners in and around Norwood Young America who want a highway-accessible spot with both indoor and outdoor room will find Carver Canines built around group play first, with private suites for dogs who sleep better on their own.