Country Paws, Inc.

Country Paws, Inc. is a dog boarding and daycare facility at 325 55th St SE in Minot, ND. It takes dogs for single days, overnight stays, and longer lodging. Boarding guests get private kennel space for meals and sleep, with supervised group play filling the day. Weekday hours start at 6:30 a.m. and run late, which suits drop-offs before work and pickups afterward.

Services and amenities

• Overnight lodging with private kennel space
• Dog daycare with supervised group play
• Indoor play area
• Comfort items from home are welcome
• Military discounts and discounts on stays of two weeks or more

What sets it apart

New clients start with a meet-and-greet evaluation before the first visit, so the dog is sized up for group play before a stay gets booked. That step matters more than it sounds. Group play only works when the dogs in it are a reasonable match, and an evaluation catches mismatches early. Play happens indoors, which counts for a lot in a North Dakota winter. Owners can also send comfort items from home, which usually helps a dog settle into an unfamiliar room faster.

Rates, hours, and booking

Rates published on the Country Paws site run from $10 to $20 per day. The facility is open 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Booking is handled by phone at (701) 340-6087, so plan on a call rather than an online form. Vaccinations must be current for every dog. It is worth asking about the military and extended-stay discounts while reserving, since those are not applied automatically at drop-off.