Lake Park Paws

Lake Park Paws is a dog boarding kennel at 811 Sunrise Drive in Lake Park, MN, where each guest stays in a private suite instead of a shared run. The suites are built with solid 4-inch HDPE anti-bacterial walls, which keeps neighboring dogs from interacting through the sides. Oversized kennels are available for large breeds.

What a stay looks like

Boarding is $41 per night, and daily exercise and playtime are included at no extra charge. Dogs move between their own suite, the indoor living room, and the outdoor exercise area over the course of the day. The living room is furnished with couches, recliners, beds, and toys, so indoor time isn't limited to a kennel. The outdoor space is 1,000 square feet of turf behind a 7-foot fence.

What sets it apart

Two things stand out: how the kennels are built and how the building is monitored. The solid-wall design does more than divide space, since it removes the constant sight lines and contact that unsettle some dogs in open-run kennels. The facility operates under 24/7 supervision and carries a full security system covering smoke, carbon monoxide, flood, fire, and motion detection.

Services and amenities

• Overnight boarding in private kennel suites, with oversized kennels for large breeds
• Daily exercise and playtime included, with no added fee
• 1,000 sq ft turf outdoor exercise area with a 7-foot fence
• Indoor living room with couches, recliners, beds, and toys
• Medication administration, plus lick mat and frozen or stuffed Kong enrichment treats

Booking and requirements

Reservations are made online at lakeparkpaws.com, and the kennel can be reached at (218) 849-9598. Vaccinations are required before a stay, so owners should have records current when they book. Lake Park Paws also posts on Facebook and Instagram for owners who want a look at the place before dropping off.