Lucky Dog Pet Lodge

Lucky Dog Pet Lodge offers dog boarding in Bloomington, MN, plus daycare and grooming for the dogs staying with it. The facility is at 1067 American Boulevard East, and it accepts dogs of every size, from small breeds to giant ones. Reservations are handled by phone.

Services and amenities

• Overnight boarding in private suites or XL crates
• Daycare with indoor play space and a large outdoor yard
• Live webcams so owners can check in during the day
• Grooming for dogs boarding or in daycare that day
• Meals prepared for dogs on special diets

What stands out

The outdoor play area covers 18,000 square feet, described as the largest in the Twin Cities, and it is surfaced with non-toxic K9Grass instead of dirt or gravel. Dogs play in groups sorted by size and energy level, with staff in the play areas at all times. Families who board more than one dog can ask to have them share a suite overnight, which keeps littermates and long-time housemates together.

Rates, hours, and booking

Rates published on the lodge's own website run $30 to $41 per day. New members get 10% off a first visit. Every guest must be current on vaccinations, so owners should have those records ready before the first stay.

The lodge is open 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturday, and 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Sunday. That early weekday opening suits owners dropping a dog off before work, and the weekend hours cover travel days. Boarding and daycare are booked over the phone at (952) 767-2040, which is also the number to call with questions about a specific dog's needs, diet, or grooming. More detail is on the facility's website at luckydogpetlodge.com.