Total Wags

Total Wags offers in-home dog boarding in Minneapolis, MN, along with daycare, training, grooming, and dog walking. Dogs stay in a house with a fenced yard rather than spending the night alone in a run. Supervision runs around the clock, and owners get regular photo updates while they are away.

Services

• Overnight boarding at $30 per night
• Daytime daycare with drop-off and pickup the same day
• Training with a certified animal trainer
• Dog walking in 30- and 60-minute sessions
• Grooming, drop-in visits, and medication administration

What sets it apart

The setting is a home, not a commercial facility, so a boarding day looks a lot like a normal one: yard time, play with the other dogs staying over, and rest indoors. Socialization with other boarders is built into the stay instead of being an add-on, which suits dogs who do better in company than on their own. Because someone is on site at all hours, dogs on a medication schedule can stay on it. Training is available alongside boarding, so owners working on puppy manners or specific behavior goals can handle both in one place.

Practical details

Total Wags asks for a meet-and-greet before a first booking so the dog can see the space and get to know the people watching them. It is a reasonable step for anxious dogs, and it gives owners a chance to ask questions before committing to a stay.

Booking is handled online through the Total Wags website. The business is based in Minneapolis, in the 55430 ZIP code, and can also be reached by phone at 612-469-0225 or by email at info.totalwags@gmail.com. Photos and updates from recent stays are posted on its Facebook and Instagram pages, which is a useful look at the day-to-day for owners deciding whether the home setup fits their dog.