Waggin' Tails Retreat

Waggin' Tails Retreat is a dog boarding and daycare facility at 25525 Dupont Ave in Elko New Market, MN. The property covers 10 wooded acres with two fully fenced outdoor play areas and a wood-chipped walking path through the trees. Small, medium, and large dogs are all accepted.

What they offer

Boarding is cage-free, with private rooms instead of runs, and each room has a raised bed or blankets. The building is climate controlled, which matters in a Minnesota July as much as a Minnesota January. Staff can administer medication for dogs that need it. Daycare-only dogs are welcome too.

• Overnight boarding in private rooms
• Doggy daycare with indoor play space
• Cage-free setup
• Baths with shampoo, conditioner, blow-dry, brushing, and a nail trim
• Medication administration

What sets it apart

Ten acres gives dogs more room than a typical kennel lot. Two fenced outdoor areas handle play, and the wood-chipped path through the woods works for a midday walk. Indoor play space covers the days when Minnesota weather says no. Grooming happens on site, so a dog can go home clean after a long stay.

Practical details

Published rates run from $15 to $47 per day, depending on the service. The kennel is open 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM Monday through Friday, and 8:00 AM to 5:45 PM on Saturday and Sunday. Booking is by phone at 612-849-9488, and questions can go to waggintailsretreat@gmail.com. Proof of vaccination is required before a dog's first visit.