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Free First Night of Puppy Boarding
Looking for the best puppy boarding in the Twin Cities?
Give us a call today—their first night is on us.
*Offer requires a 3-night minimum stay. Discount subject to availability and blackout dates and cannot be combined with other offers.
Lodging discount applies to first-time customers only and is valid for any lodging accommodation selected.
Bringing a puppy home is one of life’s most special joys, and Stone Mountain Pet Lodge is here to support both you and your pet every step of the way. We support healthy development, encourage good routines, build positive associations, and set all four paws on the path to a happy, thriving adulthood. For puppies, everything is a learning experience that shapes their future behavior and perspective, and we’re here to nurture that and bring out their very best. Visit us in Blaine and Brooklyn Park, MN for quality puppy boarding, puppy socialization, puppy training, and puppy grooming services—always delivered by professionals who understand the specific needs of growing puppies.
Puppy Socialization
Boost your puppy’s healthy development with our free puppy socialization program! We give growing pups a safe, supervised place to learn through play and build essential social skills, confidence, and life experience.
Puppy Training
Our puppy training lays the groundwork for great behavior, habits, and reliability—and a stronger bond with your pet. From obedience training to everyday manners, we bring out your puppy’s best in rewarding, meaningful ways.
Puppy Boarding
You shouldn’t have to settle for less when it comes to your puppy’s home-away-from-home. Our puppy boarding guests enjoy comfy suites, attentive supervision, enriching play, and lots of love in a nurturing environment.
Puppy Grooming
We treat puppy grooming as an important learning opportunity, not just a service. With gentle introductions and loving care, we help puppies build trust, comfort, and positive associations with each step of the process.
Puppy Training in Blaine and Brooklyn Park, MN
Quality puppy training is one of the most important gifts you can give your new furry loved one. It sets the stage for better communication, a life with more freedom, and significantly improved safety. Our puppy training in the Twin Cities is structured to give growing pups a strong foundation in essential skills with positive, motivational methods built for lasting results.
Our puppy trainers use rewards-based techniques to make learning fun and engaging for your pet. We don’t only teach obedience and manners—we help puppies think critically, make good choices, and navigate the world around them with confidence. Puppy training at Stone Mountain Pet Lodge includes:
Introduction to core obedience training like sit, stay, place, leave it, and others
Manners development to establish good early behaviors like not jumping on guests, impulse control, and loose leash walking
Positive socialization with other puppies, adult dogs, and people who aren’t mom or dad
Plenty of play, enrichment, and confidence-building activities
Our Puppy Kindergarten and other puppy training classes are offered at both our Blaine and Brooklyn Park pet resorts. Each puppy training program is designed to support both you and your pup so you can have the most rewarding, harmonious, and happy life together. Click here to see our upcoming classes!
Free First Night of Puppy Boarding
Looking for the best puppy boarding in the Twin Cities?
Give us a call today—their first night is on us.
*Offer requires a 3-night minimum stay. Discount subject to availability and blackout dates and cannot be combined with other offers.
Lodging discount applies to first-time customers only and is valid for any lodging accommodation selected.
Puppy Boarding in Blaine and Brooklyn Park, MN
Our puppy boarding guests enjoy a luxury home-away-from-home with special consideration for their age. Every puppy stays in their own private, climate-controlled overnight suite with a raised bed, soft bedding, and plenty of loving human interaction. We always take the time to gently introduce puppies to each part of the pet resort experience and actively support their development. Here are just a few ways we do that:
Calm, positive arrivals with patient handling to welcome puppies to their home-away-from-home
Our specialized Puppy Package provides ample exercise, extra potty breaks, socialization opportunities, and tailored amenities including a complimentary toy
Daily, enhanced report cards keep you posted on your puppy’s stay from arrival to departure
Confidence-building enrichment activities such as nature walks and one-on-one play
A stay away from home filled with play, comfort, and love helps puppies establish essential independence to reduce fear and separation anxiety
Our puppy boarding maintains a consistent routine with an ideal mix of play, rest, potty time, and interaction
Our resorts feature advanced wellness systems to keep our puppy boarding guests safe and healthy. Specialized systems continually circulate fresh, temperature-controlled air, and 24-hour monitoring and on-site presence keep your pup protected at all hours.
Puppy Grooming & Bathing
Early puppy grooming and puppy bathing experiences can affect how your dog feels about spa days for years to come. Stone Mountain Pet Lodge’s award-winning grooming salons offer specialized services just for puppies, provided by professionals who truly understand what puppies need and want. Our goal is to make your puppy’s first grooming visits positive and pleasant, taking everything at their own pace to build happy associations. This includes:
Extra gentle handling and shorter sessions
Gradual introductions to the grooming table, tubs, and other tools
Lots of positive reinforcement, praise, and treats throughout the process
Attentive care from professionals who are deeply in tune with your puppy’s comfort level and body language
Premium, puppy-safe products
We want your pup to come home feeling good about grooming and looking forward to their next visit. Please feel free to call us with any questions about our puppy bathing and puppy grooming services!
How Do We Keep Your Puppy Safe & Healthy?
Safety and wellness are at the heart of everything we do at Stone Mountain Pet Lodge, and that’s especially true for our puppy services. From our top-notch pet resorts to our staff training and daily routines, we’ve built layers of protection to help your youngster stay happy, healthy, and secure during every visit.
Advanced Air Handling & Security
Our Blaine and Brooklyn Part pet resorts are equipped with state-of-the-art air handling systems that continuously filter and circulate clean, temp-controlled air. This ensures a healthy, comfortable environment every day of the year. Plus, our grounds and buildings are security monitored 24/7, with an on-site staff presence day and night.social environments, you can rest assured your pup is only playing with other healthy, vaccinated, and friendly pets.
Strict Cleaning Protocols
We maintain a meticulously sanitized environment using veterinary-grade cleaners and highly cleanable, non-porous epoxy flooring throughout our playrooms and lodging areas. We perform daily deep cleans as well as continuous spot cleaning to ensure a sparkling environment. Of course, beds and bowls are never reused or shared without complete disinfection.
Healthy Vaccination Requirements
Our puppy guests are required to have proof of age-appropriate vaccinations to keep them safe, healthy, and protected.
Exceptional Staff Training
Our caregivers and puppy trainers receive extensive education in canine body language, group play, and safety, including puppy-specific training. All playtime is supervised by attentive professionals who guide positive interactions and redirect unwanted play habits.
Quality Socialization
All social playtimes are fully supervised, with playmates chosen specifically for your pet’s age and personality. This lets us provide a structured, ultra-safe socialization opportunity for puppies as opposed to risky, uncontrolled options like the dog park or local pet parent meetups.
Healthy Routines & Wellness Checks
During puppy boarding, your puppy will receive consistent mealtimes, rest breaks, and activity especially designed for their needs. We provide a recorded wellness check every day to monitor the wellbeing and mood of every puppy, with proactive pet parent communication at all times.
Doggy Daycare FAQ
What vaccinations are required for doggy daycare?
For the safety of all our doggy daycare guests, we require proof of vaccination for rabies, the distemper combo, and Bordetella.
Are reservations required for doggy daycare?
Having reservations helps us make sure we schedule the right number of staff every day, which is an important part of our safety measures. For this reason, we do require reservations for doggy daycare. Walk-ins are accepted on a first come, first served basis.
What are your daycare hours?
At both locations, doggy daycare is available Monday through Friday from 6 am to 6 pm. We even have Saturday daycare from 8 am to 4 pm.
Can puppies join daycare?
Absolutely! Daycare offers puppies a safe and supervised place to learn new things and exercise their social skills. Once your social puppy is fully vaccinated, they are welcome to try out daycare. If your puppy is under 6 months of age, they’d be perfect for our free puppy socialization program, now available at both Stone Mountain Pet Lodge locations.
What does my dog do during the day?
Our doggy daycare isn’t just a free-for-all, it’s a thoughtfully structured day that provides plenty of physical exercise, interactive games, and social enrichment. Every dog enjoys ample playtime, whether it’s in group or on-on-one, as well as rotating activities such as bubble parties, water fun, ice cubes, scent exploration, snowball toss, and much more.
Want even more engagement and interaction? Our Custom Daycare takes it a step further with customized personal enrichment, brain exercises, and training practice.
My dog doesn’t like other dogs, can they still join daycare?
Dogs of all ages, breeds, and social comfort levels are welcome at our doggy daycare. We recognize that not every dog prefers a group play environment, but every dog deserves a quality play option. We offer one-on-one play sessions through our custom daycare program for dogs who may be fearful, reactive, or simply prefer human friends.
My dog isn’t spayed/neutered, can they still play?
We have a place for everyone! Intact Males are welcome in our custom daycare program, where they will get all the exercise, attention and fun they desire! Unspayed Females are allowed into group play as long as they are not in heat.
Can I tour your pet resort?
We’d be delighted to have you visit us for a tour. Please stop in any time during our operating hours.
Do you offer pet transportation?
Yes! We offer a safe and convenient pet taxi service to and from our resorts across the whole metro area. Please call us for more information.
What is dog daycare, and how can it benefit my dog?
Dog daycare provides a safe and stimulating environment for your dog during the day. It offers opportunities for socialization, exercise, and mental enrichment, which can lead to a happier and healthier pet. At Stone Mountain Pet Lodge, we offer both group play and one-on-one sessions to cater to your dog’s needs.
How do I know if my dog is ready for daycare?
Dogs should be comfortable around other dogs and people, up-to-date on vaccinations, and in good health. We recommend an initial evaluation to assess your dog’s temperament and ensure they’re a good fit for our daycare program.
Can I add grooming or training services to my dog's daycare visit?
Yes! We offer grooming and training services that can be scheduled in conjunction with your dog’s daycare visit. Please contact us to arrange these additional services.
How can I book a daycare session for my dog?
You can book a daycare session by visiting our website and completing the contact us form, or by calling us directly!
Free Puppy Socialization in the Twin Cities Area
Puppyhood is a critical time for learning, making impressions, and establishing the worldview that will shape your dog’s future. As soon as they arrive home, they’re building new habits and exploring the boundaries around them. Stone Mountain Pet Lodge is here to support your puppy’s development from the beginning at our free Puppy Social Hour in Blaine and Brooklyn Park, MN. Before they’re even old enough to formally join doggy daycare, this no-cost program gives pups under 6 months old a place to exercise their skills, experience new things, and have tons of fun. Our local puppy socialization includes:
Supervised playtime with other young puppies
Fun activities and puppy enrichment
Plenty of interaction from attentive, loving staff
A safe, professionally supervised environment
Positive early experiences with new sights, sounds, scents, and settings
Familiarization with the pet resort including the lobby, suites, and play yards
Feedback at pickup about your puppy’s day including a customized report card
Puppy socialization takes place on the fourth Sunday of the month from 1-3 pm! Want to get started? Click the button below to register!
Is your puppy ready for even more fun? Our premier doggy daycare in Blaine and Brooklyn Park is a perfect choice for play, enrichment, and socialization once your pup has their full vaccinations. Read more here!