Dog Boarding in Brainerd, MN
If you are looking for dog boarding services in Brainerd, Red Oaks Pet Inn is the best place to provide care for your pup while you’re away. They’ll feel like family here, because we provide personalized pet care for each and every dog, loving them like they are our own.
dog boarding overview
Dog Care is our Passion
When you need a place to board your dog, we know that you want to have peace of mind that your dog is comfortable, safe and having fun. We are passionate about providing personalized care and take the time to get to know each of our guests so we can love and care for them as if they were our own. Is your dog a tugger? A fetcher? A cuddler, wrestler, water-lover or a sniffer? Are they an outgoing social butterfly? More timid and calm? Anxious in new environments or around dogs or strangers? We’re committed to learning your dog’s love language – all their individual preferences and personality quirks will affect how we care for each dog in a way that will make them happy and comfortable while they stay here.
dog boarding details
3 Reasons to Love our Dog Boarding
Your dog will be Comfortable and Safe
- Private 4x5x13 Kennels: Your pet will stay in their own private kennel run. Plenty of space to stretch out and get comfortable.
- Comfortable Bedding: We provide comfortable bed risers and soft blankets, or bring your pet's favorite bed/blankets from home!
- Climate Controlled Building: We’ll keep your dog cool in the summer and toasty warm in the winter.
- Staff on Property Nearly 24/7: Between staff and ownership, someone is on the property nearly 24/7.
We strive to give you and your family peace of mind knowing that your dog is safe and comfortable when they board at Red Oaks Pet Inn. Your dog will be sleeping, resting and watching neighborhood squirrels in their own large and comfortable kennel while under the caring eyes of our staff.
They will get plenty of Fun and Exercise
- Lots of Outdoor Play Time: Your pup will have the chance to play outside 5 times per day for 10-20 minute sessions.
- Personalized Play Groups: We'll get to know your pup and match them with a small group (3-10 dogs) of friends based on size, personality and play style.
- Special Needs Play Time: If your dog prefers to play alone, we'll give them personalized one-on-one play time with staff.
- A Private and Secure Half-Acre: All play time takes place in our fenced in half-acre lot - plenty of room to sniff and play!
All play time is supervised, and we take extra care to match your dog with a personalized play group of 3-10 other dogs based on size, temperament and play style. If your dog needs special attention or doesn’t play well in groups, they’ll get plenty of one-on-one time with staff, engaging with them in their favorite activity. If they are anxious around strangers, we’re happy to supervise while respecting their boundaries and space, so they can enjoy their time outside.
We will spoil them with Personalized Care
- Special Diet or Medication: We don’t charge extra to administer medication or for special diet/food preparation.
- Keep their Routine: Does your dog need daily brushing or a little extra bedtime cuddling? We can do that.
- Socially Selective Dogs: Some dogs have social preferences, and we'll act as a doggy matchmaker to find your socially selective dog a friend that will mesh perfectly with their personality.
- Non-Social Dogs: Does your dog prefer the company of humans? They'll spend their play time one-on-one with staff, doing whatever activities they like best.
No matter your pet’s personality, size, health, breed or disposition, we will take great care to provide them with the personalized and loving care that they deserve.
Dog Boarding Prices
- Dog Boarding $36/night for 1 dog
Each additional dog staying in the same kennel is +$22/night. There is plenty of room in our kennels for dogs in the same family to share a kennel.
Do you want your dog to get a haircut, bath or nail trim during their stay? Checkout our dog grooming prices.
what you need
Dog Boarding Checklist
We Require Proof of Vaccines:
- Rabies
- Distemper
- Bordatella (Kennel Cough)
Please send vaccine records via email to info@redoakspetinn.com.
Please do not bring your dog into our facility if they are showing symptoms of kennel cough.
Pack What's Needed:
Required:
- Food if necessary
- Medications if necessary
Optional:
- Bedding & blankets
- Favorite toys
- Treats
- Bones
- Comfort items
Do NOT Bring:
- Rope toys
- Rawhide treats
- Bowls or dishes
- E-collars or bark collars
Dog Boarding FAQs
We will provide things like bedding, blankets, and food bowls.
- Required: food and medication
- Optional: bedding, blankets, favorite toys, treats, bones, comfort items
- Do NOT Bring: rope toys, rawhide treats, feeding bowls (unless a special bowl is required), e-collars or bark collars.
You can drop off or pick up your dog any time during operating hours which are:
- Monday – Friday: 7:30am – 7:00pm
- Saturday – Sunday: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Boarding costs $36.00 per night for one dog to stay in a large, private kennel run. Each additional dog staying in the same kennel is +$22/night.
If your dog is anxious around strangers, we’ll respect their boundaries and supervise their outside time from a distance. We’re happy to work with them over time, taking things slowly so that they can warm up to us at their own pace.
Yes. We are happy to work with your reactive dog to provide a comfortable and safe boarding experience. Be sure to provide staff with any details about your dog’s reactivity when you book your reservation and at check-in. Non social dogs will enjoy the same amount of outside time as social dogs, but will get to spend their play/potty sessions with staff one-on-one.
No. We do not require dogs to be spayed or neutered to board with us. Please let staff know that your dog is not spayed/neutered when you book your reservation and at check in. We allow intact males and intact females (that get along) to play together during their stay unless we are informed that your dog is going to be in heat while boarding.
No. Dogs must be vaccinated for Rabies, Distemper and Bordatella (Kennel Cough) to board at Red Oaks Pet Inn. Documentation from your vet must be provided before your reservation. It is recommended that you provide us with vaccination records prior to your drop-off date so that any unexpected issues can be addressed beforehand. We do not accept titers in lieu of vaccines.
Yes. In addition to dog boarding, we offer pet boarding in the Brainerd area for cats, critters and pet pigs. Give us a call at 218-829-1902 to inquire about other animals you may need care for.