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Rocky Knoll Dog Boarding

1471 Co Rd 14, Grand Marais, MN 55604

4.9
57 Google reviewsGoogle Verified
Outdoor yardMedication adminClimate controlledOvernight potty breaks

Overview

Dog boarding and daycare with kennels, a yard, indoor and outdoor areas, air-conditioned facilities, and owner updates described in client testimonials.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free
Webcam
Staff overnight
Outdoor yard
Pool / water play
Small dog area
Accepts puppies
Reactive breeds
Medication adminExtra fee
Grooming
Training
Climate controlled
Overnight potty breaks
Online booking
Spay/neuter required
Temperament test

Max capacity: 8 dogs

Breed restrictions: pit bulls, pit bull mixes, other violent dog breeds

Policies & Details

Hours & Billing

Drop-off hours:7-10 AM (closed Sunday AM) and 4-7 PM
Pick-up hours:7-10 AM (closed Sunday AM) and 4-7 PM
Late pick-up fee:$20
Billing method:Both days

Cancellation & Deposits

Cancellation notice:2 days notice
Cancellation penalty:50% of the equivalent charge of the original reservation

Care & Play

Solo play
Daily updates

Extras

Multi-dog discount — 20-day package 2 dogs/ 1 kennel; $100 off
Owner operated

What Reviews Say

24 reviews analyzed

Rocky Knoll Dog Boarding received overwhelmingly positive feedback across the 24 analyzed reviews. Reviewers consistently praised attentive care, communication, dog happiness, cleanliness, flexibility, and repeat-use experiences. One serious negative review described a dog escaping into nearby woods, inadequate emergency communication, and safety concerns; this is the primary red flag despite otherwise strong sentiment.

Dog happiness
5.0
Staff
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Communication
5.0
Drop-off / pickup
5.0
Safety
4.4

People love

Dogs appear happy, comfortable, and well cared for(10)Strong communication and professionalism(8)Clean facilities(5)Repeat customers and return intent(5)Convenient and flexible scheduling(4)

Staff shoutouts

Josiah(23 mentions)

Worth noting

Dog escaped and was lost in nearby woods

“Boarded my dog back in August, they lost her in the woods around their home almost on day one of her scheduled 3 night stay.”

Inadequate emergency contact process

“They did not have a system to contact me in an emergency”

Reviewer reported lack of fenced containment in the search area

“there was no fenced area”

Reviewer reported harness was not being used during the escape

“she had a harness that was apparently not on”

Potential traffic-related safety danger during escape

“I was very concerned she could have run out and gotten hit.”

Emergency communication and incident handling

“They did not have a system to contact me in an emergency”

Escape-prevention and containment practices

“keep dogs in a fenced area and use the harnesses they tell you to bring.”

Owner replies to 96% of reviewsAvg response: 268dwarm tone5 repeat customers

Top Rated

4.9 stars from 57+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.9-star rating across 57 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating
4.9/ 5
Review scoreInsufficient topic coverage
Amenities4 of 14
Reviews57
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.5

Max capacity

8 dogs

Pricing

Boarding

$35/night

Daycare

$30/day

Contact

Visit Website+1 218-235-3114Get directions to 1471 Co Rd 14, Grand Marais, MN 55604

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