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Vet-owned doggy daycare - Plymouth, MN
Doggy Daycare in Plymouth, MN - With a Vet Hospital Right Next Door
Pet Retreat Plymouth is a locally owned doggy daycare owned by a veterinarian and connected to the Vet Partners animal hospital. Your dog gets the lowest staff-to-dog ratio in the area, built-in rest breaks, Fear Free-certified staff, and a free report card after every visit.
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Best of Plymouth Winner
Fear Free certified staff
Open 7 days a week
Why Plymouth Dog Owners Choose Pet Retreat
Plenty of places can watch your dog for the day. Here's what makes a day at Pet Retreat different.
Veterinarian-owned, with an animal hospital on site
Pet Retreat is owned by a veterinarian and located right alongside Vet Partners Plymouth. If anything ever comes up during your dog's day, there are veterinarians steps away - not a phone call and a car ride.
Meet our on-site veterinarians
Lowest staff-to-dog ratio in the area
About 1 staff member for every 10 dogs, so your pup gets real one-on-one attention all day.
First Time Assessment for every dog
A $25 half-day visit makes sure your dog is comfortable with people, other dogs, and their suite before their first full stay.
Play breaks so dogs don't get overworked
Roughly an hour of play, then an hour of rest in their own suite - repeated all day. Dogs go home happy-tired, not overstimulated.
Packages that break up cost
Prepay for a daycare package and save big. We offer packages that ranging from 5 to 30 days in total for a discounted rate.
Free daily report cards
Every daycare and boarding visit ends with a personalized report card telling you how your dog's day went - at no extra cost.
Locally owned in Plymouth
We're not a national chain. We're your neighbors on Fernbrook Lane, and we know our regulars by name.
Fear Free certified staff
Our team is trained in Fear Free handling, which keeps stress low and makes the day calmer for nervous or first-time dogs.
No Charge for Playtime
All dogs get tons of playtime throughout their stay at zero extra cost. We don't think it's fair for a dog to sit in their suite for their entire visit.
What a Day of Doggy Daycare Looks Like
A balanced rhythm of play and rest, with eyes on your dog the whole time.
01
Drop-off
From 7 AM on weekdays and 9 AM on weekends.
02
Supervised play
About an hour in our indoor dog park with size- and temperament-matched playmates.
03
Rest in their suite
About an hour to recharge in a private suite, then back to play - all day long.
04
Pick-up + report card
Pick up by 6 PM (or 6–8 PM for a small after-hours fee) and get your dog's free report card.
Start With a First Time Assessment
Every dog completes a half-day assessment ($25, available any day of the week) before their first daycare or boarding stay. It makes sure Pet Retreat is a good fit and that your dog will be comfortable here. Here's what we look at:
01
Human interaction
Your dog spends time with our team so we can make sure they're comfortable being handled and friendly with people.
02
Social skills
Next they join a playgroup matched by size and temperament, so we can see that they enjoy other dogs and play appropriately.
03
Nap time
Finally, they settle into a suite so we can make sure they're relaxed during rest breaks.
Doggy Daycare Pricing in Plymouth
Simple pricing with no surprises. Pay by the day, or prepay for a package and get free days built in.
First Time Assessment
A 4–5 hour half-day visit to see how your dog does with our team, other dogs, and their suite. Required before a first daycare or boarding stay.
$25
Single Day
Choose each time you drop off. Half Day is 5 hours or less; Full Day is more than 5 hours.
Half Day
Full Day
$27
$37
After-Hours Pick-Up
Work late? No problem. Pick your dog up between 6 and 9 PM for a small after-hours charge. We also offer early drop off on the weekend!
+$15
Daycare Packages
Prepay for daycare and your per-day price drops with every package size. Bigger packages work out to multiple free days compared with paying day by day.
Half-Day Packages (5 hours or less)
PACKAGE
PRICE
PER DAY
YOU SAVE
5 days
$130
$26
$5
10 days
$250
$25
$20
20 days
$480
$24
$60 2+ free days
30 days
$690
$23
$120 4+ free days
Full-Day Packages (More than 5 hours)
PACKAGE
PRICE
PER DAY
YOU SAVE
5 days
$175
$35
$10
10 days
$340
$34
$30
20 days
$660
$33
$80 2+ free days
30 days
$960
$32
$150 4+ free days
Savings compared with paying the single-day rate ($27 half day / $37 full day) for the same number of visits.
What Daycare Families Say
"Our dog, Ellie, had a blast staying at the Pet Retreat this weekend while we were away. We were nervous to try pet boarding for the first time but were blown away but how great this place is for our dog! We really appreciate that they do a first time assessment so you know the dogs will do well with other dogs."
- Grace F, Google review
"The Pet Retreat team is sooo good to Freddie!! He loves staying here! The daily report cards are the best, it’s so nice to see how he is doing. View full review"
- Kelly P, Google review
Doggy Daycare FAQs
Is Pet Retreat Plymouth really connected to a vet hospital?
Yes. We're veterinarian-owned and located right alongside Vet Partners Plymouth, so if anything comes up during your dog's day, veterinarians are on site to help.
How much does doggy daycare cost?
A half day is $27 and a full day is $37. Daycare packages lower the price to as little as $23 per half day or $32 per full day.
What's the difference between a half day and a full day?
A half day is 5 hours or less. A full day is more than 5 hours. You choose each time you drop off.
Does my dog need an assessment before starting daycare?
Yes. Every dog completes a First Time Assessment before their first daycare or boarding stay. It's a 4–5 hour half-day visit, costs $25, and is available any day of the week.
How often is my dog playing versus resting?
Dogs play for about an hour, then rest for about an hour in their own suite, and repeat that rhythm until pick-up. The breaks keep dogs from getting overtired or overstimulated.
Does my dog get a suite during daycare?
Yes. Every daycare dog has a private suite to relax in during rest breaks.
Where do daycare dogs play?
In our indoor dog park, which is shared with boarding and Brew Park guests, plus a separate party and play room.
What is your staff-to-dog ratio?
About 1 staff member for every 10 dogs — the lowest ratio in our area — so your dog gets more individual attention.
Will I know how my dog's day went?
Yes. Every daycare and boarding visit includes a free, personalized report card.
Can I pick my dog up after 6 PM?
Yes. After-hours pick-up is available from 6 to 8 PM for an additional $15.
What are your daycare hours?
Monday through Friday 7 AM–6 PM, and Saturday and Sunday 9 AM–6 PM.
What areas do you serve?
We're in Plymouth, MN and welcome dogs from across the west metro, including Maple Grove, Wayzata, Minnetonka, Golden Valley, Medicine Lake, and Hopkins.
Doggy Daycare for Plymouth and the West Metro
Conveniently located at 2605 Fernbrook Ln N, Suite J, Plymouth, MN 55447 - an easy drive from:
Plymouth
Maple Grove
Wayzata
Minnetonka
Golden Valley
Medicine Lake
Hopkins
Also offering dog boarding and pet grooming under the same roof.