Dog Boarding in Grand Rapids
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Courtney was great! My dog has separation anxiety & is usually freaking out when I get home after being gone all day. But this time, she was calm and happy. She clearly loved Courtney!
Lauren G
Taylor was such an amazing sitter! She gave me detailed updates every time she checked in on the pups. Will definitely hire her again if she is available :)
Ivianna S
Yuki boarded at Mari’s house and she had a great time. She loves running in the background. Thank you so much for taking good care of Yuki.
Cari P
Thank you for taking such great care of our kitties, so glad to hear that they were in good company while we were away!
Rebecca G
Keera was great with Archer and went at his pace! I got a ton of updates and Keera was super responsive and gave great updates! Keera was flexible when I was coming home sooner than expected.
Suzanne C
Above and beyond service and communication! Would recommend time and time again! Extra caring and loving!
Lindsey B
Kristen took such great care of Mia while I was away for the weekend! Super responsive and easy to communicate with. Mia would love to stay with her again!
Nicole C
Sheana came through when I was in a pinch. I needed someone to let the dogs out because I was stuck in traffic in the mountains. She responded last minute and had excellent communication. She’s the best!
Lindsay C
It was our first time leaving Skittles with a sitter, and Daniel did a great job of assuaging our fears! He was super communicative and made sure we knew that Skittles was in good hands. Highly recommend!
Christi B
He looks so happy with you dropping by! Thank you so much for your loving caring attention. Love it!
Crystal C
Kelli was awesome boarding my two dogs. Not only did she give daily updates with videos and pictures she also worked with them on introducing them to her cat and getting used to her big dogs. Can't recommend enough!
Cody H
Sara went above and beyond for us and our pet. Gave us some peace of mind while out of town and we couldn’t be more grateful. Def recommended!
Jenn S
The best dog events in Grand Rapids
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Pet Parade—Tall Timber Days
Celebrate the Grand Rapids area’s logging history at Tall Timber Days! The first weekend in August, thousands of festival-goers flock to see chainsaw carving demonstrations, a lumberjack show, and live music in downtown Grand Rapids. Leashed, well-behaved, social pets can enjoy the festivities with their fur-less pack leaders. And don’t miss out on the opportunity to show off your pooch—and win a prize—during the Pet Parade! Pre-registration is required and costumes are strongly encouraged. Prizes are awarded in the following categories: most unique, best dressed, best in show, cutest, and overall best.
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Mesabi Trail
From the Itasca County Fairgrounds in Grand Rapids, hop on the Mesabi Trail and hike, bike, or ski 130 miles from the Mississippi to the Boundary Waters all the way to Ely, MN! Leashed dogs are welcome on the trail, built mostly on retired rail lines. The Mesabi Trail passes open pit iron mines and lakes, through forests and meadows, and over rivers and streams. A daily or annual pass is required for wheeled devices—bicycles, roller blades, skateboards, and the like. Be sure to pack enough water for you and your pup!
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Klockow Brewing
The tap room at Klockow Brewing is dog-friendly to friendly pooches! So, there’s no excuse not to stop by and sample one (or more) brews from Grand Rapid’s only brewery. Owners Andy and Tasha Klockow want to create a welcoming, family-friendly tap room where people can gather to listen to live music, play board games, and enjoy good conversation. And that welcoming mentality extends to furry companions!
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Grand Rapids Dog Park at Veterans Park
The Grand Rapids Dog Park provides pups of all sizes a place to play and exercise off-leash! The dog park is located within Veterans Park, where land was set aside by the city and $20,000 was raised by volunteers to fence in and develop the area. A special fenced-in area for small dogs makes this park accessible for canines of all shapes, sizes, and temperaments. Situated along the Mississippi—on the site of a former logging camp—Veterans Park isn’t just for the dogs! The playground is popular with human pups, and the picnic area is great for rest stops and lunch breaks.
Wheezy Outdoors
Looking to try something new? “Break the chain of routine!” with a guided fishing or hunting trip with Wheezy Outdoors! Wheezy’s guides want you to have a good time in nature and that’s why they customize outings to your experience level and interest. They currently guide for summer fishing, ice fishing, fly fishing, bear hunts, and bird hunts. Hunting dogs are welcome to accompany you on game bird hunts. And hearty, adventurous dogs—who enjoy traveling by snowmobile—are welcome to ice fish with you!
