DOG DAYCARE NEAR ELK RIVER, MN

A better day for your dog. Every single day.

Elk River dogs deserve more than a quiet house and a long wait. At CPK, your dog gets supervised group play, outdoor time, individual attention, and a team that genuinely loves what they do — about 20 minutes up the road in Princeton. Open every day, including weekends and holidays.

4.9 Stars

118+ Google Reviews

Open Every Day

Weekends & Holidays

All Breeds & Sizes

Playgrounds by temperament

Near Elk River

Princeton, MN • Hwy 169

COUNTRY PUP KENNEL

Facility Tour

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FROM ELK RIVER

20 minutes for your dog to have their best day? Easy choice.

Twenty minutes is shorter than most people’s daily commute — and it’s the difference between a cramped indoor daycare room and real indoor and outdoor play yards spread across our 35-acre property. Most in-town options just can’t offer that kind of space, no matter how close they are.

Plenty of Elk River families make the drive up Hwy 169 and stack it with a grooming appointment, a training session, or a stop in our retail shop — so the trip pays for itself more than once. Ask around; a lot of your neighbors already make the drive, and most say it stopped feeling like a drive after the first visit.

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WHY CPK DAYCARE

Not just supervised. Actually cared for.

A lot of daycares keep dogs safe. CPK keeps dogs happy. Our staff is made up of former and current veterinary technicians and people who genuinely love dogs — not just employees watching a clock. Your dog gets matched into a playgroup by size, age, and temperament so every day is structured around what works for them.

Elk River clients are typically here in about 20 minutes. Many combine daycare with grooming or boarding for added convenience.

  • Safe, supervised group play — matched by size, age & temperament
  • Outdoor time every day — spacious yards, weather permitting
  • Rest time built into the schedule — so your dog comes home tired, not wired
  • Flexible drop-off & pick-up — as early as 7am, as late as 6pm
  • Staff with vet tech backgrounds — experienced, attentive, and dog-obsessed
  • Open weekends and every major holiday — no scrambling for coverage
The Day

What your dog’s day actually looks like

Structured play, built-in rest, and individual attention from drop-off to pick-up.

Rest Time7:00 – 8:00 AM
Playtime (Rotating Play)8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Rest Time12:00 – 2:00 PM
Afternoon Playtime (Rotating Play)2:00 – 4:30 PM
Rest Time4:30 – 6:00 PM

Add-On Options

1-on-1 Playtime (15 min)$15
1-on-1 Cuddle Time (15 min)$15
1-on-1 Walk (20 min)$20
Doggie Spa Bath & Dry$30+
Rates

Dog Daycare Pricing

Straightforward pricing with pack options that save you money the more you use us.

Full Day

$37
per day

Drop off as early as 7am, pick up as late as 6pm.

10-Day Pack

$320
$50 savings

Great for regular daycare clients. Use at your own pace.

20-Day Pack

$620
$120 savings

Best value for dogs who come multiple times a week.

Additional dogs from the same household: $33 per day. For cancellation policy, vaccination requirements, and holiday pricing, see our full daycare page →

Meet & Greet + Reservations required.

Daycare fills up fast — especially on weekends and holidays. Book ahead.

What People Say

From dogs who can’t wait to come back

★★★★★

“Sam and Mark are amazing, they offer an amazing experience for our pup! We trust them 1000% with our dog. The staff is amazing and the place is beautiful! Our dog can’t wait to be there every single day!”

— Todd M., Google Review
★★★★★

“We are so happy we found Country Pup Kennel for our little guy for doggy daycare. He gets so excited to go and that makes my heart so full knowing he’s being well taken care of and loves playing with the other pups. I was so nervous bringing him somewhere being he’s our first fur baby, but when we did our meet and greet it felt so right.”

— Jen S., Google Review
★★★★★

“My dog Linus goes here for daycare and has done socialization class with Sarah the trainer. We love it. They have been very understanding and willing to work with Linus who is a rescue and has some different reactivity issues in some situations.”

— Justina G., Google Review
★★★★★

“This place came highly recommended by friends, and I am now understanding why! They have clean facilities, great services and excellent communication. Being a new dog owner, I have questions! They are always helpful!”

— Jolene R., Google Review

Come see it for yourself

Schedule a free Meet & Greet. Tour our 35-acre facility, meet the team, and let your dog get comfortable before their first stay. No commitment required. Just come in.

Open daily 6am–6pm · Staffed 24/7 · Princeton, MN · 30209 116th St NW