DOG BOARDING NEAR ELK RIVER, MN
Dog boarding near Elk River, MN. What most facilities here can’t offer.
Elk River has options for dog boarding. But options and the right choice aren’t always the same thing. Country Pup Kennel is 30 minutes north on Hwy 169 — with 24/7 awake overnight staff, complimentary daycare with every boarding stay, and a level of care most local facilities simply can’t match.
New dogs start with a free Meet & Greet
~30 Minutes from Elk River
North on Hwy 169 to Princeton
24/7 Awake Staff
Someone is always here — always watching
Daycare Included
Complimentary with every boarding stay
4.9 Stars • 89 Reviews
The most trusted facility in the area
WHY ELK RIVER FAMILIES CHOOSE CPK
Elk River has boarding options. Here’s what makes CPK different.
There are good boarding facilities in and around Elk River. We won’t pretend otherwise. But 24/7 awake overnight staff — real people actively monitoring every kennel all night long, not a locked building with a camera — is something most local facilities don’t offer.
Neither is complimentary full-day daycare included with every boarding stay. Or a medical-grade negative pressure isolation room. Or some vet students and vet techs on staff. Or 35 acres of space.
CPK is 30 minutes north on Hwy 169. For families who’ve made the drive, it becomes the only option they’ll consider.
24/7 Awake Staff
Someone is always here. Always active. Always monitoring. Your dog is never alone at night — not in a locked building with a motion sensor, but with real people on site all night every night. Most boarding facilities in the Elk River area don’t offer this. CPK does.
Complimentary Daycare Included
Every boarding stay includes full-day daycare at no extra charge. Your dog isn’t sitting in a kennel waiting for you to come back. They’re playing, socializing, and having a genuinely great day — and you’re not paying extra for it.
Live Kennel Cameras
Check in on your dog anytime from your phone. See them in their suite, during rest time, overnight. Peace of mind from wherever you are.
Negative Pressure Isolation Room
A medical-grade isolation room for any dog showing signs of illness. Most boarding facilities — including most in the Elk River area — don’t have one. CPK built one because your dog’s health matters.
THE DRIVE FROM ELK RIVER
30 minutes north. Already on your route.
From Elk River take Hwy 169 north through Zimmerman. Country Pup Kennel is at 30209 116th St NW — just south of Princeton on the right.
Heading up to the lake this weekend? Hwy 169 goes right through Princeton. Drop your dog off on the way up north and pick them up on the way home. We’re open every weekend and every holiday — we’re here when you need us most.
Ready to schedule your dog’s first visit?
New dogs start with a free Meet & Greet — call to set it up
WHAT FAMILIES SAY
Don’t take our word for it.
★★★★★
“My two puppies just spent 10 days at Country Pup Kennel and I would not bring my dogs anywhere else. Both dogs came home happy, healthy and did not want to leave when I came to pick them up. The drive from Minneapolis was super easy.”
H. Carlile
★★★★★
“I am so glad I was referred to Country Pup Kennel; They are by far the best place ever that we have brought our 2 St Bernards to. Not only did the dogs come home happy and tired, they were well taken care of. I would give them a 10 star if I could.”
D. Hagen
ALL SERVICES
Everything your dog needs. One facility.
CPK isn’t just boarding. While your dog is here you have access to everything — daycare, training with Sarah Bostock, professional grooming, and our self-serve dog wash. One drive from Elk River covers everything.
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Dog Boarding
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Dog Daycare
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Dog Training
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Dog Grooming
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Board & Train
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Self-Serve Dog Wash
Straightforward pricing. No surprises.
Boarding starts at $50/night. Every stay includes complimentary full-day daycare — there’s no separate charge for playtime. Call to confirm pricing and availability.
Every new dog starts here.
Before your dog’s first boarding stay, come in for a free Meet & Greet. Tour the facility, meet the team, and let your dog get comfortable. Most Elk River families tell us they wish they’d come in sooner — and that the drive up 169 is easier than they expected.
Open daily 7am–7pm · About 30 minutes from Elk River · Right on Hwy 169 · Free · No commitment
common questions
We’d rather you ask than wonder.
About 30 minutes north on Hwy 169. From Elk River take Hwy 169 north through Zimmerman. Country Pup Kennel is at 30209 116th St NW — just south of Princeton on the right.
Yes — every new dog starts with a free Meet & Greet before their first boarding visit. Call to schedule yours.
Yes — complimentary full-day daycare is included with every boarding stay. No extra charge.
Yes — open every weekend and every major holiday including Christmas Day. We’re here when you need us most.
Yes — live kennel cameras are available so you can check in on your dog anytime from your phone.
All dogs must be on leash when arriving and leaving. All dogs must be up to date on vaccinations. No open wounds of any kind. Flea, worm, and tick free. A negative fecal test within the last year is required. Dogs 6 months and older must be spayed or neutered for daycare.