Part of Phase 1 : Screening

What's Included & how it's run

We provide their crate/kennel (+ exercise pen for young puppies), stainless steel bowls, clean bedding, safe toys, non-edible bones, and healthy biscuits/treats.

  • First Hour: intro, meet-and-greet, sniff, potty, and get settled in (+30 minutes of formal crate training if you purchased the add-on service)

  • We won't do any other training, but we do interact with them similar to how we would when they'd come for training and observe their behavior

  • Depending on the dogs and timing, we may introduce them to the main group to be let out together (dog friendliness is not required to pass)

  • We'll be in the house, but we are also able to monitor them with a camera in the dog room, and we can interrupt inappropriate behaviors if needed

  • Meal Times: we usually feed them around 4:30pm and 6:30am with the food you provide, and the amount you indicate in the customer portal

  • When you pick them up, we will give you a verbal report about how they did and let you know if they can be accepted for a B&T program

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To lessen chances of getting sick, we mostly meet outside.

Packing Checklist

Please bring the following for your dog...

  • Non-slip Collar with Identification

  • 4-6 ft Leash (not retractable)

  • Regular Food (& Medications) + extra

  • Slow-feed Bowl if needed

  • Treats if they have a sensitive stomach

  • Medical Supplies if needed

  • Behavior Aids if needed

  • Walking/Training Tools if needed

  • [Optional: Their own Bedding]

Important Information

  • Communication

    If you're running early/late, please email us ahead of time (and wait for a response)... we may have back-to-back appointments and need to reschedule.

  • Appointment Times

    We must have all of the dogs and our cats put away before you pull into the driveway... please be sure you arrive no earlier/later than 5-10 minutes of your scheduled time.

  • Keep Leashed

    For their safety, please be sure to leash up your dog before letting them out of the vehicle. Likewise, we will always bring them out to you on a leash.

Need to Contact Us?

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One hour north of the Twin Cities off of I-35

Our address can be found on Google (and below):

7324 Rolling Meadows Circle

Pine City, MN 55063

(we are in Rock Creek east of I-35, off HWY 70)

Overnight Trial Stay FAQ's

  • How much is the overnight?

    We charge our nightly boarding-portion rate, which is currently $45+tax = $48.32 (100% is due as the deposit to book it, and it is non-refundable [& non-transferable])

  • Does the fee go toward the program cost?

    No, no matter if they pass or fail, you are paying for our time and care for your dog for the time they're here.

  • When can we schedule the overnight?

    If, after the application and phone call, we decide to move forward, we will wait until you have registered and uploaded your dog's UTD vaccination & Recent fecal+giardia test results into our customer portal, to let you know what dates and times we have available.

  • How do overnight trial stays work?

    We test only one dog per night (although multiple dogs from the same household may be allowed to do it together for convenience); we usually have them dropped off either between 2-3pm, or at 6pm, then picked up between 9-11am the following morning.

  • How would a dog fail their test?

    Because of issues we've had in the past, we are screening for separation and/or crate anxiety... if a dog shows signs of distress such as heavy panting/drooling, pacing, whining, barking/howling, and/or pushing on, scratching at, or chewing on the crate door, we will not accept them for a B&T Program.

  • If they don't pass, do we get our fee back?

    No. We work really hard to make your dog feel comfortable and help them settle in... if they are having a hard time, it puts extra stress on everyone in the house. If it helps them get through the overnight hours, we may even sleep on the floor next to their crate so everyone else can sleep.