Metro Dogs,

506 N 11th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55411, United States

"So glad to have been connected to Metro Dogs through The Bond Between (formerly known as Second Hand Hounds)! I have a very anxious dog and Sydney was so wonderful with him. I appreciated that the training was both science based and compassionate. Have already recommended Metro Dogs and will continue to do so!"

"Metro Dogs is the absolute best daycare ever. They care so deeply for our puppy (now teenager). She is so happy each time we arrive and the staff are the most kind and caring humans. We love watching her on the video cams all day and love to see how much fun she has playing with the other dogs. The staff also does special activities for holidays which our dog loves! Our vet recommended this daycare to us because of the level of care and well-run environment. We cannot recommend Metro Dogs enough!"

"I can’t say enough good things about our experience with Metro Dogs daycare! In particular, we have been so grateful for confidence club, which Mabel attends at least once a week. Our girl has always been very fearful of new situations, people, sounds… basically anything other than dogs. We knew we wanted to send her to some sort of doggy daycare early on, as one means of socialization. We tried one other spot in the twin cities before we tried metro dogs, and right away I felt that metro dogs would be the right fit for Mabel. Her fearful nature and large size made me concerned about finding the right fit, anything to help her avoid becoming a scared/aggressive big dog. Metro dogs staff helped normalize and ease my anxiety surrounding her unique needs and struggles, and confidence club played a huge part in that. When she started attending confidence club at three months old, Mabel was all “stranger danger,” especially with men. Jason told us early on that he has yet to encounter a dog he hasn’t eventually won the trust of, and Mabel proved to be no exception! He did a truly wonderful job getting to know her, building a relationship with her, and making her feel safe at daycare. When she was a few months old, I wasn’t sure if she would ever get to the point where she would be comfortable around strangers, or enjoy playing with other dogs. Now, she runs into her days “at school” with so much confidence and excitement, she doesn’t even look back at me! Confidence club has been the perfect setting for her to blossom. The smaller group of pups, familiar/patient faces, and opportunities for enrichment are really great for dogs like Mabel, who might need a little more support. Jason has been excellent at communicating her progress to us, through emails, CC report cards, and in person at pick-up. We learned quickly with Mabel that having a pup who is not super social or outgoing has its challenges, and we have put it lots of effort to help her grow into a well socialized one year old. Knowing she has a daycare where she feels happy and safe has been SUCH a weight off of our shoulders throughout the whole process. We love Metro dogs because Mabel loves it! The cute themed days (state fair day!), training classes, and informative and engaging instagram presence are great bonuses too. :) I would recommend metro dogs to any dog owner, especially if you’re seeking a daycare that can meet your dog where they’re at and help them gain confidence."

"We love bringing our dog to Metro Dogs! We have a 5 month old Havanese named Sweet Potato. She is always so excited to go to day care with Metro Dogs. She stays in the special puppy area. We love the daily report cards, photos, and fun activities planned around holidays. On Halloween they gave the pups lots of special playtime and fun treats. Online booking is clean and easy."

"Metro Dogs daycare in Minneapolis has truly been a game-changer for us and our sweet girl. The puppy specific care and training services they offer have been instrumental in Georgie's development. The trainers are not only knowledgeable but also incredibly patient, which has made a world of difference in Georgie's learning journey. What's more, the facility itself is clean, safe, and a haven for play, exercise, and socialization. The regular updates (adorable report cards) and photos they provide are icing on the cake. We're so grateful to the Metro Dogs team for their dedication and the positive impact they've had on our puppy's life. They go above and beyond to ensure every dog feels loved and cared for. Thank you so much for being there for Georgie and for providing a place where dogs can thrive and have a blast. We couldn't be happier with our choice! ~Sarah Smith, Georgie’s mom ♥️"