Supervised indoor and outdoor play in spacious areas with pools, socialization, and photo updates throughout the day.
Comfortable slumber parties with 24/7 care, ensuring your dog feels at home while you're away.
Convenient options to ease parking challenges, especially during busy events like Twins games.
Tailored care for dogs with special needs, including dietary or behavioral considerations.
Regular snapshots sent to owners, capturing their pets' best moments and providing peace of mind.
We LOVE Barks & Rec!! My dog is always overjoyed to go to daycare and the staff are all amazing :) They’re great at making accommodations for my dog’s different needs and have been easy to coordinate with for scheduling. I just know he has an awesome time every time he’s there and now my camera roll is full of the cutest pictures of him living his best life. Can’t recommend this place enough!
Absolutely love Barks & Rec and so does my pup Frannie. They are so accommodating and sends updates throughout the day. Frannie loves coming here and playing with all her doggy friends and the staff. Highly recommend Barks & Rec!
Our dog Maui had been going to the old North Loop location since he was a puppy, and always had the most amazing time during daycare and boarding. The staff are always friendly and accommodating, we are never worried sending Maui to Barks & Rec! Now that their new location has opened, Maui cannot get enough of the outdoor play areas, especially the pools! It is an amazing new space that we are so happy opened up. Would give 6 stars if we could!
Best place for your pups! The new North Loop space is amazing, huge outdoor and indoor play areas, our pups have the best time. These guys take such great care of our fur babies. We send them for daycare and leave them for slumber parties when we are out of town. Cannot say enough great things about Barks & Rec!
I was passing through town and I needed a place to keep my dog Bill. This new location is awesome! He had such a great time and the team at Barks and Rec were incredible. I loved the photo updates I got and I was not worried at all with leaving my pup in a new place. Highly recommend the new location! The one difficult part was parking while the Twins game was going on. However, they told me they will work on a “pick up” option so you don’t have to park to pick up your dog. Great staff, awesome facilities. If I’m ever in the MSP area with my dog again, they absolutely have my business!

Where Minneapolis dogs play, stay, and thrive with loving care and spacious fun!
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Barks & Rec - North Loop is a premier dog daycare and boarding facility located next to the MPLS Farmers Market in Minneapolis, MN. Our new, expansive location features huge indoor and outdoor play areas, including pools, where dogs can socialize and exercise in a safe, supervised environment. With a 5-star rating from over 67 reviews, our dedicated staff provides personalized accommodations, daily photo updates, and exceptional care for your furry family members. Whether for daycare or overnight slumber parties, we ensure every dog has an awesome time, making us the trusted choice for pet parents in the MSP area.
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