Whether they chirp, slither, blow bubbles, bark or meow, every pet deserves to be well loved. We’ve done the legwork to gather info on great places in Maple Grove to keep your best friend healthy and happy—because a wagging tail says it all!
Six Wags Dog Daycare & Boarding
You need to leave town and Max needs just the right person to make sure he gets some exercise and fun. Not to worry, Six Wags Dog Daycare and Boarding knows all their customers’ every quirk. They’re a family business, small enough to offer extra attention, so your dog will quickly come to recognize owners Dennis and Susan Bakken.
Each dog sleeps in a private kennel on a comfortable Kuranda bed. They can frolic in a large area with more energetic dogs or dally in a domain for smaller, older or less active guests. Dogs must complete a temperament test and evaluation and owners must complete all appropriate paperwork before receiving approval for a stay. Max can enjoy some socializing long-term daycare for $25 and overnight boarding for $35. 9707 63rd Ave. N.; 763.746.8563
Maple Grove Pet Hospital
If you have a new puppy or kitten, Maple Grove Pet Hospital is a great place to start them out with a free comprehensive examination. “Puppies need a series of shots, once a month for three to four months,” says Scott Greiman, DVM. The first vet clinic in the city, they continue with a full-service hospital including dietary management, x-ray facilities, preventative health care, grooming and boarding.
As your best friend grows older, you’ll find services in diagnostic blood profiles and chemistries, heart worm and geriatric blood work. Discounted rabies vaccinations cost $27 and dog neuter surgery is $150 to $175. This is a trusted clinic with years of happy, lifelong customers. 13640 Grove Drive N.; 763.420.9711
Animal Wellness Center of Maple Grove
“Cats are notorious for their ability to hide illness and pain,” says Dr. Carolyn Apker, owner of the Animal Wellness Center, which caters to your favorite feline’s special needs with cat-only exam rooms, calming pheromone diffusers, warm handling techniques and cat-specific equipment. But dogs, ferrets, rabbits, birds and exotics also receive care at the Animal Wellness Center in the hands of specialist trained in chiropractic and massage therapies, along with complimentary modalities including supplements, organic food, aromatherapy, behavioral therapy and Healing Touch energy work.
The lavish boarding and daycare experience includes: spacious suites with webcams so you can view your pet from anywhere in the world, heated floors, TV monitors showing animal-themed programs, and unlimited play time with a selected play group or one-on-one cuddle time with resort staff.
Top off your pet’s pampering with a bath, haircut and pedicure replete with toe nail polish (prices determined by weight and breed). Becoming beautiful can be so fun and relaxing for pets that they may be less than anxious to return home. 7000 E. Fish Lake Rd.; 763.420.7958
Heritage Animal Hospital
Whether you have a hare, horse or huskie, Heritage Animal Hospital will make sure they are hardy. They have a long history of caring through medicine, surgery, dentistry, grooming and boarding services. They also carry pet products like shampoo, dental and ear cleaning supplies, and chew toys.
A basic exam costs just under $55 and Heritage’s large staff offers a broad range of experience with specialties in metabolic diseases such as hypothyroidism and diabetes. Owner, Richard Silverstein, DVM, has a particular interest in dermatology and surgery. High-tech x-ray, along with a testing lab, allow for immediate analysis in a medical emergency, and their convenient in-house pharmacy means one less stop on the way home for recovery. 12624 Bass Lake Rd.; 763.559.7387
Linda J. Brodzik Canine Behavior and Training
He chews on shoes, shreds the upholstery, snarls at the slightest sound and won’t come when you call—sound familiar? Linda Brodzik has seen it all over the past 30 years. “I understand how to develop the attention, reliability and trust you desire in your pet,” says Brodzik.
She specializes in temperament, relationship and behavioral issues in both puppies and adult dogs. She conducts in-home consultations, where a comprehensive, individualized plan can be developed.
Behavioral counseling costs $95 per hour, and owners are given continual, unlimited support at no additional charge as they progress through a retraining program. Group obedience classes are also available at four progressive levels. Equal emphasis is placed
upon empowering both the owner and the dog with the skills and tools needed for success. 12624 Bass Lake Rd.; 763.458.6232
Petco
Petco is wonderful when you need just about anything for just about any pet. They offer the standard dog training, pet sitting and walking services, grooming, pet accessories, food and vaccination services, but also unique products like medical insurance and pet photography.
Leashes, perches, odor removers, carriers, books, filter media, nesting boxes, heaters, tick shampoo and exercise wheels are a mere peek at the dizzying array of items available in their store. Add a Coral Growth Accelerator Aquarium Lamp to your aquarium for $24.99 or get your cat’s nails trimmed for a steal at $10.
Their website offers coupons and promotions for your next trip as well as valuable education for new pet owners. Manager Robin Osman says their “little seminars on specific issues, such as potty training, are unique.” 8010 Wedgewood Ln.; 763.420.5230
PetSmart
Especially for those times when it’s just too cold to be outside, PetSmart offers exercise and socialization at Doggie Day Camp. After a hard day of training, they can stick around for full-service grooming. For a longer stay, all pets enjoy spacious room, an exercise program and on-call veterinary care.
A Banfield Pet Hospital is located inside the store, so your best friend can get medical and preventive care on a walk-in basis, and surgical care by appointment. Look into their Optimum Wellness Plans, which provide free office visits and exams for life.
With over 10,000 items from apparel and accessories to toys and treats, you won’t leave empty handed. 11200 Fountains Dr. N.; 763.424.3639
Shaggy Dog Grooming
Although you may see a shaggy dog enter the Shaggy Dog Grooming salon, you won’t recognize the clean-cut pup in its exit. After your pet undergoes dremeling (nail filing), ear cleaning, expression of their anal glands, a cut and bath with specialty shampoo (medicated for skin problems, allergy or oatmeal shampoo for sensitive skin), conditioner, the furminator (which removes dead hair) and a final hand drying, you may not recall which dog you arrived with.
“Our groomers are constantly trained in the latest styles and specialize in hand scissoring,” says owner Patti Swanson. They groom celebrities’ dogs, and some of their client dogs are celebrities—showing up on TV and in magazines.
Smaller breeds are a mere $44 for full grooming. Larger breeds can take two appointments and cost $85. While most shops dry animals with blowers in a kennel, Shaggy Dog always hand dries for results that look nicer and, they assure, are safer for your dog. 7488 E. Fish Lake Rd.; 763.494.4270
WHAT ELSE YOU NEED TO KNOW
Licensing
Maple Grove city code requires that dogs and cats over six months of age have a current rabies vaccination and city license. Licenses cost $2 per calendar year and can be purchased at the police department. Residents are allowed two adult dogs and two adult cats. If you desire three dogs or three cats, you must apply for a private kennel license.
Parks
Two area parks offer year-round paved trails where you can walk your dog on a 6-foot, non-retractable leash while enjoying the scenery. Additional fenced areas provide for running off-leash.
Elm Creek Park Reserve
12400 James Deane Pkwy.
20 miles of trails
29 acres fenced off-leash
Fish Lake Regional Park
14900 Bass Lake Rd.
3 miles of trails
6.7 acres fenced off-leash
