About

Pampered Pooch Playground has helped set the care standards for dogs throughout Minnesota.

Our love for pups runs in the family.

Located just minutes from downtown Minneapolis and Edina, Pampered Pooch Playground in St. Louis Park, Minnesota is one of the original dog daycare centers in the Twin Cities and has helped set the care standards for dogs throughout Minnesota.

Meet Our Team

Say Hello to Our Fantastic Team!

Melissa

GENERAL MANAGER

Melissa is a graduate of the University of Minnesota with a degree in Animal Science and has been part of the Pampered Pooch Playground team since 2010. Before working at Pampered Pooch Playground she worked for a doggy daycare and boarding kennel in Green Bay for 3 years. Watch out Viking fans, Melissa LOVES the Packers and you definitely won’t see her working on game day.

Melissa with dog

Ellie

ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER

Ellie was with Pampered Pooch from 2015-2017 and is now back on the team! She has been working professionally with dogs for almost nine years! She has a Welsh Corgi named Norah and a Norwegian Forest cat named Gizmo. You'll almost certainly catch her corgi, Norah greeting you in the lobby and requesting a treat! Outside of work, Ellie enjoys being outdoors with Norah, camping, traveling, reading, listening to live music and bingeing Netflix!

Ellie with dog

Caroline

SUPERVISOR

Caroline has been a member of the PPP team since 2022, and a dog lover all her life! She is currently studying technical writing, and fine arts, as she finishes up her last year of college at the University of Minnesota. In 2023, she became a first time pet owner when she adopted her kitten, Cowboy! Outside of work, you can find her being social, watching Survivor like it’s the NFL, and doing anything creative. She loves to talk about your dog just as much as you do, so don’t be shy if you see her in the lobby!

Caroline

Bryan

SUPERVISOR

Bryan has been a member of the PPP team since 2024! Bryan has two dogs, Annabelle & Rocky. Annabelle is actually Rocky's mother! Rocky is pictured here. Outside of work, Bryan likes to camp, fish and metal detect. He is also a big fan of film and currently owns about 4500 movies!

Ellie with dog

Dog Daycare, Boarding, and Grooming in St. Louis Park

For dog daycare, boarding, and grooming in St. Louis Park, look no further than Pampered Pooch Playground. Located just minutes from downtown Minneapolis and Edina, we are your best choice when your canine companion needs a safe and comfortable home away from home. When you want your dog to have the best day ever, let them spend it with our loving and skilled team.

Call us (320) 344-3879

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