Welcome to Mutts & Mates

DOG BOARDING, DAYCARE & TRAINING IN MINNESOTA!

Welcome to Mutts and Mates, we are an in-home dog-sitting business with a focus on a dog’s needs and creating a comfortable and relaxing environment for each dog.

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Episode 2 of Ruff and Ready Recipes is here! 🐾

No chef skills required — just mix, bake, and treat your pups to something wholesome and delicious.

Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits
Ingredients:
• 1 cup peanut butter (xylitol-free)
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2½ cups flour
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup water

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Combine all ingredients and mix until a stiff dough forms.
3. Roll out to about ¼-inch thick.
4. Cut into fun shapes with cookie cutters.
5. Bake 12–18 minutes, or until golden brown (time varies with thickness and your oven).

Messy counters welcome. Happy tails guaranteed.

We’ll be back every week or two with more easy recipes (it’s a little ruff around here, but we’re making it work 😂).

Who’s baking these with their crew this weekend?

Save this post + tag a friend whose dog would love them 👇

#healthydogtreats #DogTreats #HomemadeDogTreats #dogsofinstagram #DIYDogTreats

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Episode 2 of Ruff and Ready Recipes is here! 🐾 No chef skills required — just mix, bake, and treat your pups to something wholesome and delicious. Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits Ingredients: • 1 cup peanut butter (xylitol-free) • 2 tbsp honey • 2½ cups flour • 1 large egg • 1 cup water Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. Combine all ingredients and mix until a stiff dough forms. 3. Roll out to about ¼-inch thick. 4. Cut into fun shapes with cookie cutters. 5. Bake 12–18 minutes, or until golden brown (time varies with thickness and your oven). Messy counters welcome. Happy tails guaranteed. We’ll be back every week or two with more easy recipes (it’s a little ruff around here, but we’re making it work 😂). Who’s baking these with their crew this weekend? Save this post + tag a friend whose dog would love them 👇 #healthydogtreats #DogTreats #HomemadeDogTreats #dogsofinstagram #DIYDogTreats

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Wake up with us here at Mutts & Mates!! This is your sign to board your dog with us here in Minnesota because this could be their morning routine 🐶☀️
They get Happy wake-ups, fresh potty breaks, tail-wagging breakfast time and then relaxation!
We handle the early routine so you don’t have to — no guilt, just happy pups and total peace of mind while you’re away.
Summer is almost over and we are booking up fast — comment “BOARD” below if are in the Twin Cities area and want availability! 👇
#DogBoarding #PetBoarding #DogDaycare #HappyDogs #dogsofinstagram

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Wake up with us here at Mutts & Mates!! This is your sign to board your dog with us here in Minnesota because this could be their morning routine 🐶☀️ They get Happy wake-ups, fresh potty breaks, tail-wagging breakfast time and then relaxation! We handle the early routine so you don’t have to — no guilt, just happy pups and total peace of mind while you’re away. Summer is almost over and we are booking up fast — comment “BOARD” below if are in the Twin Cities area and want availability! 👇 #DogBoarding #PetBoarding #DogDaycare #HappyDogs #dogsofinstagram

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Dog boarding pickup for a happy pup 🐶

Reliable dog boarding and pickup service that makes drop-off and pickup stress-free for both dogs and their owners. From the moment I arrive, it’s all about keeping your dog comfortable, safe, and excited for their stay.

Looking for trusted dog boarding near you? I’ve got you covered.

#DogBoarding #DogPickup #PetBoarding #DogSitter #PetCare

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Dog boarding pickup for a happy pup 🐶 Reliable dog boarding and pickup service that makes drop-off and pickup stress-free for both dogs and their owners. From the moment I arrive, it’s all about keeping your dog comfortable, safe, and excited for their stay. Looking for trusted dog boarding near you? I’ve got you covered. #DogBoarding #DogPickup #PetBoarding #DogSitter #PetCare

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You can find me somewhere between…

Building this business, but never wanting to work again.

Completely at peace but ready to crash out at any moment.

Incredibly motivated but feeling so tired my entire body hurts.

So excited to share my story but scared to be seen and judged.

Thank you all for being here and for being on this wild ride with me, I hope I can turn this page into something big! My goal is to gain 1,000 followers by the end of the year but I hope it’s more!

#businessowner #smallbusiness #dogboarding #dogboardingbusiness #womanownedbusiness

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You can find me somewhere between… Building this business, but never wanting to work again. Completely at peace but ready to crash out at any moment. Incredibly motivated but feeling so tired my entire body hurts. So excited to share my story but scared to be seen and judged. Thank you all for being here and for being on this wild ride with me, I hope I can turn this page into something big! My goal is to gain 1,000 followers by the end of the year but I hope it’s more! #businessowner #smallbusiness #dogboarding #dogboardingbusiness #womanownedbusiness

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Training Tip Tuesday…But on a Wednesday 🤣🤣 because life is tough, I had some technical difficulties and a few personal things that took priority. However, I wanted to show up today regardless! Here goes…💥💥💥

Today we are flipping the script! Welcome back to Training Tip Tuesday! I’m Jackie, I’ve been in the dog boarding business for over 12 years, and the biggest training tip I can give you isn’t about teaching your dog a new trick but it’s about training YOURSELF to be the best dog owner you can be.

Most ‘problems’ with your dog happen because you haven’t learned how to communicate clearly with your dog. You haven’t trained yourself to be consistent, or read their signals. Your dog is always learning from you through your tone, your body language and your routine and sometimes we have it all mixed up!

Training yourself means mastering calm, confident energy. Learning to be consistent with your rules and rewards both inside and outside the home. And lastly, Understanding your dog’s breed, their specific needs and body language.

When you train yourself first, everything gets easier. You start to realize that maybe your dog isn’t stubborn, they’re just waiting for clear leadership! 💪🏻💪🏻

Start small this week and pick one thing to improve upon. Maybe it’s your walks - then focus on that only. If you aren’t sure how, we talked about that in an earlier series so go check it out ➡️.

Drop a comment below on one area you’re working on or one area you’d like to work on. Like and follow for more content like this and see you next Training Tip Tuesday! Happy training!

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Training Tip Tuesday…But on a Wednesday 🤣🤣 because life is tough, I had some technical difficulties and a few personal things that took priority. However, I wanted to show up today regardless! Here goes…💥💥💥 Today we are flipping the script! Welcome back to Training Tip Tuesday! I’m Jackie, I’ve been in the dog boarding business for over 12 years, and the biggest training tip I can give you isn’t about teaching your dog a new trick but it’s about training YOURSELF to be the best dog owner you can be. Most ‘problems’ with your dog happen because you haven’t learned how to communicate clearly with your dog. You haven’t trained yourself to be consistent, or read their signals. Your dog is always learning from you through your tone, your body language and your routine and sometimes we have it all mixed up! Training yourself means mastering calm, confident energy. Learning to be consistent with your rules and rewards both inside and outside the home. And lastly, Understanding your dog’s breed, their specific needs and body language. When you train yourself first, everything gets easier. You start to realize that maybe your dog isn’t stubborn, they’re just waiting for clear leadership! 💪🏻💪🏻 Start small this week and pick one thing to improve upon. Maybe it’s your walks - then focus on that only. If you aren’t sure how, we talked about that in an earlier series so go check it out ➡️. Drop a comment below on one area you’re working on or one area you’d like to work on. Like and follow for more content like this and see you next Training Tip Tuesday! Happy training!

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I’ve been wanting to do this series on my page for so long, and we’re kicking it off with super simple Watermelon & Honey Frozen Treats for our pups! No chef skills required — just blend, freeze, and serve up some summer happiness.
This is all about having fun in the kitchen with your dogs (and kids if you have them) and making easy, wholesome treats together. Messy counters welcome, happy tails guaranteed. 🐾
Come back every week or two — it’s ruff around here because we’re so busy but we will try to make more delicious recipes for you on a regular basis! 😂
Who’s trying this with their crew this weekend? Save this for yourself or tag a friend whose dog would love these! 👇
#RuffAndReady #DogTreats #FrozenDogTreats #HomemadeDogTreats #dogmomlife

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I’ve been wanting to do this series on my page for so long, and we’re kicking it off with super simple Watermelon & Honey Frozen Treats for our pups! No chef skills required — just blend, freeze, and serve up some summer happiness. This is all about having fun in the kitchen with your dogs (and kids if you have them) and making easy, wholesome treats together. Messy counters welcome, happy tails guaranteed. 🐾 Come back every week or two — it’s ruff around here because we’re so busy but we will try to make more delicious recipes for you on a regular basis! 😂 Who’s trying this with their crew this weekend? Save this for yourself or tag a friend whose dog would love these! 👇 #RuffAndReady #DogTreats #FrozenDogTreats #HomemadeDogTreats #dogmomlife

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Training Tip Tuesday no. 1 🍄🐾
Watch out for wild mushrooms around your dog!
While grocery store mushrooms are generally fine in small amounts, wild ones growing in yards or on walks can be toxic to dogs. Some can cause stomach upset or more serious issues.
Quick tips:
✅ Keep your pup from eating any mushrooms you find outdoors
✅ Remove them from your yard when you spot them
✅ Contact your vet if your dog eats one and they seem sick
Stay safe out there!

See you next Tuesday for more Training Tips! Drop a 🐶 and let me know what topics you’d like (potty training, recall, etc.).
#TrainingTipTuesday #DogSafety #DogTraining #DogParents #PetTips DogLovers

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Training Tip Tuesday no. 1 🍄🐾 Watch out for wild mushrooms around your dog! While grocery store mushrooms are generally fine in small amounts, wild ones growing in yards or on walks can be toxic to dogs. Some can cause stomach upset or more serious issues. Quick tips: ✅ Keep your pup from eating any mushrooms you find outdoors ✅ Remove them from your yard when you spot them ✅ Contact your vet if your dog eats one and they seem sick Stay safe out there! See you next Tuesday for more Training Tips! Drop a 🐶 and let me know what topics you’d like (potty training, recall, etc.). #TrainingTipTuesday #DogSafety #DogTraining #DogParents #PetTips DogLovers

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POV: You board your dog with us here in Minnesota and this is their morning routine 🐶☀️
Happy wake-ups, fresh potty breaks & then tail-wagging breakfast time! 🍳🐾
We handle the early routine so you don’t have to — no guilt, just happy pups and total peace of mind while you’re away.
Spots filling fast for summer — comment “BOARD” below if are in the Twin Cities area and want availability! 👇
#DogBoarding #PetBoarding #DogDaycare #HappyDogs #DogHotel

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POV: You board your dog with us here in Minnesota and this is their morning routine 🐶☀️ Happy wake-ups, fresh potty breaks & then tail-wagging breakfast time! 🍳🐾 We handle the early routine so you don’t have to — no guilt, just happy pups and total peace of mind while you’re away. Spots filling fast for summer — comment “BOARD” below if are in the Twin Cities area and want availability! 👇 #DogBoarding #PetBoarding #DogDaycare #HappyDogs #DogHotel

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POV: You board your dog with us here in Minnesota and this is their morning routine 🐶☀️
Happy wake-ups, fresh potty breaks & then tail-wagging breakfast time! 🍳🐾
We handle the early routine so you don’t have to — no guilt, just happy pups and total peace of mind while you’re away.
Spots filling fast for summer — comment “BOARD” below if are in the Twin Cities area and want availability! 👇
#DogBoarding #PetBoarding #DogDaycare #HappyDogs #DogHotel

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POV: You board your dog with us here in Minnesota and this is their morning routine 🐶☀️ Happy wake-ups, fresh potty breaks & then tail-wagging breakfast time! 🍳🐾 We handle the early routine so you don’t have to — no guilt, just happy pups and total peace of mind while you’re away. Spots filling fast for summer — comment “BOARD” below if are in the Twin Cities area and want availability! 👇 #DogBoarding #PetBoarding #DogDaycare #HappyDogs #DogHotel

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We’re thrilled to be ambassadors for @brooksandroo! ❤️‍🩹
Every bandana helps pups in need, and your order makes a real difference. Use code muttsmatesMN at brooksandroo.com for 15% off your first order, or tap the special link in my stories.
With every purchase, they donate 40% of proceeds to animal shelters and provide one meal/treat per order. They also partner directly with @beaglefreedom and @desertdogproject to support dogs in need.
Thank you for helping us make a pawsitive impact! 🐾

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We’re thrilled to be ambassadors for @brooksandroo! ❤️‍🩹 Every bandana helps pups in need, and your order makes a real difference. Use code muttsmatesMN at brooksandroo.com for 15% off your first order, or tap the special link in my stories. With every purchase, they donate 40% of proceeds to animal shelters and provide one meal/treat per order. They also partner directly with @beaglefreedom and @desertdogproject to support dogs in need. Thank you for helping us make a pawsitive impact! 🐾

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POV: You board your dog with us here in Minnesota and this is their morning routine 🐶☀️
Happy wake-ups, fresh potty breaks & then tail-wagging breakfast time! 🍳🐾
We handle the early routine so you don’t have to — no guilt, just happy pups and total peace of mind while you’re away.
Spots filling fast for summer — comment “BOARD” below if are in the Twin Cities area and want availability! 👇
#DogBoarding #PetBoarding #DogDaycare #HappyDogs #DogHotel

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POV: You board your dog with us here in Minnesota and this is their morning routine 🐶☀️ Happy wake-ups, fresh potty breaks & then tail-wagging breakfast time! 🍳🐾 We handle the early routine so you don’t have to — no guilt, just happy pups and total peace of mind while you’re away. Spots filling fast for summer — comment “BOARD” below if are in the Twin Cities area and want availability! 👇 #DogBoarding #PetBoarding #DogDaycare #HappyDogs #DogHotel

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