Doggy Day Care in Des Moines
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1. Scott S.
“Scott was incredibly friendly and easy to book with. They took such great care of our husky Bolt and sent plenty of cute pictures and updates on our boy. They easily accommodated our schedule and had the cutest little pug that our husky loved. Bolt enjoyed his time and got to play and make friends with some adorable dogs, he even got a yummy treat to take home with him at the end. If you are in need of a an excellent sitter who clearly loves dogs and enjoys taking care of them, then we can’t recommend Scott enough! We will definitely be booking again!”
2. Samantha D.
“Samantha did great taking care of my lil lady. Made me feel comfortable leaving her even if i know she is an anxious lil one. Love the updates and the pictures. Will definitely be booking again.”
3. Maggie G.
“Maggie is a great sitter! She is reliable, responsive, and my dog always gets excited to run up to her house for daycare.”
4. Mackenzie W.
“My dog had a great first daycare experience with Mackenzie and Anthony. He’s had issues with anxiety with sitters in the past, and did very well with them and their 2 dogs. I highly recommend.”
5. Alexandra H.
“Ali is always prompt and attentive, she gives my pets the love and attention they deserve. She is clearly experienced with animals, and passionate to boot. She sends me cute photos of both my cats, and confirms that they have been played with and fed as scheduled. I love having her petsit!”
6. Savannah H.
“Met Savannah at a local dog park about a year ago and the rest is history! We often planned times to go to the dog park for play dates. Savannah heard how stressed I was about having Hershey alone (Hershey has separation anxiety) while I was working full time or when I had to leave for weeks at a time for the military. Savannah offered to watch Hershey during the day while I was working or on long leaves so Hershey could feel comfortable and loved while I was gone. Hershey loved having someone to play with often. Would definitely recommend Savannah to watch your loved ones. She is honestly the best!”
7. T.j. & Stephanie F.
“I needed a dog sitter last minute after my original arrangement fell through. They saved the day and agreed to watch our dog! We appreciate them being available and taking good care of our guy.”
8. Jaden B.
“Jaden has an obvious love for dogs! He is very knowledgeable about handling different breeds and handling them together. Jaden went out of his way to accommodate my schedule as well as my boy Duke's special needs. I wish I never had to be without my bud, but when I do I will leave him with someone like Jaden!”
9. Charlie H.
About: I have raised dogs, cats, bunnies, horses, and chickens my entire life. I currently have a Pug and a Boston Terrier, both puppies. I work from home and can provide day care, over nights, walks, pop-ins, etc. I am right down the street from Gateway so if you need a place to drop your animal off on your way to work downtown, I make a convenient drop off location. Very flexible with times. Air conditioning inside, large fully fenced backyard, and walks daily. 24/7 availability for pet care so long as we communicate in advance. I work from home and can be available based on your needs. I am available for drop off and pick up any time. There are a few times throughout the day where I will be driving my kids to and from events. We can communicate and work around those times. I also have a keypad. Animals are watched closely in the home and kept inside the fence in the backyard under supervision. When on walks animals are always on leash and are one on one with me. Separate food and water bowls are used. My yard is cleared of excrement daily. All animals must be up to date with shots and worming and flea/tick prevention.
10. Shaelea R.
“Shaelea has several animals and has always shown them great love and care. She treats them like her own children feeding them homemade treats, giving them warmth and love and a great home . I would trust Shaelea with any of my animals and my own children, she is a very loving person , a great mom and caregiver.”
11. Osvaldo M.
“Osvaldo, his wife and daughter are an amazing dog family! It was seriously like going to an amusement park for our dog. They did lots of walks/runs, playing, training and sent lots of pictures. We will be going back!! I'm am so thankful to have found them for our pup. They even took the time to work with my special needs son on training our pup. They deserve 10 stars! ?”
12. Kevin & Michael N.
“Kevin N and his partner were amazing with Bisou, our 10 yr old female Pomm! He did great with keeping us updated with daily text & pics during her stay which is really nice since we miss her so much while we are gone. They have a safe fenced in back yard, are attentive to all my dog's specific needs and have a friendly pup of their own for Bisou to play with. We can tell they genuinely care for dogs with their warm & kind words and actions. I felt at ease knowing she was in great hands with the love & attention they showed my fur baby. We definitely book again!!”
13. Jamiaha M.
About: Hi there pet owners my name is jamiaha. I am a 21 year old female. I'm also a highschool graduate. I have a huge passion for pets I am an animal lover! i love spending time walking dogs it's a fantastic workout. I enjoy the love and company from pets! it would be my pleasure to be your dog sitter! Growing up I lived in a home with 5 small dogs & 2 labs. I experienced the love & care an animal needs.. despite the pay! it's my pleasure to care for nature as well as animals! I hope to find a pet owner who love and cares for animals as much as i do as well I I hope you find me 🙂 sincerely your loving pet sitter.
14. Courtney C.
“When I was going out of town, I asked Courtney to watch my cat for me. I left her at home and Courtney came every day a couple of times to make sure she had enough food and to play with her. I recognize that cats and dogs aren't the same thing, but my cat thinks she is a dog. Anyhow, every time she went over to check in on my cat, Courtney sent me pictures of them playing and of my cat curled up next to her. My cat doesn't always like people she hasn't met before, but she took to Courtney really quickly and was very happy and healthy upon my return. Courtney is not only super friendly toward four-legged friends but is also kind toward her two-legged friends as well!”
15. Patty D.
“Patty came in clutch when my sitter cancelled on me a couple days before I left for vacation! She even took the time to come the day before to meet both Penelope and I. She sent us plenty of photos too! Penelope absolutely loved her. Will definitely use her again :)”
16. Daxon B.
“If I could give 6 stars, I would. Ivy and I met Dax prior to him taking care of her for a day. Easy going, understanding, and an absolute lifesaver. I will be using Dax WEEKLY from here on out I’m sure! His dogs became my pups new best friends. Photos during the daycare day were amazing and communication was better than I could have asked for.”
17. Maricela V.
About: Hello I have love animals as young as I can remember I would love to take care of your cat or dog I love walking outside I think it's very important that your dog gets lots of exercise they need to be stimulated mentally I would like to cuddle with your dog or cat, Don't hesitate to reach out to me My schedule is very flexible, I work night so I'm pretty much available during the day, I can also change my schedule to meet your 1st baby's needs I live near a trail so I can take your dog for lots of walks And I have a kennel they're more comfortable sleeping than one
18. Benjamin B.
“I’ve known Ben since I was around 9 years old. He has always had dogs and cared for them well. His own dog gets walked 3 miles everyday and has been trained incredibly well. Ben was always willing to look after my own dog if I was out of town and took care of my dog like he was his own which was a weight off my shoulders knowing my dog was in good hands.”
19. Javon L.
About: I’m the friend that’s relied on for training support. Puppy, Senior citizen, separation anxiety to adoptee experience; 10+ years. I’m passionate about learning new training techniques, implementing, and teaching. Every dog and companion deserves to understand each other. I have a 3 year old xl breed. Every day we focus on consistency and communication. I personally focus on the individual needs specific to my companions for the best life experience. From avid exercise to slow paced walks to muscle and joint massage and even reinforcing habits that create healthy confidence. I love paying attention to body language and understanding what it means for a companion as well as the companion’s caretaker and being able to provide comfort and training techniques based off of that. I can’t wait to be a certified dog trainer and help people understand there’s no such thing as a bad or impossible breed. It’s all about understanding, communication, implementation, and consistency. My goal is to keep your companions day as regular and consistent as possible. We will be on time for walks, they will get a lot of attention, I love animal body language so I’ll be able to build a connection with your companion based on their comfortability level, and I prefer to go by your rules. I understand no dogs on couches and I also fully support couch cuddles. It’s all about your companions happiness and well being along with providing ease and comfort for you and I will make sure to provide everything you need to maintain that. I chose a neighborhood great for king walks and close to downtown for easy access to greys lake. apartment that offered a dog park for comfortable potty breaks. And being right next to greys lake offers great adventures. I can crate if required, as I crate my 2 yr old for his safety. I encourage as many “rules” and your guidance to abide by to make your companions day to day as regular and enjoyable as possible. This is all about you guys and making your lives easy and comfortable.
20. Molly K.
“Friendly sitter who was flexible with our last minute request. Dogs were well taken care of!”
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Sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a sitter for doggy day care in Des Moines on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $30 per day, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your dog’s needs.
As of Jul 2024, 253 sitters provided doggy day care in Des Moines. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect sitter near you. As a reminder, sitters offering doggy day care joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple sitters about your booking. Typically, 90% of Des Moines sitters offering doggy day care respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide doggy day care in Des Moines have an average of 15 years of experience. Sitters offering doggy day care with repeat customers have an average of 4 repeat clients. Experience can vary from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare sitters in Des Moines.
Des Moines doggy day care sitters are happy to take care of your dog while you’re at work or unavailable for the day. Book a one-time visit, or set up a regular rhythm with your favorite Des Moines sitter. Drop off your dog at the sitter’s home and rest easy knowing they’ll get frequent potty breaks, plenty of playtime, and lots of love. Doggy day care is great for:
- Puppies and high-energy dogs
- Dogs with special needs, including seniors
- Pet parents who work long hours
- Dogs with separation anxiety
There are 253 sitters offering doggy day care in Des Moines on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Des Moines, 100% of sitters offer daily exercise, 93% offer medication administration, and 86% have experience with senior dogs and dogs with special needs. We know each dog is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect doggy day care sitter near you. As a reminder, sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your doggy day care sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your doggy day care sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your doggy day care service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.