Doggy Day Care in Des Moines

“I’ve been using Sarah for boarding and daycare since January. Leaving your dog with her is like leaving your dog with a close friend that you know will do everything you do for your dog. If they have to eat at 30 degrees in partial sunlight while you sing a tune (or whatever ridiculous thing we do for our dogs) you know Sarah would do the best for your dog. Fern is always the happiest dog going to daycare and so tired out when she comes back. I can’t say good enough things about Sarah and the care she gives my baby. I LOVE all the photos I get, and I’ve never been so comfortable sending her to daycare before. Even with boarding her, I got updated and pictures and videos. It really eased my anxiety from being away from her. We appreciate you so much Sarah you are a godsend for us!”

“Crystal was so welcoming when Phoebe arrived! We received lots of photos and videos to see how our baby was doing. Crystal predicted accurately who would buddy up with Phoebe and sent videos; this was so comforting as it demonstrated not only her knowledge of canine behavior, but also her knowledge of her “guests” personalities. We will be back soon!”

“I have a 5-year-old and a 13-year-old labs with different needs. The younger one needs a lot of time playing fetch or play with other dogs. The older one needs much less play time but much more love, scratches and calm attention. They both love love LOVE Alex and Amanda’s! We booked them once and booked another visit almost immediately after! Their yard is very well-designed and kept super clean. I can recommend them to anyone with good-natured dogs!!”

“Christina did an excellent job of caring for our golden retriever, Lucky, during day care. Lucky had a great time playing with Christina’s dogs. I appreciated that Lucky was taken for a walk and that we received updates and photos throughout her stay.”

“Gino is awesome! He's incredibly reliable and our dog, Brandi, absolutely adores him. Gino goes above and beyond to ensure that Brandi is happy, healthy, and well-loved while we're away. His communication is top-notch, and we always feel at ease knowing our pup is in his capable hands. His responsiveness is unmatched and I enjoy his updates of photos and videos that he sends throughout the day.”

About: I worked in the vet field from 18-23 years old and gained lots of skills and experience. I can give medications, injections, CPR. I'm great with pets that have anxiety, PTSD, and/or dementia. I'm experienced with senior care and pets with disabilities. I'm dependable, responsible and reliable. Your pets will be given full attention and care with me. Schedule for 2024: P/U and D/O for boarding schedule (I offer $10 pick up and drop off services): 11am-8pm; $45 per night. $60 per night for puppies. Drop in availability: 9:00am-8:30pm; $20 for first pet, $8 for additional pets. $50 basic grooming package; ear cleaning, teeth brushing, anal gland expression, nail trimming, paw pad fur trimmings, bathing and drying with a report card. Drop off 8am, pick up 3-5pm. (All that needs to be provided is their toothpaste and toothbrush, and anything else you would like me to give them during their appointment.) Any basic grooming needed individually is $10. I work from home part time through out the week, so a lot of attention will be given to the pets. I take my boarders with me when I go out for drop in appointments and just have them wait in the car, then give them a nice walk after the drop in. For boarding I give daily walks and I live next to many nice trails to give dogs good exercise and I have a nice little back yard for quick potties and I keep it very clean so there's no chances of exposure to other dog feces to prevent parasites or viruses. And they will be leashed the whole time. I have 2 cats (both with flea control) so if you would like me to board I prefer a dog friendly with cats especially if they're a large breed. But the cats have their own area if need be. They keep to themselves. And the dog will be separated in my room at night. It's a very safe space and they're allowed on the bed and the couch. And I keep it very clean here. I can take 2 small-medium dogs or 1 medium-large dog at a time. I will not book two non-neutered pets from different families. Also let me know if you would prefer your pet to be boarded with no other boarders, I have no problem doing that.

“Wonderful dog sitter, My dog was smiling each day I picked him up and fell asleep belly up so I know he was super happy with his day. Will be reaching back out soon definitely!”

“She is a trustworthy, kind and loving person with dogs. She has taken care of my brother's pet named Karly. Karly loves her very much every time he sees her he moves her tail and runs to her to hug her. He loves to play with her.”

“Enzo had a wonderful day with Han. Everything went smoothly with drop off and pick up and Han was professional throughout the process. She took amazing care of our pup and we will definitely book with her again in the future! Thank you so much, Han! :)”

“Brandon was easy-going, very responsive and took wonderful care of my large and super-active Lab! He sent me nice photos during the day and Atlas was tired and happy when I picked him up. I'd definitely go to Brandon again when in the Seattle area.”

“Ena is the best! I leave my little Frenchie with her whenever I leave town and I know she is safe and well loved. Ena is so kind and compassionate. You can tell she really loves animals. Recommend 100%!”

“Thanks to you and your wonderful family! Superstars.”

“Martha and her family are extremely caring, warm, and loving of both my fur baby and myself! Feels so nice to really trust her with his care. She walks him, lets him run around and “solar charge” in her big yard, he gets along great with her two dogs! She’s also intuitive, proactive, and very communicative and responsive. She also goes above and beyond. Specifically, she has hand-fed, and even syringe-watered my fickle little fellow (he’s a senior and finicky) I just moved from out of state and am SO LUCKY to have found a place where I know that no matter how stressful my job or life gets, I can trust her with my baby!”

“Susan has been watching my dog for years. She sends updates with pictures and I always know that he’s well cared for and loved when she takes care of him. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs a dog sitter or dog walker.”

“Sourabh has a genuine love for dogs and it is evident in the way he takes care of them. Being a pet parent himself, he has knowledge and understanding of the type of care required for a pet be it providing regular necessities or providing basic medical care as needed or warmth & companionship. He not just cares for them but also loves and pampers them immensely. For him they are not just pets, they are an extension of his family and he treats them so as well.”

“Absolutely wonderful experience for our old girl! She went deaf this past 6 months so she gets anxiety attacks but Rikke had her settled and snoozing in no time. We went to visit my nephew at the WAMU when their band played and couldn’t be more grateful and appreciative of the texts photos and care. Thank you Best Westies!! And ZahZah enjoyed her treat you packed in her bag today :-) You’re truly the BEST!!”

“Myrna is an exceptional caregiver whom I wholeheartedly trust to provide safe, loving care and outstanding pet service. Having witnessed her devoted attention to her own dogs, I can attest to her responsible and intelligent nature. Additionally, as a seasoned school teacher, Myrna brings patience, compassion, and a keen sense of responsibility to her interactions. Her kind and accepting demeanor makes her not only a reliable pet sitter but also an exceptional human being. I highly recommend Myrna for anyone seeking top-notch care for their furry companion :)”

“Michelle is awesome. She took great care of our cattle dog Franklin. He is notoriously shy around people he doesn’t know, but Michelle and her two pups took him in and made him feel welcome! Gave him plenty of exercise and came home tired and happy. Would definitely recommend Michelle for anyone looking for a dog sitter - she is great!”

“Johnny is such an incredible find! When he's watched our dog, we know our pooch is in just the best hands--with someone who's genuinely delighted to be around him and who welcomes him in as part of the family. Every time he stays over at Johnny's place, we get the sweetest pictures of him enjoying his time with Scotti and Theo, Johnny's two dogs. He is attentive and active--they have a big back yard to play in and even get out and about in parks around them. I HIGHLY recommend Johnny as an excellent dogsitter!”

“I couldn't be more happy than with Eli. He came highly recommended by a friend. My dog loves him. Eli is reliable and dependable. Very friendly.”