Doggy Day Care in Slater

About: We have 2-13 year old girls who love playing with dogs! We currently have 4 dogs of our own and a large yard! I’ve had dogs almost all of my life(40 years). Animals in our care will be treated like family just like ours! I work from home 4 days we week and there is always someone home with our 4 dogs! Our dogs are like family and get lots of exercise outside and lots of lounging time inside. I have a large yard with a 6 ft privacy fence. Dogs are allowed out several times a day sometimes several times an hour. Dogs dictate how often they want to go out.

“Java started to trust Kenneth after 2 daycare visits, which is very rare. It means Kenneth did a lot of work with him. I feel very confident leaving Java with him, and I can focus on my work . Thank you 🙏🏽”

“Mallory was friendly and responded quickly to emails. Lulu enjoyed her time with Mallory and the other dogs in her care. I will have Mallory watch Lulu again and would recommend her to others.”

“Emma was very nice and took great care of my two dogs. I would recommend her to other others!”

“Carson is an excellent pet caretaker! They are wonderful at being attentive and affectionate so that pups feel happy and safe, and we'll versed in gentle training techniques to help the doggos learn to be even happier. Carson is also adept and experienced with caring for upwards of 3 high-energy dogs at a time. If you're looking for someone to trust with your furry friends, you can't find a better option than Carson.”

“Samantha is so great to work with! She follows directions perfectly and takes excellent care of all the (3) dogs we’ve had her sit for (doggie day care). She communicates effectively and timely and we never have to worry.”

“Kelley did a wonderful job taking care of our 15 year old dog, including mealtime and medicine. Kelly is kind and responsible and we could tell that Adi felt comfortable in her home. 5 out of 5 stars. We highly recommend.”

“Kelly is fantastic! She is great with our Australian shepherd Gus, who can get himself pretty wound up. She is so accommodating and flexible. So easy to work with. Gus has a great time.”

“Briana was a life saver being able to take my pups last minute while we had some emergency pipework done on the house. They came home very happy and very tired from a full day. Will definitely use Briana in the future!”

“Excellent experience. Bailey kept me informed all day with fun pictures and videos of Finley playing with her dog and at the park and dog park. Communication was excellent.”

“Hailey was so attentive and considerate of my puppy's needs, and she did a great job keeping me informed during the day. Would highly recommend!”

About: Since I was 12 years old I had a strong love for companion animals which pushed me to gain experience with a variety of them; from dwarf hamsters to pigs. Growing up I always imagined becoming a veterinarian and, I am proud to say I have finally received my bachelors in animals science from Iowa State University. Throughout my four years at Iowa State I learned important training techniques, behavioral training, and basic health information for small and large animals. I currently work from home which gives me flexibility during the day for last minute bookings! Services that clients need help with is already built into my routine and I am confident in my experience that I can care for your pet as I do mine. I live in 2 bedroom apartment with 2 small dogs. My dogs are polar opposites since one loves to sleep all day while the other enjoys running with all the toys. If you know your dog will be comfortable in that setting they are more than welcomed in my home. Although I do not have a fenced in yard I do have access to the Ames dog park for zoomies.

“J did a great job with my dog. She must have played a bunch because she crashed on the couch as soon as we got home! I would recommend J to anyone.”

“Ruthie had a great time with Jalyn! Highly recommend.”

“Our dog was happy and relaxed when we picked him up. It seemed like he had a fun afternoon and it was clear that he was well cared for. Thank you Tilaine and family, and extra thanks for working with us on such short notice!”

“Avery is a great pet sitter and walker. She has had dogs all her life, and is incredibly passionate about animals. She has great attention to detail, and loves to walk and exercise with dogs!”

“Beth is AWESOME!!!!!!! Beth was so welcoming from the start! I had a very unusual need as I was traveling across the state and needing a dog sitter for just a few hours so I could take my wife on a side trip that didn't accommodate dogs and she not only graciously accommodated my plan but she was willing to switch gears at the drop of a hat to change things from one planned time to a different planned time! This is not to say that she should be able and or expected to do this all the time, just that she is awesome and helped make our perfectly special trip become an awesome trip!! And the dogs clearly loved her and felt VERY comfortable with her!!! Thank you Beth!”

“Audrey comes from a dog family, she isn’t a stranger to raising dogs, how they behave or what their needs are. I’ve let Audrey watch my dog periodically over the past two years, the biggest gap being 2 weeks when I flew home due to a family emergency. When I came back, I didn’t know what to expect with it being the first time I’ve left my dog with someone else for that long. I came back to a puppy who was past out because she had played with him all day! He was fed when I had asked her to feed him and got updates via text whenever she could snap a picture with a day to day update to let me know he was okay. She’s responsible, caring, and very proactive. I hope she is approved for this role of caring for other pets when their owners are away.”

“Bailey is an animal lover and is always kind and caring to all types of animals. She volunteered at the ARL for several years and was never afraid to handle any of the animals. She has owned cats, dogs, reptiles, birds and small animals like guinea pigs, hamsters and gerbils. She regularly helps friends by taking care of their pets when they are out of town. She has a real passion and love for all animals! I would trust her to provide loving, compassionate and conscientious care for any animal.”

“Kristen is wonderful with animals! She's very caring and patient. She's also very responsible and will give your pets the best care! If you want a dog sitter that treats your furbabies like kings/queens she's your girl! She's also very active! So walks and outing will be a great addition to your pups routine!”