Doggy Day Care in Ames

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.

“She is amazing. Kept updating me with my pets pictures and my pet was very happy over there. Has a lot of furry friends to play with. Definitely booking again.”

“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 🙏🏽”

“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.”

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

“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!”

“We were only in town for a day and Kelly welcomed Ozark into her home. She provided great care and kept us updated on how Ozark was doing. She made Ozark and me super comfortable. If I am ever back in Aimes I would definitely go back.”

“Avery is very responsible and caring with my dog and cat and it's obvious she has lots of experience as she enjoys walking and exercising our dog and making sure they are both cared for on a daily basis.”

“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.”

“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.”

“Carson took great care of my dog every time! I have a shy dog so I definitely appreciate the care that my dog get so he doesn't get nervous while being watched over a few days.”

“I could not have been happier with how the day went for my 2 girls while staying w Jalyn. She communicated very well throughout from booking to, sending me some beautiful action pictures. I am looking forward to booking w Jalyn again in the future. Mija was actually worn out at the end of the day. Which is not easy to do, so that is greatly appreciated”

“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.”

“Leah is a dog lover through and through! When we were kids, she wanted a dog so badly, she spent 4 months caring for a ceramic dog to prove to our parents she was responsible enough to have one. We used to have a dog of our own, he recently went to heaven and Leah wants to share her love with other pets here on earth. She has a special place in her heart for older dogs and loves making them happy. She will treat your dog just like she spoiled our pup for the 15 years we had him!”

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.

“Our 10 week old puppy had a great time with Gina while we were gone for the day. She had a large fenced in yard for him to play in, lots of toys to help with his puppy energy and soft places for him to sleep! We are thankful he was taken good care of and gave us great peace of mind.”

“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!”

“Andrea was great! We got an update and pics. Highly recommend them. Thanks!”

“Kylie was amazing! She was flexible to work with and helped make a schedule that worked for Frankie. She sent me updates throughout our trip so I could see all the fun they were having! Kylie checked in with Frankie at our home and also provided doggie daycare for her in her own home. Frankie loved the attention and friends to play with! Frankie can’t wait to see her again!”

“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.”