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New to the pack

Welcome to the pack.

First time here? Good news: getting started takes one app, four steps and zero paperwork at the front desk. Here's everything you need, in order.

  • Every dog evaluated
  • Vaccines verified
  • No breed restrictions
Front desk staff greeting a dog and owner at check-in

Four steps

From download to day one

  1. Get the app

    Download the app and create your account. It's shared with our sister brand, Paws & Pints, so one login covers both.

  2. Add your dog

    Build their profile: name, breed, age, and anything we should know, from allergies to favorite games.

  3. Upload vaccines & sign

    Add their vaccine records and sign the agreements under the Agreements tab.

  4. Book day one

    Pick a service and a date. For daycare, day one starts with a quick temperament screening.

Get the app Prefer a person? Call (515) 969-2275 and we'll walk you through it.

Get ready

The checklist

Required vaccines

  • Rabies
  • Distemper
  • Parvo
  • Bordetellakennel cough

Upload them to your dog's profile in the app before the first visit.

Your dog should be

  • In good health, free of fleas and ticks
  • Free of open wounds or stitches
  • Not pregnant or in heat
  • Spayed or neutered for group play if over 6 months (Day Stays welcome everyone)

Bring for a stay

  • Pre-bagged food, labeled with their name and AM/PM
  • Medication in the original bottle
  • A washable blanket from home (optional)
  • Up to 2 toys, no squeakers

On day one

  • Come to the front desk with your dog on a leash
  • Use a quick-snap collar for easy on and off
  • Daycare dogs start with a temperament screening
  • Then the fun starts

Got a puppy?

Little paws, big firsts

New puppy, new everything. We'll ease them in at their pace, so their first visits are all tail wags.

Small fluffy dog trotting across the indoor turf
  • Start with a Day Stay

    Puppies still growing into group play can start with a quieter Day Stay: one-on-one attention, naps and gentle enrichment. When they're ready, the temperament screening opens up group play.

    Daycare & Day Stays
  • A gentle first groom

    The Puppy Pamper gets them used to the tub, dryer and nail trims the easy way, from $39. Shampoo, a quick trim if needed, brush and dry, nails, spritz and a fun accessory.

    Grooming
  • Puppy rules of thumb

    • Current on rabies, distemper, parvo and Bordetella before the first visit
    • Spayed or neutered for group play once they're over 6 months
    • [Owner to confirm] Minimum age, and whether the full puppy vaccine series must be finished

See it first

Book a tour

Come sniff around before you commit. Weekday tours run on the hour from 11 AM to 3 PM, when staff are available.

We skip weekend tours because that's when lodging is at its busiest. Your dog is welcome to come along.

Good questions

First-timer FAQ

More answers on our full FAQ, or call (515) 969-2275.

Is there a minimum age?

[Owner to answer] The youngest age you accept for daycare, lodging and grooming.

My dog isn't spayed or neutered. Can they still come?

Yes. Dogs over six months who aren't fixed can't join group play, but they're welcome for Day Stays, lodging and grooming.

Do you have breed restrictions?

Never. Every dog is welcome to try, and every dog passes the same temperament screening.

What happens at the temperament screening?

[Owner to answer] How long it takes, what you'll see, and whether you stay for it.

What if my dog's vaccines have lapsed?

They'll need to be current before their first visit. Upload the updated records in the app once your vet has them.

Can I just drop in?

We work by booking, so reserve in the app or call first. Tours run on the hour, 11 AM–3 PM, on weekdays.

Planning to be a regular? Members save 10% on every visit and get $10 back each month.

See if it pays for itself

Ready when you are

Let's meet your dog

Set up their profile in the app. We'll take it from there.

Book a visit

Booking happens in our app

Scan with your phone's camera to open it. New here? You'll create your dog's profile first.

Prefer to talk to a person? Call (515) 969-2275.

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