Dog Parks, Trainers & Boarding in Ames
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Ames Animal Shelter
325 Billy Sunday Rd, Ames, IA 50010
Mon 12pm-4pm, Tue-Fri 12pm-5:30pm, Sat-Sun 8am-5pm
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Ames Pet Resort
2811 Hyatt Cir, Ames, IA 50010
Mon-Fri 7am-7pm, Sat-Sun 8am-12pm
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City of Ames Dog Park
605 Billy Sunday Rd, Ames, IA 50010
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Doggie Dude Ranch
26962 Sand Hill Trl, Ames, IA 50010-9348
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Iowa Wildlife Center
328 Main St, Ames, IA 50010
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Cyclone Country Kennel Club
205 E 2nd St, Ames, IA 50010
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Paws Playhouse
923 N 4th St, Ames, IA 50010-3340
Of the 7 dog parks, trainers & boarding listed in Ames, 7 give a phone number, 2 publish opening hours and 6 have a website. The nearest bigger selection is Ankeny with 15.
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Iowa statewide, by feature
- Dog Boarding Facilities in Iowa176
- Animal Shelters & Rescues in Iowa142
- Dog Trainers in Iowa70
- Dog Parks & Off-Leash Areas in Iowa70
- Pet Sitters & Dog Walkers in Iowa49
- Indoor Dog Parks in Iowa10
Nearby in Iowa
- Nevada3
- Colo1
- Roland1
- Boone6
- Collins1
- Ankeny15
- Des Moines29
- Cedar Rapids22
Good to know about dog parks, trainers & boarding in Ames
How many dog parks, trainers & boarding are there in Ames?
We list 7 dog parks, trainers & boarding in Ames with addresses, and 7 of them with a phone number.
What's the surest way to check hours in Ames?
Call ahead — 7 of the 7 dog parks, trainers & boarding here list a number. Hours at independent dog parks, trainers & boarding shift with seasons and staffing, so a phone call beats any listing, including ours.
Which dog parks, trainers & boarding in Ames show their opening hours?
2 of the 7 dog parks, trainers & boarding we list in Ames publish their hours — the rest are best reached by phone before you go.
How to teach a dog to play fetch?
Start by encouraging your dog to chase a favorite toy in a hallway, rewarding them when they return with it, and gradually increasing distance. For open practice spaces, check out the 7 dog parks in Ames, Iowa, where 7 listings offer direct contact details for park management. If your dog struggles with recall or drops toys early, working with a local professional trainer can help overcome training hurdles.