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Dog Parks, Trainers & Boarding in Des Moines, IA

29 locations in and around Des Moines, Iowa — call ahead about vaccination requirements, availability and rates — boarding and daycare fill up around holidays.

Des Moines has about 213,096 residents, which works out to 14 dog parks, trainers & boarding per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Dog Trainers 8Shelters & Rescues 7Dog Parks 5Boarding 4Pet Sitting 3

Top 10 dog parks, trainers & boarding in Des Moines

Ranked by how complete and owner-verified the listing info is — hours, phone, website, services. No pay-to-play.

  1. 1Paws & Pints

    6218 Willowmere Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321

    Mon-Thu 8am-9pm, Fri-Sat 8am-10pm, Sun 8am-7pm

    Indoor
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  2. 2Ewing Dog Park

    4660 Indianola Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320

    Agility equipment
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  3. 34 Paws Unleashed

    5278 NE 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50313

    Sat 8am-10am, Sun 4pm-6pm

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  4. 4ARL Animal Services

    1441 Harriet St, Des Moines, IA 50317

    Mon-Fri 9:30am-6:30pm, Sat-Sun 9:30am-5:30pm

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  5. 5Riverwalk Dog Park

    1111 Illinois St, Des Moines, IA 50314

    Agility equipment
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  6. 6Animal Lifeline of Iowa

    4521 SE 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50320

    Mon-Tue 9:30am-6:30pm, Wed-Thu 12pm-5pm, Fri 12pm-4pm, Sat-Sun 9:30am-5:30pm

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  7. 7ARL Animal Services

    1615 SE 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50320-1010

    Mon-Fri 9:30am-6:30pm, Sat-Sun 9:30am-5:30pm

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  8. 8Downtown Doggy Daycare

    724 Scott Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309-5052

    Mon-Fri 6:30am-12pm, Sat 8am-10:30am, Sun 4pm-6:30pm

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  9. 9Imperial Canine Obedience

    6218 Willowmere Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321-1404

    Mon-Thu 12pm-6pm, Fri 4pm-6pm

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  10. 10Pet Care Club - Iowa & Nebraska

    Des Moines, IA

    Mon-Fri 9am-7pm

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Before you go

29locations
14per 100,000 residents
26with a phone
24with a website
8publish hours

Of the 29 dog parks, trainers & boarding listed in Des Moines, 26 give a phone number, 8 publish opening hours and 24 have a website.

Des Moines 29 locations

All 19 other dog parks, trainers & boarding in Des Moines

By ZIP code: 50125 (1) · 50309 (1) · 50310 (2) · 50311 (1) · 50312 (1) · 50313 (4) · 50315 (3) · 50316 (1) · 50317 (2) · 50322 (1) · no ZIP (2)

ZIP 50125 1

  1. Forever Home Dog Rescue

    PO Box 33, Des Moines, IA 50125

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ZIP 50309 1

  1. All Dogs Unleashed Dog Training Des Moines

    699 Walnut St Ste 400, Des Moines, IA 50309-3962

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ZIP 50310 2

  1. Pet Project

    4944 Franklin Ave Ste. N, Des Moines, IA 50310

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  2. Iowa Bird Rehabilitation

    3108 49th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

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ZIP 50311 1

  1. Fetch! Pet Care of Metro Des Moines

    1099 58th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

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ZIP 50312 1

  1. Block Party Petcare

    929 41st St, Des Moines, IA 50312

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ZIP 50313 · ZIP 50313 4

  1. Knox Canine Training

    1631 NE 58th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313-1623

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  2. Animal Rescue League of Iowa

    5452 NE 22nd St, Des Moines, IA 50313-2528

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  3. ARL Humane Action Network

    5452 NE 22nd St, Des Moines, IA 50313-2528

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  4. Noble Paws

    5452 NE 22nd St, Des Moines, IA 50313-2528

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ZIP 50315 · ZIP 50315 3

  1. Des Moines Obedience Training Club

    1423 Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315-5406

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  2. Freedom K9 LLC

    1340 Spring St, Des Moines, IA 50315

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  3. Maine Coon Kittens for Adoption in Iowa

    4303 SW 7th St, Des Moines, IA 50315-3956

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ZIP 50316 1

  1. Dog Daze Inn

    3208 N Union St, Des Moines, IA 50316

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ZIP 50317 · ZIP 50317 2

  1. Pawsitive Stays

    3930 NE 47th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

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  2. Reno Memorial Dog Park

    3533 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

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ZIP 50322 1

  1. Wil-A-Lo Kennels

    2801 Westover Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50322

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No ZIP listed 2

  1. Raccoon River Dog Park

    Des Moines, IA

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  2. Silver Bullitt K9 Training

    Des Moines, IA

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Good to know about dog parks, trainers & boarding in Des Moines

How many dog parks, trainers & boarding are there in Des Moines?

We list 29 dog parks, trainers & boarding in Des Moines with addresses, and 26 of them with a phone number.

What's the surest way to check hours in Des Moines?

Call ahead — 26 of the 29 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 Des Moines show their opening hours?

8 of the 29 dog parks, trainers & boarding we list in Des Moines 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 29 dog parks in Des Moines, Iowa, where 26 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.