Dog Parks, Trainers & Boarding in West Des Moines
The most complete and owner-verified listings first — hours, phone, website, services. No pay-to-play.
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The Collar Club
1832 Fuller Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Mon-Fri 7am-6pm, Sat 8am-10am, Sun 2pm-5pm
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Raccoon River Kennels
7502 Raccoon River Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Mon-Sat 7am-11am
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Camp Bow Wow West Des Moines
2900 University Ave Ste 250, West Des Moines, IA 50265
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Furry Friends Refuge
3505 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265
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Tails of Excitement Dog Training
6216 Pleasant St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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Vetco Vaccination Clinic
6805 Mills Civic Pkwy, Ste 140, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Mon-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 9am-8pm
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Furry Friends Refuge
1211 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265-3523
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Mann's Best Friends
1147 20th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
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Hope Animal Rescue of Iowa
PO Box 65126, West Des Moines, IA 50265
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Wild Rose Park
6801 Cody Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Of the 10 dog parks, trainers & boarding listed in West Des Moines, 9 give a phone number, 3 publish opening hours and 9 have a website. The nearest bigger selection is Des Moines with 29.
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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
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Good to know about dog parks, trainers & boarding in West Des Moines
How many dog parks, trainers & boarding are there in West Des Moines?
We list 10 dog parks, trainers & boarding in West Des Moines with addresses, and 9 of them with a phone number.
What's the surest way to check hours in West Des Moines?
Call ahead — 9 of the 10 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 West Des Moines show their opening hours?
3 of the 10 dog parks, trainers & boarding we list in West 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 10 dog parks in West Des Moines, Iowa, where 9 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.