Love it here! My dog Pete, gets excited even when we drive by. They take such good care of him…read morewhether it's for a grooming appointment or if he goes to doggie daycare. We have not ever used the boarding they offer but I'm sure it is all top notch.

The first few visits were OK, but my dog became more hesitant to go in. The last time I had to…read morecarry her in and then walk her into the grooming area. When I came, to pick her up, there was "Hip Hop" music, playing very loudly, in the grooming area. The door between the reception area and grooming area is mis-aligned and needs to be pushed closed. They just slam it, sometimes, shaking the entire wall. As I was waiting, to pick up my dog, another dog was waiting to go in. It was a large mild mannered breed, but was just shaking at the thought of going in, and had to be forced in.

Rover's Ranch is one of the very few training facilities in our area that uses positive and gentle…read moretraining methods. Do you want to build a wonderful relationship with your dog? Do you want a dog that listens to you and is a well-behaved member of your household? If so, then sign up for Darcy's classes. These are not "cookie-cutter" classes: she will tailor classes to your specific training needs. Darcy understands and gives us time to work on our specific training issues during class. We have interviewed other trainers in the Des Moines area, but many of them use outdated harsh methods based on forcing your dog to behave. Darcy's methods create a thinking dog and willing partner that is fully engaged with you. We are very happy with Darcy and recommend her highly.

From the owner: Dog training based on relationship and reward. You do not EVER need to hurt, threaten, or frighten…read moreyour dog for them to learn! Also doing social boarding and doggie daycare.

When I dropped my dog, (Jemma) off, I was amazed at how quickly she bonded with Anna. She…read morepractically jumped into Anna's truck like they were headed out for ice cream. Thankfully, Jemma was with Anna when the spring storms started rolling through. Anna later told me, "That first storm was hard to watch her struggle through." I knew exactly what she meant. But with each storm, Jemma improved. When Anna brought her to my house for training sessions, I couldn't believe I was looking at the same dog. I had intentionally arranged for people to come over so we could test her. Anna would calmly tell her "No" in the sweetest voice, and Jemma would immediately settle down. No barking. No lunging. No chaos. I knew she would be different, but I never imagined the transformation would be that dramatic. Anna took her back for a little more work, and two weeks later she brought her home for good. I sat on my deck in complete disbelief as Jemma watched the neighbors without barking or acting like a fool. When someone walked by with their dog, Anna coached me through it. After Jemma let out a bark, I quietly said, "No." And she stopped. Just stopped. WHAT?! Are you kidding me? Why didn't I bring her to Anna five years ago? The very next morning, we had a thunderstorm. I immediately thought, "Here we go." But Anna had already given me the tools and skills I needed to help Jemma work through her fear. We sat through the storm together. The thunder was loud. We both heard it. But Jemma wasn't shaking. She wasn't vomiting. She wasn't trying to hide. She simply sat there and handled it. I was stunned. We even walked outside in the rain, and she didn't immediately run back to the door. The confidence Anna gave her during the board-and-train program was incredible. Later that day, the mailman came. Okay, girl, here's the real test. Oh please, let me remember what I was taught! She lunged. She growled. She barked. She was jumping around and completely out of control. I said, "No." (In Anna's sweet voice, of course.) She stopped. In the middle of a bark. WHAT??? The mailman yelled from across the street, "WOW! That is SO much better! What an improvement!" I just stood there staring at Jemma in disbelief. Anna and her team are true experts. The time, patience, dedication, and knowledge it took to transform my mix of cuteness and crazy into a confident, manageable dog is something I will always be grateful for. What impressed me most was how quickly Anna can identify the root of a problem. She doesn't just address the symptoms--she is incredibly skilled at detecting behavioral issues, understanding why they're happening, and developing a plan to resolve them. Her ability to assess a dog's needs and adjust her training approach accordingly is remarkable. It gave me confidence knowing that every challenge Jemma presented was met with patience, knowledge, and a solution. Anna goes above and beyond to set dogs up for success. But just as importantly, she teaches owners how to maintain that success. She showed me how to be the leader Jemma needed and gave me the tools and confidence to continue building on everything she taught us. And did I mention she has the cleanest kennels I've ever seen? WOW. My experience exceeded every expectation I had. If you're struggling with your dog and feeling hopeless, don't wait as long as I did. Call Anna. It may be one of the best decisions you'll ever make--for both you and your dog. Wish I could give 10 stars!

Anna is the best! I've done two group classes and 1 private lesson with Anna and I have a…read morecompletely different puppy! Anna takes a no-nonsense, individualized approach to training and will do whatever it takes to help you train your dog. I've learned so much in a short time. My main goal for training was safety. We live on an acreage on a busy road, and my top priority was off leash control so i can keep my pup safe and give him a long healthy life. We set our foundation in class, and then with one private lesson, we transitioned to off leash control. I've had many dogs, but this is the first dog I've trained with Anna, and this is the first time I've had a dog heel on either loose leash or no leash! And his recall is better than I've ever had which is key on this farm! I'm thrilled with my results and would recommend her to anyone needing help training their dog! I should mention she's very affordable and fair, as well, and worth every penny!

We have been coming to Vista Boarding for many years. We love the kennel. Our dog gets lots of…read morelove and attention while there. If we have to leave him somewhere, this is where we want him to be!

I took my female 3 year old Rottweiler there & within approximately 24 hours I received a phone…read morecall from the owners daughter that my dog was dead.

4 Paws always provides excellent care for my dogs. The staff truly love my dogs as their own. They…read morestay in great communication and offer lots of extra things to help my dogs while I'm away!

Took care of my dogs like they were family. Always plenty of communication and very friendly staff…read more They understood we had an emergency from the Derecho storm and took them in until we could find a place to live that allowed dogs !! My babies are more well mannered and listen to me better than they ever did before ! Thank you ALL at 4Paws! We love you !

l've never dealt with a groomer who cared about our fur baby as much as the folks at The Barking…read moreLot. The owner, Melissa, exceeded our expectations for care and follow through. Thank you to all the folks at The Barking Lot for all the love you show both to your clients and their parents.

We started taking our two girls here over a year ago Olive and Coco - they both see Helena, who is…read morefantastic. When we adopted our Shih Tzu, Coco hadn't had a real grooming experience and it was so stressful for her to be anywhere and this place was able to calm her nerves. They both love it - they always look great, had a good time with the other dogs and look picture perfect when I pick them up! I would highly recommend!

I have a 14-year-old Goldendoodle, he has been going to Pampered Pooch for most of his life. There…read moreare times when I would try another groomer, but I always came back to Pampered Pooch. Val is a really nice lady and has finally bonded with Inferno, my dog. Inferno now looks forward to going to the groomers. The people are friendly, knowledgeable, and trustworthy. They take great care of my dog, and they will do the same for yours. I have even taken advantage of their boarding services. I know Inferno is happy while he is there, and your dog can be too.

This place is safe and cheap to have the pooch stay a few days while I conducted business. When I…read morepicked my dog up, she was happy and looked great. Thank you very much from myself to my Sugar baby.