Dog Boarding in Urbandale

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1. Truitt D

West Des Moines, IA, 50266

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2. William P

Urbandale, IA, 50322

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3. Jacqueline J

West Des Moines, IA, 50266

from$63per night

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4. Claudia B

Des Moines, IA, 50322

from$66per night

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5. Cedric S

Des Moines, IA, 50310

from$73per night

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6. Kelly R

Johnston, IA, 50131

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7. Cody C

Des Moines, IA, 50310

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8. McKenna Z

West Des Moines, IA, 50266

from$59per night

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9. Declan F

Des Moines, IA, 50311

from$79per night

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10. Kaitlyn M

Clive, IA, 50325

from$58per night

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11. Amy S

Urbandale, IA, 50322

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12. Madeline B

Waukee, IA, 50263

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13. Paige G

West Des Moines, IA, 50266

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14. Anastasia D

West Des Moines, IA, 50266

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15. Dan L

West Des Moines, IA, 50266

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16. Sarah T

Urbandale, IA, 50322

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17. Isabelle B

West Des Moines, IA, 50266

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18. Zea R

Waukee, IA, 50263

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19. Tina L

West Des Moines, IA, 50265

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20. Emily J

West Des Moines, IA, 50266

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21. Kaye T

Des Moines, IA, 50310

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Lauren,

Urbandale

Paige was great! Arrived right on time and shared an adorable update video during her walk :)

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Heather,

Urbandale

I m impressed with the walk and thanks for the sock fetch after! She sure loves the sock fetch! Danielle did a phenomenal job and will book her next time!

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Sarabeth,

Urbandale

Fantastic!

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Erin,

Urbandale

Thanks for a great first experience with Wag!

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Elizabeth,

Urbandale

Cedric has been an awesome walker for zazu! I know Zazu always gets excited to see him and I appreciate the additional help Cedric has provided this week

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Brittney-Geneva,

Urbandale

Declan thank you so much for the great experience.

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reaux,

Urbandale

Awesome!

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Brittney-Geneva,

Urbandale

Declan, thank you so much for the excellent service. Billie didn t want to leave you

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Brittney-Geneva,

Urbandale

First timer here! Declan was so amazing with my pup. After having trouble entering the house. He called my phone to get assistance. Documented the entire trip. You re the best Highly recommend.

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Colleen,

Urbandale

Thank you so much for walking Ernie!

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Lauren,

Urbandale

Paige was great! Arrived right on time and shared an adorable update video during her walk :)

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Heather,

Urbandale

I m impressed with the walk and thanks for the sock fetch after! She sure loves the sock fetch! Danielle did a phenomenal job and will book her next time!

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Sarabeth,

Urbandale

Fantastic!

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Erin,

Urbandale

Thanks for a great first experience with Wag!

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Elizabeth,

Urbandale

Cedric has been an awesome walker for zazu! I know Zazu always gets excited to see him and I appreciate the additional help Cedric has provided this week

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Brittney-Geneva,

Urbandale

Declan thank you so much for the great experience.

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The best dog friendly neighborhoods in Urbandale

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Pedal for Paws

Strap on your helmet and prepare for your dog for the bike ride of your lives with the Pedal for Paws event in Des Moines, Iowa. On a day in May, hit the streets with other dog lovers to raise money for the Animal Rescue League of Iowa!

Check-in begins at 9 am and the rides start at 10. You can choose to participate in either the 9.8- or 26.2-mile ride.

During registration, enjoy a beer or Bloody Mary. If you are participating in the longer ride, there are six stops, and each stop will last about an hour to give you time to enjoy a drink and maybe even a snack!

Registration fees start at $25 per biker with early registration. Late registration fees are $30 per biker.

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The Great Iowa Pet Expo

Get ready for a two-day event for you and your dog at the Great Iowa Pet Expo this October! The Great Iowa Pet Expo takes place at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines And lasts for two whole days!

During the event, you and your dog can participate in contests, watch fun demonstrations, and have a caricature drawing done. Food and drinks will be available for purchase, and there will be health clinics and training opportunities at the event.

Admission is $8 per adult and $4 per child between the ages of 6 and 12. Dogs get in for free.

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Iowa Dog Jog

Are you ready to get some exercise while spending a day with your dog? At the Iowa Dog Jog event each September, you can do just that! Head over to Terra Park in Johnston for a 4k or 2k walk/run. After the run, stick around for the after party for all kinds of fun!

Registration is $12 per human when purchased early. Prices increase the closer it gets to the event date. Dogs are $10 each. Registration includes a race bib, race medal, and post-race food for people. Dogs will receive a leash bib, race medal, post-race treats, and a dog waste bag. Sign up for the pup-graded tickets to receive additional goodies!

Proceeds from this event help care for the animals at the Animal Rescue League of Iowa.

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Hoops & Hounds

Spend an evening watching the Iowa Wolves take on the Oklahoma City Blue with your dog at the Wells Fargo Arena. In February, your dog can join you for a basketball game and you won’t want to miss the chance to experience this!

All tickets for dogs must be purchased in advance. Discounted tickets for this game are available through the Animal Rescue League of Iowa for just $12. The proceeds from these tickets go to helping the Animal Rescue League of Iowa help more animals at its shelter.

All dogs coming to the game must be older than 6 months and remained leashed throughout the game. No dogs in heat will be allowed in, and you need to bring proof that your dog is up-to-date on vaccinations to get into the stadium.

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Furry Friends Refuge Chili Cookoff

Bring your dog out to the Furry Friends Refuge Chili Cookout each April to support a great cause while enjoying a day of socialization, great food, and beer. Proceeds from this event go directly toward helping the animals at Furry Friends Refuge!

For just $10, you can enjoy unlimited samples of chilli and beer. Once you have sampled the chilis, vote for your favorite by placing a donation in that chilli’s jar. The top four earners will receive prizes! All donations go to Furry Friends.

During the event, place your bids on great items in the silent auction, which includes MLB tickets, a spa basket, and more. There will also be raffle prizes.

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