We live in Ames and were having a hard time finding a training approach that suited our sweet but…read moreanxious German Shepherd, and we've been so glad to have found Sit Means Sit DSM! Both of the trainers, Ryan and Emily, are fantastic and have been so helpful giving us personalized tips for our dog. The prices are a steal and the best part is the packages are flexible to suit the needs of your dog. I would highly recommend them! And if you need more convincing, I think it says something that we are willing to drive from Ames to take part in the training. Worth it no matter where you're coming from!

Ryan is amazing! I have a strong-willed, stubborn, and controlling little schnauzer that needs a…read morelot of help. we did the board and train, and it's worth every penny. I love that Ryan has stuck by us through thick and thin, and we are still in training. He's very knowledgeable, and my dog loves him. I would highly recommend Sit Means Sit with Ryan.

We have been coming here for almost a month now, and this is my dog's favorite place to be!!…read more Running with "his pack" all day, playing in the water toys, or laying in the sunshine, I know my doggy will be a very tired and happy puppy when I pick him up each evening. Really great staff, reasonably priced, and very knowledgeable trainers. So happy we found you!

Our puppy absolutely loves coming here! We frequently bring him for day camp and boarding, and the…read morestaff always make sure he has a great time, caring for him as if he were their own.

Clint has taken our dogs from fight-mode to obedience​. They had started fighting each other and…read morenow can co-exist with muzzles on as a precauton. precaution. We had to do the work and spend a great deal of time on training with Clint's guidance and it took 9 months, but they are both much better dogs than they were before​ Clint's help and mentorship. He is worth every penny​!!

I would recommended Clint to anyone having concerns about their pups behavior. He is extremely nice…read moreand gives you information and tools in a language you can understand and works directly with you and your dog. I have had other in home trainers in the past and definitely would recommend Clint over anyone else. We had Clint in our home for I believe six in home sessions for our year old German Shepherd rescue, Konah. We adopted Konah at 8 months after she was abandoned by her original owners. We did not have a lot of information on her upbringing. She started exhibiting concerning behaviors every time we had guests over, she would not stop barking, she also had lunged at and nipped at a few guests - which can be really scary for a guest to have a 70 lbs German Shepherd lunge at them. She would also freak out on walks anytime we walked past other people, especially if they had a dog as well. In general at home, Konah is such a great dog, she is a huge cuddle bug and sweet as can be. She also excelled at two different group training basic obedience classes, so we were really not sure how to stop these fear based behaviors with guests and strangers. Clint was a huge help!! He provided us with tools and support and was very responsive to any emails when we had questions and concerns for Konah. He would go on walks with us to observe her behavior. He was very kind and polite to us and very understanding. He provided us with great insight into what was happening with our usually sweet as can be pup. She still has a lot of work to do, but I wouldn't hesitate to ask for his help again. It is not a miracle solution for your dog and you will have to be willing and patient to put in a lot of work with difficult behaviors!

Fair warning, this is a long review, but if you're looking for a quality pet supply store and…read moreyou're on the fence, please read the full review. I'm embarrassed to say that I've lived in Ankeny for 2 years and hadn't found Wholesome Pet Essentials sooner. I told them that when I was in the store too! What a gem. This is exactly what every small town or neighborhood needs. Sure we have a big box pet supply store to shop at, but that's not what most enlightened, wise, local-loving, conscientious pet owners want. Some would consider me intense, and admittedly, I have very high standards. When it comes to anything for my dog, only the best will do. Wholesome Pet Essentials has the best! I found Wholesome Pet Essentials because I had been making my dog's food at home for the last few months, but just in the previous couple of days, she started eating dirt from my houseplants. After a quick search on the internet, I gathered that she was likely missing something from her diet. So even though I had been having decent success making her food from scratch, I figured if I messed it up this one time, it was time to hand it back to the professionals. I think I searched for "fresh dog food" or something. Unfortunately, I do not remember. But Wholesome Pet Essentials came up in my search, so I poked around their website a little bit, and I found a brand of raw food that I hadn't tried before and ordered online to pick up in-store later. When I came in to get the food, I browsed around. I saw some happy pups getting groomed in the back. The selection for both cats and dogs is astonishing! An employee asked if I was looking for anything in particular. I told her I wasn't sure how to explain what I was looking for, but I told her my dog had recently taken to eating dirt, and the employee knew what my dog needed! She knew she was missing some essential nutrients, and she suggested a small pouch of Flora4, which is a raw food topper that I hadn't heard of, but I'm so glad the employee suggested it. It has been 3 days since my visit to Wholesome Pet Essentials, and my dog stopped eating dirt, and she loves the new food! Shifting gears a bit. I'm pretty sure the woman who fetched my online order for me (not the same person who suggested the Flora4) is an owner, and she mentioned that they are expanding into the vacant space next door. The Textbook Outlet moved, and Wholesome Pet Essentials will be taking over that space. I am so excited for them, and I am thrilled that I found them! This is now my go-to spot for anything my dog needs. If you made it to the end of this review, you must really love your pet, too, because I know this is quite long, but I can't help it; I have lots of lovely things to say about the knowledgable and friendly people of Wholesome Pet Essentials!

I've only been once so far and am kicking myself for not going sooner. The staff is so friendly,…read moreknowledgeable, and they do a lot of rescue events to help find furever homes. This is actually how I ended up there, and I left with some goodies and a resolve to adopt another puppy from Hope Animal Rescue. I HIGHLY recommend for anyone in Ankeny with cats, dogs to get your stuff here! Also, they have a DIY bathing station. Sweet!

Boarded my pup her overnight while visiting Des Moines since our hotel wasn't pet-friendly. It was…read moresmall but it was a nice and clean facility. The lady that checked us in and was watching the pups was very friendly. Overall, it was easy and convenient. Looks like the pup had fun and slept for the entire drive back to Minneapolis. Will use them again if I'm in the area. Not to mention their pricing is great!

My dogs were groomed by Katie and they look amazing! After a long winter my girl dog was a hot mess…read moreof fur. When I picked her up she looked like a new dog. My short hair dog was shedding like crazy. I asked Katie to do what she could to comb it out. Katie took a pic of all the hair she removed, it was mind boggling! I am so happy the hair won't end up on my furniture. My pups are definitely going back to Katie at Wil-a-lo.

Very nice group of people. Are coming tomorrow morning to feed n play with my cats while I'm out of…read moretown. I booked them for my three day Dallas trip also n a couple days around Dec first. They will work out fine. Really reasonable fee also. Check them out. Cats n Dogs with great options. Lexx

As critical as I am about sifting out good restaurants, I am even more critical in locating…read moreexceptional groomers for my li'l pup...especially after relocating from LA to DSM! Sue, the Owner of In Home Pet Care is very passionate about her craft. What pleases me the most is that she is patient and truly listens to your concerns and instructions about grooming your pet. Its currently off Army Post, but when I started going to Sue the shop was just a small little place off of SW 9th right next door to Andy's Place. Their prices are very reasonable! I asked her to style my pup's hair a certain way and requested to use specific ribbon colors. It was my very first time taking my pup in, so she took me on a little tour of her "pet salon" - I loved that level of transparency! A lot of bad or shady groomers don't bother showing you the behind-the-scenes of their facility. She also allowed me to look @ her ribbon selection so I can choose what would best match my pups outfit....yes, I am one of those people dresses their dog! I dropped my pup off right @ opening (7:30am) and picked her up later at about 4pm - Sue was very friendly and took time to speak with me for about a full half hour about her professional experience, and other services. I told her that I just relocated from California, so she informed me about her "pup-sitting services" - which she does....In Home! =) Lastly, my pup smelled soooooo good. I don't think I've ever had her smell as good as she did after going to Sue...EVER!!! And my pup smelled great for weeks after!!! In Home Pet Care......HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! =)

The place is very dirty and it smells like they smoke inside the building! I do have to admit the…read morelady was very friendly but I did not like the condition of the place.

Fantastic pet shop in Jordan Creek Mall with plenty of treats, toys, costumes, collars/leashes, and…read morecustom tags for your furry family members. The staff is super friendly and beyond helpful every time we have come in. Our pup loves the frosted cookies and doggy peanut butter cups, as soon as he sees the bag he immediately comes running for his treat! This will be a usual place we will come back to, to get some more amazing treats and wonderful staff!!

This place is great. It's a kiosk in Jordan Creek a day they sell baked treats for dogs, signs to…read morehang up, key chains, magnets, dog costumes and clothing, toys, you name it. They also sell toys for cats too!! I've been regularly coming here to purchase dog - related things, but finally came around to writing a review for it. We got the yappy meal yesterday (dogs version of a happy meal! How cute!), which came with a mini cheeseburger, a side of fries, and a toy! We also bought a peanut butter cookie bone for our pup for dessert ;) apparently they also have a" chicken nuggets" option where you get "chicken nuggets" instead of the "cheeseburger"!! My puggle loved the cheeseburger, toy, and peanut butter cookie, not so much the fries! He did at first til he had the burger :P anyway highly recommend! Next time I think ill just order the burger separately!