Our experience with Ames Petco has been less than one star in the past 2 years we have gotten three…read moreanimals and two of them have died the very recent one is a guinea pig we've only had for less than 2 months and he's lethargic and stopped eating? Wow so much for being a pet store more like a death Store.

I apologize for how long this is.. My husband and I are…read morelooking to get a second conure for our family as we love them so much. We called around to different stores and found that this Ames Petco location had a few options. We live in Ankeny so of course we called first to get more info and make sure they were still available. When we arrived we looked at the birds first and then I went to find the pet specialist to help us. When she came over she Greeted us with "what's up" like we were bothering her. Annoying and unprofessional but we ignored that and inquired about the birds available. We then asked if we could hold the bird we were interested in and she said No it's against policy because of Covid... Really how dumb. I'm not going to pay over $800 for a bird if I can't hold it. She assumed we were just lookie lou's and really was just flat out roud. When we told her we want to buy a bird today but we're not gonna do that if we can't see if we have a connection and how we feel about it by holding it, she fired back with why didn't you start with that. Needless to say we did not buy a bird from the store. As we were walking out my husband said that he wanted to talk to the manager and inform her how rude the employees was. Unfortunately the manager really wasn't any better.

Mary was informative however, not what I was needing. I am fostering a dog that needed training I…read moredon't have time to address. I will say. The whistle works like a charm. Just wish she had spent more time with the dog than me.

We have friends that have taken their dog to other dog trainers and not have gotten as much results…read morelike we have had with Mary. Our friends go for weeks and we only had two hours with Mary and have gotten better results than they have. She will get back to you in a very short time and will work around your schedule. We have a new puppy, she is very good, and Mary has given us homework to do with our puppy and it is now our responsibility to implement what she has given us, and we have and we are a happy dog owner. Kari Brown

We've been using Ames Pet Resort for 7 years now for both boarding and grooming and I highly…read morerecommend them. Yes, it is true that it can be hard to reach them by phone and yes in the 7 years my dog has gotten 2 haircuts that weren't done well but my dog is happy to go there and the staff who have been there a long time are wonderful. No place is completely perfect. And in my experience with them overall, the good greatly outweighs the bad.

We left our beloved three year old dog in the care of the Ames Pet Resort in May of 2024 and our…read moredog escaped and was hit and killed by a car. The facility didn't notify us when they put our dog on precautionary status for trying to jump the outdoor fence, nor did the business follow their own protocol to stay with our dog on a leash when outside after his first attempt to jump the fence. In addition, the staff didn't administer our dog's anxiety drugs as instructed. Finally, once our dog died in their care after jumping the poorly designed outdoor enclosure and after being left by himself, they did NOTHING to fix the structural design issue to keep other dogs safe. Our dog was one of the greatest things in our life and the Pet Resort treated him like a piece of replaceable property. Our experience after the incident was also disappointing and proved to us the owner is profit driven and not in business for the safety of your pet.

I've had my dogs there before and it's wonderful! The instructors are thorough, know their…read morebusiness and you get things accomplished! My puppies have been at in between ages when I've had them in Super Puppy but it has always worked out well. I'm not sure about this pup and her age. I just got her 2 days ago. I will see what the professionals say.

You get what you pay for here. We did not learn anything new. I am a new dog owner so I was excited…read morefor these classes because I did not know how to train my Collie/Malamute, but honestly I feel like I wasted my money and time here. In our 2nd session, the trainer started grabbing her corgi's balls. She was caressing them and told us to do the same. She said that her dog liked that. Nope. That's borderline beastiality. In addition, the instructor is rude. She's got an assistant that I believe is scared of her because she will come to you quickly and tell you to do what the instructor wants or else the woman is going to get mad. Most sessions, the trainer just walked around talking a lot and saying anecdotes. She had string cheese and would pull it out and give it to her dog. It was like 45 minutes of talking and talking and then 15 minutes of actual training. I went to Ankeny's Kai's Dog Training for a free half hour session. I learned more than what I learned at the Cyclone Country Kennel Club's 6 week classes. In Ankeny the results are impressive. I was very surprised that I could get my dog to sit next to me without having to yell at her or grunt at her (which is what the other instructor wanted us to do). My dog always jumps on people and in Ankeny's half hour session, was able to train my dog not to do that. I would rather pay more, but know that I will get good results. The place is not big enough either. Maybe three cars fit in there. My class had 6 dogs and that was pushing it because there was not a lot of space to do good training. Not to mention that they are kind of obsessed with showing your dogs. They will mention it a lot to you that you should show your dog. Nope. I am not there to show my dog. DO NOT waste your money or time here. It will be pointless. Invest in your dog and take them to a good place. They deserve it.

Love these guys! They always get my pets in quickly and actually call back when they say they will…read more Staff is friendly, and pricing decent. Doctors take their time to answer any and all questions and email a thorough summary of each appointment shortly after it has occurred. Can't recommend them enough!

We have gone here a few times in the last six months or so since we have an elderly dog with lots…read moreof issues. The team here has always been super friendly and kind. Their prices are affordable which is the best part. I highly recommend this clinic!

Mike and Eric did a great job helping me to turn my dog around. No more resource guarding or…read morenuisance barking!!! Thank you ADU Des Moines!

We tried everything with Moose, but nothing seemed to work until we brought him to Mike and his…read moreteam at All Dogs Unleashed. Mike and his team are extremely professional and exceptional at what they do. Moose had issues with everything from digging and biting to pulling on the leash and difficulties with kennel training. Within two weeks with their board and train program, moose was a new dog. He was just as lovey as he was before, but now a great listener as well. Mike and his team helped us learn how to communicate with Moose. If I could give this company 20 stars, I would. I trust Mike with Moose, and I recommend this company to anyone who is looking to train their dog. Don't hesitate.. book with All Dogs Unleashed!!

Kai's Obedience is a really unique training program and we've had a great experience so far. The…read moreclasses are engaging and actually fun to attend, and Kai does a great job keeping everyone involved while still expecting a lot from both the dogs and their owners. What really stands out is that this isn't just basic puppy training. The program goes far beyond simple commands, and dogs can continue on to earn certifications and develop much more advanced obedience skills. Watching the more experienced dogs walk completely off leash and follow commands with total focus is incredibly impressive. Kai clearly knows what he's doing and the structure of the program helps both dogs and owners stay consistent. If you're looking for a place where your dog can truly learn strong obedience skills and keep progressing over time, Kai's Obedience is a great option.

we brought our 4 month old Doberman to Kai's and she has blossomed. Derrick has spent one on one…read moreafter class to help me teach me and make sure that I understand what I need to be doing so my dog can continue to learn. Derrick is truly gifted at training dogs and it amazes me how my dog works with him. Now let's talk about how other people that attend Kai's are. They are truly helpful and want you to be the best.

Does an amazing job helping me find and train my service dog. I would have been lost without their…read morewonderful help!

Love the results. I could not take either of my dogs on a walk at the same time. Even alone they…read morepulled or yanked on the leash. I can now walk both of them together without any problems. I really like that they learned place. i highly recommend if your struggling with your dog.

Impressive skills. Very knowledgeable about dog behavior. Would recommend T^3 to people with rescue…read moredogs. Tova takes her time finding the best training type for you and your dog.

From the owner: I enjoy working with the "Underdog"! This is the dog who was mistreated, under trained, physically…read morehandicapped, labeled aggressive, or found itself in a very hard way. Then in some way it ended up in a rescue or shelter to be adopted. You adopt this dog and find out your new dog doesn't know how to Dog. I train the emotionally wounded, the puppy mill survivor, the abused and neglected so they can enjoy life too. Let's make a difference for your new dog before thinking about returning it to the shelter.

Booked her to check in on my dogs daily while out of town for work…read more She decides to take 4 days off, in a row, without saying a word. The first thing she does ask about after those 4 days? Money. She had already been paid upfront and had not even met that obligation, yet. Unreliable. Poor communication. The whole sha-bang.

From the owner: Offering trustworthy and attentive care for pets and children, including feeding, playtime,…read morecompanionship, and safety supervision. Whether it’s keeping your little ones engaged or making sure your pets feel loved, we provide dependable support so you can have peace of mind.