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!

Prior to my pup staying with Bark Ave. I was looking around at different places to board her on the…read moreday/night of my wedding. I've heard nothing but good things about Bark Ave. so I had my now husband reach out to them. Chloe (my pup) received a package in the mail from them with puppy treats, a toy, and other miscellaneous items. I knew from their interest in her that we had to board her there for the night. Fast forward to July 22, I was super worried about how she would be in a new environment since she is a puppy and she gets anxiety around new people and not being by/with her "mom". That night I received a report card with a cute little picture of her and it had no negatives about her; she even made friends with two other pups- Annie and Tator! When we picked her up she was super happy and the staff working enjoyed playing with her. We paid a little extra so she could have 1:1 play time and be let out more often since we are working on potty training. In all, I definitely recommend this place and I will reach out to them again if we ever need to board Chloe overnight for whatever reason.

September 13 took our Yorkie from grooming appointment when we picked her up they gave another…read moreclient with a Yorkie our dog harness, walker harness, and her collar with dog tags. WTF they haven't contacted the other clients and they seem to live in another town far away. They're not taking the correct responsibility to retrieve our items. This isn't the first time they done something with our dogs walking harness. Be aware!!!!!!!!

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!

I'd been searching for a good dog trainer offering classes when I found Anna Childs at Adelhorst. I…read moreused to help teach puppy and adult obedience classes when I lived in another state but had no connections in Iowa. Anna is the best dog trainer I've ever worked with. My dog is doing great and I'm learning how to improve my skills. Exceeded my expectations and I highly recommend Adelhorst for anyone!

1 word - WOW. These are truly kind people that know what they're doing and love the animals and…read morepeople that walk through their doors. I am traveling with my new kitten and she got diarrhea and I had to take her to the ER. She is fine now but I wanted to get her a bath before driving back to Iowa city. The kind woman on the phone said they do not take kittens but would be happy to help if Alicia the groomer consented. She did, so I brought my kitten mango in. Not only were they so gentle and kind, they made sure to get to know mango and my's backstories. I even heard the groomer make it a point to meet the parents of other dogs she has just groomed to ensure she was 100% happy. I was nervous mango wouldn't like it, but she was so calm and sweet with them. I expected to pay about $20.... but nope! FREE OF CHARGE because all they wanted was for mango to get home okay. Goodness. Truly great people. This place needs more reviews and I would recommend 100% P.S mango says thanks!!

I've been taking my dog here since they opened! Waukee desperately needed a quality, affordable dog…read moregroomer! The staff is wonderful and they always do a great job!

I have been to both locations for many years. The staff warms 5 stars for their helpfulness and…read moregreat personalities. They even have a treat bin for kids. Our dog is welcome, and we warm free treats with customer awards program. They had sample bags of food to try before we buy.

I went to petsakes to get food for the dog I had just adopted from a shelter. They didn't have what…read moreI was looking for, so the girl showed me another kind of food, that may be similar. Well my dog can't eat it. It may be too rich compared to what she's been eating. I called the store this morning and told the lady about it. She said they can't take back the food, after it's been opened. I have never been told that. Every where I have bought dog food from, guarantees it, or will take it back for a refund, or a replacement of another kind. I will never do business with these people again. When people do business like this, they don't care about your pet, it's all about making money. So now they have my money, 31.00 to be exact. I'm out that money, and have to spend probably about sane amount on another bag of food she can eat.

he has trained and boarded our dogs. great service and dogs happy with their stays. I recommend…read moreTodd n

I board all six of my dogs here when I go on vacation. Everything is always organized and well…read moretaken care of.

Seriously. What would I do without this place. I bring my puppy three times a week and occasionally…read moreboard her and my 9 year old Weimaraner. The staff is friendly, professional, and beyond accommodating. They squeeze my dogs in if I have an emergency and take amazing care of them. They are so friendly, remember my dog's name, and genuinely care about all the dogs. This place as been such a lifeline as a busy person who travels. I never worry because my dogs love this place so much.

I started bringing my dog to DDD when she was young and full of naughty dog energy. Once or twice…read morewas a great option to wear her out (tired dog = good dog) and I loved that if I needed to board her, she was getting plenty of play time and social interaction, not just in a kennel most of the day. The staff run the day much like a children's daycare center with group play, special activities and outdoor time, and naps. You even get a written report of their day and who they played with! For bdays, they will take a special picture of your pet and post it on their FB page. Love this place, because I always feel like they love my dog as much as I do!

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