Camp Bow Wow West Des Moines Change Location
515-489-4884
Welcome to Camp Bow Wow® Premier Dog Care Services in West Des Moines
  • Camp Bow Wow West Des Moines
    2900 University Ave #250
    West Des Moines, IA 50266
    515-489-4884 Get Directions
  • Today's Hours: 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
    Camp Bow Wow West Des Moines
    • Monday
      6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
    • Tuesday
      6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
    • Wednesday
      6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
    • Thursday
      6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
    • Friday
      6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
    • Saturday
      8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    • Sunday
      7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Sunday
      4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • Holidays
      7:00 AM - 10:00 AM (July 4th )
    • Holidays
      4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (July 4th )

Serving West Des Moines and beyond Dog Boarding Company West Des Moines

At Camp Bow Wow West Des Moines, we go the extra mile to ensure your pup's boarding experience is as enjoyable as it is comforting. Our dog boarding service is crafted to provide a blend of fun, relaxation, and social interaction, making your pup's time with us a highlight! We monitor and cater to the individual needs of each dog, from providing daily exercise routines to ensuring cozy nighttime accommodations. Our dog boarding company's services and facility are designed to make dogs feel safe and cared for, manned by passionate staff who treat your pets like their own.

Need a reliable dog boarding service? Contact Camp Bow Wow West Des Moines at (515) 489-4884 and discover why dogs love staying with us.

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Over 200 5-Star Reviews
Experience the Camp Bow Wow Difference
  • Safety You Can Trust

    Trained staff, pet CPR-certified, secure facilities, and live webcams for peace of mind.

  • All-Inclusive Pricing

    No hidden fees—playtime, treats, medication, and TLC are always included.

  • Healthy, Happy Dogs

    Daily exercise, socialization, and play to boost your pup’s mood and well-being.

  • Loving, Expert Care

    Dedicated Camp Counselors treat every dog like family with personalized attention.

Hear From Happy Pet Parents
  • E
    "We love daycare!"
    The socialization for our puppy has been incredibly helpful and it’s such good exercise.
    Erica Nichols Cook
  • D
    "They truly are the best."
    He is happy when he goes and happy when I pick him up.
    Diane Olofson
  • J
    "My dogs and I love the staff at Camp Bow Wow!"
    My dogs and I love the staff at Camp Bow Wow!
    Joan Johnson
  • M
    "Jesse Loves Playtime at Camp Bow Wow!"
    They have a video in the lobby and on an app you can see your dogs play.
    Mary Pike
  • M
    "Camp Bow Wow has been nothing but great"
    Camp Bow Wow has been nothing but great while my dog has been at daycare and boarding!
    Maddie McCloskey
  • A
    "This Camp Bow Wow location and staff are the best!"
    This Camp Bow Wow location and staff are the best! Thanks for providing fun and wearing him out, haha!
    Anne Lowder
  • G
    "West Des Moines location has always been very welcoming"
    West Des Moines location has always been very welcoming and accommodating, and our dog loves it so so do we.
    Gretchen Tosatto
  • S
    "She came home with a wag on her tail."
    We especially appreciate the communication, the mix of playtime and rest time. She came home with a fresh bath and a wag on her tail.
    Susan Dawson
  • L
    "We love Camp Bow Wow!"
    My husky gets so excited when I tell him it’s time to go. Everyone is so kind and all call Kinnick and myself by name.
    Linda Hills
  • L
    "Great staff and kennel"
    Great staff and kennel. Love seeing our pups on the camera.
    Linda Yaske
  • A
    "Our Golden, Cooper, LOVES Camp Bow Wow!"
    Our Golden, Cooper, LOVES Camp Bow Wow! Perfect spot for him.
    Austin Shores
  • R
    "They took such good care of her"
    It almost looked like she didn’t wanna leave at pickup.
    Raul Lozano
  • S
    "Nothing but great things to say!"
    Booked their luxury suite to view her on the live cameras.
    Samuel Maddy
  • A
    "Boomer is always excited to see his friends"
    Boomer, my Boston terrier, never fails to be worn out after daycare!
    Addison Kellis
  • K
    "Rizzo had the best time"
    My dog Rizzo had the best time at Camp Bow Wow.
    Kejuan Gibson
  • A
    "Camp Bow Wow never fails to deliver"
    I know she’s well taken care of here.
    Adriana Malloy
  • M
    "The staff is amazing."
    Camp Bow Wow is a great place for dogs to get out their extra energy.
    Michelle Murphy
  • A
    "Best place ever!"
    Wrigley was very well taken care of here.
    Amy Smith
  • C
    "Thank you SO much for caring for them!"
    I just can't say enough good things about sending my pups to camp!
    Christina Christina
  • A
    "Pick this place! Or at least try it first!"
    They care deeply for my dogs, I've NEVER dealt with anyone who was less than exceptional with service.
    Audrey Scott
  • J
    "Dogs are Always Tired Afterward"
    Our dogs love going and are always so tired when they come home!
    Jillyn Gerken
  • D
    "The Best Place to Work"
    Absolutely the best place to work along with amazing management! Plus they take great care of the pups!
    Desirae Leinen-Jenkins
  • J
    "Our Pup LOVES going there!"
    We love the staff. Our pup LOVES going there, knows the days, and wakes us up excited!
    Jeanine Peterson
  • c
    "So Nice!"
    Our big mixed breed boy loves coming here. Everyone is so nice.
    colleen shattuck
  • H
    "Know Him by Name"
    Jet and I are always welcomed with a warm smile, and they know him by name.
    Hannah Mulligan
  • K
    "Our dog loves it there!"
    Friendly, attentive, and always helpful. Our dog loves it there!
    Kristen G
  • S
    "Our fur babies LOVE Camp Bow Wow"
    Our fur babies LOVE Camp Bow Wow! Staff has always been so great.
    Staci Schweder
  • D
    "A Second Home to Us"
    Gracie has gone to day camp twice a week and boarding many times. I feel so comfortable when Gracie is at camp.
    Deborah Morford
  • C
    "Great job everyone!"
    The customer service and compassion shown for all the families equally is incredible.
    C Brennecke
  • T
    "Camp Bow Wow was amazing!"
    He had so much fun and was well taken care of.
    Taylor Allie
We love daycare!
We love daycare! The socialization for our puppy has been incredibly helpful, and it’s such good exercise it helps when we can’t get outside to get the energy out. The staff are helpful and our puppy loves them all.
Erica Nichols Cook
They truly are the best.
My pup Rudy is so well taken care of. He is happy when he goes and happy when I pick him up. He has pup friends and the staff is so caring and kind. They truly are the best. A+
Diane Olofson
My dogs and I love the staff at Camp Bow Wow!
My dogs and I love the staff at Camp Bow Wow!
Joan Johnson
Jesse Loves Playtime at Camp Bow Wow!
My American Staffordshire Terrier Jesse loves playtime at Camp Bow Wow! They have a video in the lobby and on an app you can see your dogs play. They have an awesome, happy team of doggy caregivers.
Mary Pike
Camp Bow Wow has been nothing but great
Camp Bow Wow has been nothing but great while my dog has been at daycare and boarding! They are great and my pup always comes back home exhausted!
Maddie McCloskey
This Camp Bow Wow location and staff are the best!
This Camp Bow Wow location and staff are the best! We have a now 2-year-old who has been attending camp as soon as he was old enough. Thanks for providing fun and wearing him out, haha!
Anne Lowder
West Des Moines location has always been very welcoming
Love this place! We live in Kansas City, and part of the reason we use Camp Bow Wow is because it allows us to use their services when we travel. West Des Moines location has always been very welcoming and accommodating, and our dog loves it so so do we.
Gretchen Tosatto
She came home with a wag on her tail.
Our five-year-old golden retriever, Josie, was taken care of so well while we were gone. We especially appreciate the communication, the mix of playtime and rest time. She came home with a fresh bath and a wag on her tail. Happy camper! Thank all of you so much.
Susan Dawson
We love Camp Bow Wow!
We love Camp Bow Wow! My husky gets so excited when I tell him it’s time to go. Everyone is so kind and all call Kinnick and myself by name, making us feel so welcome!
Linda Hills
Great staff and kennel
Great staff and kennel. Love seeing our pups on the camera.
Linda Yaske
Our Golden, Cooper, LOVES Camp Bow Wow!
Our Golden, Cooper, LOVES Camp Bow Wow! Perfect spot for him.
Austin Shores
They took such good care of her
I took my husky/German shepherd, Kai Caner, there and they took such good care of her. It almost looked like she doesn’t wanna leave at pickup. I loved that I can see live video of my puppy having the time of her life. It seemed like she never had a dull moment there.
Raul Lozano
Nothing but great things to say!
My 13-year-old girl Weezie had a recent boarding stay, and I have nothing but great things to say! I booked their luxury suite to view her on the live cameras and viewed staff hand-feeding her food and medication. Wow! I also got to see her extra snuggle times through photos throughout her stay to see how she was doing. I knew my Weezie was in good hands when they offered her extra break time in her cozy room with her special bed and blanket due to her age. We will be bringing her back for any future vacations!
Samuel Maddy
Boomer is always excited to see his friends
Boomer, my Boston terrier, is one of the most hyper dogs I have ever had, but bringing him to daycare here never fails to wear him out! Every single time I bring him into camp, he is so excited to see his friends.
Addison Kellis
Rizzo had the best time
My dog Rizzo had the best time at Camp Bow Wow from what I saw on their live video feed. He is typically very anxious about leaving the house but has made so many friends going to daycare and boarding there.
Kejuan Gibson
Camp Bow Wow never fails to deliver
I take my Shiba Inu to daycare here and Camp Bow Wow never fails to deliver a tired pup. I watch her on the live cameras running around with her friends and it brings nothing but joy! I know she’s well taken care of here.
Adriana Malloy
The staff is amazing.
Camp Bow Wow is a great place to have your dogs get out their extra energy. The staff is amazing. My dog Fletcher loves it. He gets so excited to go. They also do fun enrichments with the pups. I would recommend Camp Bow Wow to anyone!
Michelle Murphy
Best place ever!
Wrigley was very well taken care of here. He loves coming here, getting to play with all his friends, and was able to get a bath and nail trim! Best place ever!
Amy Smith
Thank you SO much for caring for them!
They are extremely accommodating and really know my dogs (and me) well! I was worried because one of my dogs has a chronic injury, but they were able to help me manage his pain and text me while I was on vacation with updates, double-checking if I wanted his extra pain reliever to be given. I just can't say enough good things about sending my pups to camp! I haven't been on vacation in a year and didn't worry at all about the dogs. Thank you SO much for caring for them so well!
Christina Christina
Pick this place! Or at least try it first!
BEST dog boarding/day camp place I’ve ever been to. I’ve been to 3+ places in the area. Most places make everything look super fancy on the outside and spend a ton of money on decor and advertising. What makes this place is the STAFF and the LOVE inside the facility which is exactly what you want. They care deeply for my dogs, I’ve NEVER dealt with anyone in the entire facility who was less than exceptional with service. Every time I’ve had a sudden change in plans they are more than accommodating, kind, and always make it right if the charges don’t make sense. We’ve been going to CBW for 4 years and every experience with boarding, doggie daycare has been the best. My dogs were very scared and shy and warmed up quickly, with staff's help, love, and assistance. Every person knew my dogs no matter how infrequently we came. When our beloved Lou passed, we hadn’t been there for a few months due to his health issues, and they gave us beautiful flowers and a card with all the love from staff that was poured into it ❤️. Exceptional! Pick this place! Or at least try it first!
Audrey Scott
Dogs are Always Tired Afterward
Always love our experience with the staff! Our dogs love going and are always so tired when they come home!
Jillyn Gerken
The Best Place to Work
Absolutely the best place to work along with amazing management! I've never been able to say that much positive about a job! Plus they take great care of the pups!
Desirae Leinen-Jenkins
Our Pup LOVES going there!
Camp Bow Wow in WDS is amazing! We love the staff (Hi Emily!), our pup LOVES going there (he knows the days that he goes. He wakes us up at 7 AM, runs downstairs, goes right to where we keep his Camp Bow Wow collar and sits by the door. Cutest thing ever 🥰). It’s so clean that when you walk in you would never know it’s a doggie day care. They offer baths and nail clipping, which is huge for us, along with a lot of great fun programs for the pups to participate in. The staff treats your pup like it was their own. We also love that we can check in on him at any time during his time there. That’s a great peace of mind ♥️
Jeanine Peterson
So Nice!
Our big mixed breed boy loves coming here. Everyone is so nice. He needed to have an urgent bath and they were able to let him come for playtime and bath on very short notice.
colleen shattuck
Know Him by Name
My pup Jet comes weekly for a play date. Jet and I are always welcomed with a warm smile, and they know him by name. Not only can you check in on your pup on their cameras, they also have great enrichment opportunities (like holiday photos🥰).
Hannah Mulligan
Our dog loves it there!
Friendly, attentive, and always helpful. Our dog loves it there!
Kristen G
Our fur babies LOVE Camp Bow Wow
Our fur babies LOVE Camp Bow Wow! I love that I can watch them play. Staff has always been so great.
Staci Schweder
A Second Home to Us
Camp Bow Wow is perfect for my goldendoodle! Gracie has gone to day camp twice a week and boarding many times when I must travel. We have been attending Camp Bow Wow for two years now. I feel so comfortable when Gracie is at camp or boarding as the staff is so welcoming and makes me feel that Gracie is very loved and taken care of. It is like a second home to us. I am an incredibly pleased customer and so is my Gracie. I would and have recommended Camp Bow Wow to family members and friends. Thank you! Deb M.
Deborah Morford
Great job everyone!
It was so chaotic this morning with campers being dropped off for the day, first day for another family and then an additional family just checking the place out. As I was waiting, I watched the main girl (sorry I cannot remember her name) handle this situation flawlessly. She remained calm, friendly, and so professional. She spent time with the new family, which is where the attention was most needed as they were probably anxious dropping off a first time. She was polite answering all the questions and making sure they were comfortable. She never rushed anyone. There was another girl (who is always always there) who handled the new inquiry, and she also kept her cool knowing there was a line. She gave a polite smile as if she was acknowledging I was there. Neither girl complained once. Not even a sigh. Just carried on with smiles. The customer service and compassion shown for all the families equally is incredible. Great job everyone! You can tell you care.
C Brennecke
Camp Bow Wow was amazing!
First-time dog owner, was very nervous to leave my dog when I went out of town, but Camp Bow Wow was amazing! He had so much fun and was well taken care of while I was gone. Have used them ever since. Staff is very friendly as well!
Taylor Allie
Frequently Asked Questions
  • How are the dogs supervised?
    Our trained staff supervises dogs around the clock. We have team members present at all times to ensure your pet's safety and happiness. Our facilities include secure play areas and quiet sleeping spaces to create a balanced environment.
  • How can I book a stay for my dog?
    Booking a stay is simple. You can make a reservation through our website or by calling our facility directly. We recommend booking in advance during peak seasons to ensure availability for your dog's stay.
  • Do you offer dog grooming services?
    Yes, we provide grooming services that can be scheduled during your dog's stay. We offer baths, nail trims, and more. Please inquire about specific grooming services when you book your dog's stay to ensure availability.
  • Can my dog have special dietary needs?
    Absolutely. We are happy to accommodate special dietary requirements. Please provide detailed feeding instructions and any necessary special food when you drop off your dog. This helps us maintain their regular diet during their stay.
Book Your Dog's Stay Today with Camp Bow Wow West Des Moines!