At Camp Bow Wow®, we understand just how important your four-legged family member is to you. When you’re unable to take them with you to work or on a trip, you want to ensure the doggy daycare or boarding facility will take great care of them. That’s why we offer the ultimate dog care experience in West Des Moines for your peace of mind.
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Areas We Serve:
Des Moines, West Des Moines, Clive, Urbandale, Waukee, Windsor Heights, Johnston, Grimes, Norwalk, Pleasant Hill, Altoona, Cumming, Van Meter, Bondurant, Polk City, Indianola, and Carlisle
Camplife.
Where joy lives.
Every. Single. Day.
Camp Bow Wow is a special sanctuary where every day's goal is refreshingly simple
– making Happy Campers.
You. Your dog. And even us too.
Because we love your dog just like you do.
"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
Betsy receives the best care
Betsy, my Shih Tzu, receives the best care at Camp BowWow. The entire staff is so friendly and definitely love dogs. At a recent visit, they even detected that Betsy had a UTI that I wouldn’t have found, I’m afraid. So grateful to them! Plus, Betsy is excited to go there and always gets in lots of playtime and socializing. I highly recommend Camp BowWow.
Karen J Andrew
Karen Andrew
Camp Bow Wow completely changed that for us
We had such a great experience at Camp Bow Wow! From the moment I first reached out, Chelsey made me feel comfortable by answering all of my questions and being so kind and informative. When we arrived, Andrew and Makenna welcomed us and thoroughly explained everything.
Like most pet parents, I checked in on day one, and I truly appreciated Makenna calling me back with an update about my pup. I also loved the enrichment session photos and seeing one of the camp counselors loving on my dog during playtime on the live camera — that really put me at ease.
I had a previous experience elsewhere that made me uncomfortable about my dog’s safety, but Camp Bow Wow completely changed that for us. I live 2 hours away, but it is absolutely worth the drive to know your pet is in good hands and genuinely cared for. Thank you again to the entire team — we will definitely be back!
tinesha Davis
Great staff!
Great staff! Clean, well-maintained facility. I couldn’t be happier. He was tired from all the fun!
Bret Haines
Staff Was Great
Staff was great, provided answers to all our questions. Nice facility. Handlers seemed to be really good with introducing our dog to the other campers.
Deborah Borland
Love Camp Bow Wow
Love Camp Bow Wow. Our dog Duke enjoys coming to play with his other friends and mostly the humans (Goldendoodles... gotta love their human obsessions). The staff takes great care and loves on him and shares photos of the add-on enrichments he gets while staying overnight. Thank you, Camp Bow Wow, for caring for our fur baby while we are away!
Tresa Boal
Really Know What They're Doing
Great people. Really know what they're doing. Felt really good about leaving my dog with them.
Sam Sanborn
My Simi Absolutely Loves Going to Camp
The camp counselors, omg, are super amazing. They are so friendly. My Simi absolutely loves going to camp every day. She is a very social pup and loves to play. She has the best time there. I’m glad that I’m able to drop in on the app and take a peek at her playing with the other dogs, and she loves when she gets her enrichment time. I will always recommend Camp Bow Wow to all my friends.
Tina Loveless
We absolutely love having Camp Bow Wow
We absolutely love having Camp Bow Wow as an outlet for our dog Stevie Ray to socialize and have an activity that has him squealing with joy when he gets there. We like being able to take him there if it's raining, too hot, or too cold to get him outside for exercise, or any other time he needs something to do. He's a Cattle Dog and needs lots of activity to keep his "working dog" brain satisfied. The fact that we can check in on him through the day on the camera feed is fantastic. The other thing that we love is the fact that there are other locations throughout the country that you can use when traveling without having to get him re-vetted to qualify to take him there because his vaccinations and records are transferable.
We have been very pleased with the staff friendliness and kindness at the West Des Moines location. One other point we like is that most of the time we are able to take him there on a drop-in basis without a reservation, except for the major holidays and spring break.
Ann Bonanno
Camp Bow Wow West Des Moines is a wonderful caring place
Camp Bow Wow West Des Moines is a wonderful caring place. My older dog loves it there!!
Sue Field
My dog is always so happy to go there
My dog is always so happy to go there. Staff very friendly and welcoming to both her and me.
Terry George
Camp Bow Wow Is More Than Daycare
Camp Bow Wow has been an incredible source of support for our family. I recently brought home two puppies and needed help about once a week. The onboarding process was easy and seamless, and from day one, the staff made everything feel welcoming and reassuring. Dropping off Lothar and Leena each morning gave me complete peace of mind.
Tragically, we lost Leena, and during that difficult time, Lothar stopped eating. The compassion and care shown by the Camp Bow Wow team went above and beyond—they supported us through the transition to becoming a one-dog family and even hand-fed Lothar to make sure he was nourished while he was grieving. I was very worried about him, so I increased his attendance to ensure he had consistent care, comfort, and social support while he healed.
I am deeply grateful for the kindness, patience, and genuine love the staff showed during such a painful time. Camp Bow Wow is more than daycare—it’s a community that truly cares about the dogs and the families they serve. 💛
Anissa Deay
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.
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
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We offer all the tender loving care dogs need to be happy and healthy during their stay. From our spacious indoor and outdoor play yards to live web cameras you can watch from your computer or mobile device, you can always be sure your pup is having a great time at Camp. Best of all, we don’t charge extra for administering medication, day care services while they’re boarding with us, or an individual Cabin that comes complete with a nightly treat, cozy cot, and fleece blanket.
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