Hia Dog Boarding & Daycare

Hia Dog Boarding & Daycare offers dog boarding and daycare at 2738 N. Center Point Rd. in Hiawatha, Iowa, near Cedar Rapids. It accepts small, medium and large dogs, and staff are on site 24 hours a day. Grooming, training and a swimming add-on are also available.

What are the boarding rooms like?

The boarding rooms are temperature-controlled, with in-floor heating, ceiling fans, nightlights and soothing music. Most kennels are open, so dogs can see each other and don't feel isolated from the group. Dogs that are less social can stay in a private kennel instead.

What services does Hia Dog offer?

• Overnight boarding with round-the-clock supervision
• Dog daycare with indoor play
• Grooming
• One-on-one enrichment time tailored to each dog
• Swimming as an add-on

Staff can also give medications during a stay and work on training. The one-on-one time is a good option for dogs that do better with individual attention than in a busy group.

How does a first stay work?

Every dog has to complete an onsite meet and greet before boarding. Plan for that visit ahead of any trip, since it comes before the first overnight stay. To get started, owners can call (319) 449-4333 or email HiaDogBoarding@gmail.com. The kennel also posts updates on its Facebook page.

Hours, pricing and discounts

Hia Dog is open from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM every day of the week, weekends included. That makes early drop-offs before work fairly easy to manage. Published daily rates range from $30 to $42. Discounts are offered to military members, emergency responders and households bringing more than one dog.