PawsAbilities

PawsAbilities is a doggie daycare at 217 S Ankeny Blvd in Ankeny, Iowa, offering full- and half-day dog daycare along with grooming and training in one place. It suits owners who want some structure built into their dog's day of play.

What is a day at PawsAbilities like?

The daycare has a clear training lean. Dogs play indoors, and staff mix in structured impulse-control and recall games throughout the day. That means practice with waiting and coming when called, even in the middle of group play.

Midday brings an extended two-hour lunch and nap period. Dogs get time to eat, rest, and settle down before the afternoon picks back up. For high-energy dogs, that break can make pickup a calmer experience.

How do new dogs join the group?

All dogs go through a temperament test before joining daycare. Owners should plan for that step before a first full day. The training side has credentials behind it as well, since the trainer is certified through Starmark Academy.

Services at a glance

• Full-day and half-day doggie daycare
• Indoor play
• Dog grooming
• Dog training, including impulse-control work
• Temperament testing for all dogs

Practical details for Ankeny owners

Daycare runs $24 to $30 per day, based on pricing published on the PawsAbilities website. Hours are 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, which works for many weekday commutes. To ask about a first visit or the temperament test, call (515) 782-6224 or check the website and the business's Facebook and Instagram pages.