Rock River Pet Resort

Rock River Pet Resort is a dog boarding and daycare facility at 1148 230th Street in Waverly, Iowa. It offers overnight stays, daycare, obedience training, and grooming under one roof. Owners comparing dog boarding in Waverly will find 62 boarding units here, with daily rates on the kennel's website ranging from $18 to $45.

What does Rock River Pet Resort offer?

The resort covers most of what owners need when they travel or work long days. Its main services and amenities include:

• Overnight boarding in 62 units, with air conditioning and heat throughout
• Dog daycare, including a structured option that mixes play with training
• Obedience training
• Grooming by a State of Iowa licensed groomer who is certified to groom in all 50 states
• Indoor play areas and outdoor space, including 7 airing yards for exercise

What sets it apart?

Training is part of much of what this facility does. Its structured daycare combines group play with obedience work, so a dog's day includes both. That suits owners who want their dog to come home tired and a little better mannered.

The whole building is heated and air-conditioned, which matters in both Iowa summers and winters. The facility also has a security camera system. The kennel calls itself a home away from home for dogs, and its website comes across as personal and hands-on rather than corporate.

Practical details

Hours are 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Weekend hours are much shorter: Saturday runs 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM, and Sunday runs 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Owners should plan weekend drop-offs and pickups around those times.

Every dog must have current vaccination records. Reservations are made online. Questions can go to 319-352-3200 or info@rockriverpetresort.org.