The Dog Zone

The Dog Zone is a dog daycare in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, located at 5517 North Towne Place NE. It combines weekday supervised play with bathing, grooming, and training help in one building on the city's northeast side.

The approach to daycare here is straightforward. Dogs get exercise, time with other dogs, and mental stimulation. The staff sees this as a way to build confidence and to prevent the boredom habits that show up in under-stimulated dogs, like chewing or constant barking.

How is the space set up?

The facility has 4 separate indoor supervised play areas and 3 large outdoor play areas. Dogs have room to play both inside and outside instead of spending the whole day in one room. Activities, parties, and holiday events run year-round, so regulars often find something new happening.

What services does The Dog Zone offer?

• Weekday dog daycare with supervised group play
• Puppy potty training help and dog socialization
• A full-service bathing salon with a Quadrabathe system and Bark-2-Basics shampoos
• A Deluxe Bath with shampoo, rinse, blow dry, nail trim, and ear cleaning
• Year-round activities, parties, and holiday events

What comes with a bath?

The bathing salon uses the Quadrabathe bathing system along with Bark-2-Basics shampoos. The Deluxe Bath includes a shampoo, rinse, blow dry, nail trim, and ear cleaning. It works well for daycare dogs who spend part of the day in the outdoor play areas and come back a little dirty.

How do owners get started?

Booking is done by phone at 319-378-9364. Posted hours are Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, which suits a typical workday drop-off and pickup. Owners can also email the staff at blakelboyer@gmail.com, and The Dog Zone has a Facebook page for anyone who wants to follow along.