Our Philosophy
Our Passion for Dogs Drives Everything We Do
We are proudly locally owned and operated—not a big corporation or a corporate franchise.
As members of the Des Moines community, we are dedicated to building genuine, long-term relationships with our human clients, but especially with their dogs. To us, every dog that walks through our doors becomes a part of our pack—a pack where they will always feel completely safe, understood, and loved while you are away.
State-of-the-Art Comfort
Premium Air Quality & Cleanliness
Our modern establishment Woof Den Inn & Daycare, which we proudly call The Den features state of the art HVAC system. Your dog will enjoy the ultimate in comfort and safety thanks to our state-of-the-art, eco-friendly climate control systems.
Built to Washington’s highest commercial standards, our facility utilizes advanced ventilation that constantly circulates fresh, highly filtered air to maintain perfect, draft-free temperatures year-round while shrinking our environmental footprint.
Your pet’s health is our top priority, which is why we pair this clean air technology with a strict sanitation protocol. We exclusively use Health Department-approved cleaning products that are completely safe for dogs, people, and the environment. This ensures a spotless, odor-free facility where your best friend can stay healthy, happy, and safe.
A Relaxing Place to Pause
The On-Site Relief Station
Located conveniently right at our back entrance, our pristine, inviting on-site relief station is kept spotlessly clean and beautifully complements the natural outdoor setting.
Designed for effortless comfort, it features scenic perimeter paths, mature shade trees, and small grassy areas perfect for sniffing and quick, relaxing potty breaks. It serves as the serene, welcoming starting point for all our outdoor outings, ensuring smooth transitions whenever your dog steps outside.
Comfort & Convenience
The Private Woof Den Off-Leash Dog Park
EASY TO FIND: a short walk to opposite side of our property along scenic perimeter paths with mature shade trees, and small grassy areas perfect for sniffing.
Starting from the relief station, a short, enjoyable small-pack walk brings our guests to our exclusive, guests-only off-leash dog park. Fully fenced, private, always supervised and secure, this expansive outdoor retreat is an absolute favorite for our pack:
Natural Shade & Comfort:
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Freedom to Move:
Your pack’s safety and security are our top priorities. Our facility features 24/7 smart camera monitoring and continuous remote oversight. With local operators on standby for fast on-site response, help is never more than minutes away.
Our Approach
Our Manners-First Philosophy
Our Difference
Why Families Trust Us
Attention to Individual Needs:
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Upscale Lodge Comforts:
The Woof Den Story
Meet Amanda & Alex
They are proud pet parents to two resident pups: Arya, their sweet older “hall monitor” who loves people, treasures her ball, and happily watches over the group from a comfortable distance, and Dexter, their younger Great Pyrenees/Lab mix and natural “pack leader” who provides calm, confident leadership. Together with their dedicated staff, Amanda and Alex offer local pet parents a trustworthy, caring, and loving extended family for their dogs.
AMANDA
Co-Owner & Chief Operations Officer (COO)
Before dedicating herself fully to pet care, Amanda spent years as a pharmacy technician and a pharmacy claims financial analyst. That background means she brings a high level of professionalism to the Den, including a deep understanding of safety compliance, strict sanitization procedures, and organized project management. For the past five years, she has poured that expertise into studying dog behavior, body language, and training.
Amanda’s absolute favorite part of the job? Seeing the training work in real time. For her, nothing beats that breakthrough moment when a dog recognizes exactly what you are asking for and delivers—it makes her incredibly proud, and it is deeply gratifying.
Alex
Co-Owner & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Dogs have been Alex’s passion since childhood, when he first started training and sitting for family and friends. Professionally, Alex spent years in the service industry installing and repairing critical medical and dental equipment. This unique background gave him an expert-level knowledge of maintaining sterile, hygienic environments—a skill he uses daily to keep the Den spotless and safe. Over the past five years, Alex has formally studied dog behavior, making him a master at reading canine body language.
Alex naturally projects a calm, confident “pack lead” energy that dogs instantly respect and listen to. His absolute favorite things to do are getting the pack to sit beautifully at attention waiting for a treat, and cooling down with the dogs in the summer by playing a fun game of chase the hose water!
Ready to Experience a Better Kind of Dog Care?
We understand that every dog is different. We pay close attention to your pet’s unique needs and preferences, working them naturally into our daily pack routine. As a true part of the pack, they will feel completely safe and loved while you are away.
