Lucky Pawz Iowa City LLC

4.5 (126)

130 Stevens Dr, Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 351-3647
luckypawz.com

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Dog day care center
Dog trainer
Pet sitter

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance

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Yeya Diop

2024-01

Great place to take your dog who has separation anxiety while you are at work. So many great people work there. They are so awesome that my Baby has been attached to several of the people working there. ❤️Always looking forward to the daily pictures that are sent to me. I’ve actually printed and hanged some of them.

Rachel Gavin

2024-04

My dog loves Lucky Pawz! Every time we pull into the parking lot, he gets so excited that I can barely get him inside fast enough. Daycare at Lucky Pawz is amazing if you want a good place for your dog to socialize and get some energy out. I also felt very comfortable leaving my dog there for boarding when I was out of town. I love how Lucky Pawz sends me a "report card" of pictures of my dog while he is there. The price of daycare is very reasonable if you buy a package. I also appreciate how they offer student discounts. I would highly recommend Lucky Pawz to any dog owners!

April K

2024-04

Our big dog has gone here consistently for daycare for almost two years. He loves getting out of the house and playing with his friends, and we love how reliable, professional, and friendly everyone is there. It's a relief knowing he's in good hands every time he's with them!

Bree Rubel

2023-10

After losing my older dog, I started bringing my 10 month old puppy to Lucky Pawz twice a week so that she could have more interaction with other dogs. It makes my life easier on busy days and she loves it so much. When we turn the corner to LP she starts to freak out, and when we get out of the car she pulls me all the way to the door because she is so excited. (And she is trained to walk on a loose leash, so if she pulls you know its a big deal!)I have had nothing but wonderful expereriences with the Lucky Pawz team. They take care of my girl so so well! She always comes home happy and worn out, which is the most I could ask for. I was hesitant to spend the money on doggy daycare, but after attending for month I can say that it is without a doubt worth it!

susan warner

2024-04

Theo and I love Lucky Pawz.He goes to daycare and gets to play with other dogs in a safe environment. And when he has to board I don't worry because he is always well cared for. Lucky Pawz is very important to myself and Theo in our day to day life.

Dale Yoder

2024-04

We are on our third dog that has went/goes to Lucky Pawz, Iowa City. Staff is very friendly and always knows their names. All of our dogs were/are very happy to see the staff and go to daycare. This has been a happy place for our dogs.

Beth Peterson

2024-04

Cyrus can't really tell me much, but he seems fine & dandy. Thanks so much for giving him his daily pain meds. I know it's hard because he's not a very food motivated dog. Thanks for all your help.

Vanessa Curtis

2024-04

Our dogs (Wattson and Newton) love going to Lucky Pawz. We have been using LP for 12 years and have been so happy with how well they care for our fur children.

Bryan H

2019-05

Well worth the price and close to home. They are a little pricey, but it's worth it when you buy a 20 day pass like we do.We toured 2 other places and although they were cheaper, they are further away from home and they don't let the dogs play all day. The dogs were only out a few hours a day where as here at Lucky Pawz they get to play and roam around all day.Staff is very friendly and always happy to see you and your dog when they are dropped off. I love having the daily report card too with pictures of your dog having fun.I don't care that they are more expensive that other places, our dog loves coming here and getting to play all day. He jumps out of the car and runs to the door, all excited for a fun day of playing. We love it too when we have busy days and no time for a walk.I would highly recommend Lucky Pawz to anyone especially if you have an active dog. It's well worth it!

eva calderon

2022-05

The best place for your doggies to spend the day with other doggies! Great staff, easy to book camp days, good prices and great hours too! Damien is worn out every time he spends the day there. I love getting report card (pictures of him) during the day. They even have ice cream treats available.

Kristin Evenson Hirst

2024-01

Friendly and helpful staff, who obviously love dogs. Our dog loves her afternoons here. We had to coax her in with treats at first but now she leads us in! I like that they often post photos of dogs in daycare & boarding.1/1/24 - just brought her home from her longest boarding stay. She's happy to be home and I think she enjoyed her stay

Linda/Ron Perry

2021-05

Mollie is always excited when it is time to go to Lucky Pawz. It is a very good place to take your dog. They get to play with their friends.

chris jackson

2024-04

My dog, Larry, is just as happy to see the staff as they are to see him every time. That's what matters.

Lora Vallee

2023-11

Lucky Pawz staff is wonderful. My puppy loves going. I would not hesitate to give Lucky Pawz an excellent review!!

Hannah Fritz

2024-04

Great place to take your dogs for boarding or daycare!

Samantha Cochrane

2022-05

I have been lead to review our Lucky Pawz experience not out of disdain, but out of concern for any new clients. After 2 months, management led me to believe my dog was aggressive, that he would try to "bite" staff who attempted to bring him inside. Management then corrected themselves, saying that he didn't actually "try to bite." Then double-backed moments later with he was trying to "bite." Just that morning, my dog was hesitant to enter the facility, so my radar was already on high-alert. If my dog truly was aggressive with staff, I wanted a reliable answer so the issue could be addressed with a trainer. Luckily, we switched day cares. I was upfront with the new business about Lucky Pawz's allegations. His first day, they repeatedly grabbed his collar to see if he was, in fact, aggressive. He was not. Which leads me to believe that Lucky Pawz staff is neither versed in canine language, nor capable of implementing safe, respectful commands. Our new day care has been a dream. This review is a mere warning for new clients who may be disheartened by misleading comments about their dogs. I would rather kennel my dogs throughout the work day then expose them to Lucky Pawz and their staff.

Lea Greiner

2014-05

My dog goes to Lucky Pawz once a week, every week. She is well socialized, taken care of, and we get to see how fun she has every day with the pictures online! It is a wonderful place, friendly staff, and I have never had a single problem. I would highly recommend (and I do) to everyone I know with a dog in the Iowa City area! I couldn't be happier with the service I receive there.

Emily Schlegel

2023-06

I don't board Ollie a lot, but when I do, It's ALWAYS at Lucky Pawz. Ollie is very anxious, but they were sweet with him, and I look forward to the report cards to know how he's doing!

Tania Tapia

2019-05

Staff was super friendly! Lexi is a very shy beagle, and she LOVES going here. I was hesitant because I'm never taking Lexi to any doggy boarding/day care, but I highly recommend Lucky Pawz. I received a "report card" for Lexi that included pictures of her playing. Lucky Pawz makes you feel that your pet isn't just "another dog" they take the time to get to know your pet and accommodates them accordingly. Will bring Lexi back :)

Moryja Twoone

2020-05

I saw one of the attendants push my dog with his leg. We treat our dog like family. The smell that our dog came with was to die for this means the environment is not clean. They sent pictures of another dog in the so called email report. Then, our dog has diarrhea two days so far. Poor service and would not be returning. Read review about the smell and cleanliness something needs to be done about that. How did your dog smell at pickup?

Cat Cigrand

2020-05

We took our dog to Lucky Pawz a few times over the course of a year - for daycare or boarding without any issues. Workers all seem very nice. However, the last time we had our dog boarded here for 5 days and when we picked him up he could not walk from pain. We ended up taking him to the ER and all four of his paws were bloody and infected - the vet thought he may have walked onto floors that were recently cleaned with a harsh cleaner (with a $275 bill from the ER). It is concerning because it was clear that he was not able to walk but nobody from Lucky Pawz called us or mentioned that he wasn't feeling well when we called to check on him. We don't know how long his paws were infection or how long he was in pain. Prior to this incident, we didn't have an issue but I would not recommend this facility for boarding as this was a pretty bad experience.

Vanessa Sidwell

2014-05

Overall, I recommend Lucky Pawz. We used Lucky Pawz for five day visits. We would likely use again if needed. We found Lucky Pawz through Google when trying to find a doggy day care service for my, Cavachon, puppy. We were in need of the service because we were in town for a week due to my father being a patient at the University Hospital. While the facility isn't as nice / clean as the doggy day care facility we use at home, Lucky Pawz served the need that we had. I was a little concerned because in the photos posted to their blog, it looks like my dog was covered in water (or some liquid), yet I wasn't told of her misbehaving. My dog has a Whistle, so I'm able to track her activity. Her activity at Lucky Pawz was much like it is at her regular facility. Each morning she was excited when we arrived, so that is always a good sign. The majority of the staff was very friendly and seemed genuinely happy to be there.

Madi Wahlen

2022-05

I was a customer at Lucky Pawz for 2 years. One day they randomly increased the price for a service I have been utilizing for the entirety of those two years and told me that I had been receiving that reduced price in error- for 2 years. They also failed to inform me that my dog could jump out of their kennels- huge safety issue for him and other dogs staying there. I have no idea if this happened more than once because I wasn't made aware of the issue until I inquired further about why they suddenly upcharged me. Won't be going back.

Kelby Wunschel

2021-05

Our Dog, Ronin came back from the Iowa city location with several injuries, of just one day of daycare. He doesn’t want walk around and doesn’t want to get up from laying down. We were NEVER notified that he was injured and nothing was said when we picked him up. The bottom of his front paws were bloody when we picked him up and he had a cut on his underside near his back hip. We have had great luck with lucky paws of Iowa city in the past. Our dog has been there several times with great success but this last time was unacceptable.

Anna Mesaros

2020-05

I've used Lucky Pawz for boarding my small dog numerous times. From what I can see, there is a room with an open door for big dogs and a separate room with an open door for the small dogs. They email updates with photos attached of my dog everyday she's there, and my dog seems happy when I arrive (as opposed to scared and anxious to leave). I've had nothing but good experiences and would recommend for dog boarding.

MacKenzie Lee

2016-05

Not a clean kennel at all. The place smells when you walk in my dogs smelled awful when I picked them up! Many people say its a kennel they smell. Absolutely false! I moved to Minneapolis and used two very clean facilities there. The last time I boarded there one of my dogs did not eat for 3 days and they never called me! The only reason I knew this is because I called to check on my kiddos and they said oh yeah she hasn't ate in 3 days! Like it was no big deal. The staff was relatively friendly but I did not feel like they truely care about the animals. More so about money they make while boarding far too many dogs in a area. I asked one time to tour the facility and they refused. I don't know why I did not see that as a red flag. There are many other great places to board in the area and my family USED to board all our dogs there. Much happier with my clean smell free boarding facility now. I no longer worry if my little one is starving while I am gone.

Jeffrey Harper-Shirk

2016-05

I just started boarding my dog Diesel with Lucky Pawz in North Liberty this past Thanksgiving. The staff was great, the facility was clean, the prices were very reasonable. Diesel was given his own food and toys that we provided. He was so happy and worn out from his stay at the doggy resort that he slept all day. The staff was also wonderful enough to stay open an extra half hour because we were delayed getting back from St. Louis. I highly recommend Lucky Pawz. I'm an over protective and neurotic pet owner and I trust them. The even put up with me calling to check on him everyday.

Laura Lohmeier

2014-05

Our mini goldendoodle, Roger, has been going to Lucky Pawz since he was 12 weeks old. That was over three years ago! Lucky Pawz is like a second home to him. Roger has started to learn his "schedule" (he goes to LP two days each week). On the mornings that he knows he is going, he starts to closely watch us as we're getting ready for work and keeps his ears open for his favorite words "Do you want to go to daycare today?" (You can't say this until you are actually ready to leave the house, because he simply won't let you do anything else - he is THAT excited). When we get nearer to Lucky Pawz, he starts getting a little impatient and tells us to "drive faster" by pawing at our dashboard. He sprints in, says hi to all of the staff, and is off to play for the day! It's so nice to come home from work to a tired dog that you knew had fun playing all day. We like to dream up stories of what he did with his friends while we were at work... the daily pictures you post proves he is having a good time and our money is well spent.THANK YOU to Lucky Pawz for providing a safe, FUN, home away from home for our sweet dog Roger. I wish we could translate just how much he loves Lucky Pawz for him, because I'm sure his review would be even better!

Ed Hash (KahlanPriest)

2017-05

They've got some great staff at the Iowa City location. Whenever I need a free day I call ahead and they're ready for me when I get there. My dog absolutely loves going, she gets excited and starts barking in the car when she realizes where were going. When I pick her up she's always exhausted. Great place.

Nicki Kohler

2013-05

Have had a great experience with bringing my dog Max to Lucky Pawz. He gets lots of play time and socialization. I know he's had a good time when he comes home dirty and slobbered on! :) I love that they take pictures so you can see what your dog has been up to.

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30 AM-6 PM
Tuesday 6:30 AM-6 PM
Wednesday 6:30 AM-6 PM
Thursday 6:30 AM-6 PM
Friday 6:30 AM-6 PM
Saturday 8 AM-5 PM
Sunday 8-10 AM
5-7 PM

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