Expert Care for Your Best Friend.
Dog grooming, daycare, and boarding in Altoona, IA — three services under one roof, from neighbors who treat your dog like one of our own. Just off I-80, across from Prairie Meadows.
4.5 ★ · 278 reviews from local Altoona pet parents
Hundreds of local families trust us with their dogs. Here’s what a few Tangled Tails regulars have to say.
“My pups were a mess and high stress anxiety… you’d think they sat still the whole time, they look so perfect. The best pet grooming we’ve ever had. Absolute 10/10!”
“We just moved to the area and a neighbor recommended Tangled Tails… Millie was in and out in under two hours, the fastest groom we’ve ever had! The staff was very accommodating.”
“I have been coming to Tangled Tails for 8½ years… She does a fantastic job grooming Finn. Will continue to come as long as I own a dog.”
Everything your dog needs, in one place.
Glamour Grooms
A calm, full-groom experience by gentle hands — always hand-dried, never a hot kennel dryer. We start at drop-off; most grooms finished within an hour, the rest within two.
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Daycare Adventures
Cage-free play, size- and temperament-matched by our Pack Leaders — because We Are a Pack. Every new pup starts with a Temperament Assessment. First day of daycare is free for new local clients.
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Cozy Boarding Stays
Comfortable suites with cage-free daytime play, bedtime check-ins, and a Going-Home Report Card — photos, video, and the full recap of their stay — so you can travel worry-free. We Own the Outcome.
Explore dog boarding in Altoona →A certified team that treats your dog like family.
Every member of our team is CPR-certified and trained in gentle, low-stress handling. We're your neighbors in Altoona — the same familiar faces who hold one standard for every dog that walks through the door: The Standard is the Experience.
- CPR-certified & trained in gentle, low-stress handling
- Small, size-matched groups led by our Pack Leaders
- One care standard — every dog, every visit
Care you can count on.
100% Happiness Guarantee
If you're not happy with any service, for any reason, we'll make it right.
Perfect Groom Promise
New clients will love their pet's first groom, or it's on us.
Take a Look Inside
In daycare and boarding, it's cage-free daytime play — no waiting; your pet is a guest, not a number in a queue. We keep our facility clean, our groups supervised, and our communication open — daycare pups get a Report Card every day they visit, and boarding guests go home with a “Pupdate” recapping their whole stay.
Vaccination requirements
Every new dog also starts with a Temperament Assessment. Bring records at check-in or have your vet send them ahead.
Frequently asked questions
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Ready to give your dog expert care?
Book online any time, or give us a call — we'll help you find the right spot.
2121 Adventureland Dr, Altoona, IA 50009 · across from Prairie Meadows