The Adoption Process
Ready to Adopt? Great! Start Here.
What should I bring with me? How long does the adoption process take? Anything special I need to know? We'll walk you through the process so you can come prepared!
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Feed Your Pet While Feeding Homeless Pets
When you shop at ARL's Animal House store, 100% of the proceeds provide care for the homeless pets at the ARL waiting for their forever home. Food, bedding, leash, collar, treats, gifts - we have it all!
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For All Your Pet Questions
ARL Pet Helpline - We're Here for You and Your Pet
Our Pet Helpline is in place to assist pet owners who may be struggling with pet issues. We can provide resources and assistance to help keep you and your pet together.
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Help Control the Pet Population
Low Cost Spay/Neuter Programs
The ARL has spay/neuter programs which offer surgeries, vaccines and/or microchips at low or no cost for individuals who could not otherwise afford those services.
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Be a hero. Foster an animal.
Give Pets a Chance to Relax in your Home!
Some pets need a break from the shelter while waiting for a forever home. Caring for a pet in your home is both fun and rewarding.
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Make a Difference
Join the ARL Team to Change Lives Daily
Every member of the ARL team plays an important role in changing the lives of animals and the people who love them.
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Sit. Shake. Stay. Good!
Short on Time? Join Our Drop In Training Classes!
Drop In Training Class is perfect for those with busy schedules who aren't able to commit to a 6-week class, but still want their dog to learn the basic manners.
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For Pet Parents
Questions about your Pet's Behavior?
The ARL offers dog and cat behavior counseling to help adoptive pet parents, as well as the general public, better understand our pets.
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Join the ARL's Humane Action Network
Join us to advocate for improved animal welfare laws for the animals and people of Iowa.
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Cruelty Intervention
Report Animal Abuse
The ARL can help you assess the situation and report it to the proper law enforcement agency.
The ARL offers dog training classes to help adoptive pet parents, as well as the general public, better understand these companion animals.
This class helps puppies start off on the right paw using positive reinforcement techniques. For puppies between 8 weeks and 18 weeks of age at the start of class. This class meets once a week for 6 weeks.
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In the Rowdy Rovers class, we'll encourage dogs to make polite choices when life can be way too exciting - which can sometimes make them forget their manners.
This class helps puppies start off on the right paw using positive reinforcement techniques. For puppies between 8 weeks and 18 weeks of age at the start of class, this class meets once a week for 4 weeks.
Guardians will learn how to teach their dogs in a humane manner using positive reinforcement methods which in turn will enrich their relationship with their dog. Dogs should be 5 months and older at the start of class.
Class meets 1 time a week for 4 weeks. Guardians will learn how to teach their dogs in a humane manner using positive reinforcement methods. Dogs should be 5 months and older at the start of class.
If your dog is on the path to becoming a Canine Good Citizen, this class will provide additional practice before taking the test. Dogs can be tested as early as puppies, but a prerequisite is required.
Drop In Training Class is perfect for those with busy schedules who aren't able to commit to a 6-week class, but want to learn the basic manners. Dogs should be 8 weeks or older at the start of class.
The ARL now offers specialty training classes for your dog to work on specific skills, learn how to be brave, how to make polite choices and more!
Visit the FAQ page to learn about our return policy, cancellations, required vaccinations, and more.
T. HALL Dog Behavior and Training Assistant (515) 473-9131 dogtraining@arl-iowa.org
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ARL Main-Blumenthal Training Center
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Good Manners
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Fast Track Puppy Kindergarten
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