ABOUT US

We are happy to welcome you to puppy paradise

When you’re shopping for a place your pup can thrive when you can’t be there, you have a lot to consider. And It’s not all just fun. This is what we offer:

Daycare • Overnight Boarding • Long Term Boarding • Special Needs Care • Private Quarters • Perfect Safety Record • Spa Packages • Grooming • Training • Curated play groups • Small Class Sizes • Orthopedic Beds • Cushioned Floors • Strict Adherence To State Laws • Secure Access • Remote Accessible Cameras

Karissa Roach has owned Canine Country Club for 12 years and has provided kind, loving leadership and a firm vision to make it one of the premier dog care facilities in Des Moines. Canine Country Club has become the go-to place for dogs to socialize, relax and enjoy themselves! Whether for grooming, boarding or doggie daycare, we hope to see your four-legged friend soon!

Karissa Roach

Canine Country Club Owner

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We are invested in making  an incredible place here at Canine Country Club

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Meet Our Team

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OWNERS

Dave & Karissa Roach

Vice President | Founder & President

About Karissa & Dave

OWNERS

Dave & Karissa Roach

Vice President | Founder & President

About Karissa & Dave

 

Karissa Roach Roach, Founder and President.

​Born & raised in the metro, Karissa Roach has always called West Des Moines her home. A graduate of Drake University, with an M.B.A. in business, Karissa was bred to run her own business.

Karissa grew up showing & training horses as well as caring for dogs her entire life. Following Drake University, Karissa ventured into a corporate sales position in Eastern Iowa, where she furthered her business knowledge & built strong interpersonal communication skills, which ultimately empowered her to venture to the world of small business ownership.

While working in corporate sales, Karissa, a proud fur-parent, was transporting & dropping her pups off daily at an area daycare service. She found the business intriguing & started to discuss with friends & family the need for such a business in the West Des Moines, IA community.

After what seemed like years of research, meetings, conferences, red tape & more, Karissa broke down the barriers to open Canine Country Club, West Des Moines, IA’s first all-inclusive doggy daycare, boarding, grooming & training facility.

Since 2010, Karissa has continued to grow her business, expanding not only the service offerings, but the physical space at The Club, to now more than 11,000 square feet of puppy play space.

When Karissa isn’t playing with pups at daycare or snuggling your four-legged children at boarding, she is continuing her active role training competition dogs in the phases of tracking, obedience & protection. A fur-parent of many pups, Karissa is particularly fond of the Belgian Malinois and owns three of her own. She is also passionately involved with various non-profits across the nation, such as the Animal Rescue League of Iowa, Second Chance Dog Rescue, the American Working Malinois Association, the United Schutzhund Clubs of America & many more.

Karissa, like everyone at Canine Country Club, is extensively and professionally trained in Dog CPR & First Aid and The Dog Gurus Knowing Dogs 101 & 201. She is an expert with dog behavior, pack management, dog body language, correctly breaking up a scuffle or altercations, and deeply instill those philosophies with everyone working at Canine Country Club. Contact us today to learn more!​

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Owners, Dave & Karissa Roach

Not surprisingly, Karissa and Dave have a mutual love for dogs and, after they married in 2021, Dave joined the Club as co-owner and Vice President. For Dave, it was a natural transition after already having spent more than 30 years in business management and successfully opening the first Trader Joe’s in West Des Moines.

Born and raised in California,  Dave has always had a love for dogs and has a Cardigan Corgi, Ozzy; his wedding present from Karissa, as he’s always had a passion for the breed.  Also part of their family is Dave’s wonderful son, Jack.  

When the idea for the Club first came, the City of West Des Moines did not allow dog facilities within city limits. Eventually, however, the Board of Adjusters unanimously approved and the Club started in 2010 with 4000 square feet and Karissa living in her 12’ x 12’ office there. Today, the Club boasts 11,000 square feet of  climate controlled indoor play and lodging space, as well as over 4000+ square feet of outdoor space. In 2022, an additional 15 Luxury Suites were added for a total of 53 suites, making The Club the fanciest luxury dog destination in the Metro and having the capacity to comfortably house more than 150 dogs. The Club has come a long way and Karissa is very proud of what she’s accomplished and the business she has built.  These days, Karissa and Dave love working as a team running The Club and look forward to watching it grow.

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Certifications:

• Member American Working Malinois Association
• Member United Schutzhund Clubs of America​

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Thank you
How it all started

It’s important to mention those who’ve made Karissa’s dream come true -  all of our wonderful parents.  Having cared for over 12,000 dogs in the last 12 years, Karissa has a very big heart filled with love for each and every one of your amazing pups.  Without all of you and your wonderful dogs, none of this would be possible.  So - THANK YOU! 
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Thank you for believing in us! 
Thank you all for trusting us with the care of your precious family members. 
Thank you for supporting our business.  
Thank you for making our dream come true. 
Thank you for supporting us in my efforts to be the best dog destination in the Metro.   
And thank you for your wonderful, loving loyalty to The Club as we love your pups! 

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Karissa’s Accomplishments
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Owner of Daneskjold Omax – “Omu”

• Schutzhund BH
• Schutzhund IPO1
• High IPO1 in trial
• Schutzhund IPO2
• 2018 United Schutzhund Clubs of America Mid Central
• Region IPO2 Regional Champion
• Schutzhund IPO3
• High in Trial
• High IPO3
• High Protection
• High Obedience
• AKC Canine Good Citizen
• AKC Canine Good Citizen Advanced
• AKC Trick Dog Novice
• AKC Trick Dog Intermediate

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Owner of Daneskjold Omax – “Omu”

• Schutzhund BH
• Schutzhund WH
• Schutzhund APr1
• AKC Canine Good Citizen
• Therapy Dog International
• American Temperament Test Society
• Owner of Gisarme de Alphaville Bohemia – “Chivava”
• Schutzhund BH
• AKC Canine Good Citizen

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Meet Chuck

​Partner, Educational Program

I am Chuck Osborn, with my wife Tonja Osborn. The very first time we meet your dog, you’ll see a huge positive change in your dog’s attitude. You’ll leave our class with a smile on your face; and your dog’s tail wagging. This is the most fun you can have with your dog, and still consider it productive training.
Through positive reinforcement, we’ll show you how to create a happy, balanced dog, that’s a joy to be with at home, and out in public.
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And, we’ll teach you how fun, and easy, dog training can be. Whether you need puppy training, or have an adult dog that needs an obedience refresher, it should be mutually rewarding for your team.

At Canine Training by Mystic Moon, Inc. we offer a wealth of knowledge on dog behavior. We have 48 years’ worth of combined experience. We have educated ourselves from the best world level, training professionals, so contact us the next time you’re booking with Canine Country Club in West Des Moines, IA today.

Accomplishments

Chuck & Tonja’s Accomplishments

(Some Ranking Stats From 1998 – 2015 NA due to basement flooding, dang!)

AKC AGILITY

 

• 1st Place : NA Cierra : Ibizan Hound | 1st Ibizan to earn this
• 1st Place : OA Cierra : Ibizan Hound | 1st Ibizan to earn this
• 2nd Place : NA Cierra : Ibizan Hound | 1st Ibizan to earn this
• 9th Place : NA Cavell : Dalmatian
• 3rd Place : OA Cavell : Dalmatian
• High In Trial & High In Show : Q : German Shepherd National Specialty
• 2016 : EZ : #3 Saluki in the United States invited to compete in December, in Orlando, FL
• 2017 : EZ : ​#4 Saluki in the United States invited to compete in December, in Orlando, FL​

 

AKC OBEDIENCE

 

• 5th Place : CD : Nikki Borzoi
• 9th Place : CD : Cavell Dalmatian
• 10th Place : CD Cavell : Dalmatian
• Cavell : Overall Top Ten Dalmatian
• 1st Place : CD Q : German Shepherd (his score beat 84 competitors)
• High In Trial & High In Show : Q : ​German Shepherd

 

UKC AGILITY

 

• 1st Place : AG-I Cierra : Ibizan Hound | 1st Ibizan to earn this
• 1st Place : AG-II Cierra : Ibizan Hound | 1st Ibizan to earn this
• High In Trial & : 3 times Q : German Shepherd
• High Combined : 2 times Q : ​German Shepherd

 

UKC OBEDIENCE

 

• 1st Place : CD Q : German Shepherd competing against GSDs
• 5th Place : CD Q : German Shepherd competing against All Breeds
• Dog World Award : Ibizan Hound 1st Ibizan to earn this

 

GERMAN SCHUTZHUND / IPO

 

This is an extremely difficult test.
It’s a pass or fail test, not just point deductions.

• BH : Cierra : Ibizan Hound 1st Ibizan to earn this
• BH : Q : ​German Shepherd

My test was: outside, in several acres of disked corn field with no fence very cold rainy day with dozens of Canadian Geese flying by us repeatedly out of control dogs, and people, standing nearby my GSD was attacked by another GSD during my dog’s long down as I ran to protect him I yelled to him “NO bite NO bite NO bite” my dog did not bite back, came to me, and we finished our test.

 

Most Titled Ibizan Hound, from numerous venues​

 

• Cierra : CH : ​Serandida’s Elusive Sorocco, FCH, JS, CGC, TDI, AKC OA, UKC U-AG-II, IPO BH

 

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