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Iron Will Dog Lodge

18077 6500 Rd, Montrose, CO 81403

4.9
324 Google reviews
Pool / water playGrooming

Overview

Iron Will Dog Lodge is a family-owned dog boarding and daycare facility in Montrose, Colorado, operating since 2014 and recognized as Best of the Valley. They offer professional dog boarding, daycare, and grooming services with a focus on clean, calm environments, intentional rest time, and supervised play. The facility has water features for dogs and provides daily photo updates to pet parents.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free
Webcam
Staff overnight
Outdoor yard
Pool / water play
Small dog area
Accepts puppies
Reactive breeds
Medication admin
Grooming
Training
Climate controlled
Overnight potty breaks
Online booking
Spay/neuter required
Temperament test

Required vaccinations: Rabies, DHPP

Policies & Details

Care & Play

Group play
Solo play
Daily updates
Feeding policy:Owner provides food

Extras

Owner operated

What Reviews Say

324 reviews analyzed

Iron Will Dog Lodge is highly regarded for its cleanliness, professional staff, and the frequent photo updates that provide peace of mind to owners. Dogs are consistently described as excited to arrive and 'exhausted' in a positive way upon return. While there are occasional disputes regarding strict weekend pickup hours and non-refundable deposits, the facility is a top choice for both standard boarding and dogs with special medical or anxiety needs.

Dog happiness
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Staff
4.9
Facility
4.9
Communication
4.8
Safety
4.7
Value
4.5
Drop-off / pickup
4.2

People love

Photo Updates(42)Exhausted/Happy Dogs(35)Medical/Senior Care(12)

Staff shoutouts

Jen(9 mentions)Amanda(6 mentions)Landy(2 mentions)Sarina

Worth noting

Alleged injury/negligence

“my dog had some injuries after I pick him up. Be careful yall”

Unsupervised yard/Safety concerns

“There was also no one n the outside enclosures supervising. It was a dangerous situation.”

Strict/Limited weekend hours

“New hours only let you pick up for a few hours in the AM and PM Saturday through Monday.”

Non-refundable deposits

“if your plans change, your (hefty) deposit will not be returned to you.”

Hygiene/Smell on return

“When I picked my dogs up, they both smelled like urine so bad, that we could barely be in the vehicle together.”

Owner replies to 95% of reviewsAvg response: 2dprofessional tone58 repeat customers

State Licensed

Colorado PACFA Registry

Registered with Colorado Dept. of Agriculture
Licensed for: pet boarding and/or training
License valid through Mar 2026

Cross-referenced with Colorado’s Pet Animal Care Facilities Act (PACFA) database. This facility holds an active state license.

Top Rated

4.9 stars from 324+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.9-star rating across 324 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating
4.9/ 5
Review score
4.8/ 5
Amenities2 of 14
Reviews324
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.58

Pricing

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Contact

Visit Website+1 970-596-8709Get directions to 18077 6500 Rd, Montrose, CO 81403

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