Paws and Pints

What Paws and Pints does

Paws & Pints (legal entity Paws & Pints I, LLC) is a privately held multi-service pet hospitality and entertainment venue headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, founded by Kyle and Megan Casey of Norwalk after they encountered a dog bar concept in Colorado. The 7.2-acre flagship at 6218 Willowmere Drive integrates an indoor/outdoor dog park (20,000+ sq ft, including a 3.5-acre backyard with splash pad, walking trails, and play structures) with a full bar/restaurant and coffeehouse (Your Best Friend's Bar), a dog daycare, lodging, and grooming facility (Mo'Tail & Spaw), a curated dog retail boutique (The Bonetique), on-site training via Imperial Canine Obedience, and event hosting including 65+ private events booked before opening. The company opened on August 18, 2022 after pandemic and supply chain delays, hiring approximately 115 employees across grooming, dog care, kitchen, and bar roles.

The commercial model layers recurring and transactional streams: subscription memberships (Basic Bark at $29/month, VIP at $49/month, and a weight-priced Ulti-Mutt tier bundling daycare, grooming, and park access), one-time day passes ($10 single-day, $25 three-day), overnight lodging suites with tiered upsells, à la carte daycare and grooming packages, food and beverage sales including a dog menu and dog beer, event venue rentals (with a 50% member discount), and retail—anchored by a small ($19) and large ($24) monthly Bone Box subscription. Distribution is direct through the physical venue, a proprietary mobile app for booking and dog profile/vaccination management, the Bonetique online store, and a Toast-based online ordering channel for the bar/restaurant. Customers are largely local Central Iowa dog owners and pet parents, with secondary segments in working pet parents, event hosts, and adult social diners; members sold prior to opening exceeded 210.

Paws & Pints is co-owned by the Caseys and JM Commercial Holdings LLC (Matthew Gustafson and Jason Fielder, who joined as development and capital partners after the original developer withdrew in late 2020), and in 2024 engaged Vizion Partners to present an investment offering aimed at funding regional and national expansion of the concept beyond Des Moines. The company holds trademark registrations across its portfolio of sub-brands (Your Best Friend's Bar, Mo'Tail & Spaw, The Bonetique, Imperial Canine Obedience, P&P Express, Bone Box).

Name

Paws and Pints

Legal name

Paws & Pints I, LLC

Website

https://pawsandpintsdsm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Paws & Pints operates an integrated pet hospitality venue in Des Moines, Iowa, combining indoor/outdoor dog parks with a bar/restaurant, daycare, grooming, lodging, training, and retail under one roof, serving Central Iowa dog owners via memberships, services, and F&B.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pet Care Services

NAICS

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (81291), Pet and Pet Supplies Retailers (459910), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224), Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars (722515)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Cage-Free / Open-Play Dog Daycare (HSANAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outdoor / Farm-Style Dog Daycare (HSANAFAL), Overnight Kennel Boarding (Dogs) (HSANADAA), Crate Rental & Secure Transport Setup (HSANAIAI), Pet Health & Wellness Retail (Supplements, OTC, Flea/Tick) (CRALAHAC)

Keywords

• Pet care services
• Dog daycare boarding
• Dog grooming services
• Pet retail boutique
• Dog park venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Norwalk

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Monthly and annual membership subscriptions providing unlimited or limited dog park access, discounts on services, exclusive events, and member-only store access. Tiers include Basic Bark ($29/month), VIP ($49/month), and Ulti-Mutt (weight-based pricing).
2. Day Passes and Visitor Fees: One-time and multi-day passes for dog park access. Day passes available at $10 (one-day) and $25 (three-day) for non-members.
3. Food and Beverage Sales: Restaurant, bar, and coffeehouse sales at Your Best Friend's Bar, including cocktails, beer on tap, coffee drinks, and human food menu. Also includes dog-friendly menu items and dog beer.
4. Dog Daycare Services: Daycare services for dogs including full-day and half-day options, with packages of 5, 10, and 20 days available.
5. Dog Lodging/Overnight Boarding: Overnight dog boarding with suite options (Basic, Deluxe, Luxury) and various add-ons including walks, playtime, grooming, and webcam access.
6. Grooming Services: Professional dog grooming services at Mo'Tail & Spaw including baths, haircuts, nail trimming, and breed-specific packages.
7. Retail Sales - The Bonetique: In-store and online retail sales of premium dog food, treats, toys, accessories, vitamins, supplements, and Paws & Pints branded merchandise. Also includes a subscription box service (Bone Box).
8. Event Venue Rental: Private event space rentals for parties, corporate events, bridal showers, and special occasions. Members receive 50% discount on private event rentals.
9. Training Services: Dog training services through Imperial Canine Obedience partnership, including private training, group classes, and specialty programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Paws & Pints operates a 7.2-acre dog-friendly entertainment venue in Des Moines, Iowa that combines indoor and outdoor off-leash dog parks with a restaurant/bar (Your Best Friend's Bar), dog daycare, overnight lodging, and grooming (Mo'Tail & Spaw), a pet retail boutique (The Bonetique), professional dog training (Imperial Canine Obedience), and a coffee shop (P&P Express). The business sells memberships, day passes, food and beverages, pet care services, and retail products directly to dog owners and pet parents.

Product overview

Paws & Pints is a multi-service dog-friendly entertainment venue in Des Moines, Iowa offering a unified platform of services for dogs and their owners. The core experience combines Your Best Friend's Bar (dog park + restaurant/bar) with Mo'Tail & Spaw (grooming, daycare, lodging) and The Bonetique (retail boutique). Supporting services include Imperial Canine Obedience training, P&P Express coffee shop, membership programs, event hosting, and a mobile app for bookings. The venue spans 7.2 acres with 20,000+ sq ft of indoor/outdoor space including a 3.5-acre backyard park. Products include dog food, treats, toys, supplements, branded merchandise, The Bone Box subscription box, and Lotus Energy Drinks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Your Best Friend's Bar: Indoor & outdoor dog parks combined with a restaurant, bar & coffeehouse serving humans alongside their dogs.
• Mo'Tail & Spaw
• The Bonetique
• P&P Express
• Imperial Canine Obedience
• The Bone Box

Products and services

• Your Best Friend's Bar Indoor and outdoor off-leash dog park combined with a full-service restaurant, bar, and coffeehouse serving human food and beverages alongside dog-friendly menu items and dedicated canine offerings including dog beer.
• Mo'Tail & Spaw Full-service dog care facility offering professional grooming, doggy daycare with full-day and half-day options, overnight lodging with Basic/Deluxe/Luxury suite options, and Paws Pickup transportation services.
• The Bonetique Dog supply boutique and retail store offering premium dog food, treats, toys, accessories, vitamins, supplements, and Paws & Pints branded merchandise. Available both in-store and through online e-commerce.
• Imperial Canine Obedience Professional dog training services located inside Paws & Pints offering private 1-on-1 training, group classes, specialty training programs, and CGC Dog Park Readiness Classes.
• P&P Express Coffee shop and café offering espresso drinks, breakfast items, and grab-and-go options, with free espresso for members. Operates daily from 7 AM to 2 PM inside Paws & Pints.
• Membership Programs Subscription membership tiers including Basic Bark ($29/month, four dog park visits), VIP ($49/month, unlimited park access and discounts), and Ulti-Mutt (weight-based, includes daycare and grooming) offering unlimited dog park access, service discounts, exclusive events, and 50% off private event rentals.
• The Bone Box Monthly subscription box for dogs containing holistic treats, safe bones or antlers, wholesome chews, a seasonal cookie, and mystery items. Available in small ($19) and large ($24) sizes.
• Events Public and private event hosting including live music, parties, holiday celebrations, and private event rentals with catering options for humans and dogs. Members receive 50% off private event rentals.
• Paws & Pints Mobile App Proprietary mobile application enabling dog owners to book daycare, lodging, and grooming appointments, manage memberships, create dog profiles, upload vaccination records, and access member perks.

Quantifiable outcome

• 210+ memberships sold before opening day
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Imperial Canine ObediencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDog training service provider relocated from Ankeny to state-of-the-art space at Paws & Pints. Offers private training, group classes, specialty training, and CGC Dog Park Readiness Class. Members receive 10% discount on training sessions.
• Northwest NaturalsminorOthersPaws & Pints Bonetique is a retailer of Northwest Naturals products including Rawkstar treats and FUNctional Toppers. Products feature environmentally conscious ingredients and high-quality freeze-dried items.
• 5 Borough BagelsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorP&P Express serves products from 5 Borough Bagels including bagels, breakfast sandwiches, and coffee. Partner provides morning food and beverage offerings for the coffee shop operation.
• VIPS Vet (Dr. Christine)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeterinary partner providing nutritional guidance and educational sessions for dog owners. Dr. Christine from VIPS Vet conducted nutrition-focused sessions at Paws & Pints events.
• Slingshot ArchitectminorOthersArchitecture firm responsible for designing the Paws & Pints facility.
• Downing ConstructionminorOthersGeneral contractor responsible for building the Paws & Pints facility.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PetSuites (PetSuites of America): Multi-location pet resort chain offering daycare, boarding, grooming, and training. Comparable to Paws & Pints' service bundle, but lacks the integrated human restaurant/bar and retail component.
• Bar K Dog Bar: Operates dog park + bar/restaurant venues in Kansas City and St. Louis with membership-based access. Closest direct peer on the integrated dog-park-plus-human-hospitality concept that defines Paws & Pints.
• Camp Bow Wow: Large US franchise specializing in dog daycare, overnight boarding, and grooming with multiple service tiers. Directly comparable to Paws & Pints' daycare/lodging offering and overall multi-service pet care model.
• The Watering Bowl: Independent dog park + bar concept in Indianapolis combining off-leash dog areas with beer, wine, and food service. Closely mirrors Paws & Pints' core entertainment venue model at smaller scale.
• BarkBox (BARK Inc.): Subscription box service for dogs delivering treats, toys, and chews monthly. Directly comparable to Paws & Pints' Bone Box subscription offering.
• Dogtopia: National dog daycare, boarding, and spa franchise operating hundreds of locations across the US. Highly comparable to Paws & Pints' Mo'Tail & Spaw daycare/lodging/grooming core, though Dogtopia lacks the integrated bar/restaurant and retail concept.
• Paradise 4 Paws: Premium pet resort chain located near major airports offering boarding, daycare, and grooming. Comparable to Paws & Pints' lodging/daycare operations with similar suite-based boarding model.
• Pet People (pet retail): Specialty pet retail chain operating stores with grooming salons and curated premium pet products. Directly comparable to Paws & Pints' The Bonetique retail and Mo'Tail & Spaw grooming components.

Broad incumbents

• Petco: National pet retail and services giant offering grooming, training, and in-store vet clinics. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the integrated pet services + retail space, though lacking Paws & Pints' hospitality venue positioning.

Emerging players

• Fetch! Pet Care: Franchise offering pet sitting, dog walking, and mobile pet care services. Partial overlap with Paws & Pints' 'Paws Pickup' transportation service and broader pet care positioning, but operates without a flagship venue.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/pawsandpintsdsm
• Instagraminstagram.com/pawsandpintsdsm
• TikToktiktok.com/@pawsandpintsdsm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pawsandpintsdsm

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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