About

Safety is built into every part of our process. All dogs complete a Daycare & Boarding Evaluation before joining group environments, and our team is trained to monitor behavior, manage group dynamics, and step in early when needed. We focus on structured play, controlled transitions, and proactive supervision to maintain a safe, calm environment for every dog.

Yes. Fast Tracks is a locally owned dog daycare, boarding, grooming, and training facility located in North Cedar, a distinct part of Cedar Falls, Iowa with its own small-town personality.

Founded in 2014, Fast Tracks is not a chain, franchise, or corporate pet care center. The owner lives on-site, which helps create a more personal, accountable, and hands-on environment for the dogs in our care.

Because we are locally owned, our decisions are made here, not from a corporate office. We focus on what is best for the dogs, our team, and the families we serve throughout Cedar Falls, Waterloo, North Cedar, Denver, Waverly, Janesville, Hudson, and the greater Cedar Valley.

We are more than just another dog boarding building. Fast Tracks was built to be a trusted local place where dogs are known, clients are recognized, and care is personal.

Fast Tracks is built around structure, not chaos. We don’t offer unregulated open play - instead, dogs are placed into managed groups, guided by trained staff, and supported with consistent routines. This approach leads to better behavior, safer interactions, and a more predictable experience for both dogs and their owners.

No - and that’s intentional. Because boarding at Fast Tracks includes daycare-style group play, dogs must be a good fit for a social group environment before being approved.

Every dog completes an evaluation so we can understand their comfort level, play style, and ability to safely participate with other dogs. Group play is for dogs who already have appropriate social skills — it is not the right place for a dog to learn how to become social for the first time.

Dogs who cannot safely participate in group play may not be accepted for boarding, since our care model is built around supervised social time, not fully isolated boarding. Occasionally, we may be able to make limited exceptions during slower seasons or with a modified care plan, but safety always comes first.

Our team is trained in dog body language, group management, and safe handling practices through programs like PackPro and Fear Free certification. This training allows staff to recognize early signs of stress or overstimulation and respond appropriately to maintain a controlled and balanced environment.