Doggie Gameday

Schedule

Sat Oct 11 2025 at 12:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

3800 Merle Hay Rd #1235A, Des Moines, IA 50310 | Des Moines, IA

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Come out to play, win prizes!
πŸ“… WHEN: Every 2nd & 4th weekend from August through October
🐢 WHO CAN PLAY:
- Games are for a team of 1 person & 1 dog
- Register your team once to join the leaderboard
- Registration is not required to come to Doggie Gameday and participate.
- You MUST register if you want to be on the leaderboard and be eligible for prizes. Register here:
Teams can sign up anytime between now and October 26.
You must complete at least 4 total games by the end of October to qualify for prizes.
πŸ”₯ HOW SCORING WORKS:
Each Doggie Gameday features 2–3 fun games your dog can try:
Think sniff & find, timed activities, and other silly challenges!
Each game earns you a score out of 25-50 points (depending on the game).
πŸ† Your team’s Best 4 Game Scores will count toward the leaderboard!
Play in more than 4 games? Awesome! We'll count your top 4 scores.
Join late? No problem! If you complete at least 4 games, you can still win!
πŸ… PRIZES & AWARDS:
πŸŽ–οΈ Final prizes will be awarded after the last October Gameday:
πŸ₯‡ 1st–3rd Place: Custom medal + premium prize pack
πŸ… 4th–6th Place: Ribbon + curated treat & toy prize pack
Bonus Awards:
πŸš€ Most Improved – Biggest score jump from your lowest to highest game
🌟 Best Newcomer – Highest first-time game score for any team who joined in September or October
Did you know? Dogs are welcome in our store!
Note: All dogs must be on a leash and well-behaved. Hiking Dog Co. is not responsible for any injury or accident to any visitors or their dogs. All dogs must be under the control of their humans at all times. Misbehaving and/or unsafe dogs will be asked to leave. Entering our store is your agreement to this.
Participation in Doggie Gameday is at your own risk.
Owners are responsible for the behavior and safety of their dogs at all times.
Please use good judgment and supervise your dog during all activities.
Hiking Dog Co., its staff, and event partners are not liable for any injuries, damages, or accidents that occur during or as a result of participation.
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Where is it happening?

3800 Merle Hay Rd #1235A, Des Moines, IA 50310, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Hiking Dog Co. (Merle Hay Mall)

Host or Publisher Hiking Dog Co. (Merle Hay Mall)

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