Humbled to be voted 2nd for both the Boarding & Grooming categories in the

Duluth News Tribune’s 2023 and 2024 Best of the Best!

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WillowCreek Kennel LLC is a positive reinforcement based boarding and grooming facility licensed by the City of Rice Lake MN and through the MN Board of Animal Health (MN258006). WillowCreek Kennel is owned and operated by Jessica & Mike Rahja, just outside of Duluth in the City of Rice Lake, MN.

We are a family run business, with the help of the “Mutt Masters”, our sons Mikey and Collin. They take part in kennel sanitation, outdoor play time, love to give a good belly rub and, of course, cookies. We function like a day care, allowing us to truly treat your dog like family during our slumber parties. Please see our boarding and grooming pages for more information. Also, remember to follow us on Facebook as your pup could be featured!

Our credentials boast more than 40 years of experience including but not limited to training and trialing in conformation, agility, Fast CAT, obedience and rally. Jessica worked as a professional groomer at Auntie Maureen’s Groom Room, in Sabrium Kennels and as an Animal Control officer for the City of Duluth. Jessica is the current Animal Control officer for The City of Rice Lake, MN. WillowCreek is certified in K9 CPR and First Aid. We are also certified as a Fear Free facility in both boarding and grooming as well as licensed in the City of Rice Lake MN and through the MN Board of Animal Health.

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