CALM LOVE & HAPPY DOGS!
We are a positive reinforcement based boarding and grooming facility and certified in K9 CPR and First Aid.
Boutique style boarding, functioning like a doggy day care with sleepovers, allowing us to truly treat your dog like family during our slumber parties.
Remember to follow us on Facebook and TikTok as your furry bestie could be featured!
NOTE: 2025 Calendar is now open!
TAKE CARE IN READING THROUGH THE OWNER/KENNEL AGREED UPON POLICIES BELOW:
Rates apply to drop off and pick up days.
Example:
Drop off Monday, Pick up Friday:
5 days X $30 = $150
RATES:
$30 per day for one dog, or individual kennels for each dog as requested.
$50 per day for 2 dogs in the same kennel.
Additional dogs in the same kennel are $20/per day each.
**Dogs may display different behaviors in a boarding environment than they do in their home setting.
By Kenneling dogs together at WillowCreek Kennel LLC, Dog owner agrees this is entirely at the dog(s) owner’s risk.
Requirements:
Pick up and drop off times will be scheduled as hours will vary.
Proof of current Rabies, Bordetella and Distemper are required.
Documentation from a board-certified veterinarian must be received via email or text prior to the time of drop off.
ZERO upcharges for treating your dog like one of our own.
Our prices include but are at dog(s) owner’s risk, due to the special needs of the following:
Puppies or Geriatrics
Dogs that are intact
Bitches in season
Dogs with special needs (re: blind/deaf)
Veterinarian prescribed medication administration.
If a dog refuses medications after multiple methods and attempts of administration the Owner will be notified.
Continued Policies & Amenities
There is no reason to deny you the option to see where your dog is staying! Full Tours & Meet ’n’ Greet available to schedule upon request!
We do not run a Doggy Day Care but we do operate like one with slumber parties!
Play times together with other dogs, who are friendly with each other throughout the day to run off excess energy and added socialization.
Dogs play rough and though WillowCreek Kennel LLC uses reasonable caution and care in all situations, accidents could happen.
Play time is entirely at dog(s) owner’s risk and at Kennel discretion based on the behavior of the dog(s) in care.
Though injuries requiring veterinary care are uncommon;
When Boarding at WillowCreek Kennel LLC, the dog(s) Owner(s) agrees to WillowCreek Kennel LLC’s NO refunds and/or NO compensation policy, by WillowCreek Kennel LLC to the Owner(s), for veterinary care or ongoing care due to injury.
Multiple group and/or individual play and potty breaks throughout the day.
Approximate Week Day Exercise & Feeding Schedule: 5:45am, breakfast, 7am, 12pm, snack, 4pm, dinner, out again 5pm-945pm, bedtime snack & lights out. We begin our day at 8am on weekends.
Extra play time loose indoors during the cold Winter months.
Scheduled drop off and pick up times working with your schedule
Family owned and operated while also living onsite.
Updates with pictures and videos sent via text to owner during your dog’s stay upon request and as time allows.
Located within 7 minutes of the Duluth Airport, accommodating flights by allowing early or late arrivals and departures.
5’ x 10’ and 5’ X 5’ kennels - dog(s) may be in either size at Kennel discretion
Turf covered and fenced 50’ X 30’ play yard
UVC Air filtration and purification system
A/C & Heated mini splits to keep our fur babies comfy.
Disinfected Kennels and Turf, using Veterinary Recommended: Rescue Disinfectant & Deodorizer
Rescue is used in local vet offices and kills Parvo, Ringworm, Kennel Cough Influenza and much more.
Our cookie jars and water dishes are never empty.
Relaxing music during nap and bedtimes.
To help keep our boarding prices low and tummies from getting upset, we require that you bring your dog’s own food and medications. Please label them and either separate by meal in zip locks or in a labeled container with instructions.
If your dog is on more than 2 medications, a daily pill organizer is greatly appreciated.
Sanitized dishes of all sizes are provided.
You may bring a crate, bed, blanket or stuffless toys from home; However, we caution you that this is at the owner’s risk and ask that you do not bring anything that you do not want potentially ruined, lost or are a choking hazard.
No stuffed toys are allowed.
Stuffed beds are accepted but highly discouraged.
Extra love, pettings and relaxed brushing are a given here - we can’t help ourselves.
WillowCreek Kennel LLC reserves the right to refuse boarding and/or grooming services at any time, including at the time of care.
Examples include but not limited to: uncontrollable aggressive behavior or signs of illness.
Follow us on Facebook & TikTok!
We are very active on Social Media and your dog may be featured at Kennel’s discretion.
Media Release: By boarding at WillowCreek, the dog(s) Owner hereby grants WillowCreek Kennel LLC permission to use their dog’s likeness in photography, video or digital social media including any ads created by WillowCreek Kennel LLC, in any and/or all of its publications, including web-based publications and/or ads, in perpetuity, without payment or other consideration. The Owner understands and agrees that all photography, video or digital social media is the property of WillowCreek Kennel LLC and will not be returned. Owner irrevocably authorizes WillowCreek Kennel LLC to edit, alter, copy, exhibit, publish or distribute photography, video or digital social media including ads for any lawful purpose. In addition, the Owner waives any right to royalties or other compensation arising or related to the use of those photos, videos or web-based publications. The Owner hereby holds harmless, release and forever discharge of WillowCreek Kennel LLC from all claims, demands, and causes of action which the Owners heirs, representatives, executors, administrators or any other persons acting on the Owner’s behalf of their estate have or may have by reason of this authorization.
TEXT Jessica to book your reservation.
We are located at: 3970 Nelson Rd. Duluth, MN 55803
Same side of the road as the mailboxes. When you arrive drive between the house and garage back to the kennel!
