June 9, 2022

Opening Conklin Kennels has been quite the experience! As life long dog lovers, we were excited for the opportunity to spend quality time caring for awesome dogs all while meeting new people. We vastly underestimated just HOW CONNECTED we would become to each of the wonderful dogs we have the privilege to care for!

Being a small facility with just five runs, means that we get to spend lots of time with each dog while they stay with us. These pups capture our family’s hearts much faster than we ever could have imagined. Our youngest daughter likes to sing homemade songs to the pups, the cutest being “you’re a gentle giant” on repeat to a sweet Great Pyrenees. Our older children love playing with the dogs and giving an abundance of (parent approved) treats. Admittedly our kids get a little teary eyed when our furry friends depart, but the joy returns when the next guest arrives!

As much as we’ve enjoyed getting to know all the knew dogs in our care, the same can be said for their people. We love sending photo updates, hearing about vacations, and getting to know your families better. It truly has been a blessing to meet and befriend so many wonderful people in our community.