***Attention: we will be closed 3/2/21-3/21/21. We will be back open 3/22!
Dog Boarding
At McKenna Kennels Pet Resort, as pet owners ourselves, we understand it takes a lot of trust to leave your furry family member in the hands of someone else. Don't let that stop you from taking that vacation or going to see your family for the weekend. You have no need to worry about your pup while they are staying with us. You can rest assured that with our level of care and the quality of our dog boarding facilities in Roy, Washington, they will be happy and comfortable.
Med/ Large Breed Kennels
Our medium/large breed spaces are 4x12 completely covered shaving run with a dog house in the back which is heated in the winter months. Our guests get out daily into our yards, which is included with board.
Small Breed Kennels
The small breed area is in the house with AC in the summer months & are heated in the winter. We provide bedding, but you are more than welcome to bring your own!
Doggy Daycare
What are the Requirements?
What are the Requirements?
Do you spend all day at the office feeling bad that your pup is stuck inside at home or in their crate? Bring your furry friend to us for the day and let him/her get out some energy while you are at work. McKenna Kennels, has seen amazing transformations in dogs from spending days here with us in doggy daycare. Some have started out very timid and not wanting to socialize with the other dogs, to now not wanting to leave because they have made friends with the other dogs here! It is a great experience for your dog and so worth it to see how much fun they are having while you can't be with them.
What are the Requirements?
What are the Requirements?
What are the Requirements?
- All dogs must be up to date on their vaccinations also (Rabies, Dhlpp, Bordetella).
- All dogs must be spayed or neutered by 7 months
- We do a trial day or 2 to see if it works out with your dog/ dogs
- As to your knowledge, your dog has shown no aggression toward humans or other dogs, including food or toys
Hours for Doggy Daycare
What are the Requirements?
Hours for Doggy Daycare
We offer daycare Tuesday's & Thursday's 9-3. There is an option for early drop off/ late pick up with the purchase of a daycare package. We require an appointment to learn the code and proper procedures for the first time.
Daily rates:
1 Dog = $22.00
2 Dogs = $32.00
3 Dogs = $36.00
Daycare package prices can be discussed after your pups trial daycare date!
Field Trial Training
- Field Trial
- Hunt Test
- Spring/Summer Training in Washington
- Fall/Winter in Southern California
McKenna Kennels has an outstanding training facility that consists of 110 acres, and 5 separate training ponds. All training is conducted using live and freshly shot mallard ducks, ring neck pheasants and pigeons. Live birds are planted for gun dogs learning to quarter. Birds are used exclusively on all marking set ups. Unlike some training programs that rely extensively on mechanical bumper throwers, McKenna Kennels utilizes human throwers for marking setups.
All of the dogs are fed Purina dog food that meets their individual need. We offer Senior, Puppy, Weight Management, Sensitive Skin all made by Purina.
Bird & Gun Introduction
- Ideally, dogs should be 6-8 months of age
- 2 month minimum
- Introduction to live birds
- First 2 weeks will be an evaluation of retrieving desire, if there is sufficient desire then we can proceed onto the following:
- On leash and off-leash obedience (Sit, Here, Heel, Kennel)
- Simple retrieves on land and water
- Start of Hold (teaching the dog how to handle birds properly)
Intermediate Training
- 2 additional months beyond the Bird and Gun Introduction
- Conditioned Retrieve (deliver by hand)
- Complete Collar Conditioning
- Steady to shot
- Hunting retrieves on land and water
- Introduction to Boats, Decoys, Cattails, Hunting Blinds, Quartering and Cover Changes
- Start of Handling Drills
Advanced Training
- For the discriminating hunter who wants a top of the line hunting dog
- Blind retrieves on land and water
- Complete steadiness on land and water out of Boats and Hunting Blinds
- For the hunter who wants this top level dog we need to discuss the options of achieving this top level
Winter Retriever Training
McKenna Kennels spends the winter in Niland California, the premier winter training grounds on the west coast. The weather is ideal for dog training, with day time highs in the winter ranging from the mid 60s to the high 70s and night time low temperatures are in the 40s to 50s. These mild temperatures create an ideal climate to allow both land and water work to continue all winter.The winter trip runs November through March. Of course this is weather dependent, the trip may start earlier or later depending on the weather in either location, with the goal being to optimize the training for the dogs. Only a limited number of dogs are accepted for the winter trip, ensuring that each dog receives plenty of individualized training. A winter trip fee does apply .
Training Facilities
McKenna Kennels has two outstanding training facilities.The summer facilities are located in McKenna Washington and the winter grounds are located in Niland California. Both locations are in prime dog training territory, with hundreds of acres of specially developed retriever training grounds complete with natural and technical training ponds. With full size kennel runs at both locations. Over the last few years, these grounds have produced four National field champions.By utilizing both summer and winter grounds, dogs can be worked on land and water year round, maintaining them in top condition. Trials are ran in both locations, extending the trial season a potential of 12 months out of the year.