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The goal of Alder Creek Kennel is to provide the best care for every dog that runs through their door, ensuring a well balanced day filled with play, enrichment, one-on-one human interaction time and rest.
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HELLO!

We’re Kelsey and Charles, proud owners of Alder Creek Kennel. After two wonderful years of welcoming dogs from across the community, we’re grateful for how much our little dream has grown. What started as a passion for our own dogs, Kelsey’s Husky Loki and Charles’ Mini Pinscher Bella, has turned into a thriving full-time commitment to the pets and people we serve. Our journey with animals began long before owning the kennel. From volunteering as dog walkers to fostering puppies to helping friends with daily care, we’ve spent over a decade building hands-on experience and a deep appreciation for canine wellbeing. In 2023, we transitioned out of our careers in the Military and into something that felt truly meaningful, creating a place where dogs feel safe, loved, and excited to return. Over the past two years, Alder Creek Kennel has become a busy, happy space filled with wagging tails, growing trust, and a wonderful community of pet parents. We are dedicated to continuously improving our facility, expanding our services, and maintaining the level of care your dogs deserve. We understand how stressful it can feel to leave your pet, and we take that responsibility seriously. Every dog in our care is treated like part of our own pack, safe, comfortable, and surrounded by people who genuinely love what they do. Thank you for being part of our story. We can’t wait to meet your pups and continue building a place they’re always excited to come back to.

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Member of Canadian Pet Care Professionals Insured by PROfur Certified Walks 'n' Wags Pet First Aid responder

  • Meet our Manager

    With years of hands-on experience in dog training and behavior, Janelle is the dedicated manager of Alder Creek Kennel. As the founder of Essuubi K9, she brings a deep understanding of canine psychology, specializing in dog body language and obedience. Janelle is committed to providing top-quality care for every dog that she meets, ensuring a safe, enriching environment for boarders, daycare dogs and trainees. Joined Our Team: Janelle has been with Alder Creek Kennel since December 2024 Why We Love Her: We love Janelle because she is truly an incredible human. Not only is she an outstanding manager with an exceptional knowledge of all things dog, but she is also exactly who we need her to be in any moment. Whether a staff member needs a friend, guidance, or a little good-natured teasing, Janelle is there with open arms and just the right amount of sass. Her Own Pets: Bucky is a four year old Aussie Shepherd, a breed Janelle swore she would never own. He is a certified service dog and Janelle always says she wouldn’t be here without him. He is always ready for a snuggle, cry sesh or a chaotic game of fetch. Breaker is a one year old Mega Mix, he is the dumbest, smart dog in the world, his dopiness makes Janelle smile daily. Fun Facts: -Janelles favourite breed is a pitbull or bully mix -Janelles hobbies include tattooing, learning new languages, and Netflix -A quirky thing about her is that she loves learning about conspiracy theories, especially Big Foot and she is almost convinced. Her Words: “I love working with dogs for so many reasons, but one of my favourite things is watching a dogs confidence grow in real time.”

  • Meet Kyle!

    Kyle — Dog Handler, Dog Walker and Evening Receptionist Joined Our Team: Kyle has been with Alder Creek Kennel since before we bought it April 2024 Why We Love Him:We love Kyle because he is a big hearted guy. He would genuinely do anything for every dog and is always willing to help out a teammate. Kyle doesn’t just care, he cares deeply. Kyles Pets:Touka is a Shih tzu mix, she is 6 years old and would love even just a minute without her sister bothering her.Lilith is a Beagle, 15 months old and she steals everything from Touka. Fun Facts:Kyles favourite dog breed is a Beagle, and his favourite part of working at ACK is when the dogs are being supper cuddly and he gets to cuddle them. Kyles Words:I love this job because of my amazing coworkers/friends, if I ever need them, they are always there to help. My favourite part of the day is walking in for my shift see and all the pups I get to care for each day.

  • Meet Alexis!

    Alexis (Alex, Lexi) — Dog Handler, Dog Walker and Morning Receptionist Joined Our Team: Alex has been with Alder Creek Kennel since before we bought it April 2024 Why We Love Her:We love Alex because of the way she walks into a room and somehow makes everyone feel seen. She’s kind and has no hesitation showing it. Her Pets:Alex has 2 ferrets and a dog! Walker is her first ever owned ferret, he is the absolute sweetest and loves cuddles. Whiskey is my fourth owned ferret and he is by far the craziest. He can’t sit still at all and loves to play. Diesel is an American Bully, he is a big love bug and adores cuddles. Fun Facts:Alex’s favourite hobbies are art and photography. Alex loves drawing mostly dogs and horses, though every now and then she will draw flowers or landscapes. Alex’s favourite part of working with dogs is getting to know them and learning their personalities. Her Words:I love my job because of the friends I’ve made. Everyone is so sweet and are great people to be around. What makes the work meaningful to me is getting to watch nervous/fearful dogs come out of their shell and start to show their cute personality and traits. I also love those more fearful dogs to finally make friends.

  • Meet Emma!

    Emma — Dog Handler Joined Our Team: Emma has been with Alder Creek Kennel since September 2024 Why We Love Her:We love Emma because of the gentle and sweet environment she creates every time she walks into a room. Emma is the first to offer a lending hand, but she often catches us off guard with her perfectly timed humour. Emma’s Pets:Emma has a Beagle named Buster, who’s biological sister is owned by Kyle. Emma also has a cat named Echo who she met and adopted while completing her vet tech diploma! Fun Facts:When Emma isn’t at work, she loves spending time with her family and friends. Emma prefers winter over summer, even though she was born in the summer. The most memorable job moment she has had so far was when she and Alex were asked to set up the old Window AC units, which they had never done before. And let’s just say, they aren’t allowed to use duct tape ever again. Emma’s Words:I love my job because I have always loved animals. I love figuring out how they communicate with each other, as well as figuring out how I can have a conversation with them. I find they tend to pretend to understand (I’m not crazy). My favourite part is when a dog comes in nervous, but leaves like their true selves.

  • Meet Alayna!

    Alayna — Dog Handler Joined Our Team: Alayna has been with Alder Creek Kennel since February 2026 Why We Love Her: We love Alayna because she sings to us! She is always willing to go above and beyond for any dog. She is a team player and we are blessed to have her around. Alayna’s Pets:Lucy is a three year old lab mix and she is the ACK Lure Chase Campion. She is very neutral and gets along with any dog! Fun Facts:Alayna loves to hunt, fish, go out on quads, dirt bikes or snowmobiles. She says the song that describes her best is Redneck Woman by Gretchen Wilson. She is currently working towards getting her and Lucy a new best friend, a Golden Retriever. Alayna’s Words:I am very thankful for the opportunity to work for ACK, it has helped me grow as a person and has further educated me on dogs! There is not much more you can ask for than to be happy going to work every day! I adore seeing the regulars every week and am just as excited to see new faces!
  • “Alder Creek went above and beyond to take great care of my dog for the past 10 years. As my pet grew older, they gave him a little extra attention and took care to not mix him in with the bigger and more rambunctious dogs. The owners and staff are trustworthy, reliable and consistently conscientious.”
    Victor J

    It’s really hard to go away and leave your pets behind so it’s very reassuring to know when you leave them at Alder Creek they are not only well cared for but having fun too.

  • “This was the first time that I used Alder Creek Kennel and was very pleased with the service. Loved the photos of Maverick while he was there.will definitely use this Kennel again.”
    Melissa B

    Genuine and thoughtful staff. They take excellent care of your pup and ensure that they provide an enriching experience. I was nervous to leave my rescue pup, however their open communication and well trained staff assuaged my fear and kept me updated with how she was doing. She had a great time!

  • “Our family has trusted Alder Creek Kennel to care for our American Bulldog for three years now. We have had nothing but wonderful experiences. They take great care of her and treat her like their own. She is always excited to arrive for her stay, and our family feels safe in leaving her in their care. Communication during the stay is good, with any concerns being communicated in a timely manner. We also really appreciate the photo album of the stay! We would recommend Alder Creek to anyone looking for a great place to send their fur babies!"
    Kristin J
  • “Remi loves this place. They really take great care of him while I am away”
    Dan W

    "Murphy always enjoys his time at Alder Creek Kennels and is excited to be dropped off. I feel confident that he will be well taken care of and I love looking at the pictures that are put on his photo gallery. I appreciate the time and effort that the staff put into making sure he is mentally stimulated (ball pit/snuffle mat) and for giving him extra cuddles. Thanks Alder Creek team."

  • “Duke and Fred look forward to a fun day or a week with Alder Creek and I know they are in good hands.”
    Sharron K

    "Alder Creek Kennel holds a special place in my heart. I can say that I trust the staff wholeheartedly with my dogs, and I cannot stress enough how amazing this kennel is. All staff and the owners are dog savvy, care about the dogs in their care, and love what they do. Emma, Alex, Kyle, Janelle, Kelsey & Charles are all amazing humans who constantly show their care and compassion. If you are thinking about bringing your dogs to Alder Creek, you will not be disappointed."

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