Our Mission
WAG MORE ~ BARK LESS
Boarding
Tricia’s Kennel offers daily, weekly and monthly boarding options to suite all clients’ needs.
Fee Schedule : $32 Per Calendar Day*
Drop off AM: full day
Drop off PM: half day
Pick up PM: full day
Pick up AM: half day
*$32 for first dog; $27 each additional dog sharing a kennel; $30 in separate kennels
24 Hour Adventure Pass
In the mood for an adventure?
Drop off AM, Pick up AM Next Day or Drop off PM, Pick up PM Next Day for a single day charge!
Pre - Boarding Day Stay
Drop off AM, Pick up PM same day (no overnight) in preparation for boarding
$27 for first dog, $25 each additional dog sharing or separate
Daily Schedule
6AM: Initial let outs for the day begin, followed by breakfast.
8:15-9AM: Morning office hours
10-12AM: Morning play group formation and let outs
12-3PM: Afternoon cool down and rest.
3-5PM: Afternoon play groups, supper for dogs sleeping over and prepping dogs going home
5-6PM: Evening office hours
6-7PM: Play group formation and let outs for our new campers
8-10PM: Evening let outs and bunk check for our campers before lights out!
Camp Checklist
We stick by the KISS method of packing for our furry campers… Keep It Simple Silly!
Dog
It’s all fun and games until Fido misses his ride to camp!
Collar & Leash or Carrier
Keep collars/harnesses and leashes attached and we will remove them once Spot is secure in his kennel!
Dogs go commando while at camp, however please have them leashed for their own safety coming and going to the office!
Contract & Shot Records
First time boarders will need to complete the boarding contract in their Paw Partner account.
You are welcome to print off a boarding contract and we can update your account if preferred.
A copy of shot records including Rabies, Distemper and Bordatella are required for boarding, the flu vaccine is recommended.
Shot records can be as simple as a recent receipt with a reminder section showing when shots were given/due, nothing fancy!
Food
Please bring enough food for the stay in a bag or container you use at home.
Food does not have to be pre-portioned into plastic baggies, unless feeding a raw diet.
If feeding a raw diet, please portion individual meals for sanitary purposes.
We have a refrigerator, freezer and microwave on site for food/medical use.
Medication
Please bring all necessary meds your dog uses to camp, including flea & tick preventative if they are due during their stay.
We have a refrigerator for medication that requires staying cool, such as insulin, etc.
Treats
We primarily carry Pupperoni and Milk Bones in house.
If your dog has dietary restrictions/allergies or they prefer a specific type of snack, you are welcome to send it!
Toys
Toys sent to camp will stay in the kennel with your dog(s).
We provide yard toys to play with to prevent losing a favorite toy or having Spot mad at Jojo for taking HIS TOY!
It’s like a yard full of really hairy PreK kids and Billy “stole” Sara’s crayon… Sara has three brothers at home… Sara takes no prisoners…don’t mess with Sara’s crayon man!
Bedding
We provide towels, blankets and mats for kennel use.
You are welcome to send along a blanket, comforter, towel, t-shirt, etc. that smells like home and easy to toss in the washing machine.
For our older campers or those recovering from surgery, etc. we welcome beds but ask that they have removable covers for washing.
Please do not send Spot’s favorite blanket you brought him home in… dogs are like kids and do not wipe their paws when messy!
Best advice is go to Goodwill or Salvation Army and pick up a blanket to wash at home in your detergent.
That is now your kennel bedding, when it falls apart you toss it and move on without missing a beat!
Reservations ~ Paw Partner
Our family of kennels and daycare facilities began using the online reservation software called Paw Partner in 2023. By creating an account in Paw Partner you are giving yourself the ability to send in reservation requests to Tricia’s Kennel, Kinner Kennels and our daycare facility Kinners On 97 all from one website or AP. Client and canine information is shared between facilities to maintain a seamless flow of information to allow for the utmost care of dogs in our care regardless of location. Credit cards are also able to be saved on your profile to allow for easy checkout following a boarding or daycare stay. Financial information is not shared between facilities, however, so if you prefer to save a card to your account you will need to do so at each location upon checkout. Currently Tricia’s Kennel and Kinners On 97 accept credit cards and online payments.
You are invited to click on the Paw Partner button to access the online portal for Tricia’s Kennel and create an account. From there we encourage you to create profiles for your dog(s), upload vaccine records and sign the boarding contract at your convenience. You are also invited to send in boarding requests or send us messages directly via the Paw Partner message center. While setting up your account we do highly recommend allowing “alerts” via email and/or text. These alerts from Paw Partner pertain to reservation confirmations, waitlist notifications, cancellation notifications, vaccine record reminders and reservation reminders. The alerts are not used for marketing purposes.
Pat & John Jamison
“Nana” Pat is the lead kennel keeper and office assistant. Everyone loves her playtime treats and she can work files like a champ! “Papa” John is Nana Pat’s right hand man that helps keep kennels and play yards clean and campers happy, a constant task.
Michael & Tricia Kinner & Family
Owners and operators of Tricia’s Kennel, LLC and Co-Owners of Kinners On 97. The boarding facility is located at their home.
STAFF
Ben Kinner & Emily Kinner
Ben & Emily aka the “Kinner Kids” help their mom, nana & papa at the kennel after school and on weekends. Emily is the master chef helping prepare and serve meals, snacks and clean up. Ben, when he is not busy cleaning, is the activity director hosting games and play sessions in the play yards.
Contact us
If you have any questions, bookings, schedule changes, etc. please contact us via phone or email.
Our phone is a cell phone and you may call or text anytime!
Texting Is Best For Quickest Response!
Michael & Tricia Kinner
camp@triciaskennel.com
217-899-9017
(Text Is Best!)
For Messages, Please Give:
Your Name
Your Dog’s Name(s)
Dog’s Breed(s)
Number of Kennels Desired
(Multiple dogs from the same family may share a kennel!)
Dates Desired & AM/PM Preference