Willow Branch - Monticello

08/24/2024

Willow Branch Barkery is Open until Noon today, Come get all your food and treat supplies on this beautiful Saturday morning!! :D

08/22/2024

We have had tons of fun this week so far!!! Lots of wrestling, chase, outside time, and water fun!!!! 🤗🤗🤗

Next week we still have openings, so be sure to get your requests in!!

Monday-2 openings
Tuesday -19 openings
Wednesday-12 openings
Thursday-3 openings
Friday- 14 openings

08/21/2024

We are FULL again tomorrow(Thursday) for Daycare!

We do have 4 Spots remaining in Small dog room, and 3 in Big dog room on Friday!!!

08/20/2024

We had some real cuties today! 😊

08/20/2024

We are FULL today(Tuesday) in Daycare! 🥰🤗🤗

tomorrow(Wednesday) we have 3 more openings in our small dog room. -Big dog room is FULL

Thursday we have 1 more opening

Friday- we have 6 openings in big dog room, and 4 in small dog room!!!

Come get your play time in with us!! :D

08/19/2024

Just a reminder, That we will be closed on Monday Sept 2nd for Daycare, Training, Grooming, and Barkery!

Boarding hours for drop off/pick up are 7:30-8:30am or 5-6:30pm😀

Just a quick pop in to let you know a head of time that we will be Closed for Grooming, Daycare, Training, and Barkery needs on September 2nd for Labor Day!!

Please note we will have different hours for Holiday drop off and pick up times than a normal Monday would be.

**Drop off and pick up hours will be 7:30-8:30am or 5-6:30pm**

08/15/2024

We hope everyone is staying dry on this rainy Thursday!! Here are some sweet pictures from the past week, We do have openings tomorrow (Friday)for anyone that wants to come join our fun!!

Next week also has some openings;

Updated as of Monday 08/19/2024

Monday - 2 Openings -updated
Tuesday- FULL -updated
Wednesday-5 Openings -updated
Thursday- 3 Openings -updated
Friday - 10 Openings -updated

Be sure to get your requests in to reserve your spot. 😀

08/15/2024

Exciting news!!

08/09/2024

Full house Friday is under way here today!! We have had a great time all week, lots of fun in the sun! 😀

Check out the openings for next week

Monday- 3 openings
Tuesday- 15 openings
Wednesday- 10 openings
Thursday- 1 opening
Friday- 13 openings

Be sure to get your reservations in! Or give us a call to get scheduled 217-669-2167

08/08/2024

It's that time of year again! Don't miss out on the opportunity to enroll your puppy in Puppy High School! This 6 week class focuses on socialization, calmness, stability, bonding with your new dog, appropriate social play, and very basic obedience skills! This class is appropriate for Puppies 4 months old and younger. Puppy High School meet criteria for both APDT Puppy HS diploma, and AKC STAR Puppy! Classes located conveniently in Monticello. Sign up today!
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Sign up available via Gingr or our website www.willowbranchkennel.com
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Contact trainer Jenna with any questions via call/text at 217-675-7547 or via email at [email protected].

08/07/2024

Congrats to Harley and Sutton for graduating with their "Master's degree"! Merlin and I love this little group of dogs and am very VERY excited to have them back for Canine Good Citizen! Both dogs have just excellent solid temperaments and a wonderful bond with their owners! The perfect CGC candidates 👏 Congratulations! 🐾❤️
If you, too, think your dog is a potential Canine Good Citizen, take a look at our upcoming obedience class schedule at www.willowbranchkennel.com or contact trainer Jenna at 217-675-7547

08/02/2024

It's Friday!!!

Next week has several openings available! We would love to have you join us. We had a great time this week with all our new faces from the boarding side taking part in daycare! 🥰🥰

Monday- Full
Tuesday - 10 openings
Wednesday- 12 Openings
Thursday- 8 Openings
Friday - 17 Openings

Send your request to come have some fun!!

08/01/2024

Being a part of our Willow Branch Training program is so much more than just being a student! We love to support you every step of the way on your training journey, and celebrate your dog's successes! Tonight our agility trainer, Suzi Johnson, surprised students Sasha & Jenna with cake and a photo to celebrate Sasha's perfect weekend at Peoria CPE agility trial this weekend, where she qualified in every single event she entered (that's SEVEN qualifying scores!). Sasha was one of the students in our VERY FIRST agility class at Willow Branch last October, and has worked hard to get where she is today.
"Suzi has been with me every step of the way, supporting me and cheering for me, while teaching me everything I need to know to be confident and successful in the agility ring. I could not have done it without her" -Jenna & Sasha 🐾

And yes, Sasha did try and steal a bite of cake.

07/31/2024

Just a quick pop in to let you know a head of time that we will be Closed for Grooming, Daycare, Training, and Barkery needs on September 2nd for Labor Day!!

Please note we will have different hours for Holiday drop off and pick up times than a normal Monday would be.

**Drop off and pick up hours will be 7:30-8:30am or 5-6:30pm**

07/28/2024

Reminder that our online self paced tricks class starts this Monday! Contact us this weekend to get signed up! The class will take place here on Facebook in a private group, which also creates a fun community of people working with their dogs! Weekly video lessons, and opportunities to upload your own videos for feedback from your trainer! AKC Novice TrickDog title evaluation included. Send us a message here on Facebook to sign up, or contact Jenna at 217-675-7547! Don't miss this opportunity to participate in a training class from the comfort of your own home, and at a lower price than in person classes! This is a GREAT opportunity for reactive and aggressive dogs to participate in a training class community without having to encounter other dogs or people!!

07/28/2024

All the dogs had fun at POOL PARTY DATE NIGHT tonight!! 🥰🤗

07/28/2024

Duke and Indy enjoyed the pools the most. 🤗

07/26/2024

Another great week here at daycare! Lots of new faces and old friends came to visit and play this week!! 🥰

Next week has some openings, so come join the fun!

Monday- Full
Tuesday- 14 openings
Wednesday- 5 openings
Thursday-Full
Friday - 12 Openings

Give us a shot to get registered today! =)

07/24/2024

Still spots left in TOMORROW'S Bachelor's (Obedience Level 1) class! Classes are 6 weeks long in group setting, covering all foundational safety and obedience behaviors for you and your dog! Classes located conveniently in Monticello in an air conditioned facility! Contact Jenna at 217-675-7547 or by email at [email protected] to sign up!

07/24/2024

Congratulations Willow Branch - Cisco on the newest member of the team! ❤️

Please be patient with us the next few days. We might be slower returning emails or accepting reservation requests while Evan gets the newest Willow Branch team member settled in at home.

Thanks!

07/20/2024

Our first student trained solely through our agility program at Willow Branch achieved their first qualifying score at an AKC agility trial today! Our agility trainer, Suzi Johnson, is such an excellent teacher and trainer, and got Sasha to where she is today. Sasha placed 1st in 16" Novice Jumpers with Weaves Preferred today at DTCCU! If you are interested in having fun like this with your dog, take a look at our upcoming classes! (If you think your dog is too old, or too slow, keep in mind that Sasha here is over 10 years old and is no speedster 😂) Give it a try! If you have any questions about our program, call/text Jenna at 217-675-7547 or send us a message here on Facebook!

07/19/2024

Another fun week, we have enjoyed the cooler temps the last few days and been able to enjoy some water days outside!! 😀

Here is a look at next week:

Monday- Full
Tuesday -9 openings
Wednesday -10 openings
Thursday- Full
Friday - 10 openings

Be sure to get signed up! 🤗

07/18/2024

One of these dogs is not like the rest...🤔

07/16/2024

Lots of upcoming training class start dates available! Get your dog in training before the summer is out! Don't forget to check our new online self paced tricks class, and send us a message if you are interested in signing up!
Class sign up available at www.willowbranchkennel.com or by calling/texting 217-675-7547

07/15/2024

Learn about dog training from the experts at Willow Branch - Monticello by registering for this Thursday's Trail Manners and Safety for Hiking with Your Dog, which will be held in the Meadow Picnic Area from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

At this class, dog owners can attend and learn the basics of trail safety and manners for their pets.

We love having our furry friends at Allerton! Let’s learn how to keep them safe while they are at the park. Register at https://allerton.illinois.edu/events/the-farms-trail-manners-and-safety-for-hiking-with-your-dog/ by the end of the day TUESDAY!

07/13/2024

Congrats grads! 🐾🎓 Very proud of this high energy group having a very relaxed week 6 graduation day!

07/12/2024

Congratulations to these two graduating with their B.A. in Canine Life and Social Skills! Loved having these guys, what a fun group! 🐾 Never thought I'd meet a dog named Paul Simon, and the dog version is a real vocalist just like his namesake too!