Canoe Ridge Kennels - Canine Pub

03/14/2026

03/04/2026

Announcing a temporary change to business hours beginning March 16, 2026:

After several injuries last holiday season, I once again need a knee replacement. My meniscus is tore and out of place, I have a fracture in that area. I also have a baker's cyst that has developed as well as something odd with my popliteal area. A life of hard usage also has my knee operating bone on bone. There is no way to avoid surgery :(

My surgery is scheduled for March 16th. Working with large exuberant dogs has inherent risks!

In order to keep the kennel operating while I heal, it is necessary to stop the 7-10 am shift from Monday through Friday. Both shifts will remain available on the weekends.

This will continue for a period of at least 8 weeks and possibly 12. It depends on my recovery and ability to withstand the risks that come with this type of business. I will keep you posted about any changes in hours.

My only other option is to physically close the kennel for 2 or 3 months. I assume you won't mind a temporary change in hours in exchange for the continued option to board :) Thank you in advance.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask. We are here to help you, always

02/20/2026

Conditions are dangerous after heavy snow fall. Travel is not advised in our county as of now. The county plow has been down Lannon Hill and my husband has been moving snow here for a long time already. It's deep and the wind is still moving it around.

Update us on your travel plans if need be. Be safe.

01/26/2026

Lord, please watch over the stray dogs trying to survive this extreme winter weather. They have no doors to knock on, no warm beds to curl up in, only the cold ground and the hope that someone will notice them. Wrap them in Your protection, guide them to shelter, and keep them safe through the freezing nights they did not choose.
Please soften human hearts to see them, to help them, to bring warmth where there is none. Let kindness find them in time, and let love reach the ones still waiting in the cold. Until they know safety, may You be their shelter and their comfort through this storm.

01/22/2026

Snow update:

Willow says come on in!

The first customer came through shortly after 7am. Our drive has been cleaned and he reported that plows have been out on all roads. He said they are snow covered but normal winter driving conditions.

Just be safe.

12/30/2025

Surprise inspection today. It came earlier than usual. Glad we are done for awhile. You never know :) 💩🐕‍🦺🐈‍⬛🐈🐩🐕

12/29/2025

Travel info: Our driveway and lot has been cleaned. The Lannon Hill gravel has naturally blown clean.

Joy came up Drake Hill (without 4WD!) and said the bare spots gave her plenty of traction to come to work just fine. As she turned onto Canoe Ridge, it is also fine to drive.

Aside from normal winter driving hazards, your commute here should be fine.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from the gals at Canoe Ridge and all our furry friends here this holiday. Be safe and enjoy your holiday.

12/15/2025

I want to post a reminder about your Bordetella vaccines. With a large influx of holiday boarding and reduced hours at the vet clinics, I want to make sure you take the time to look at your dog's vaccine status. I do not have time to micromanage these so a reminder such as this is meant to help.

We continue to operate with the semi-annual Bordetella requirement. We are solidly convinced that this is the most effective way to stay healthy when many pets gather.

As a reminder, a 5-7 day waiting period applies if your pet gets the vaccine via an oral mouth gel. A two week waiting period applies if your dog gets this vaccine as an injectable shot. If you are running short of time, the oral mouth gel is the method you will want to select.

A waiting period only applies if you have allowed your most current vaccine to expire or lapse without a booster.

Critters & Such just posted their holiday hours and i believe they have been operating with staff on a medical leave. Also keep in mind that Decorah Vet Clinic only allows emergency calls for Saturday appointments. I have not seen their holiday schedule yet.

If you act NOW, you have time to qualify for Christmas or New Year's boarding.

Since you never know when an emergency will arise, it is just best to always have this vaccine. We are here to help you in your time of need - but only with current vaccines. Help us help you

11/30/2025

People are traveling. Things are open enough that AWD or 4WD vehicles are just fine.

Update at 6:40am From what I see out here, I would hold off until the sun comes up, the county has the plows actively out and clearing this away. The wind is blowing in any kind of cleaning that occurs.

I would not come at this time. It will be better in a few hours I'm sure. I will post again if someone actually arrives with a current update.

Obviously, there's is lots of snow to clean up. The wind is blowing and covering up any progress. I will update this when I know if the county has been through so you can make it to the kennel. If you'd like to extend and pick up tonight, let me know. Be safe.

11/11/2025

More low cost vaccine options or genera wellness items.