Cherry Creek Kennel

Riley of Cherry Creek Kennels is truly one of a kind. I contacted Riley because our 8 yr old Airedale terrier was highly reactive and though we have had him since a pup, socialized him and completed numerous training classes, we couldn’t manage to help him. Riley assessed our doggo and shared her thoughts and suggestions in person and followed up with notes by email. We had 2 follow up sessions and I was amazed at how quickly I could see a difference. One of the things I enjoyed most about working with Riley was that I felt like she was helping ‘my’ dog…providing me with tools to help him specifically…not a cookie cutter approach to the reactive behaviour. Riley is straight forward with her advice which is very refreshing. Her genuine love of dogs is immediately apparent. Our doggo has definitely improved and I thank Riley for helping us give him what he needs to be a happy pooch. ps the only time our doggo backslides in behaviour is when we as caretakers don’t do our job 😉 More...

Reviewed on Facebook

Riley was recommended from a friend. My husky has anxiety and went happily with Riley, it was like she knew she was going to have fun instantly hearing the other dogs! We tried 1 overnight first and she was so happy when I picked her up. The 2nd time she went, she was talking as soon as we turned off the highway all the way to the kennel and couldn’t wait to go! Riley sent me pix and videos on my 3 day trip! 5 * rating for sure 😁 More...

Reviewed on Facebook

I first connected with Riley about a dog she was rehoming. After a few messages and phone calls to ask a ton of questions (she has the patience of a million kindergarten teachers! ) and see if this would be a good fit for our family, we decided to make the long trip out to spend a few days working with her and our current dog. She provided so many tips and different methods of training and has completely changed our lives for the better. We ended up leaving with a new furry family member and a friend for life ❤️ we are so thankful for the journey we’ve been on for the past few months and would recommend Riley, Dan, and Cherry Creek to anyone 🥰🥰 More...

Reviewed on Facebook

Riley is a dedicated trainer with tons of knowledge to share. She’s helped me a lot with my IGP journey along with reactivity modification.

Reviewed on Facebook

I first connected with Riley about a dog she was rehoming. After a few messages and phone calls to ask a ton of questions (she has the patience of a million kindergarten teachers! ) and see if this would be a good fit for our family, we decided to make the long trip out to spend a few days working with her and our current dog. She provided so many tips and different methods of training and has completely changed our lives for the better. We ended up leaving with a new furry family member and a friend for life ❤️ we are so thankful for the journey we’ve been on for the past few months and would recommend Riley, Dan, and Cherry Creek to anyone 🥰🥰 More...

Reviewed on Facebook

Riley is a dedicated trainer with tons of knowledge to share. She’s helped me a lot with my IGP journey along with reactivity modification.

Reviewed on Facebook

Riley was recommended from a friend. My husky has anxiety and went happily with Riley, it was like she knew she was going to have fun instantly hearing the other dogs! We tried 1 overnight first and she was so happy when I picked her up. The 2nd time she went, she was talking as soon as we turned off the highway all the way to the kennel and couldn’t wait to go! Riley sent me pix and videos on my 3 day trip! 5 * rating for sure 😁 More...

Reviewed on Facebook

Cherry Creek Kennel was recommend by a good friend and I'm glad she did. We don't board our dogs often so I had many questions and Riley answered them all. From the time we dropped them off we felt comfortable the dogs were in safe, knowledgeable hands. Letting us know what her expectations were and what we can expect while the dogs were there. She even sent us puppy pics as reassurance. 😊 I am happy to have found a place away from home for the dogs when we can't bring them with us...or when we just want a break as well! Thank you Riley More...

Reviewed on Facebook

Cherry Creek Kennel was recommend by a good friend and I'm glad she did. We don't board our dogs often so I had many questions and Riley answered them all. From the time we dropped them off we felt comfortable the dogs were in safe, knowledgeable hands. Letting us know what her expectations were and what we can expect while the dogs were there. She even sent us puppy pics as reassurance. 😊 I am happy to have found a place away from home for the dogs when we can't bring them with us...or when we just want a break as well! Thank you Riley More...

Reviewed on Facebook

Riley of Cherry Creek Kennel is absolutely FANTASTIC! I don't board my dogs often because one of them is fearful and reactive. Riley was amazing with them, and they came home tired and happy! And groomed!! I am so happy to have found Riley's Cherry Creek Kennel!! More...

Reviewed on Facebook

Riley of Cherry Creek Kennel is absolutely FANTASTIC! I don't board my dogs often because one of them is fearful and reactive. Riley was amazing with them, and they came home tired and happy! And groomed!! I am so happy to have found Riley's Cherry Creek Kennel!! More...

Reviewed on Facebook

Sadie boarded for a few days and had lots of exercise and interactions with the other dogs. Came home dusty and tired. Lol. I liked that she had lots of play time and there was not too many dogs. Riley is confident and demonstrates her knowledge by spending time with me talking about my dog and giving pointers. We will be back!!! More...

Reviewed on Facebook

Sadie boarded for a few days and had lots of exercise and interactions with the other dogs. Came home dusty and tired. Lol. I liked that she had lots of play time and there was not too many dogs. Riley is confident and demonstrates her knowledge by spending time with me talking about my dog and giving pointers. We will be back!!! More...

Reviewed on Facebook

Super awesome, communicative, and felt so much better knowing that Riley was caring for our pup so well!

Reviewed on Facebook

Riley is by far the best trainer we have ever worked with, and on top of that, a wonderful and friendly person that we have grown to trust. From the first time we spoke with Riley it was clear that she had a lot of integrity and wasn’t doing what she did for the money, she does it out of a genuine love for dogs and wanting to help create great relationships between dogs and their humans. Our dog Lola was with Riley for 3 weeks and throughout that time, Riley provided us with updates that showed us the progress Lola was making. She heard our concerns and worked on each one with Lola until she was sure that Lola had the foundation needed for us to carry on with the training at home. Riley took the time to show us all the methods when we picked Lola up and has also been in touch with us since we took Lola home, always there to answer our questions and share her insight - usually within an hour of us sending her an email. In Riley we have found a trusted advisor and professional we can turn to and we’re very grateful indeed! Lola is now living up to her full potential and is such a wonderful companion for us! Thanks Riley! More...

Reviewed on Facebook

Super awesome, communicative, and felt so much better knowing that Riley was caring for our pup so well!

Reviewed on Facebook

Reviewed on Facebook

I highly recommend Cherry Creek Kennel for multiple reasons. Our Olde English Bulldog Bear spent two weeks with Dan & Riley for board & train. Riley & Dan have gone above and beyond for us and our dog. In addition to being a wonderful human being, Riley is very honest, knowledgable and patient when it comes to dogs. The facility is spacious with lots of space to roam. Bear received training at the facility (indoors and outdoors), but also in everyday environments (e.g. city, park, dogpark). Riley is very receptive to questions and communicated with us throughout Bear's stay. The board & train with Riley has been a game-changer for our dog (and us). I cannot stress enough how much Riley's work with Bear has allowed us to manage everyday situations (e.g. dog encounters). Most importantly, we have gained a new understanding of our dog's needs and way of communicating which has alleviated a lot of worries. Overall, I cannot recommend Cherry Creek Kennel enough. It has been an invaluable investment and I wish we would have sent Bear sooner. More...

Reviewed on Facebook

I highly recommend Cherry Creek Kennel for multiple reasons. Our Olde English Bulldog Bear spent two weeks with Dan & Riley for board & train. Riley & Dan have gone above and beyond for us and our dog. In addition to being a wonderful human being, Riley is very honest, knowledgable and patient when it comes to dogs. The facility is spacious with lots of space to roam. Bear received training at the facility (indoors and outdoors), but also in everyday environments (e.g. city, park, dogpark). Riley is very receptive to questions and communicated with us throughout Bear's stay. The board & train with Riley has been a game-changer for our dog (and us). I cannot stress enough how much Riley's work with Bear has allowed us to manage everyday situations (e.g. dog encounters). Most importantly, we have gained a new understanding of our dog's needs and way of communicating which has alleviated a lot of worries. Overall, I cannot recommend Cherry Creek Kennel enough. It has been an invaluable investment and I wish we would have sent Bear sooner. More...

Reviewed on Facebook

We dropped our Golden Retriever “Kona” off for her first time stay at Cherry Creek Kennel last week and can’t say enough good things about Riley and the wonderful care she got. Between the videos and updates to the Facebook page we could see what a great time she was having. We definitely recommend Cherry Creek as a great option for boarding….oh and having her groomed the day we picked her up was a definite bonus!!! It will be the first call we make when needing a kennel stay for Kona! More...

Reviewed on Facebook

We dropped our Golden Retriever “Kona” off for her first time stay at Cherry Creek Kennel last week and can’t say enough good things about Riley and the wonderful care she got. Between the videos and updates to the Facebook page we could see what a great time she was having. We definitely recommend Cherry Creek as a great option for boarding….oh and having her groomed the day we picked her up was a definite bonus!!! It will be the first call we make when needing a kennel stay for Kona! More...

Reviewed on Facebook

Riley is super friendly and accommodating when it comes to boarding your pooch! My dog Journey came back tired and he even learnt fetch while he was on holiday there. I would highly recommend Cherry Creek Kennel! More...

Reviewed on Facebook

I was referred to Riley by my GSD's breeder. My two dog's spent three short weeks at board and train. She also sent very detailed info in regards to their training. This helped us to continue with what they had learned. She also did a few home training visits that were very helpful. We couldn't have been any more impressed by her training. I would not hesitate to recommend Riley, she has a great connection with the dogs. More...

Reviewed on Facebook

Riley is super friendly and accommodating when it comes to boarding your pooch! My dog Journey came back tired and he even learnt fetch while he was on holiday there. I would highly recommend Cherry Creek Kennel! More...

Reviewed on Facebook

I was referred to Riley by my GSD's breeder. My two dog's spent three short weeks at board and train. She also sent very detailed info in regards to their training. This helped us to continue with what they had learned. She also did a few home training visits that were very helpful. We couldn't have been any more impressed by her training. I would not hesitate to recommend Riley, she has a great connection with the dogs. More...

Reviewed on Facebook

Riley came highly recommended when I was looking for a trainer that knew and understood our dog breed & could help with protection & obedience training for our Dogo Argentino. Training is fun for us both, highly informative and specific to our needs & goals. Riley is relatable and inspiring about what you can achieve with your dog. Riley & Dan have such a wealth of knowledge to tap into & in the few short months we've been working with them, we have created a solid foundation of training and the bond with our boy is better than ever! We wanted a trainer that was going to understand our breed and provide more than just basic pet obedience...we couldn't have found better! More...

Reviewed on Facebook

Riley came highly recommended when I was looking for a trainer that knew and understood our dog breed & could help with protection & obedience training for our Dogo Argentino. Training is fun for us both, highly informative and specific to our needs & goals. Riley is relatable and inspiring about what you can achieve with your dog. Riley & Dan have such a wealth of knowledge to tap into & in the few short months we've been working with them, we have created a solid foundation of training and the bond with our boy is better than ever! We wanted a trainer that was going to understand our breed and provide more than just basic pet obedience...we couldn't have found better! More...

Reviewed on Facebook

Cherry Creek Kennel is the best! We had our dog there for the three week training program. Our dog would knock our kids over, run out the door and down the road, steal food off the table and jump up and nip everyone. We now have the tools and commands we need, those unwanted behaviours are over, and our stress level has gone way down! The dog can now join us for family activities instead of being locked in her kennel. We all spend more time outside because we aren’t worried about the dog. I’m so glad I don’t have to spend the next 10-15 years of my life yelling at the dog! 100% would recommend Cherry Creek Kennels. Riley is amazing and has a very kind and compassionate approach. More...

Reviewed on Facebook

Cherry Creek Kennel is the best! We had our dog there for the three week training program. Our dog would knock our kids over, run out the door and down the road, steal food off the table and jump up and nip everyone. We now have the tools and commands we need, those unwanted behaviours are over, and our stress level has gone way down! The dog can now join us for family activities instead of being locked in her kennel. We all spend more time outside because we aren’t worried about the dog. I’m so glad I don’t have to spend the next 10-15 years of my life yelling at the dog! 100% would recommend Cherry Creek Kennels. Riley is amazing and has a very kind and compassionate approach. More...

Reviewed on Facebook

Fantastic training of both the dog and the human! Our dog is behaving perfectly now. Thank you Riley!

Reviewed on Facebook

Reviewed on Facebook

If you need to kennel or train your dogs, this is the place to go! Riley and Dan have Years of combined experience and expertise, and your dogs will have spacious fenced fields to run in the fresh air and play. Riley is an amazing trainer. She is qualified in many areas and has the abilities and certifications to train you dog and work with problem behaviours that you might be struggling with. She is the perfect balance of kind and firm with dogs of all ages. She is honest and straight forward with letting you know where your mistakes are as a dog parent, and she gently guides and supports you to become a better dog owner. I really appreciated how she helped me see and change my incorrect behaviours towards my older dog. She was extremely patient with the two of us and allowed us the space to work at our own pace while staying available for a quick phone call if I was needing a question answered. She was also a wealth of knowledge in regards to what I need to look for in a future dog. A dog that would be suitable for our lifestyle and environment. I have so many positive things to say about Riley, I can’t fit them all in! If you are looking for behaviour help with your dog, or just a place to kennel it for some time, don’t hesitate to call Cheery Creek Kennel. You won’t be disappointed. More...

Reviewed on Facebook

Fantastic training of both the dog and the human! Our dog is behaving perfectly now. Thank you Riley!

Reviewed on Facebook

She was very kind and helpful in regards to my German Shorthaired Pointer and sent me videos as well as photographs of him while I was working 10/10 would recommend to a friend!

Reviewed on Facebook

She was very kind and helpful in regards to my German Shorthaired Pointer and sent me videos as well as photographs of him while I was working 10/10 would recommend to a friend!

Reviewed on Facebook

I was looking for some fine tuning with my 1.5 year old lab who already has a good base with obedience and recall. Riley was recommended for her work with higher energy dogs. We have taken 3 private lessons and have learned so much! It is clear to me that Riley understands dogs AND also understands people...and how we communicate with our dogs. She has a very straightforward approach and is calm and detailed. I also appreciated that she gave me follow up material after our lessons which allowed me to practice properly. From what I saw, Riley has experience training all types of dogs and behaviours. My dog is a family pet with high drive and lots of energy so we enjoy learning new things. The training facility is on an older property that they have put a ton of effort into cleaning up in the short time they’ve been there. It’s clean and safely fenced. We will be back for more learning (and probably boarding). Thanks so much! Angela & Orion More...

Reviewed on Facebook

I was looking for some fine tuning with my 1.5 year old lab who already has a good base with obedience and recall. Riley was recommended for her work with higher energy dogs. We have taken 3 private lessons and have learned so much! It is clear to me that Riley understands dogs AND also understands people...and how we communicate with our dogs. She has a very straightforward approach and is calm and detailed. I also appreciated that she gave me follow up material after our lessons which allowed me to practice properly. From what I saw, Riley has experience training all types of dogs and behaviours. My dog is a family pet with high drive and lots of energy so we enjoy learning new things. The training facility is on an older property that they have put a ton of effort into cleaning up in the short time they’ve been there. It’s clean and safely fenced. We will be back for more learning (and probably boarding). Thanks so much! Angela & Orion More...

Reviewed on Facebook

We recently had our 6 month old Presa,Blae, at cherry creek kennel for some obedience training. We are very pleased with the results. He is much calmer and listens to commands well. His leash training is amazing. You can actually walk him now instead of him walking you. We highly recommend cherry creek kennel for your dogs needs. They kept us updated often over the three week period. Thank you!👍👍 More...

Reviewed on Facebook

We recently had our 6 month old Presa,Blae, at cherry creek kennel for some obedience training. We are very pleased with the results. He is much calmer and listens to commands well. His leash training is amazing. You can actually walk him now instead of him walking you. We highly recommend cherry creek kennel for your dogs needs. They kept us updated often over the three week period. Thank you!👍👍 More...

Reviewed on Facebook

I came to Riley for a lesson to help work my dog through her reactivity toward other dogs. Riley is professional, honest, and full of knowledge that she is willing to share. I got a lot out of the lesson with her, and she sends notes so we know what to continue to work on. My dog's behaviour and confidence has continued to improve with every walk, and I feel much more confident in handling situations where off leash dogs rush up to us. People even compliment how relaxed my dog is - when before I would just have to focus on keeping her from barking or pulling. Her manners and reactivity in the car has improved drastically as well. More...

Reviewed on Facebook

I came to Riley for a lesson to help work my dog through her reactivity toward other dogs. Riley is professional, honest, and full of knowledge that she is willing to share. I got a lot out of the lesson with her, and she sends notes so we know what to continue to work on. My dog's behaviour and confidence has continued to improve with every walk, and I feel much more confident in handling situations where off leash dogs rush up to us. People even compliment how relaxed my dog is - when before I would just have to focus on keeping her from barking or pulling. Her manners and reactivity in the car has improved drastically as well. More...

Reviewed on Facebook

I count myself as very fortunate to have met Riley a few months back. I adopted from Riley her Belgian Malanois (Jet ) of almost 6 years. Iam still amazed everyday on how well trained Jet is. The commands and tricks Jet has in his repertoire are jaw dropping. I get comments on how well behaved Jet is almost daily from strangers when we are out in public. When I decide to get another dog it is definetly Riley I will choose to have my dog trained by. A well trained, well behaved dog is the best dog to have. Thanks again Riley More...

Reviewed on Facebook

I count myself as very fortunate to have met Riley a few months back. I adopted from Riley her Belgian Malanois (Jet ) of almost 6 years. Iam still amazed everyday on how well trained Jet is. The commands and tricks Jet has in his repertoire are jaw dropping. I get comments on how well behaved Jet is almost daily from strangers when we are out in public. When I decide to get another dog it is definetly Riley I will choose to have my dog trained by. A well trained, well behaved dog is the best dog to have. Thanks again Riley More...

Reviewed on Facebook

My working line GSD used to do all the opposite of what I said and was bored with all her basic training. Since Riley has been working with us my pup has loved every minute of her training and is always so excited to see her training toys come out. With the extra training she is getting, she listens to me so much better in the day to day and has less destructive energy in the house. Riley has been available whenever I have questions or concerns outside of the sessions or with behavioural that pop up that are irrelevant to our training. She is phenomenal and my dog is able to work to reach her full potential. Worth every penny! More...

Reviewed on Facebook

My working line GSD used to do all the opposite of what I said and was bored with all her basic training. Since Riley has been working with us my pup has loved every minute of her training and is always so excited to see her training toys come out. With the extra training she is getting, she listens to me so much better in the day to day and has less destructive energy in the house. Riley has been available whenever I have questions or concerns outside of the sessions or with behavioural that pop up that are irrelevant to our training. She is phenomenal and my dog is able to work to reach her full potential. Worth every penny! More...

Reviewed on Facebook