About Us
Meet Jake & Taylor
Rilyn Kennels is a family business built on a lifelong love of dogs.
Who We Are
Rilyn Kennels is run by Jake and Taylor from our family farm. Jake has bred working-line German Shepherds under the Rilyn name for 10 years, and Taylor spent more than 10 years as a teacher before coming home to run the kennel full-time. When you leave your dog with us, you’re leaving them with us, not a rotating staff.
Jake’s Dog Experience
Dogs have been part of Jake’s life since he was a kid growing up in 4-H.
- Fourth-generation working-line German Shepherd breeder
- 10 years breeding under the Rilyn name
- National-level competitor who has bred national and world champions
- Experienced K9 handler and dog trainer
Our Family & Farm
Our 20-acre farm started out as an old horse farm. Today we raise cattle, keep a few of our own German Shepherds and German Shorthaired Pointers, and raise our kids here. Life on the farm revolves around taking care of animals, and your dog becomes part of that while they stay with us.
Our Approach to Care
We treat every dog the way we’d want ours treated.
Routine
Consistent schedules help dogs settle in and stay calm.
Attention
We get to know each dog’s personality, habits and needs.
Honesty
If your dog is stressed or not eating, you’ll hear from us right away.