About Rush Lake Kennels

A family kennel near Stockton

Rush Lake Kennels is a family-owned and operated dog boarding and training facility in Stockton, serving Tooele County since 1996. It sits on over 35 acres of rural land, with a 1,500 square foot climate-controlled indoor facility, runs of up to 40 square feet with elevated kennel decks, and an outdoor exercise yard for daily play sessions. Boarding is $30 per night per dog and includes four daily turnouts and premium food, with a 10% boarding discount for active and retired military.

The trainers

Don and Julie Pawlak have been professionally training dogs since 1996. Don is a certified AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator and has worked alongside industry professionals including Devin Inglove of Center Creek Kennels. Their approach blends time-tested methods with modern techniques and strategies developed over decades of practical experience.

Training programs

The Three-Week Basic Obedience Introduction ($1,600) is a resident program covering heel on leash, sit and stay, and puppy manners such as no jumping or mouthing. The Six-Week Comprehensive Obedience Program ($3,200), the most popular option, works on heel, sit, stay and come, on and off leash, in indoor, outdoor and high-distraction settings. Both include a 60-minute handler transition session and follow-up support.

What owners say

One family wrote that their dog Loki was in their wedding ceremony and "did amazing."

What to ask

Ask about current availability and how to schedule a consultation.