Where your dog feels at home!
Kennel Boarding, In-Home Boarding, Bathing/Grooming, Cat Boarding and Dog Walks/Stop-In Services
About the Inn
Welcome to Kip's White Dog Inn LLC!
On August 30th, 2019, the Burden family took ownership of the former Manogue Road Kennels. JoLynn purchased the facility from Cindy Busch who owned it for over 20 years. This site has been a dog boarding facility for over 43 years, but has seen lots of updates and changes since then!
JoLynn and her family are carrying on the tradition of personalized, knowledgeable care for your 4-legged family members. Kip's White Dog Inn has expanded their service offering to accommodate all of your pet service needs!
Property
Kip's White Dog Inn is located on a secluded and spacious 5 acre property just outside of the city of Milton (a few miles from Janesville, Newville, Edgerton, Fort Atkinson or Evansville). The Inn is a live-on premise facility, allowing for around-the-clock care and supervision during your pet's stay. We are a family-owned medium-size facility which allows us to provide personalized care and individual attention to your family member making their stay comfortable and enjoyable.
Facility
The Inn has 3 temperature-controlled kennel buildings with 17 indoor kennels that each have their own access to an individualized outdoor run through a doggy door. All kennels have insulated dog doors separating indoor/outdoor runs. K9Grass artificial turf is located in all potty areas providing a clean and safe potty environment for your dog. A large, outdoor fenced-in exercise area is available to stretch their legs, test their sniffer or play ball! An on-site security system is in place for the safety of our guests. Tours are available by appointment only.
About the Owners
JoLynn has lived in the Rock County area for over 40 years (Beloit, Janesville & Milton). She has 2 adult children who you will see on property helping out with property management, grooming and the care of all of our canine/feline friends. Booker & Callie both attended Milton High School. Their family has been a foster home for Paddy's Paws Rescue & Albert's Dog Lounge for over 7 years where they have welcomed over 150 foster dogs through their home on their journey to an adoptive home. JoLynn has had 3 trained therapy dogs and spent countless hours volunteering with them at schools, nursing homes and hospitals. She and her daughter are both certified in Pet CPR & First Aid. Their current dog, Kiplee, is a volunteer therapy dog.
Their fur crew includes a handful of their beloved golden retrievers and a special-needs dog named Rex who you can follow on social media (FB/Instagram) at 'Rex is Amazing'. Rex joined their family all the way from Houston, TX and was adopted through Paddy's Paws Rescue & Lola's Lucky Day! He was highlighted twice in People Magazine as the 2018 World's Cutest Rescue Dog Contest Runner Up!
JoLynn has been a supporter of Gunnar's Wheels Foundation, an organization founded to assist with the mobility of disabled, injured or senior animals. In early 2021, she also extended her professional involvement by joining the Board of Directors for the Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin.
Owning a small business was not always in her dreams, but finding a pathway to working with animals has always been in her heart. JoLynn has extensive professional background in management, community development, leadership, strategic planning and non-profit organizational work. She most recently was employed as the Vice President of Development for Forward Janesville and ARISENow, a downtown development initiative.
The story behind the name...
Many have asked...so here it is!
Kip, an English Cream Golden Retriever, blessed our home & touched our lives for 32 months. We all have stories of that "perfect" dog...and for us, it was our Kip. From early on, we knew he was special. Flying through multiple training courses with ease and at the age of 1 year and 1 day, he became a certified Therapy Dog through Therapy Dogs International. He routinely brightened the day for residents at senior living facilities, youth programs, hospitals and area schools. He was a monthly guest at Huntington Place Senior Living in Janesville where he visited with residents and had fabulous friends in the alzheimer’s wing who would smile ear to ear after his visits. In 2011, we lost him after a quick, but intense health battle. He had the best care at UW Veterinary Hospital where they removed one of his lungs due to a mass growth. During recovery, the vets referred to him as a "miracle dog" as he fought for his life & conquered the odds against what the vets called a very mysterious, possibly 'rare' form of cancer. Unfortunately, the mass returned & at 2.5 years old his fight would end. He was our "perfect" dog and I have always known that one day, he would be honored.
The White Dog Inn is a nod to him & all of the "perfect" dogs in your homes.
"Everyone thinks they have the best dog.
And none of them are wrong." - W.R Purche
PET SERVICES AT THE INN
Kennel Boarding
Kennel Boarding
Kennel Boarding
The Inn has 3 temperature controlled kennel buildings that have 17 individual indoor kennels. Each designated kennel area has a doggy door for outdoor access to an individual run. Outdoor runs provide both sun and covered areas for shade. Dogs have access to their outdoor runs at the facility's discretion or during daytime hours/good w
The Inn has 3 temperature controlled kennel buildings that have 17 individual indoor kennels. Each designated kennel area has a doggy door for outdoor access to an individual run. Outdoor runs provide both sun and covered areas for shade. Dogs have access to their outdoor runs at the facility's discretion or during daytime hours/good weather (not too hot and not too cold). Runs are not used for a potty area, just an access to fresh air! Kennel sizes for large dogs range from 4x7' to 6.5x7'. Kennels sizes for small to medium dogs range from 3x5' to 5x5'.
All kennel buildings have refrigerators and a microwave to accommodate fresh/frozen food and medications that need to stay cold.
All buildings have radiant floor heat, air conditioning, windows and exhaust fans that provide comfort for anytime of year.
Dogs are let out to potty (or walked) a minimum of 4 times a day to a large exercise/play yard area or K9 artificial turf potty areas. Elevated Kuranda beds are available for all guests and metal water/food bowls are provided for each guest. Daily walks are offered for those dogs that might enjoy a leisurely stroll on our 5 acre property (no additional charge). Calming music plays in each kennel building daily and nightly treats are provided.
Daily socialization/playtime will be offered at the staff's discretion after an evaluation and approval from the owner of well socialized dogs. Outdoor playtime is offered multiple times a day. The play yard is over 3000 square feet of turf, play equipment, shade & fun!
2023 Fees
1 dog per kennel - $28/day
2 dogs sharing kennel - $40/day (same family)
3 dogs sharing kennel - $52/day (same family)
*WI tax is separate
NOTE: Pick Up & Drop Off Times
8-10 am and 4-6 pm Mon through Thurs
8-10 am and 3-6 pm Fri, Sat and Sun
In-Home Boarding
Kennel Boarding
Kennel Boarding
PLEASE NOTE WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS FOR IN-HOME BOARDING AT THIS TIME. CLIENTS THAT HAVE ALREADY BEEN PRE-APPROVED THROUGH AN ENROLLMENT EVALUATION CAN CONTINUE WITH SECURING RESERVATIONS.
In-Home Boarding will be CLOSED July 7-16, 2023.
Where your dog feels at home! If your pooch is very dog social, potty trained and
PLEASE NOTE WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS FOR IN-HOME BOARDING AT THIS TIME. CLIENTS THAT HAVE ALREADY BEEN PRE-APPROVED THROUGH AN ENROLLMENT EVALUATION CAN CONTINUE WITH SECURING RESERVATIONS.
In-Home Boarding will be CLOSED July 7-16, 2023.
Where your dog feels at home! If your pooch is very dog social, potty trained and a good house guest (no chewing or marking issues; no excessive barking, no high energy dogs and no senior very frail dogs) consider reserving a spot for him/her on the couch in our home and the Lodge Dog Room! All dogs 9 months and older MUST be spayed or neutered to be considered for in-home boarding. Dogs under 1 year must be crate trained for sleeping during nighttime hours. A large fenced play yard is available for lots of outdoor play & socialization during their stay - over 7200 square feet of fun! Space is very limited and all dogs must complete an Enrollment Evaluation prior to a secured reservation. Your dog might be a great guest in your own home, but we must be VERY SELECTIVE on the personalities that we invite into our home. All guests and their parents are responsible for any damage occurred to property within our home during their stay.
2023 Fees:
1 dog - $40/day
2 dogs (same family) - $60/day
3 dogs (same family) - $70/day
4 dogs (same family) - $75/day
*WI tax is separate
NOTE: All dogs under 9 months will have a $5/day puppy charge added to their rate for in-home boarding.
NOTE: Pick Up & Drop Off Times
8-10 am and 4-6 pm Mon through Thurs
8-10 am and 3-6 pm Fri, Sat & Sun
Cat Boarding
Kennel Boarding
Dog Walk/Stop In
Cats are welcome for boarding in our office suite area and enjoy a 'catio' type enclosure for safety and security. If people social, they will also have daily free roam activity in our main office with access to a cat tower & window seat. Enclosure is approximately 36" wide x 48" tall and can easily board 2 cats from the sa
Cats are welcome for boarding in our office suite area and enjoy a 'catio' type enclosure for safety and security. If people social, they will also have daily free roam activity in our main office with access to a cat tower & window seat. Enclosure is approximately 36" wide x 48" tall and can easily board 2 cats from the same family. Hammock, toys and litter provided. Client provides the food (and meds if needed). Four catios are available for reservations.
2023 Fees:
1 cat - $16/day
2 cats (same family/1 catio) - $24/day
3 cats (same family/1 catio) - $30/day
*WI tax is separate
Dog Walk/Stop In
Dog Baths & Grooming
Dog Walk/Stop In
Gone for the day, a quick weekend or for an extended getaway but your dog/cat prefers the comforts of your home? Long days at work, but Fido needs to be pottied and given some exercise?
Let us assist you with a stop to your home! Up to a 30 minute stop-in visit may include a 15-25 minute walk, feeding/fresh water, cat litter box cleani
Gone for the day, a quick weekend or for an extended getaway but your dog/cat prefers the comforts of your home? Long days at work, but Fido needs to be pottied and given some exercise?
Let us assist you with a stop to your home! Up to a 30 minute stop-in visit may include a 15-25 minute walk, feeding/fresh water, cat litter box cleaning, pick up mail service, turn on interior/exterior lights and general safety walk through of home while you are away. We can offer 1 stop a day or up to 4!
2023 Fees:
$22/stop is the base rate (min) for up to a 30 minute visit
*Stop-ins are offered 7 days a week (7am-10pm)
*NOTE: Base rate is for up to 2 animals within Milton, Janesville & Edgerton areas. Rate may increase due to extensive driving distance. Over 2 animals add $5/animal per visit.
*NOTE: Stop-In Services on any of the major holidays include an increase rate to $35/stop as the rate (New Years Day, Easter, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day)
Pick Up / Drop Off
Dog Baths & Grooming
Dog Baths & Grooming
Running late for the airport or want to have your dog home when you return from a long trip? We can help! Add $15 each for pick up or drop off to your stay and we will take care of the rest.
2023 Fees:
$15 pick up
$15 drop off
*NOTE: Service is available in Milton, Janesville and Edgerton areas. Rates may increase due to extensive drivi
Running late for the airport or want to have your dog home when you return from a long trip? We can help! Add $15 each for pick up or drop off to your stay and we will take care of the rest.
2023 Fees:
$15 pick up
$15 drop off
*NOTE: Service is available in Milton, Janesville and Edgerton areas. Rates may increase due to extensive driving distance.
*Drop Off Service is available 10am-8pm 7 days a week.
Dog Baths & Grooming
Dog Baths & Grooming
Dog Baths & Grooming
*As of August 2021, we are not accepting any new grooming customers as we are booked out several months with a full client list. We encourage all current customers to always have 3-5 appointments on the books to keep their dog on schedule with their groom.
Boarding Guests: Have you ever wanted to pi
*As of August 2021, we are not accepting any new grooming customers as we are booked out several months with a full client list. We encourage all current customers to always have 3-5 appointments on the books to keep their dog on schedule with their groom.
Boarding Guests: Have you ever wanted to pick up your dog after a long boarding stay and wish they smelled like a fresh clean dog? Now you can add a bath to the end of their stay and your pooch will be cuddle ready! Regular baths and de-shedding baths are available and both include a nail trim too! Always inquire when you make your boarding stay as we book up VERY fast for weekend baths!
Regular Bath - $30 per dog (base rate - XL dogs may be higher)
De-Shedding Bath - $40 per dog (base rate - XL dogs may be higher)
(both include blow dry and nail trim)
Grooms can range from $50-$150+ per dog
(includes bath, blow dry, nail trim, paw treatment, ear cleaning, spritz). Tips are appreciated, but never expected!
Nail Trim ONLY - $10 per dog
(please note nail trim appointments are only accepted for dogs staying at our facility).
All dogs/cats utilizing the grooming/bathing services must be updated on vaccinations as noted in our requirements (rabies, distemper, bordetella). Records must be provided at time of service. All grooming appointments that are 15 minutes late will be cancelled in order to keep our groomer on schedule. A NO SHOW fee will apply.
Callie is our groomer with over 3 years of experience! Current customers ONLY can text her at 608.290.7550 to keep appointments on the books!
Treat Your Pup!!!
In <Your> Home Overnight
Treat Your Pup!!!
Looking for a special treat for your dog during their stay? Order a frozen Kong treat to help with boredom and mental stimulation. We have Kong sizes and types that suit all ages from puppy to senior and tough chewers too!
Order just 1, or 1 per day as an added treat for your furry family member!
$2/Frozen Kong Treat
Flavors options incl
Looking for a special treat for your dog during their stay? Order a frozen Kong treat to help with boredom and mental stimulation. We have Kong sizes and types that suit all ages from puppy to senior and tough chewers too!
Order just 1, or 1 per day as an added treat for your furry family member!
$2/Frozen Kong Treat
Flavors options include:
Peanut Butter, Yogurt, Pumpkin, Cottage Cheese, Banana & Kibble
Extended Walks!
In <Your> Home Overnight
Treat Your Pup!!!
Is your dog used to daily long walks and you are concerned about them missing this regular exercise regimen while you are away on vacation?
We now can offer 2+ mile walks for your pooch during their Inn boarding stay (weather permitting)!
Each 2 mile walk is $12. Your pooch will appreciate this extra exercise, fresh air & scenery!
In <Your> Home Overnight
In <Your> Home Overnight
In <Your> Home Overnight
On a very limited basis, we offer a chance for you to leave your dogs at home and a staff person will come and stay at your home. This premium service is a 6pm-8am service for $85/night (up to 2 animals). One additional mid-day stop-in included in rate. Inquire via email / must book 2 months+ in advance. Not available on major holidays.
Required Vaccinations
Dogs MUST be up-to-date on their Rabies, Distemper and Bordetella (kennel cough) vaccinations PLUS a negative fecal within the last 12 months.
Cats MUST be current on their Rabies & Distemper vaccinations.
Vaccination records can be emailed to kipswhitedoginn@gmail.com ahead of your reservation.
About Us
What to Bring!
What to Bring!
What to Bring!
As you pack your furry family member for their stay, below is a reminder of what to bring!
Kennel Boarding:
- Current copy of their vaccination records
- Leash: all dogs on our property must be on leash from your vehicle to our boarding facility
- Food (you get an A+ if you pre-portion out each serving!). Please DO NOT bring large bags of dog foo
As you pack your furry family member for their stay, below is a reminder of what to bring!
Kennel Boarding:
- Current copy of their vaccination records
- Leash: all dogs on our property must be on leash from your vehicle to our boarding facility
- Food (you get an A+ if you pre-portion out each serving!). Please DO NOT bring large bags of dog food as we do not have room to store these on our counters.
- Meds / Supplements as needed
- Washable blanket (please do not bring their big dog bed, blanket only is sufficient!)
- A few toys to keep them mentally enriched
- Chews / bones
- No need to bring bowls -we provide them!
In Home Boarding:
- Current copy of their vaccination records
- Leash: all dogs on our property must be on leash from your vehicle to our home
- Food (you get an A+ if you pre-portion out each serving!). Please DO NOT bring a large bag of food as we are limited with storage In our pantry.
- Meds / Supplements as needed
- No need to bring toys or blankets/beds - we provide them for in-home boarding!
- No need to bring bowls -we provide them!
- Crate: no need to bring your dog’s crate if they sleep in one at night - we have plenty to use!
Why the Inn?
What to Bring!
What to Bring!
Finding the right fit your furry family member is important! There are many great choices of boarding facilities, but we want you to know why so many love the Inn!
- Owners live on premise
- Small family owned business where we know our customers by name...or at least your dog's name:)!
- Dogs are offered daily walks on the 5 acre property or tim
Finding the right fit your furry family member is important! There are many great choices of boarding facilities, but we want you to know why so many love the Inn!
- Owners live on premise
- Small family owned business where we know our customers by name...or at least your dog's name:)!
- Dogs are offered daily walks on the 5 acre property or time in large exercise area (or front play yard if in-home)
- Text & picture updates sent at no additional charge at your request
- Same rates for holidays/weekends (no surcharge)
- No 2-day stay requirement - we are happy to welcome your pup for only a 1 day stay!
- Kuranda elevated beds available complimentary for all kennel guests
- No charge for administering medications
- Kip's Little Library: grab a book to read up north, at the beach or on the plane! Enjoy while you are away and return when you pick up your pooch!
- Our small business is involved in the community and supportive of their local chamber offices
- Calming music plays 24/7 in all of the buildings & in-home
- Security Cameras on site
- Indoor cameras installed for around-the-clock monitoring (kennels & in-home)
- Curbside drop off & pick up available year round - quick, easy & seamless!
- All dog potty areas have artificial turf (kennel and in-home areas) making for a safe & clean environment
- 2 boarding options to select from to ensure your dog is most comfortable
- Tours available (must schedule in advance)
- The White Dog Inn is an accredited business through the WI Better Business Bureau
- Love, snuggles and treats 24/7!
NEW for 2023
What to Bring!
NEW for 2023
We are constantly looking for ways to make your dog/cat's stay the most comfortable (and fun too!).
Keep an eye on our website and Facebook page as we plan for the following upgrades & investments throughout 2023 and beyond!
- Remodeled kennel areas removing chain link dividers and installing HDPE walls to decrease dog reactivity/barking and
We are constantly looking for ways to make your dog/cat's stay the most comfortable (and fun too!).
Keep an eye on our website and Facebook page as we plan for the following upgrades & investments throughout 2023 and beyond!
- Remodeled kennel areas removing chain link dividers and installing HDPE walls to decrease dog reactivity/barking and make sanitizing easier for our staff!
- Installation of noise reduction panels in kennel facility.
- NEW 1500 square feet play yard with agility/training equipment available for add-on play and exercise options.
- Additional commercial grade play equipment for in-home boarding guests.
- NEW Kip’s Kamp 2023! Watch for details on 3 seperate week long opportunities to send your pup to Kamp next summer! Kamp will include socialization, group walks, agility fun, pool play, enrichment games & so much more!
- End of stay Report Card!
- On-site walking trails added on our 5 acre property for our kennel guests and their leisurely walks.
- It’s a Goldie Pawty! We have wanted to do this for years and in 2023 we will make it happen. Stay tuned for dates in early June and late August! A day of fun, activities, splash pool and furry friends!
- Quarterly email updates on Inn happenings!
CANCELLATION POLICY
We know some times things change and you have to cancel your reservations. We just kindly ask that you let us know as soon as you can so that we can make accommodations to attempt to re-book your reserved spot. Many times we have guests on waiting lists that can be contacted.
Weekends under a 48 hour notice or Major Holidays (including Spring Break) under a 7 day notice may be subject to a cancellation fee of 50% of your total reservation. A NO-SHOW on a confirmed reservation may result in a fee that reflects 100% of your total boarding reservation.
NOTE: Each owner is responsible for all damages that your animal incurs at our facility/home. A minimum charge of $50 will be added to your bill for any damage to Kuranda beds, fencing, gates, turf, furniture, excessive digging or other items that your dog/cat would destruct. $50 is a minimum charge and if deemed excessive, the fee may be higher.