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John R on February 3, 2012 at 08:09 PM said:

Dear John, I just wanted to let you know that Jack (formerly Calvin) has become a bird dog. I worked with him long and hard on his aversion to loud sounds, starting out with a cap pistol (and treats) and moving up to a 22 blank pistol, and finally last Sunday we took him to a game farm up by C Rapid and he had some good, hard-flying pheasants released. I've been running him a lot, but there aren't any wild pheasants down here any more and this used to be wonderful pheasant country. So this was his first contact with birds. He flushed three birds (one wild). The other two he worked real well. My partner shot the birds (one at a time) and Jack whipped right out, grabbed them, and came running right back to me and then passed me for about twenty or thirty yards and I talked to him for a second and then he cam right back with them, not scarred up a bit. He's gone most of the full circle yet I've not had him swimming as such, but he's spent a lot of time wading around trout streams, so this is the summer we get into, hopefully, water retrieving. He's been a great dog, house and office, and I really appreciate buying him from you. I thought you'd like to know about his progress. I hear you're having health problems and having to get rid of your dogs. I'm really sorry to hear that. Jack's helped out my mental and physical condition greatly. Thanks again. Sincerely, John

Jim & Linda on June 18, 2011 at 12:45 PM said:

Hi Gina and John, Hope this email finds you both well and happily settled into your new home and with your new kennels. Wanted to send you some relatively current photos of Izzy and Lizzy. We could not ask for two finer, more loving dogs than these two. They are hilarious together with one looking at the other to see who can come up with the best game they can think of. They are so incredibly smart and you can just see the wheels turning. It is ironic that Izzy (Addie) has become alpha and she is bossy. We call here little itty bitty Izzy, We think we perhaps should have kept the name Addie and called her bratty addie.

Izzy is 26 pounds and Lizzy is 32 (Ella).

They love the outdoors, love to swim, love the pond, their dog park, their ocean, and especially their mom and dad…they love their lives.

And as always we have no words as there is no money that really buy what they give in every day to us.

Thanks from our hearts and we hope you always enjoy hearing about them and getting some photos.

Our very warmest wishes to you both and wishes for your family’s continued health.

Jim and Linda Clawson

Izzy and Lizzy

John O from Iowa on June 18, 2011 at 12:39 PM said:

Dear John: I just thought I'd e-mail you an update on Jack. I've had him for a little more than a month now and just wanted to compliment you. He's everything that you told me he was, and a very smart dog. I have to admit I was apprehensive, as spooky as he looked when I picked him up from you, but I immediately headed down to my camper in xxxx, and the dog loves it. He's a great little dog to be around. The first week I had him, I had him neutered and shaved and rather than looking like a miniature English Setter, he now looks like a miniature English Pointer. I had a judge in here the other day who was going to my acreage to look at a tractor. (Jack comes into the office with me every day. Just gives you a little bit of a leg up on the training to be around him all the time.) We proceeded to go to look at the tractor and turned Jack loose out in the prairie grass field, and, that boy is FAST and he does HUNT ! I think I spent the first three weeks training him and the last week he has been trying to train me. He's a whole different dog than he was a month ago......Well, John, I appreciate the dog. I thought I'd let you know what was going on. Jack's laying here in the office on his pillow enjoying that people that come in. Have a good one and - thanks very much. Sincerely, John O.

Mike, Dawn and Evan Correll on January 3, 2011 at 07:15 PM said:

Hi John and Gina - just wanted to drop you a note as we celebrate Tess's 2nd birthday today. She's doing great and is finally getting us whipped into shape. She went out on her first hunting trip recently and did fabulous - didn't even blink when the first shot went off. She has a heart of pure gold and patiently waits on our every word. One bit of advice for anyone who is considering one of your dogs - they do need lots of exercise. She can run faster and longer than any dog we've seen. Thanks again for sending her to us - we love her to pieces and completely smother her with affection. Happiest of New Years to you.

Izzy & Lizzy Clawson on December 25, 2010 at 08:27 AM said:

Merry Christmas 2010 Gina and John, We are now 16 months old and are growing up to be "beautiful young ladies." We go the the dog park every single day with our Dad and then to the ocean. We get lots of exercise an we just LOVE our life. We think of our beginnings often there in MN and tell everyone we meet about Willow Creek and Gina and John. We will send some photos later so you can see just how gorgeous we are. We send our love and wishes for a very Happy New Year.

Izzy and Lizzy Clawson on May 10, 2010 at 08:37 AM said:

We love our home Gina and John and our Mom and Dad. We are 9 months old today and want to let you know everywhere we go and all those who see us tell us how absolutely beautiful we are (but of course we already know we are divas). We just want to say thank you for all you do to find the best and right homes for all of your very special Willow Creek dogs and pups. We are forever grateful.

Susan Anderson Diegan on December 30, 2009 at 07:51 AM said:

Great web site. Incredible dogs! My dad would havd loved one.

Linda & Jim Clawson on December 14, 2009 at 09:55 AM said:

Lizzy and Izzy are doing just wonderful. Jim and I cannot tell you both how much happiness your gorgeous puppies bring to our home. Their new veterinarian says they are "exquisite" and that their breeder ought to proud! We think so too. We will send pictures soon.

Linda Clawson on August 30, 2009 at 08:28 AM said:

Good Morning from Maine I am anxiously awaiting the puppy photos... Had wonderful conversation over dinner about you both and your kennel and how very right it feels. Wonderful website and love reading the comments of all the familes you have made so happy and all the dogs you have given wonderful lives to. Linda Clawson

Alexandria Watson on July 25, 2009 at 02:15 PM said:

We could not have picked a better dog! Tess (Tiara) has the best personality and temperment. She is already showing great feild instincts. We can't wait to see how she works.
Alex and Jay Watson SC

Mike, Dawn and Evan Marie Correll on May 17, 2009 at 09:54 PM said:

Hi John and Gina - we want to thank you so much for our beautiful girl Tess - or TessaRoo as she likes to be called. She is better than we anticipated - more beautiful, sweet, sweet temperment and so eager to learn. She is so well socialized and LOVES meeting anyone and anything new. She is so loving and sweet and a perfect fit for our family. Everywhere we take her people ask "What kind of dog is that?" She just loves everyone and is a neighborhood favorite - of both dogs and people. Thank you so much for being so patient with us while we made our decision. We all love her so much and look forward to a long and happy life together!

Silvia Grimm on March 6, 2009 at 11:11 AM said:

Hello from Germany,
we just visited your wonderful Website again,
best regards,Silvia,Bernd and Standardpoodles.
http://www.silvias-pudel.de

Brown Family, TX on January 2, 2009 at 08:42 AM said:

Last weekend we hunted India/Maggie and had great dove hunting. The best hunting we have had in several years. The first day Maggie did fine but the second day she was excellent. She doesn't know the meaning of "slow down" or "stop". The biggest problem we have is that she goes through bobwire fences wideopen. She hunted with a Lab. male and kept going after he slowed down. Looking forward to next weekend!

Osborne Family, MA on January 2, 2009 at 08:39 AM said:

First, Buddy is the neighborhood dog to 5 different families - he just happens to live here! He is loved by everyone and they think he'sfantastic. That said, he is very loyal and if I go in the house is one step behind me. He is very obedient and has unbelievable focus and attention (especially when it comes to chasing balls). Buddy is without a doubt the most athletic, energetic and loveable we have ever had, and I've had a bunch since I was a kid. Many folks think he has some cat in him because and can balance on objects like a cat - he can jump sideways and up to avoid an object when chasing a ball. He does things physically (like leap over shrubs) that leave my neighbors shaking their heads. He has a very soft bite and is a joy to have around the house.

My only recommendation to anyone considering getting one of your dogs - or any English Cocker - is that they need regular exercise. I have Buddy out 3-4 times a day for 10-15 minutes at a time in vigorous exercise (like non-stop running chasing a ball). He is the epitome of the Energizer bunny!! J

He's a great dog and I would recommend you to anyone. Good luck!

Tracy Pogue on July 27, 2008 at 11:50 AM said:

After 9 years, we have a new dog in our home and we are so glad it is a Willow Creek English Cocker! Our new dog "Vapor" is already retrieving balls in the yard and knows his name. The kids are having just about as much fun as we are (and we said we were getting the dog for the kids!)

Thanks for the great service and professional manner in which you handled the whole process. I will highly recommend Willow Creek Kennels to every dog lover out there. Thank you for everything!

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