ABOUT US

The Easdale Kennels began in the 1930′s as a hobby kennel for the Easdale American Cocker Spaniels of George and Amy Wuchter. George was a licensed AKC judge. From those years, we have found a 1927 silver trophy (the real thing, slightly bent, with a jeweler’s mark), catalog advertising the Easdale Cockers, and a wooden crate, used to ship cockers by train. The brass plate on the front of the crate announces: Geo. Wuchter, Akron Ohio (with telephone number) Ghent 2303. Undoubtedly, as cocker puppies left with their new families, the Wuchter’s would occasionally be asked to look after one while the owners traveled or to groom their pups on a regular basis. So began the boarding and grooming here at Easdale.

The property next passed to the Boddy family who raised Afghan Hounds in the 60′s through the 80′s. The boarding and grooming business continued in the family tradition.

After a short period of leasing, the property was next purchased by the Menard family in 1991. Their favorite breeds were German Shepherds and Toy Poodles. By the year 2000, the Menard’s sought to retire and offered the property for sale.

As of August, 2003, Easdale: the best pet care is now the home of the Secrist family and the Seneca Airedales. Based on an involvement in the sport of purebred dogs since 1975, we offer in-depth care and attention to your pet’s stay here.

From August of 2003 to August of 2022, Easdale: the best pet care was now the home of the Secrist family and the Seneca Airedales. Over their nearly twenty years of ownership rejuvenated and updated the facility to bring us to the present. Ready to retire and travel, they prepared to sell the business just before Covid, and while things took a bit longer than planned, it all worked out in the end.

As of the Fall of 2022 Easdale has been under the charge of Erika Stephens, a familiar face for many of our regulars since she started working at the Easdale under the previous owners. She brings her passion for preserving historical breeds, such as her own Beaucerons and Siberians, as well as her love of rescue dogs and fosters to the table. With over a decade of experience as a private dog trainer for everything from puppies, to feral strays, and a particular passion for helping fearful and aggressive dogs understand the world around them, her goal is always to help your pet have the best experience they can when away from home.