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Akela K9 Services

Maple Park, Illinois

4.9/5· 50 Google reviews

About Akela K9 Services

Akela K9 Services provides boarding and training for your pet, working, and sporting dogs!

Training & services

Training goals

  • Obedience training Customer-reported

How training happens

  • Board and train
  • Private training Customer-reported

Dog age

  • Puppies Customer-reported

Additional services

  • Boarding

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Customer reviews

Google listing
4.9
out of 550 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • Board and train 6
  • Skilled staff 6
  • Decoy course 4
  • Knowledgeable trainers 4
  • Continuing training 3
  • Leash pulling 3
All 10 topics
  • Positive training experience 3
  • Sport obedience 3
  • Welcoming atmosphere 3
  • Pet obedience 2

Google review topics, not confirmed services.

61 collected reviews

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mariah rans
5/5
We can’t say enough amazing things about Akela K9. Before finding them, we were genuinely on the verge of having to rehome our dog due to serious behavioral issues and aggression. It was heartbreaking and we felt completely out of options. Scott, Shelby, and the entire training …Read full reviewClose full review

We can’t say enough amazing things about Akela K9. Before finding them, we were genuinely on the verge of having to rehome our dog due to serious behavioral issues and aggression. It was heartbreaking and we felt completely out of options. Scott, Shelby, and the entire training team truly changed everything. They didn’t just train our dog, they transformed him, and they taught us how to continue the training at home so the results actually last. Their knowledge, patience, and consistency gave us our dog back in the best way possible. He’s now confident, responsive, and calm, and we trust Akela K9 so much that we board him there without hesitation. It feels like dropping him off with family. If you’re struggling or feeling hopeless with your dog, this is the place. They are the real deal and we’re endlessly grateful.

Matt W
5/5

Mike is a great trainer! He helped introduce ecoller training. He was super helpful. 10/10 would reccomend.

NJ's Texas Christmas Lightshow
5/5
Last month, webrought my son’s dog, Benny to Akela K9 Services for one month of boarding and training. We were drawn to this place because it was a more personal training service, than others. This service trains, fewer dogs at a time and after a month, we were very pleased with …Read full reviewClose full review

Last month, webrought my son’s dog, Benny to Akela K9 Services for one month of boarding and training. We were drawn to this place because it was a more personal training service, than others. This service trains, fewer dogs at a time and after a month, we were very pleased with the results. Benny, a nine year-old mini golden doodle, is much better behaved. Tarra and Mike are wonderful trainers who really know what they are doing. I feel that the service they gave us was personable and complete. Tarra even came to our home afterwards for more personal training, as part of the package. I could not be happier with this experience!

Brian Malenke
5/5
We took my 9-year old goldendoodle here for a month long training and the experience was extremely beneficial. Being an older dog it’s tricky breaking old habits but the team at this top notch place broke through and really helped my dog. The very best part was they took the ti…Read full reviewClose full review

We took my 9-year old goldendoodle here for a month long training and the experience was extremely beneficial. Being an older dog it’s tricky breaking old habits but the team at this top notch place broke through and really helped my dog. The very best part was they took the time to show continual training techniques that I will now be able to do with my pup to fine tune what they established. Dogs need constant feedback and learn based off this, so I’m now equipped to help him going forward. I will be forever greatful for this! Do yourself and your dog a favor and pick these trainers, best decision you will make!

Karly Brandimarte
5/5

Shelby is a wealth of knowledge. Anything from pet obedience to flashy sport obedience she is your girl. She cares for all dogs and loves them as her own. I trust her with all of my dogs and as someone who travels often, knowing my dogs are cared for is a priority. Thank you Shelby!

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