Custom K9 Dog Training is a Bourbonnais dog training company serving Kankakee, Bradley, Manteno, and surrounding Kankakee County areas. Owned by local trainer Mark Harwood, CK9 specializes in in-home dog training and on-site K9 training, helping dogs succeed in real-world environments.
Mark has a lifetime of experience training family dogs, working K9s, protection dogs, and sport dogs, including PSA and agency-level training. CK9 provides personalized dog training programs focused on obedience, behavior correction, confidence, and control, delivered directly at your home or location.
If you’re searching for dog training in Bourbonnais or Kankakee, Custom K9 Dog Training offers professional, results-driven training backed by real experience
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultationProgram details
For dogs struggling with reactivity, fear, anxiety, resource guarding, or aggression, we offer structured in-home behavior modification. Every case begins with a detailed evaluation so we can identify triggers and create a customized plan. Our approach focuses on clarity, leadership, and building tr
Crate trainingProgram details
Leash trainingProgram details
Obedience trainingProgram details
This program focuses on practical obedience that works in real life. We train inside your home and neighborhood so your dog learns in the environment that matters most. Leash manners, place command, recall, jumping on guests, and overall household structure are addressed.
Recall trainingProgram details
SocializationProgram details
Behavior support
Aggression trainingProgram details
Jumping upProgram details
Reactivity trainingProgram details
Resource guardingProgram details
How training happens
Board and trainProgram details
In-home trainingProgram details
Dog age
PuppiesProgram details
Our In-Home Puppy Foundation Program in Bourbonnais, Illinois is designed to give your puppy the right start from day one. We help with crate training, potty routines, biting and nipping control, basic commands, and structured socialization.
Training level
Beginner trainingProgram details
Assistance and working dogs
Protection trainingProgram details
Additional services
BoardingProgram details
Other listed services
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Off-Leash Reliability TrainingProgram details
Off-leash freedom requires true control. This program develops advanced recall, impulse control, and reliability under distraction. Training begins with strong foundations and progresses safely toward dependable off-leash response.
Family Integration TrainingProgram details
Dogs live with families, not just handlers. This in-home service focuses on teaching everyone in the household how to communicate clearly and consistently. We establish rules, boundaries, and structured routines so children and adults alike understand their role.
Personal Protection Foundations (In-Home Evaluation)Program details
For suitable dogs, we offer personal protection foundation training starting with an in-depth evaluation. We assess temperament, drive, and control before building any protection skills. The focus is always on obedience first, control second, and clarity throughout the process.
Working K9 Development (Private In-Home Consult)Program details
Designed for sport and high-drive working dogs, this service focuses on drive building, engagement, and handler development. Whether preparing for PSA foundations or developing a serious working partner, training is structured and intentional.
Private Consultation / Training AuditProgram details
Not sure where to start? This 60–90 minute in-home consultation includes a full behavior evaluation and customized training roadmap. We identify issues, clarify goals, and outline exactly what your dog needs to succeed.
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5/5Highly recommend Custom K9!!! An excellent and knowledgeable breeder and trainer who always puts the dogs first and pushes for the best in his breeding program as well as his training! Mark is an exceptional trainer and person all around. Custom K9 is also a US veteran owned comp…Read full reviewClose full review
Highly recommend Custom K9!!! An excellent and knowledgeable breeder and trainer who always puts the dogs first and pushes for the best in his breeding program as well as his training! Mark is an exceptional trainer and person all around. Custom K9 is also a US veteran owned company. You can’t go wrong with Mark in either a future working Malinois prospect or for training in obedience, protection, sport, or basic pet obedience as well. Give Mark at Custom K9 a shot! You won’t be disappointed.
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Brandi Foiles
5/5
It’s the best!
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Shelley Mo
5/5
Best in the business ! They definitely know their stuff
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Trinity Dinkins
5/5
Amazing ❤️
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Rebecca Green
5/5
Mark and Aly got my dog Gibraltar to start coming when he was called. For years he stubbornly would stay outside and absolutely refuse to come when called. I asked on Facebook for a dog trainer in Kankakee and a few people told me to call Customer K9 so I did and don’t regret it.
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