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K-9 Guardians

Lockport, Illinois

4.6/5· 187 Google reviews

About K-9 Guardians

Programs include obedience training, aggression training and board and train.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Obedience training

Behavior support

  • Aggression training

How training happens

  • Board and train
  • Owner coaching Customer-reported
  • Private training

Dog age

  • Puppies Customer-reported

Training level

  • Advanced obedience
  • Advanced training
  • Beginner training

Assistance and working dogs

  • Search and rescue training
  • Service dog training

Additional services

  • Boarding

Consultations

  • Free consultation

Other listed services

View 13 additional details
  • Basic Commands
  • Daily Training
  • Day Camp Program
  • Day Camp Training
  • Day Stay
  • Dog Boot Camp
  • Doggie Day Camp
  • Drop Off
  • First Training
  • Home Training
  • Rabies Vaccination
  • Specific Needs Training
  • Walk On Leash

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Questions & answers

From Google

What people have asked about this business.

Hours for drop in training puppies

You can call and work out a time. I drop my dog off before they open at 9. They are pretty good about being flexible.

Community answer · Dane Landwehr · 2020-09-21

He's a very nice guy an takes good care of the dogs

Community answer · dolly schmit · 2020-09-21

They open at 9am and I am not sure the close time. They are very good.

Community answer · Nadine Grganto · 2020-09-21

Question on Google
How old has to be the dog yo be training..?

That's probably about right. Give them a call. Depending on the size of dog and any problematic behavior, if applicable, they may ask u to come in for a free assessment before scheduling a dog in a class w other dogs.

Community answer · Karen Johnson · 2019-09-21

I think 3 to 6 months

Community answer · Cari · 2019-09-21

You should give them a call

Community answer · Tracy Miele · 2019-09-21

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Customer reviews

Google listing
4.6
out of 5187 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • German shepherd training 15
  • Boot camp 12
  • Leash training 10
  • 7 day bootcamp 5
  • Aggression training 5
  • Extensive training 4
All 10 topics
  • Follow up classes 4
  • Command training 3
  • Energetic dog training 2
  • Owner lessons 2

Google review topics, not confirmed services.

100 collected reviews

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Karen Mahoney
5/5
Our lab, Gatlin, was in Boot Camp at K9 for a week, they worked wonders, and he came home a different dog. The only thing he could do before going there was sit and that was only when treats were involved. After picking him up he is much more respectful, he can sit, stay and wa…Read full reviewClose full review

Our lab, Gatlin, was in Boot Camp at K9 for a week, they worked wonders, and he came home a different dog. The only thing he could do before going there was sit and that was only when treats were involved. After picking him up he is much more respectful, he can sit, stay and walks beside me on the leash without pulling me down the street. I am beyond happy and grateful for all Gary and staff did to turn my boy around. I definitely recommend K9 Guardians to anyone looking for training and I look forward to follow up classes there to continue working with him.

Eric Oesterreich
5/5

Great people. They know what they are doing and talking about

Sandi F
5/5

Was very skeptical, 3hrs later,😳🐶 New puppy!! Amazing!!!! These 2 men kno the how to"s!! We are with no doubt be heading back for full time enrollment, We now are Loving our dog even more from just 1 visit, A million times over THANK YOU K-9 Guardians You are truly the BEST!!👍✌️

Olga Bojovic
5/5
K-9 Guardians are simply the BEST! A friend has recommended we take out 8 month old Giant Schnauzer girl to Gary, Ed and Joe. We have not had successes with previous trainers, who kept throwing treats and toys at her without ever engaging. We were desperate to get our girl traine…Read full reviewClose full review

K-9 Guardians are simply the BEST! A friend has recommended we take out 8 month old Giant Schnauzer girl to Gary, Ed and Joe. We have not had successes with previous trainers, who kept throwing treats and toys at her without ever engaging. We were desperate to get our girl trained, as she was beginning to run our household and lives. This is a powerful large breed with a strong pray instinct and will power. We have decided to take her to their boot camp. After a week, we got back a transformed pup. K-9 Guardians restored the balance of our family. Our pup found a place in our pack. Those first 5 commands Gary, Ed, Joe and team taught her were essential to our mutual communication and our future. After initial boot-camp we had several private followups as well as weekly Saturday morning classes K-9 Guardians hold for another 4-6 months. We followed their guidance, suggestions and help, and now we proudly own an amazing, beautifully behaved dog. Out Giant is well socialized, loving towards all children, accountable in our house and in public and we can take her everywhere we go. We now enjoy our walks and bike rides with her and have a thriving, balanced and beautiful family member. K-9 Guardians go above and beyond what a dog training is. They simply become a part of the family. They took extra care even in teaching our 7yr old son on how to handle our dog! This is priceless. Every time we go back to Gary, Ed and Joe our dog is happy to be back. We plan to board her there this summer and in the future and continue to visit there Saturday morning class, as often as we can. So, K-9 Guardians are simply the BEST and we are forever grateful for all their hep!

Elizabeth Hartl
5/5

We left our puppy for boot camp and boarding while we were gone for a week. I cannot describe how much more control I have with her now. She is perfect on a leash and listens when she isn’t on one. They spent time with me when I picked her up to go over everything she learned so I can work with her at home. These guys are the best and we will undoubtedly be taking her back!

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