FirstBarkThe junebug always gets excited when she hears me say she’s going to stay at Lakota Creek!! Excellent staff, I never have to worry about whether or not she’s getting playtime, and interacting with other furry friends🥰! Josh is exceptional along with his staff, would highly recommend to anyone needing training, or boarding!
Lakota Creek Kennels
Indianola, Iowa
About Lakota Creek Kennels
Lakota Creek Kennels offers board and train programs for pet dogs across Des Moines and central Iowa. From basic obedience and advanced off leash training to aggression, reactivity, and behavior modification. Dogs live with us, work daily with experienced trainers, and go home with real, lasting results. Every board and train is followed up with private lessons so you can maintain what your dog learned. Whether your dog needs a solid foundation or you’re dealing with serious behavioral issues, we’ve got the experience to help.
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- Canine Good Citizen preparation
Program details
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- Crate training
- Leash training
- Obedience training
- Puppy training
- Recall training
Behavior support
- Aggression training
- Reactivity training
How training happens
- Board and train
Program details
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- Private training
Dog age
- Puppies
Training level
- Advanced obedience
- Advanced training
- Beginner training
Support between sessions
- Personalized training plans
Assistance and working dogs
- Hunting dog training
Program details
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Training approach
- Balanced training
Program details
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Additional services
- Boarding
Program details
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- Daycare
- Grooming
Other listed services
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- Dog training
Program details
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- Comprehensive Dog Training
- Comprehensive Training Program
- Emotional Support Dog Training
- Home Training
- House Break
- Training Kennel Dogs
- Training Plan
- Training Your Dog
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Customer reviews
Google listing4.9
99 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Boarding 16
- Friendly team 11
- Clean facilities 6
- Cleanliness 6
- Kind staff 5
- Obedience training 5
All 10 topics
- Aggression training 3
- Last minute availability 3
- Picture updates 3
- Dog interaction 2
Google review topics, not confirmed services.
Great owner and great training!
We were very hesitant on letting our dog be boarded at a place due to past experiences at other boarding facilities that had returned our dog to us sick and hurt, however when I found this place it was a perfect match and relieved all of our worries and stress! The owner genuinel…Read full reviewClose full review
We were very hesitant on letting our dog be boarded at a place due to past experiences at other boarding facilities that had returned our dog to us sick and hurt, however when I found this place it was a perfect match and relieved all of our worries and stress! The owner genuinely cares for the dogs and gives them each personalized care! Chief was a very happy healthy boy when we picked him up from our vacation. The facility was very clean, great communication with updates, and we loved getting pictures of our pup! They took him on nice nature walks every day. We are thrilled to have found this place and feel relieved that we found a place that cares for our boy like we do! Highly recommend!
Our two dogs boarded at Lakota for 10+ nights over the holidays. During the stay, one of them developed an ear infection and needed treatment. Josh communicated every small step, took him to the vet, and kept up with care throughout the remainder of the stay. Communication was gr…Read full reviewClose full review
Our two dogs boarded at Lakota for 10+ nights over the holidays. During the stay, one of them developed an ear infection and needed treatment. Josh communicated every small step, took him to the vet, and kept up with care throughout the remainder of the stay. Communication was great and we experienced friendly and attentive staff that showed genuine care for the dogs and their safety. I would recommend Lakota to any family looking for experienced dog people with big hearts and pride in what they do.
We have been taking our dogs here for over a year and they get so excited when they get there! They get to go for long walks and really love running around in open areas! Highly recommended!
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