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.
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Crate training
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Obedience training
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Recall training
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Aggression training
Reactivity training
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Private training
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Advanced obedience
Advanced training
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5/5Don’t pass up on Lakota Creek Kennels. If you’re in need for boarding or training, I hope this review can help with your decision. I don’t normally post reviews, but I felt I would be doing a disservice not giving credit where it’s due. This surpassed my expectations. Worth every…Read full reviewClose full review
Don’t pass up on Lakota Creek Kennels. If you’re in need for boarding or training, I hope this review can help with your decision. I don’t normally post reviews, but I felt I would be doing a disservice not giving credit where it’s due. This surpassed my expectations. Worth every penny. Both my boys have learned things that were beyond what I could have ever taught them. Thank you so much Lakota Creek Kennels, and a big thank you to Josh for all the help you gave with my boys!
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Tyler Passick
5/5
Absolutely love this place. I can board my dogs and rest easy knowing they are in great hands
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brent koch
5/5Josh and the team at Lakota Creek Kennels are FANTASTIC! I enrolled Neo, my 6 month old Golden Retriever in the Legacy Program in March and it is worth every dime. With the Initial training he became a new dog. No change in personality, in fact even better, but his response to c…Read full reviewClose full review
Josh and the team at Lakota Creek Kennels are FANTASTIC! I enrolled Neo, my 6 month old Golden Retriever in the Legacy Program in March and it is worth every dime. With the Initial training he became a new dog. No change in personality, in fact even better, but his response to commands (I live on 7 acres so when he’s called in), walking on a leash and absolutely no jumping up and sure respecting guests at the front door. Josh is one of the kindest people you’ll meet and it’s easy to see he loves what he does. He just built brand new kennels for each dog and it is always super clean! Highly highly recommend!
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Frisco TX AGAG
5/5
Meet Gunner, the newest member of our family. We are so thankful to Josh and Lakota Creek Kennels for this beautiful and amazing puppy. We live in Texas and Josh went above and beyond in helping us make arrangements to bring him to his new home. An incredible and caring trainer. I only wish we lived closer!!!! Thank you
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Haley Hudson
5/5I think we all can agree when having someone watch our pets when we have those planned, or last minute get aways, we tend to turn to family. well Lakota Creek Kennels is one to add to the favorite contacts list. My German shepherd who is a ball of anxiety had so much fun with all…Read full reviewClose full review
I think we all can agree when having someone watch our pets when we have those planned, or last minute get aways, we tend to turn to family. well Lakota Creek Kennels is one to add to the favorite contacts list. My German shepherd who is a ball of anxiety had so much fun with all her new friends going on daily walks and adventures. The communication with Lakota Creek Kennels and the quick understanding of my dog made this a stress free experience for the 4 days I was away. Also loved the daily walk posts on their FB story nice to see what the puppers are up to. Will definitely be bringing Dixie back for another visit soon!
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