Lakota Creek Kennels
Dog and Puppy Training in the Des Moines and Surrounding Areas
I am passionate about improving the communication skills between dog and human. It’s something I have devoted my life into becoming an expert in. My priority is to pass those skills onto my clients.
International Master Trainer
20+ Years of Experience
Training All Breeds and Behaviors
Serving Central Iowa
I’ve been fortunate to travel the world training dogs. Let my experiences and education help you!
Eliminate Bad Behavior!
❌ Reactivity
❌ Anxiety
❌ Biting/Nipping
❌ Excessive barking
❌ Pulling during walks
❌ Jumping on people
❌ Not listening to commands
❌ Aggression
Let me help improve your dog’s training journey with a personally developed training plan and teach you effective communication skills to maintain what they have learned.
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Our Training Programs
Board and Train
These are my favorite and most popular programs. It gives me the opportunity to work with your dog one on one for two or four weeks. During this time we accomplish a lot and the change is noticeable! Afterwards, I train with you to teach effective communication, in depth lessons on classical and operant conditioning, and how to troubleshoot.
Puppy Training
Over the years of developing and training working dogs for the Department of Defense, Law Enforcement Agencies, and FEMA dogs. One thing has become apparent. The first couple months of your puppies life is by far the most important time of their entire life. It will either shape them into a strong and confident dog or create a dog that is a nervous wreck, has low confidence, have separation anxiety, or many other negative issues. Let me help guide you through this important formative stage of your new puppy.
Behavior Modification
I understand how difficult it can be to navigate a dog with aggression or reactivity. It is super frustrating. I have spent many years learning effective training techniques to solve these issues. Spending time with neuroscientists that specialize in behavior modification and training 100’s of dogs, I feel I have gained invaluable skillsets that will undoubtedly help your dog.
Our Dog Training Process In 3 Steps.
Schedule A Call
Get A Tailored Plan
Start Training
With Our Training, You And Your Dog Will Learn:
Basic obedience training, including sit/stay, down/stay, place, kennel, heel, and leash manners
A language of classical and operant conditioning, leash pressure, food rewards, marker words, and ecollar (age-dependent).
Essential skills such as recall, loose leash walking, and remaining calm in public.
A new daily routine that fulfills your dog's needs while reinforcing these valuable skills.