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BA K9 Training
South Beloit, Illinois
About BA K9 Training
At BAK9, we help humans and dogs speak the same language. Our mission is to educate owners and build better relationships rooted in trust, respect, and love. Using clear communication and calm leadership, we help you guide your dog toward balanced behavior, preventing unwanted responses and encouraging a harmonious lifestyle. We specialize in dog psychology-based training designed to transform everyday struggles into connection and confidence. Services we offer: • Behavior Consultations • Leash Lessons • Private Lessons • Day Training Programs • Board & Train • Boarding • Grooming • Service Dog Training
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- Obedience training
- Recall training
Behavior support
- Aggression training
How training happens
- Board and train
Program details
Training for dogs needing structured immersion in behavior modification
- Day training
Program details
Goal: Clients actively involved in their dog(s) training - Social Hour for all dogs & clients - Stay as long as you want during social hour - Individualized training during social hour to address where each client is in their process -optional add-on: Grooming during day training & Boarding
- Owner coaching
Program details
During your consultation, social hours during day training, drop ooff/pick up at boarding/day training - we tailor individual time to each owner. You can stay as long or as little time as you would like, and ask as many questions as you want. We will teach you our philosophy and how to apply.
- Pack walks
- Private training
Program details
One-on-one training tailored to the specific needs of the owner & dog
Dog age
- Puppies
Training level
- Advanced obedience
Support between sessions
- Personalized training plans
Assistance and working dogs
- Protection training
- Service dog training
Additional services
- Boarding
Program details
Calm, safe, fufilling, & quiet kennels. Unlike traditional boarding, we ensure dogs experience both mental & physical fufillment through structure and respect. Your dogs will interact & socialize and also join our day training sessions that include our 3 mile pack walk. · Listed price: From $75.00
- Daycare
Program details
Day Training Program (Monday | Wednesday | Friday): Drop-off training sessions with structured activities and guidance. Each dog goes on a 3-mile pack walk and joins our immersive pack day training experience. Both owner and dog are trained to improve leadership, communication, and lasting results. · Listed price: From $75.00
Goal: Clients actively involved in their dog(s) training - Social Hour for all dogs & clients - Stay as long as you want during social hour - Individualized training during social hour to address where each client is in their process -optional add-on: Grooming during day training & Boarding
- Dog walking
Program details
During day training sessions we go on a pack walk with all dogs at our facility - including our boarding, & board and train dogs. We also offer private leash lessons.
- Grooming
Program details
New! -Nail Trim -Bath & blow out -Full service -De-shedding
Other listed services
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- Other pet sitting (in-home)
- Behavior Modifications
Program details
Training for dogs needing structured immersion in behavior modification
- Dog Kennel
- Dog Psychology
- Dog School
Program details
Goal: Clients actively involved in their dog(s) training - Social Hour for all dogs & clients - Stay as long as you want during social hour - Individualized training during social hour to address where each client is in their process -optional add-on: Grooming during day training & Boarding
- Drop Off
- Education Program
Program details
Goal: Clients actively involved in their dog(s) training - Social Hour for all dogs & clients - Stay as long as you want during social hour - Individualized training during social hour to address where each client is in their process -optional add-on: Grooming during day training & Boarding
- Helping Dog
- Home Consultation
Program details
One-on-one evaluation of your dog’s behavior to identify root causes and create a custom training plan focused on trust, respect, and love. Lasting anywhere from 2-4 hours, we will teach you as much as we can & work on any struggles you are facing. Required to become a BAK9 Pack Member. · Listed price: $300.00
- Kennel And Training
- Master Trainer
- Pet Sitting
Program details
Boarding
- Scent Detection
- Structured Exercise
- Trainer Course
- Training Facility
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Questions & answers
From GoogleWhat people have asked about this business.
How much per session? Do you help with Huskey and Shepard Mix. She is 4 years old. Can they help with jumping and walking and bot leaving the yard
We’d love to help with your Husky/Shepherd mix! Pricing depends on the type of session, and our latest Google post has all the details on how to sign up for a consultation. Let us know if you have any questions!
Community answer · BA K9 Training · 2025-09-21
Do you train dogs that have resource guarding issues and are food aggressive?
Yes, we work with dogs that resource guard and are food aggressive:). Please call our BAK9 business phone number, 815.289.6194.
Community answer · BA K9 Training · 2024-09-21
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Customer reviews
Google listing4.8
79 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Knowledgeable staff 14
- Day training 5
- Dog psychology 5
- German shepherd training 5
- Board and train program 4
- Aggressive dog 2
All 10 topics
- Dog transformation 2
- Pack leader training 2
- Respectful dog 2
- Video updates 2
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did a board and train for 4 weeks for a dog that was not very friendly with other people/dogs... after picking the dog up after 4 weeks the second he got home his old habits were back. put in a lot of time on working on our relationship with the dog but it wasn't getting any bett…Read full reviewClose full review
did a board and train for 4 weeks for a dog that was not very friendly with other people/dogs... after picking the dog up after 4 weeks the second he got home his old habits were back. put in a lot of time on working on our relationship with the dog but it wasn't getting any better. When reaching out to see if we could get more help, we would wait for 2 weeks to get a phone call / text back. Was basically told to either keep waiting or move on. After 3 months of going back and forth BA k9 gave up on our dog and we moved on. Overall it was a horrible experience, spent $2500 on the board and train, but our dog doesn't act like he was trained at all.
Ben is so dedicated not only to the dogs but the person as well. I love that he approaches from behavior and mindset of dog. I have worked with lots of trainers throughout the years. So far, he is my favorite. Very balanced and relationship between owner and dog approached. So if you choose Ben, be ready to learn!
I Will start with wow !! His skills with a dog are beyond amazing .. we have what I thought were three out of control Boston terriers.. he was in the house for 15 minutes .. never said a word to them and had control of them in a manner that I have never seen before .. by the time…Read full reviewClose full review
I Will start with wow !! His skills with a dog are beyond amazing .. we have what I thought were three out of control Boston terriers.. he was in the house for 15 minutes .. never said a word to them and had control of them in a manner that I have never seen before .. by the time Ben left,, Chase, Maggie, and Duckie were different dogs.. and it’s clear that the training needed was with US!! we had lost control because we never commanded it from them . I am a true believer in his abilities and am so happy that I reached out to him .. doggie day care .. get ready for Chase ! ❤️
Emailed about dog training...haven't heard a thing from them. No indication on the website that they were closed, on vacation, etc. Contacted another trainer instead.
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