FirstBarkWe brought our 3 year old Golden Retriever for private training with Sam. Luna had a great experience, and Sam was wonderful! He's very knowledgeable, kind, and patient. He always made sure to check if we had questions.
Kim's K-9
Kentwood, Michigan
About Kim's K-9
With more than 30 years of business in West Michigan, Kim's K-9 is a fun and friendly center for dog boarding, training and doggie daycare. Founders Kim, expert trainer, and husband Brian Steffes opened the current Center in Kentwood, Michigan in March 1996. Lifelong residents of the Grand Rapids area and avid dog lovers, Kim and Brian have created lasting relationships with clients and their wonderful pets. Kim and Brian sold the business to their long-standing employee and friend, Martha Wiltse, in 2021. She carries on their values! The facility offers a safe and clean environment with multiple indoor and outdoor play areas, as well as flexible hours and a convenient location, just off of Broadmoor Ave. SE, near 28th St.
Training & services
Training goals
- Canine Good Citizen preparation
- Crate training
- Leash training
- Obedience training
- Puppy training
- Recall training
- Socialization Customer-reported
Behavior support
- Fear and confidence
How training happens
- Board and train
- Day training
- Group classes
- Owner coaching Customer-reported
- Private training
Dog age
- Adult dogs
- Puppies
Support between sessions
- Personalized training plans
Dog sports
- Scent work
Dog size
- Small dogs
Additional services
- Boarding
- Daycare
Other listed services
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- Classes Dog Training
- Customized Training
- Day Camp
- Dog Day
- Dog Park
- Dog Playing
- Dog Safe
- Extensive Training
- Food And Medication
- Intensive Training Program
- Leash Program
- Nail Trimming
- Other Training
- Personalized Care
- Personalized Dog Training
- Private Kennel
- Specialized Training
- Training Courses
- Training Programs
- Training Your Dog
- Week Classes
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Questions & answers
From GoogleWhat people have asked about this business.
How much does puppy kindergarten cost?
Not sure but a great class. I enjoyed it very much.
Community answer · Linda Deboode · 2018-09-21
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Customer reviews
Google listing4.9
475 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Friendly staff 98
- Caring staff 49
- Dog daycare 48
- Boarding 47
- Puppy kindergarten 25
- Socialization 21
All 10 topics
- Day training 10
- Boot camp 6
- Private training 5
- Confidence course 3
Google review topics, not confirmed services.
Absolutely the greatest. We love Kim’s and the care that everyone has for the dogs. Most importantly Griffen LOVE’S his “Kim’s days”❣️
Kim’s K-9 does a wonderful job with my Malinois. She stays active, given tasks, and always comes home happy, healthy and clean. I would highly recommend Kim’s K-9 to anyone!
We went to Kims for the puppy class and it saved us both from the puppy blues. Since then our pup has gone to the private puppy play ground and now the doggy daycare. The staff has always been super chill, and they never shame us for having a dog that constantly happy pees. Would recommend to anyone with a puppy or dog.
Sam is a fantastic dog trainer!
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