FirstBarkVery easy to communicate with and very happy with the level of care provided to my dog during boarding. Would definitely recommend working with Josh.
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
Confirm current programs and availability directly.
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.
We trust Lakota Creek Kennels for dog training and boarding. They did an awesome job training our 6 mo old puppy. We just sent our pup back for boarding and had another positive experience. The dogs go to play multiple times a day and take field trips to state parks. They post lo…Read full reviewClose full review
We trust Lakota Creek Kennels for dog training and boarding. They did an awesome job training our 6 mo old puppy. We just sent our pup back for boarding and had another positive experience. The dogs go to play multiple times a day and take field trips to state parks. They post lots of pictures so you can see their adventures. Very clean kennel. Positive training methods. Josh and his team are highly experienced trainers and it is clear that they love dogs.
I purchased a Lab x GSP (Belle) from Lakota Creek Kennels about 3 years ago. I cannot say how happy we are with Belle! She has always been healthy, has great traits/characteristics, and is all around a good dog. Belle is so good around children, new people, and other dogs. With t…Read full reviewClose full review
I purchased a Lab x GSP (Belle) from Lakota Creek Kennels about 3 years ago. I cannot say how happy we are with Belle! She has always been healthy, has great traits/characteristics, and is all around a good dog. Belle is so good around children, new people, and other dogs. With the help and guidance from Lakota Creek Kennels she has transformed into what any family would want as a companion. As someone who gets paranoid about boarding my dogs, I do not have to worry with Lakota Creek Kennels. They have a spacious and clean facility that allows me to be worry free and enjoy my time away from home. The staff is welcoming and genuinely care about every dog that comes through the door. 5/5 and would this organization to anyone.
We had friends refer us to Lakota Creek for behavioral dog training as we had a baby on the way. We sent one of our dogs for some basic training / commands as we were also having trouble getting him to walk with our other dog. He went for 6 weeks of training and came home a new a…Read full reviewClose full review
We had friends refer us to Lakota Creek for behavioral dog training as we had a baby on the way. We sent one of our dogs for some basic training / commands as we were also having trouble getting him to walk with our other dog. He went for 6 weeks of training and came home a new and improved dog. We recently brought both of our dogs back for boarding and couldn’t be more at ease while we are gone. Josh and the team do more than what is asked and we know our pups are in good hands!
Josh and his team have been really great to work with. I like that my dog can get social time with other dogs but also gets opportunities to walk and get leash time. The facility is very nice and a lot more inviting than some larger boarding facilities. The training expertise and focus of Josh and the staff make me feel better about even boarding there.
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