Lakota Creek Kennels

Lakota Creek Kennels 📍Central Iowa
🔬 Proven Principle Based Training
✨Behavior Mods | Reactivity | Obedience 🐕
🇺🇸 Veteran Owned

04/30/2026

These two…

They will now be known as Dale and Brennan 😂

Moose, Charlie, Lucy, and Molly practicing calm settling and learning to stay focused while other dogs train around them...
04/30/2026

Moose, Charlie, Lucy, and Molly practicing calm settling and learning to stay focused while other dogs train around them.

Bear is making solid progress with working on ignoring distractions and staying fully engaged with me during basic obedience and focused heeling, even alongside the other dogs. 🐾

04/29/2026

Pointing Labs on morel mushrooms! Wilma (Kate’s daughter) honoring her mom how cool is that? These two have absolutely been crushing it this year!

04/17/2026

Bear is a shelter dog from Kiya Koda who is currently in our training program as we work toward helping him find his forever home. During his first week, we’re focusing on building a positive bond through play while introducing foundational recall skills. He is a very sweet boy and a pleasure to work with.

Is your dog truly engaged, or just distracted? 🤔 Many dog owners mistake a lack of focus for stubbornness, but the truth...
04/15/2026

Is your dog truly engaged, or just distracted? 🤔

Many dog owners mistake a lack of focus for stubbornness, but the truth often lies in engagement. If your dog takes the reward and then checks out, they're not fully trained—they're just participating.

It's not about struggling with obedience; it's about building a foundation of engagement. When you skip this crucial step, your dog has no real reason to listen. They aren't stubborn; they've simply learned that your words lack consistent meaning, leading to what we call 'learned irrelevance.'
Talking more won't solve the problem; it often teaches your dog to tune you out. True understanding and responsiveness come from consistency and a clear system.

If your dog checks out on you, you don't need more commands—you need a better system for engagement.

04/10/2026

Neutrality > socialization

It’s hard for a young dog to not want to play with kids at a playground, but Gracie has been knocking it out of park!

Puppies have all left! Excited for their new families and the new adventures they will have!Blue color meets his new own...
04/07/2026

Puppies have all left! Excited for their new families and the new adventures they will have!

Blue color meets his new owner later this week in Virgina! His name is now JJ

Pup cups for Easter! Last picture is the best!
04/05/2026

Pup cups for Easter! Last picture is the best!

Last night of everyone sleeping together 🥺
04/04/2026

Last night of everyone sleeping together 🥺

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Indianola, IA

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