Lakota Creek Kennels

01/22/2025

Rocco is our very first participant in the new Legacy Program!

We will play an integral role in his development during his first year of life and ongoing support.
He will start with our Puppy Program, return at 5–6 months for the Foundations Board and Train, and at one year, he will undergo our Advanced Board and Train.

In addition, Rocco will receive free training for life. His owners will also benefit from ongoing support through private lessons and access to all of our future workshops during his entire life.

01/22/2025

New shipment in 30/25 and Marine 25

Inukshuk Professional Dog Food

01/19/2025

Birdie had her puppies early this morning!
3 boys and 3 girls

These pups will grow up to be gorgeous dogs that are affectionate and great family/hunting companions

HRCH Bean MH X Birdie:
https://www.huntinglabpedigree.com/puppy.asp?id=62758

01/18/2025

Sirius is in the house for a 2 week board and train!

His owner is back to school at Simpson College and needs him to be a bit better behaved. So we are going to focus on his leash walking manners, jumping up on people, and being able to listen while excited.

01/17/2025

Chip and Gator exploring the nature center while working on their off leash recall

01/17/2025

I’ve helped several behavioral and reactivity cases. I think most would be surprised of how much developing solid foundations, can solve those issues.
Building structure, expectations, and advocating for your dog has the most profound impact of your dogs life within your family.

Tom Davis Dog Training has great podcasts discussing many aspects of behavioral issues.
I encourage everyone that is struggling with their dog to give this episode and his others a listen. You might be surprised of what you learn!

01/14/2025

Good thing my backseat folds up, Gator needs his leg room!

01/12/2025

Nature walk with all the labs

01/10/2025

Free online event!

01/07/2025

Trip up to Bass Pro today for Lucy and Chip. Plenty of socialization and obedience training

01/07/2025

PRO TIP: Dreft and water is one of the absolute best ways to clean out wounds of any kind in dogs and humans. Several years ago my wife slipped on a boat ramp and got a deep cut on her knee, filled with algae slime. Instant infection. We tried all the usuals, peroxide, neosporine, etc. She ended up going to see a friend who is a high high level orthopedic surgeon. He said don’t use any of that stuff. Use Dreft to clean out all wounds. So we started using it for dogs. It’s amazing. Especially if a dog tears his pad. Soak his foot in Dreft/water. There’s nothing that you can use that’s better at cleaning and heeling. Side note. I found it also works great for cleaning fresh tattoos. They heal up twice as fast. Plus it smells good. MAJOR EDIT: I completely forgot that my head trainer got the tip of her finger bitten off by a dog. Using Dreft helped her heal 3 weeks faster than expectd and she'a smoker. The stuff is magic

01/04/2025

We’re excited to introduce Hope, a sweet 4-year-old Mastiff mix who’s beginning her 4-week Board and Train journey with us!

Hope has been struggling with a few challenges, like pulling on the leash and becoming reactive toward other dogs during walks. But don’t worry – we’re on it! Over the next few weeks, we’ll be working on her leash manners and expectations while encountering other dogs.

We’ll also be focusing on off-leash recall, giving her owners the peace of mind they need while letting her run free at the park.

12/15/2024

I think she would rather be inside watching cartoons 🤣

12/13/2024

Harnesses were made for pulling…

Dogs generally pull about 60 per cent harder on a leash when wearing a padded harness compared with a collar, even when the equipment is marketed as “anti pull” – putting the people walking them at risk of injury.

Some dogs – especially smaller breeds – pull with a force more than twice their body weight on the collar, potentially damaging their throats, says Erin Perry at Southern Illinois University.

“It’s really very shocking,” she says. “The dogs are almost choking themselves on that collar repeatedly. But the harnesses in our study just didn’t inhibit pulling in any way, and that’s definitely a wake-up call – especially because of the risk to owners.”

Read more: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2459747-dogs-pull-harder-on-the-leash-when-they-wear-a-harness-than-a-collar/

Image: CBCK-Christine/Alamy

10/19/2024

Echo’s first duck hunt
(FC AFC Rex X HRCH Rox MH)

10/13/2024

First adventures outside and mama had to make sure they were staying full