Akela K9 Services
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Introduction
Akela K9 Training offers dog boarding and training at our 18 acre property in Maple Park!
We offer puppy training, obedience training, behavior modification, as well as offering sporting and working dog training to the public.
Our trainers are educated, certified, and passionate about dog training. Dogs of all breeds and ages are welcome regardless of what you’re currently dealing with or your goals!
Overview
Serves Maple Park, IL
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3 employees
6 years in business
Business hours
SunClosedMon9:00 am - 7:00 pm
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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.
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Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and value.
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Rainan L.
3 weeks ago
We can’t say enough great things about Akela K9! They’ve been training our Malinois since he was just 2 months old, and now, almost a year later, the progress has been incredible. Their team is not only knowledgeable and skilled but also incredibly dedicated to addressing each dog individually. They’ve tailored the training to our specific goals and real-life scenarios, making every session impactful.
Even though they’re nearly 2 hours away, we happily make the drive once a week because their expertise is unmatched. We refer Akela K9 to everyone we know. We wouldn’t be where we are today without them!
Tom P.
Sep 13, 2024
Absolutely amazing! Great team doing phenomenal work. We have seen so much progress with our dogs training. They really work with you to help you understand what you are doing and why. I have learned so much, cannot recommend them enough! If you are looking to take your dog to the next level, come see Akela!!!
Romario R.
Jul 20, 2024
amazing training company in the Chicagoland area. Specializes in both pet and working dog obedience and behavior modifications ! 100000% for all your dog training needs
Rachel S.
Jul 20, 2024
I currently work with Scott, Tarra, and Mike with my Malinois in protection work. They have given me the confidence and skills to train and start competing in a sport I am not confident or familiar with. They do a great job training obedience as well. I don’t trust many people with my dog but these guys are the real deal!
Kelly H.
Jun 13, 2024
I have a fully trained,
dual purpose service dog / personal protection dog that I was looking to do continued protection training / education as well as improve my overall relationship and handling skills. I had inquired with other trainers in Chicago and was disappointed to discover that many didn’t want to work with us because of my dog, Langston’s, breed. He’s a Bullherder and that’s not very common in the states and it’s not common as a service/protection dog.
When I found Scott at Akela, I knew this would be different. Having really developed his skills and expertise in the UK, Scott was familiar with Bullherders and how to access all sides of their breeding, personality, and drive. Not only that, he is experienced with many styles and many tools of dog training.
I have appreciated the way Scott runs sessions — very well planned and yet able to pivot based on how we show up.
He explains in depth concepts and expectations; for someone high anxiety like me, having a clear understanding of what I’m doing and why is essential.
My Langston injured himself at home at the beginning of the year and Scott was super supportive with suggestions on how to navigate a long rest period while
Keeping up engagement and even learning new skills. That was a game changer for us.
I absolutely recommend Akela K9 Training as a place to brush up your skills, start from scratch with a new dog, have fun interacting with other dog folks, get into dog sports, or dip your toe into the protection training world. They meet you wherever you’re at and help take you to the next level. These are experts here. And they love dogs.
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Scott Sharfman