Fremont Dog Lodge
Service area: Fremont, Angola, Northeast Indiana, Southern Michigan and Ohio
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Competition / Agility
- Working Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
Training Formats Offered
- Group Classes
- Private Lessons
- In-Home
- Private Facility
Program Formats
- Sessions Package
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Ken Blackburn offers group, individual, and in-home training. Group classes are 6 weeks long, with one 1-hour class per week. Individual classes at the lodge are 1-hour sessions. Individual in-home training is also offered in 1-hour sessions. Training covers puppy classes, basic obedience, agility, other dog sports, social help, and hunting.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Group classes cost $200 for 6 weeks of training, with one 1-hour class per week. Individual classes at the lodge are $100 per hour for 1-hour sessions. Individual in-home training is available for $200 per 1-hour session.
Testimonials
“I can only imagine how fabulous this full service boarding facility will be. I can’t think of anyone I’d trust more with my dogs than this family of dog lovers!!! Ken’s training far exceeds any other trainer I’ve dealt with – so excited to see this facility coming!!!”
– Joyce Lennon
“Ken, thank you so much for the tour and information on future plans. I’ve loved the in-home training you did with our dog. It is sticking!”
– Melissa
“A friend of mine took your basic obedience class and it was very informative. Highly recommend.”
– Guillermo
About the Trainer
Ken Blackburn is the trainer at Fremont Dog Lodge, offering Blackstar Training Specialties. He has over 18 years of experience and is certified through Animal Behavior College, an AKC CGC evaluator, and a member of the IACP. Ken also mentors future trainers through ABC. He aims to provide an informative and enjoyable training experience for both dog and handler, adapting methods to fit individual dogs and focusing on building a solid, positive relationship.
Fremont Dog Lodge also provides dog boarding in a relaxed country environment, with individual enclosures for eating and sleeping, and supervised outdoor exercise areas for social dogs. They offer Doggie Daycare. Additionally, the lodge provides grooming services by Scott and Michelle Blackburn, including baths, nail trims, desheds, and haircuts for all breeds except German Shepherds and Huskies.
Accomplishments
Ken Blackburn has over 18 years of training experience. He is certified through Animal Behavior College (ABCDT) and is an AKC CGC evaluator. He is also a current member of the IACP and mentors future trainers through ABC.
How to Get Started!
Clients should call for class information as classes fill up quickly.

Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Certifications
- Credentialed
Associations
- AKC
- IACP
Misc Features
- onsite services
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Dog day care center
- Kennel
- Pet boarding service
- Pet groomer
Location
4760 East State Road #120, Fremont, IN 46737Listing Tools for Trainers
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