K-9 Guardians

4.6 Stars,177 Reviews
16843 W Bruce Rd, Lockport, IL 60441

Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

  • Behavior Modification
  • Family Dog

Specialty Focus Areas

  • Reactivity / Aggression
  • Jumping on People
  • Barking Excessively
  • Separation Anxiety
  • Biting / Nipping
  • Resource Guarding
  • Fearfulness
  • Recall

Training Formats Offered

  • Private Facility
  • Board and Train
  • Day Training

Program Formats

  • Intensive Program
  • Sessions Package
  • Ongoing Weekly

Types of Dogs

  • Large
  • Giant
  • Working
  • Herding

Age of Dogs Trained

  • Puppy (<1 year)
  • Adolescent (1-2 years)
  • Adult (2-8 years)

Dog Training Methodology

Methods: 

  • Positive Reinforcement Only

Equipment: 

  • Food Rewards
  • Harnesses
  • Flat Collars
  • Obstacle Courses

K-9 Guardians offers intensive board and train programs, day training sessions, and ongoing weekly training. Dogs receive structured learning in a facility setting, with many clients reporting rapid progress—such as learning more in two sessions than in four months elsewhere. Training includes socialization, behavior modification, and obedience, with a focus on transforming aggressive or unsocialized dogs into calm, obedient companions.

Pricing & Policies

Pricing Summary

Pricing is described as amazing and flexible, with no specific rates listed. Clients note affordability and willingness to work with budgets.

Testimonials

“The knowledge and experience of the staff, shows years of successful training and working with dogs. I have an obedient, well behaved, German Shepherd NOW that Gary has trained ME and MY DOG. I highly recommend K9 Guardians, and give them five stars.”
– Client

“We’ve worked with K-9 Guardians for going on 3 weeks now with our 3 year old pit bull Luna and the change has been extraordinary in a very short time. We feared we may have to let her go but K-9 Guardians has changed all of that. They are excellent at what they do and very flexible with scheduling and pricing. 2 thumbs .”
– Client

“I have been taking my German Shepherd Gus to Gary and his team for several weeks now and have to say they are amazing. When I got Gus, I was working afternoon shifts, so unfortunately, I failed to socialize him. Fast forward to now, he is a completely different dog. I can not say enough good things about Gary and the team over at K9 Guardians. If you have an unsocialized dog or a slightly aggressive dog, K9 Guardians is your best bet in the area. Not to mention their pricing is amazing!”
– Client

About the Trainer

K-9 Guardians is a dog training business led by Gary and his team, specializing in behavior modification and obedience training for dogs of all sizes, particularly those exhibiting aggression, fearfulness, or poor socialization. They offer board and train programs, day training, and facility-based sessions, helping owners transform challenging dogs into well-behaved companions. Their clients report dramatic improvements in dogs with reactivity, resource guarding, and stranger aggression, including German Shepherds, Pit Bulls, Dobermans, and Giant Schnauzers. They also provide pet boarding services, making them a comprehensive solution for training and care. Their pricing is described as amazing and flexible, and they emphasize building stronger bonds between dogs and their owners.

The team is praised for their expertise, flexibility with scheduling, and ability to work with difficult cases that other trainers have failed to resolve. Clients highlight the emotional transformation in both dogs and owners, with many noting that the trainers educated the humans as much as the dogs.

K-9 Guardians is especially recommended for owners of large, high-energy, or previously unsocialized dogs who need intensive, results-driven training.

They also offer dog daycare as part of their training program, allowing dogs to learn in a structured, supervised environment.

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    Availability

    • Weekdays
    • Weekends
    • Afternoon
    • Evening

    Hours

    Monday: 8:30am-5pm
    Tuesday: 8:30am-5pm
    Wednesday: 9am-12pm
    Thursday: 8:30am-5pm
    Friday: 8:30am-5pm
    Saturday: 8:30am-12pm
    Sunday: Closed

    Languages

    • English
    • wheelchair accessible entrance
    • wheelchair accessible parking

    Other Services Offered

    • Pet boarding service
    • Dog day care center

    Location

    16843 W Bruce Rd, Lockport, IL 60441

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