Paw Laws Training, Breeding, and Boarding LLC/ Gunnolf Kennels

Programs include 2-, 4-, and 6-week board-and-train options for basic obedience, 5-week individual agility sessions, and one-time AKC Canine Good Citizen testing. Behavior modification is offered via individual sessions with custom pricing. Training is structured around obedience commands, leash walking, recall, and socialization. Clients can choose between in-person sessions at the facility or intensive board-and-train programs. Flexible scheduling is available to accommodate busy owners.

Pricing Summary

Training starts at $74.99 per individual session; board-and-train programs range from $999.99 for 2 weeks to $2299.99 for 6 weeks. Dog boarding is $22.99 per day, with weekly ($161) and monthly ($499.99) rates available. Food service is $4.99 per day. A $150 fee applies for dogs with aggression issues during free evaluations. A $25 fee is charged for missed appointments without 24-hour notice. All payments are due at time of service and are non-refundable.

Policies

All sales are final. No refunds. A $25 fee is charged for missed appointments without at least 24 hours’ notice. Repeated no-shows may result in removal from training classes with the option to restart from the beginning. Boarding requires proof of current Bordetella and Rabies vaccinations; no exceptions. Payment for all services is due at time of check-in or service.

Paw Laws Training and Boarding LLC, also known as Gunnolf Kennels, is a family-owned dog training and boarding business operated by Jerry and Abby Bond in Maynard, Iowa. They offer personalized dog training services including puppy training, basic and advanced obedience, agility, behavior modification, and board-and-train programs. Their training methods combine positive reinforcement with corrective techniques learned through the Tom Rose School Professional program. The business also provides dog boarding at affordable rates, with options for short-term and long-term stays, and operates a breeding program for German Shepherds and Welsh Corgis. The trainer is a U.S. Army veteran with over 7.5 years of service, including combat deployments, and holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. The family includes three children who actively assist with daily operations, creating a warm, home-based environment. They serve clients across Dubuque, Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, and surrounding areas.

In addition to training and boarding, they offer a free initial evaluation for dogs without aggression issues, and provide AKC Canine Good Citizen certification. Their facility is located on a rural property where dogs are trained and boarded in a family-oriented setting.

They require all dogs to have up-to-date Bordetella and Rabies vaccinations before any service, and all payments are due at the time of service with no refunds.

Accomplishments

Trainer Jerry Bond is a U.S. Army veteran with 7.5 years of service, including two deployments to Iraq. He completed the Dog Obedience Instructor/Trainer Course online during deployment and graduated from The Tom Rose School’s Professional Program in September 2022. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and founded Paw Laws Training and Boarding LLC in January 2016.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with a free evaluation of the dog’s current training level, behavior, and needs. This evaluation includes assessment of obedience, agility, and behavior modification needs and does not require any future commitment. Clients can schedule the evaluation by phone or by filling out a form on the website. After the evaluation, trainers recommend a customized training plan.