In-Home and On-Site Dog Training Experts

Elite Dog Training in Bourbonnais & Kankakee County

Custom K9 Dog Training provides professional, results-driven dog training for family dogs and working K9s throughout Bourbonnais, Kankakee, and surrounding areas. All training is delivered in-home or on-site, where real behavior happens—not in a classroom that doesn’t match real life.

Owned and operated by lifelong trainer and military veteran Mark Harwood, CK9 is built for owners who want serious, lasting results.

100+

dogs trained

5/5

our average rating

25

years of experience

Our Services

At Custom K9 Dog Training, our services are built around real dogs, real environments, and real results. We offer in-home dog training, on-site obedience training, behavior modification, family dog training, and advanced K9 services throughout Bourbonnais and the Kankakee area. Every program is customized to the dog’s temperament, drive, and role—whether that’s a trusted family companion or a high-performance working dog. No group classes. No shortcuts. Just professional training designed to last.

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In-Home Dog Training

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Working K9 & High-Drive Dog Training

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About us

Lifelong Experience

Decades of real-world dog training across family, sport, protection, and working K9 disciplines.

Veteran Owned

Custom K9 Dog Training is proudly veteran owned and operated by U.S. Navy veteran Mark Harwood. His military background shows up in the structure, discipline, and no-nonsense approach he brings to every dog he trains.

In-Home Training

Professional training delivered where your dog lives and learns, not in a generic facility.

Dogs First

Training led by passion, patience, and respect for every dog’s drive and purpose.

Dog Training Reviews

Families and dog owners across Bourbonnais and Kankakee trust Custom K9 Dog Training for professional, in-home results.


Each testimonial represents a dog trained with care, structure, and proven experience.


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