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 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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About us
Lifelong Experience
Decades of real-world dog training across family, sport, protection, and working K9 disciplines.
Elite Standards
Serious training methods designed for control, confidence, and long-term reliability.
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.
Happy Clients
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.




