Lakota Creek Kennels

08/19/2026

Nose to nose, paint on both hands. Pretty sure they’re negotiating who gets the last snack.

08/18/2026

Clear communication and timing can make such a big difference in how a dog learns. It’s not hard, you just need to be consistent

08/13/2026

That face 🥰

07/28/2026

Birdie ended up having 7 puppies!

3 boys and 4 girls. Unfortunately a little girl was stuck in the birth canal too long and didn’t make it.

Birdie has been such a great mom

07/24/2026

Bean and Birdie pups just a few days from entering our crazy world!

How many do you spy?

07/24/2026

Colonel is looking good!

Will you be attending the 5th annual Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters Expo in Des Moines, Iowa this weekend? Our Inukshuk HQ team will be there with our friends & Trusted Resellers from Lakota Creek Kennels 🏆

If you'll looking to pick up a sample, find a reseller, or learn more about buying wholesale, make sure to drop by and our team would be happy to help!

We hope to see you there! 👋

07/20/2026

Socialization doesn’t mean your puppy needs to meet everyone. 👇
One of the most important skills a puppy can learn is neutrality: the ability to experience new people, dogs, places, sounds, and environments without becoming overly excited or fearful.
Polite greetings and playgroups can be valuable, but sometimes the best socialization is simply letting your puppy observe the world calmly.
The goal isn’t to make your dog interact with everything. It’s to teach them how to exist confidently around it. 🐾
What new environment are you exposing your puppy to this week?

07/15/2026

A trained dog shouldn’t only listen when the house is quiet.
An implied stay teaches your dog that when they’re asked to sit, down, or place, they remain there until released, even when kids are running around, guests walk through the door, or other distractions pop up.
That means less repeating yourself, fewer chaotic moments, and a dog you can confidently include in everyday life.
What distraction makes it hardest for your dog to stay put?

07/10/2026

Tandem heeling looks simple… until one dog starts drifting.
When we’re working two dogs at once, the goal isn’t just “walk forward.”
It’s teaching each dog to understand their exact position, stay connected, and move with us without excess pulling, drifting, or crowding.
The outside dog usually has a little more freedom, which makes position work even more important.
When it’s done right, tandem heeling should feel calm, controlled, and effortless. Like both dogs are right there with you without needing constant correction.
That’s the level of structure we’re building toward at Lakota Creek Kennels.