Akela K9 Services

I recently had the opportunity to attend a decoy course with Akela K9, and it was honestly an incredible experience from start to finish. Scott has a way of teaching that really stands out. He’s able to break down complex pieces of decoy work and explain them in a way that feels effortless and easy to understand. What I appreciated most was how he connected everything together using real examples that everyone in the class could relate to. Whether you were newer to decoying or had some experience, he made sure the information made sense and that people could actually apply it. You can also tell how passionate Scott is about decoying and the craft behind it. It’s not just about catching dogs it’s about understanding them, reading them, and working in a way that develops the dog correctly.

Unfortunately in today’s modern world, there is an over saturation of “dog trainers”, so it can be hard and overwhelming to find people who are not only knowledgeable, but trustworthy. At Akela K9, Scott and Shelby are excellent trainers, personable, and do an incredible job leading both dogs and their owners through a positive training experience. Their guidance is clear, thoughtful, and rooted in years of experience, which makes the process both effective and enjoyable. Highly recommended for anyone looking for quality dog training and care!

I recently attended the 5-day decoy course with Akela K9, and in short, it was absolutely fantastic. I’ve participated in numerous decoy courses over the years, and this one truly takes the cake. Scott covers virtually everything you can imagine when it comes to decoy work, both in theory and hands-on application. The depth and clarity of instruction were outstanding. Every concept taught is directly applicable across all areas of protection work—whether you’re involved in personal protection dogs, sport work, or Law Enforcement K9. If you attend, take advantage of the asking questions during Q&A, Scott is a wealth of knowledge. In my opinion, this course is more than worth the investment. It will save new decoys countless hours, dollars, and unnecessary frustration getting information f

First time Belgian Malinois owner.. I went in knowing I would need help but not as much what I would need it on. We had Rodeo for around 6 months and everything was going ok outside of a few small issues. Then he started resource guarding me to my fiancé. This was an issue I had no idea about or how to deal with but felt there was no way I could do it alone. I was first referred to Scott who was awesome and we did a few week board and train. Rodeo came out a new dog obedience wise. We needed more help though from a handling perspective. I felt ok and confident but I was making little mistakes that I wouldn’t have figured out alone. My fiancé was totally over it and not enjoying the experience and pretty much terrified of the dog. Scott and Shelby saw this and were like “bring him back, we

Alyssa does an incredible job. We have 3 Cane Corsos who have all been trained by her. Could not ask for a better experience. Her customer service is top notch. She is very flexible with her schedule. Will never use anybody else again. Highly recommend- she goes above and beyond to always help even taking our dogs to the vet for us.