Training that works
Providing Private In Home Training , Stay and Train, and Pet sitting in Central Illinois
Training that works
Providing Private In Home Training , Stay and Train, and Pet sitting in Central Illinois
About The Good Spirited K9 Team!
Welcome to Good Spirited K9!
We’re Douglas & Brandi Walker! We specialize in immersive, in-home board and train programs where dogs learn real-world behaviors in a real home—not a kennel. Based in Streator, Illinois, we help dogs build lasting habits that truly matter in everyday family life.
Our journey began over 25 years ago with our first German Shepherd, Sinbad, whose behavior struggles sparked a lifelong commitment to training. Douglas, a Registered Nurse with a background in behavioral health, brings a unique blend of science and compassion to every session. Brandi is a certified AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, and together we’ve taught obedience classes for years and serve on a volunteer K9 Search and Rescue team.
At Good Spirited K9, your dog becomes part of our family while learning to be a calm, confident companion. We believe true training happens in the quiet, everyday moments—when your dog chooses the right behavior without being asked.
Let us help you build a balanced, lasting bond with your best friend.