K9.5 Training Academy
Indiana’s best dog training, boarding, daycare, and grooming facility!
Our Services
K9.5 Training Academy offers a full suite of services designed to delight dogs and their owners!
Our state-of-the-art facility is outfitted with top-quality equipment and our staff is fully trained and ready to serve you and your canine family members.
Dog Training
Owner Larry Hopper is the K9 Commander of the Vigo County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit.
Larry is a Master Trainer with DLE (Dogs for Law Enforcement) and is a former trainer with IPWDA (International Police Work Dog Association).
Dog Boarding
K9.5 Training Academy offers multiple kenneling options to ensure that your dog is at peace and comfortable during their stay!
Each kennel & suite is climate-controlled and sanitized after every check-out, or as needed.
Dog DayPlay
Hate leaving your dog cooped up at home all day?
Give your dog the opportunity to have a fun, safe, and stimulating day of play.
Our 3,000 square foot play area includes socialization with other dogs, interactions with our loving workers, and resting/napping while watching TV.
Dog Grooming
Our dog grooming services are designed to keep your furry friend looking and feeling their best.
We understand that every dog is unique, which is why we offer personalized grooming experiences tailored to your pet’s breed, coat type, and specific needs.
Fall Photoshoot Event
On Sunday, November 2nd, from 8:00am to noon, we’ll be conducting a fall photoshoot event for dogs.
Each session is 10 minutes of cellphone photography of your dog in our autumn arrangement.
About K9.5
K9.5 Training Academy is Indiana’s premier “one stop shop” for all your dog’s needs!
Our spacious 10,000 sq-ft facility features kennels and suites, huge outdoor turf area, dedicated indoor training space, and the best grooming stations for your pet to enjoy.
At K9.5 Training Academy, your dog will be treated like family by our loving staff and receive the highest care possible.
Can I tour the facility and bring my dog first?
Absolutely, we love to meet new clients and their dogs to help ease the jitters. Stop by during our business hours and we’ll provide a complete walk-thru of our facility.
I truly wish I could give 10/5 stars. Our family had an emergency and their staff processed it with such care and compassion. What was an incredibly difficult time for our family was made easier because of them. The facility is INCREDIBLY clean, staff is kind/courteous and the owners are so thoughtful. Our vet speaks so highly of them, and now we see why. It’s a blessing to feel so much peace when you have to board your dog.
Take my 2 dogs for day play once or twice a week and they love it. Someone is always with the dogs monitoring behavior as well. They’ll update you on how your babies are doing if you ask and give you a “report card” on how they did throughout the day. Highly recommend if you are looking for a place for your dogs.
We took our Husky to be groomed, knowing how difficult he would be. He is not a lover of baths or brushing, but needed it desperately! He is beautiful again! Thank you so much for your patience & for everyone being so kind to our boy💙
The best cleanest safest most reasonable kennel service I’ve ever had. My dogs were cared for, were happy on pickup, and even got a report card. Cannot recommend enough.