Specialized training programs for hunting dogs, including puppy development and advanced skills to achieve titles like Hunter Retriever Champion.
Safe and comfortable boarding services where dogs receive personalized care, exercise, and socialization in a clean, family-friendly facility.
Customized obedience training for all dog types, focusing on behavior modification, commands, and building strong owner-dog relationships.
Detailed weekly and monthly summaries that provide insights into your dog's training progression, strengths, and areas for improvement.
Foundational training for puppies, including socialization, basic commands, and early development to set them up for success.
Mark VanZee is a professional in every way. Bottom line is there is nobody in Nebraska better!
Mark is fantastic working with dogs. He has great communication and is always welcoming. It has been so much fun watching Prince go from a puppy to a fully trained Hunter Retriever Champion and Master Hunter.
Highly Recommend!!! Mark takes a complete and thoughtful approach to training your dog. He is professional, honest, and dedicated to bringing out the most potential in each dog. His detailed monthly reports show his indepth retriever training knowledge and provides incredible insights into the progression of your dog. I highly recommend him. Mark and his family have become like family to us!
Can’t say enough good things about the team at Drake Creek Kennels. If you are looking for an honest, family owned trainer with clean facilities look no further. The two biggest things that set Mark apart from other kennels in the midwest are his training and communication. Being a smaller operation he is able to know your dogs strengths and weaknesses and build upon those. Very responsive and provides thought out weekly and monthly summaries. I would recommend DCK to anyone looking for a professional, fair priced and hard working trainer.
My dog, Tucker, loves visiting his friends at Drake Creek Kennels! He isn't a hunting dog, by any means... Just a pet/companion. But, he gets treated as if he was a champion. He always comes home happy and healthy and wanting to go back for more! Definitely recommend the team at Drake Creek Kennels!

Professional dog training and boarding with a family touch—unleashing potential, one dog at a time.
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Drake Creek Kennels is a family-owned, professional dog training and boarding facility in Lincoln, NE, specializing in retriever training for hunting and companionship. With a 5-star rating, we offer personalized, honest care in clean, welcoming environments. Our expert trainers, led by Mark VanZee, provide detailed communication, monthly reports, and tailored programs to bring out the best in every dog, from puppies to champions. Whether for hunting, obedience, or pet boarding, we treat each dog like family.
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