never stop learning!

This is our philosophy at iron works k9!

K9 training methods have evolved significantly over the years, from the hit-and-miss, often cruel methods of the late 19th and early 20th centuries to today's use of operant conditioning and informed-and-humane use of e-collars. Through constant continuing education, IRON WORKS K9 stays abreast of the latest, most effective and proven K9 training methods. We believe there is no "one size fits all." We use a combination of classical and operant conditioning along with luring and shaping. Through patience and consistency, we produce the K9 you want and we train YOU to maintain your K9's training!

PUPPIES
We breed WORKING Dutch Shepherds. We believe that breeding for conformity to a set of physical characteristics ("standards") as defined by the big national organizations has severely diluted or destroyed many working breeds such as the German Shepherd, the Rottweiler, the Doberman, and other traditional working breeds. If you want a pageant queen, our puppies are not for you. If you want a WORKING dog, you're in the right place!

We offer training for obedience for all breeds! We also offer training for protection or detection for dogs which are determined to have the appropriate drives and aptitude as working dogs. We also breed working Dutch Shepherds. Check our PUPPIES AVAILABLE page for current availability or to get on our waiting list!