Any dog. Any breed. Any problem.
Award-winning trainers who transform reactivity, aggression, anxiety, and everyday chaos into calm, confident companionship — in your home or ours.
“When nothing else worked, Koru K9 did.”
The promise we built the company onTraining programs built around your dog
From intensive residential programs to coaching in your living room — every program is customized, and every one includes LunaDogAI support (a full year with Board & Train and Hybrid).
Board & Train
Your dog lives and trains with a Koru K9 trainer. Our most intensive program — built for moderate to severe behavioral issues.
Explore Board & Train →In-Home Training
Private sessions where the problems actually happen. We coach you and your dog together, in your home and neighborhood.
Explore In-Home →Hybrid Training
The best of both: an immersion jump-start with a trainer, then guided owner sessions to transfer the skills to you.
Explore Hybrid →Puppy Training
Foundations, socialization, and habits that prevent tomorrow's problems — starting as early as 8 weeks.
Explore Puppy Training →LunaDog AI
Online training with video lessons and an AI-personalized plan — Koru K9 methods, anywhere in the world.
Try LunaDog AI →Not sure where to start?
Tell us about your dog in a free 30-minute consultation and we'll recommend the right program — no pressure.
Book a free consult →“Help, my dog is…”
Start with the behavior you're living with. Each guide explains what's happening, what to do today, and when to bring in a professional — written by the trainers who fix it every week.
Browse All Behavior Guides →Aggressive
Growling, resource guarding, bites — serious behaviors need serious help.
Aggression Guide →From chaos to calm in four steps
One clear path from your first call to a transformed dog — with honest guidance at every step.
Tell us about your dog
A free consultation call — history, behaviors, and what you want life to look like.
Get a custom plan
We match you with a local trainer and the right program for your dog's needs.
Train & transform
Structured training with clear milestones — and honest progress updates throughout.
Keep it for life
Go-home lessons, follow-up support, and LunaDogAI guidance to keep the results strong.
Let the 'heeling' begin.
We don't do quick fixes or one-size-fits-all obedience. Balanced training means clear communication, fair boundaries, and genuine relationship — so the results hold up in the real world, not just the living room.
- Customized to your dog's temperament, history, and your lifestyle
- Owners trained alongside dogs — the transformation sticks
- Specialists in reactivity, aggression & anxiety rehabilitation
- LunaDogAI support with every program — a full year with Board & Train and Hybrid
When nothing else worked, Koru K9 did
Real reviews from real clients — names, dogs, and all.
“Working with Maloree has been one of the best decisions I've ever made for my dog. The transformation is honestly remarkable. My girl came home leash trained, responsive, and calm in a way I didn't even know was possible.”
“Our dog Molly, an English springer spaniel, recently returned from a 3-week board and train with Sparky Davis and Koru K9. She is a different dog!”
“Short answer: HIGHLY RECOMMEND Long answer: My 2 y/o dog, Gamble, spent 3 weeks with Maloree (Portland, OR area) to address leash reactivity and other non-aggressive, excitable behaviors – and the results have been AWESOME.”
Local trainers across 7 states
Every Koru K9 trainer lives in the community they serve. Find yours.
Frequently asked questions
We do not 'side' ourselves with any one approach, as every dog is different. We will choose a path and use the tools that are right for you and your dog. We will show you how to properly use these training tools. Unfortunately, there is a lot of mis-information and plenty of opinions out there when it comes to dog training. Beware of any trainer that tells you that their way is the only way to train a dog!
Yes, we are balanced trainers — which means that we don't adhere to one specific method. We work with your dog to find out what motivates them. One size does not fit all — dogs are unique in their likes and dislikes, just like humans. Some dogs aren't very food motivated, and prefer play, toys, praise, etc.
Modern E-Collar training is the most safe, humane, effective and reliable training tool available today. We use low-level, communication-style, modern E-Collar training. We use prong collars because we find them to be the best tool for connecting and communicating with the dog with the least amount of physical stress to the dog and owner. Most tools tend to only mask or manage the behavior, while the prong collar allows us to actually break through and effortlessly communicate, creating a vastly different state of mind and a highly responsive dog. When used correctly, they have been proven to be the least physically taxing, most humane, and one of the safest tools available. Please check out our YouTube page so you can see these tools in action.
Start your dog's transformation today
A free 30-minute consultation with a local trainer. No pressure — just an honest assessment of what your dog needs.