Serving Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Holly Springs, Wake Forest, Rolesville, Morrisville, Fuquay-Varina, Knightdale, and surrounding areas
For dogs with big behaviors, and families who won’t give up.
If the reactivity, fear, or aggression feels unfixable, we want you to know it’s not.
Rebuild trust. Create structure. Enjoy life with your dog again.
Your dog deserves reliable behavior, structure, and real progress — not frustration or guesswork. At Koru K9’s Raleigh Dog Board and Train program, we help owners facing behavior challenges such as leash reactivity, anxiety, and obedience inconsistency with a structured, immersive training approach.
You’ve tried everything. The reward systems, the group classes, the boot camps.
And your dog is still threatening the peace you once had in your home, and making outdoors feel off-limits.
That doesn’t mean your dog is broken. It just means you need a different approach.
Our program is different by design: slower, deeper, and built for real life.
Your dog trains in a home setting with experienced trainers who each work with just a few dogs at a time.
This allows for the structure, care, and leadership each dog needs to truly thrive.
Your trainer will address all problem behaviors and build essential skills, from crate and leash training to meal time etiquette.
Our expert dog trainers work daily with your dog in real-world settings so that your pup returns home calmer, clearer, and ready to succeed under your guidance. This Raleigh program is designed for owners who want predictable results and long-term behavior change.
Whether you’re here for court-ordered training or you just want to be able to have guests over again, you’re in the right place. A calm, confident dog is closer than you think.
Ever wonder why quick-turn programs don’t work? It’s because they use forced compliance, creating unreliable behaviors that often lead to regression.
Our programs are different: we build trust, clarity and real-world readiness at a pace that respects your dog’s needs.
We use a balanced, relationship-first approach that blends:
This means we:
The result is lasting behavior change rooted in connection, consistency, and communication your dog can trust and understand.
This is where better behavior begins. Fill out the form to start your dog’s transformation.
From Reactive to Reliable — See the Power of Our Board & Train Program.
From leash reactivity, fear, anxiety, or aggression to obedience struggles, we create customized training solutions for lasting change
| Aggression | Fear & Anxiety | Obedience Issues |
|---|---|---|
| Dog-to-dog aggression | Fear based behaviors | Pulling on leash |
| Human aggression | Separation anxiety | Not coming when called |
| Resource or food guarding | Generalized anxiety | Jumping |
| Dogs fighting | Destructive behaviors | Excessive barking |
Training goals are highly personalized to each dog. Most dogs work on a combination of state of mind training, core obedience, and real world manners.
| Core Commands | Manners & Life Skills |
|---|---|
| Heel (no pulling/reacting) | Crate training |
| Sit-stay / Down-stay | Doorway etiquette |
| Recall / Come when called | Mealtime manners |
| Place | Calm behavior in public & home |
| Board & Train Programs | Pricing |
|---|---|
| 3-Week Board & Train | $3900 |
| 4-Week Board & Train | $4800 |
| 6-Week Board & Train | $6800 |
Yes. Our Raleigh Dog Board and Train program serves Raleigh and surrounding areas, providing structured, professional training for dogs with behavior and obedience issues.
Yes. We we work with any breed, any dog, any problem and offer a range of services. We specialize in working with the most challenging of dogs, including those with leash reactivity or aggression. If you are struggling with your dog’s behavior, please don’t give up, we can help you.
Board and train is often a good fit for dogs with leash reactivity, aggression, anxiety, or inconsistent obedience that needs daily, professional structure.
Program length depends on your dog’s behavior, history, and goals. We recommend the appropriate duration after reviewing your dog during intake.
You’ll receive clear guidance and expectations so you can maintain progress and continue structured training at home.
The first step is to request training so we can confirm availability and determine if board and train is the right fit for your dog.
We have traveled to New Zealand many times and fell in love with the country and its people. New Zealands’ indigenous people, the Maori, refer to the unfurling new shoot of the fern as a Koru. The shoot of the fern has a curled over tip which unfurls and becomes a new fern leaf. The Koru is traditionally represented as a scroll shape, an outwardly spiralling circle. It is one of the important Maori symbols carved into wood structures adorning traditional Maori buildings or as statues, and carved from bone or jade to be worn as jewelry around the neck (photograph). The Koru represents renewal and hope for the future and symbolizes growth, strength and in new beginnings. Which is why we feel it’s the perfect representation of our mission with Koru K9 and our dog training philosophy.
Let’s turn the chaos into calm, and get you enjoying life with your dog again.
Most people come to us thinking their dog can’t be helped.
They leave wondering why they waited so long
