Crowned K9s is a professional dog training team that helps family dogs build calm, confident behavior through Private Sessions, Transformation Training Packages, and Crowned K9s Academy board-and-train. Premium Puppy Placement (PPP) is our flagship placement lane—built on the same leadership-based system—so families who want a fully trained head start can bring home a puppy ready to thrive from day one.
Where we train: Private sessions in the Raleigh–Durham area, and Board & Train clients welcomed from anywhere in North Carolina.
Three clear options: Private Session, Transformation Package, and Academy.
Start small with a Single Private Session, get weekly coaching with our Transformation Package, or choose the Crowned K9s Academy board & train for the fastest, most hands-off results.
Training-first placement through PPP and Foundations Rescue.
Our team develops select puppies through our Crowned K9s Academy board-and-train system, then matches them with loving, prepared families—whether it's a Premium Puppy Placement (PPP) pup or a structured Foundations rescue placement.
Small‑group learning, confidence, and real‑world practice.
Fun, focused classes that build obedience, leash manners, and calm around distractions with 4–6 dogs per group.
Includes clear homework and support between classes so your dog keeps improving at home.
Training-forward, structured boarding.
Comfortable, structured boarding on our peaceful 1‑acre property for dogs who need dependable care and daily enrichment while you’re away.
Low-volume, personal attention so training momentum stays on track.
Ongoing training support, one simple monthly price.
Get access to our on-demand video library, weekly content, private community, and personalized coaching. Upgrade to University Elite for monthly training sessions and discounted pricing on all services.
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Crowned K9s is training-first—and Premium Puppy Placement (PPP) is built on that same system.
Two different lanes, same training-first standard. Latest Foundations update: Stella has officially been placed and is now thriving in her forever home as Skye. We’re also developing two Golden Retriever brothers through Premium Puppy Placement—Charlie is reserved, and we’re taking inquiries for Owen from families who want this training-first path.
Foundations Rescue Program
Pit Mix · Female · Born December 22, 2025 ·
Stella’s Foundations journey is complete—she has officially been placed and renamed Skye by her forever family. See her update and the latest current/past Foundations dogs on our Foundations page.
Premium Puppy Placement
Golden Retriever brothers · Born February 13, 2026 · · Charlie reserved · Owen — inquiries open
We’re bringing Charlie and Owen home on April 12 and putting both brothers through Crowned K9s Academy. The family that raised them met everything we look for—parents health-tested, intentional early socialization, microchipped puppies, current vaccinations, AKC registration, and consistent transparency.
Owen stood out early as the second-smallest and more reserved in group interactions. In our experience, puppies with that softer, shy temperament need especially thoughtful structure and socialization to build confidence. Training both brothers through Academy gives us the right environment to develop Owen well while keeping him available for the best-fit family.
Charlie is reserved with his family. Owen is the brother currently available through our training-first PPP path. Visit Premium Puppy Placement for the full program story. Recent graduate Kobe is featured with our other success stories there.
Pick a time that works for your family. When you schedule, we’ll email you our free Puppy Potty Training Schedule and Reliable Recall guide.