Born to Lead K-9 Academy is a Raleigh based dog training company.

We specialize in private, in-home dog training and behavior modification.

Our dog training service area includes all areas in and around Raleigh North Carolina. This includes Angier, Apex, Benson, Clayton, Cary, Four Oaks, Fuquay Varina, Holly Springs, Willow Springs, Wake Forest and Smithfield.

As a certified Master Trainer and Behaviorist with over 20 years of dog training experience, we provide the most reliable and affordable behavior solutions available in Raleigh.

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The Born to Lead K-9 Academy Difference

My service will save you well over a thousand dollars! Sending your dog away will cost $1500 or more for simple obedience tricks and the aversive techniques used by these trainers will cause irreparable psychological problems. I have NEVER met a dog that was well behaved simply because he knew obedience commands. 100% of the adult dogs I meet know basic dog training commands yet they still have behavioral issues. If simple obedience is the answer, why do our dogs have these problems? Why pay for a service to control physical symptoms when the real problem is how your dog thinks? My training will make you more knowledgeable, more confident and more successful than ever in effectively eradicating your dog’s behavior problems.

After all, what do you really want? A dog who needs to be told to stop and sit for the rest of their lives or a dog who stays calm and polite despite the distractions they encounter everyday?

My goal is simple. I want to be the last dog trainer you’ll ever need to hire for any reason!

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YOUR TRUST IS OUR BUSINESS

~ Steve Martin, Raleigh

We’d been having ongoing issues with our dog and tried several trainers with no success. My wife hired Ryan without talking it over with me and initially I was not on-board. What could he possibly teach us that we haven’t already heard? After meeting with him and following his advice, the change in our dog is beyond words. I admit, I was wrong. This guy knows dogs like no one we’d ever met before. If you’re having issues with your dog, call Ryan! You’ll be happy you did.

~ Dave Banko, Raleigh

We first tried a very expensive dog training company that was only able to address things like sit and down. Our dog is not aggressive but she gets very excited and that made it almost impossible to take her on walks. Ryan explained in great detail how our dog thinks and why she behaves the way she does. We have been following his guide for only a couple of days and the difference in our dog’s behavior is astounding. I highly recommend Ryan with Born to Lead Dog Training and wish we knew of him sooner.

~ Katelyn Dodson, Raleigh

Ryan is fantastic. I learned about his services online and read reviews saying that dogs were “completely different” after implementing Ryan’s expertise. Frankly, I was skeptical but gave it a chance. When Ryan came to our home, he took time to truly listen to our concerns. He explained what we needed to do in ways that made sense to us. When he met our dog, she immediately responded very positively to him. I now find myself telling others that my dog is a “completely different dog” since Ryan helped us. My skepticism is gone and I can’t speak highly enough of Ryan. I highly recommend his services to anyone with a dog, regardless of the dog’s age or issues.

~ Amanda Ray, Raleigh

We have had other dog trainers in the past and Ryan Douglas is far and away the best. The techniques he’s taught us have been invaluable and have yielded immediate results as well as shown us how to make long-term lifestyle and household changes to improve our dogs’ behavior. If you are unhappy with your dog’s behavior or just want to learn ways to improve your relationship with your dog, Ryan is an investment that will pay huge dividends.