dog training
TESTIMONIALS 
Ryan Douglas is a knowledgeable and caring dog trainer who generously volunteers his time and talent to help the dogs in our care. Ryan is courteous and dependable and has provided us with insightful evaluations of several dogs to help us ensure we place them in a home befitting of their temperament, breed type and activity needs. BFPA is fortunate to call Ryan a friend and fellow rescue advocate and we highly recommend his training services.
Andrea Galinski, Best Friend Pet Adoption, Dog Foster Coordinator, Board of Directors
Ryan generously donates his time and expertise by conducting
socialization classes at Millbrook Exchange Dog Park. His
classes focus primarily on the owner’s communication
with their dogs to improve their dog’s behavior both
on and off-leash by concentrating on the owners ability to
understand their dog’s body language. Ryan’s
emphasis on calm leadership has an immediate impact on the
owners and by the end of the class they have a better understanding
of their dogs and what they have to do to change their own
behaviors. His tips on dog park interactions include how to
discern between good fun and heated exchanges and what to
do when a fight breaks out. His training has done a lot to
set attendees at ease about the park itself and dog behavior.
If you are having problems with your dog and need training
help, you and your dog will enjoy working with Ryan and it
will be time well spent.
Nadeen Sakowski, Chairperson, Friends of Millbrook Dog Park
We have two labs and were in need of some help! When I called Ryan to discuss training, he was very knowledgeable and I felt knew he could really help us. It was great to be able to watch him work with our dogs in our own home and to see the proper way to train and interact with them. You can tell he really cares about the dogs. We have had great results and would highly recommend Born to Lead!
Maria Ezell
We called Born to Lead K-9 Academy after witnessing
some alarming aggressive behavior and overall change in behavior in
our dog. Ryan spent time discussing our concerns that
same day and immediately made us feel confident that we could
eliminate and control our dog’s behavior issues quickly. We
are very pleased with Ryan's training methods and have witnessed
an impressive change in our dog's behavior and attitude. We
highly recommend Born to Lead to anyone who wants a well-mannered
family pet!
Sean and Sarah, Cary NC
I called Born to Lead K-9 Academy about my dominant Cocker
Spaniel, Jazz. Jazz was in charge of everything and
developed some food aggression and started growling at me
whenever I corrected him. Jazz would also bark (quite
aggressively) at anyone we would meet. Ryan came in
and taught me how to correct this behavior with fantastic
results. He also taught Jazz obedience skills that have helped
us tremendously. I am no longer stressed about Jazz's behavior!
Karen Oden
I was impressed with Ryan from our first telephone conversation. He was out of town, but took the time to listen to my needs and plan a response. In one visit, he gave us tremendous information and helped us understand how our rescued min pin had assumed leadership when we had not. He gave us specific instructions and, following them, we enjoyed significant improvement in just a few days. Our dog’s ballistic behavior at the door when someone came in or out has greatly improved, as has his response to strangers. At playtime, he brings the ball back and drops it versus playing keep away with it. And his leash walking is so pleasant – no more pulling!! Even his crazy barking at neighbors or anyone walking by has extremely diminished. And all of this in truly a matter of days! Ryan was caring, professional, assured and assuring, and spent all the time we needed to understand the new rules that would lead to our desired outcomes for our dog and us. Thanks Ryan, for your PERFECT help!!
Myra J. Powell
Ryan’s command of our dog Sampson was impressive. Sampson respected him immediately and was very responsive to his leadership and training methods. Becoming great pack leaders and being respected by our dog was a high priority during our training. Ryan’s advice was key in helping us work together and gain the leadership skills that made a big difference in how we function as a well-balanced family.
Vanessa Castellano and Jessica Staib
From door attacking Shih-Tzu to mild mannered pup. Wow, we are so pleased with the techniques and education that Born to Lead Trainer Ryan Douglas has given us. We thought that we were doing things right but what we discovered with Ryan’s help was that we really weren’t. Now that we have the tools and know the verbal commands, we have really been able to help our dog feel more confident and secure with himself and have been able to get a handle on the behavioral issues that were developing. We could not be more delighted with Rudy’s progress and would recommend Ryan to all pet owners. The techniques he has thought us apply not only to Rudy but to future family pets as well. Thanks Ryan.
Sherri Montague, Raleigh NC
Our two dogs were showing aggression towards each other, so we called Ryan to help. Within only two sessions, the dogs were sleeping together and playing together again. Simple obedience has also helped the dogs improve and walks are now fun and relaxing! Overall, Ryan taught us specific tactics to help us become the pack leaders, which improved the dog’s relationships with each other and our relationship with them as well.
TJ & Justine
I had no idea what I missing with our dog Barney. Ryan came over and within minutes had Barney behaving the way I always expected him to! We feel it was a worth while investment and the training has proved to me that all dogs can be well mannered and well behaved. We cannot express our gratitude for Ryan’s professionalism and guidance. He changed our family forever!
The Walsh Family
Ryan’s passion, devotion and professionalism for dog behavior and training is second to none. As a friend, colleague and former student of mine, I can say without hesitation that Ryan has all the skills and knowledge I would look for in a professional dog trainer.
Jerry Bradshaw
Owner/Head Trainer
Tarheel Canine, Inc.
Crash is our 6-month-old puppy who was terrorizing our 2 boys, ages 5 and 7, by jumping and nipping at them. He would literally tear their clothes and sometimes break the skin as they were running away from him. We were sorry we had gotten a puppy. We scheduled an appointment for Ryan to come to our home to work with Crash and within 5 minutes, Crash had already learned not to jump up on people, and after just a few visits, we had a “new” puppy. He learned all the basic behaviors in just a short time. We were very appreciative of Ryan coming to our house to provide one-on-one training with us because we received his full attention and had minimal distractions. Our kids are no longer being jumped on and bitten and we are all truly enjoying him. Thank you Ryan, for your advice and great training methods. You made a huge difference in our family!
The Smith Family
My dog Teddy was so unruly and did just about whatever he wanted. Ryan began to show me how to properly communicate with Teddy. Ryan was extremely patient and kind with Teddy. After a few lessons, Teddy now waits for me to go through doors first, he sits and stays when I tell him to. He listens to me and I don’t have to go nuts with him anymore. Thanks so much Ryan.
Allison Taylor
My wife and I have a Pitbull named Opie who is 2 years old. We moved here recently and decided to get him trained. We want people to see that it's the training that matters and that the Pitbull breed, unfairly, has a bad reputation. Ryan was suggested to us and we were very happy with the results. Ryan puts in the time and effort we expected from an expert. He explains everything in a way in which you would understand. We agree with his training method that is to first educate the owners, then train the dog. We HIGHLY recommend him to anyone who needs a good trainer.
Bob and Beverly Anderson
In the past, we have had dogs that were not always well behaved or quick to follow commands. With our new Golden Retriever, CJ, we wanted to put in the time to correctly train our puppy and ourselves. Ryan at “Born to Lead K-9 Academy” provided us with his expertise and showed us the proper techniques needed to have a well-adjusted, happy dog as part of our family. Ryan set clear goals at our weekly sessions and gave us the guidance and tools to continue training on our own during the week. Ryan is patient, supportive and willing to work around our schedules and provide training at our home. Ryan has also been very responsive when we have phoned him with questions. His hard work really paid off and we are grateful to have worked with Ryan.
The Lasater Family
Working with Ryan was the best investment for us and our
puppy. He hit it right off with our puppy and was great with
her. She no longer has submissive urination problems.
With a simple command she lies down, she doesn’t jump
on us or friends anymore, and she will come to us when we
tell her to. We no longer have to discipline her everyday
and she’s a happier puppy and we have a much healthier
relationship with her now. The training was worth every
penny. It was even nicer that he did the training at our house
working around our schedule.
Amy Bierman
With Max being our first puppy, Ryan really helped us to learn a lot about how dogs think and act. He helped us to teach our dog basic obedience with rapid success. Ryan offered solutions to our specific problems, making his private training well worth the time and effort! We'd be glad to welcome him back into our home again.
Thanks, Ryan!
Vinny & Christine Novello
Adding a new person to the household with my two adult labrador retrievers, I knew it was time for a refresher course for me and training for the labs and my soon-to-be husband. I liked what I read about Ryan on his website and his references were very positive. What a difference in life for us with our two labs! We have the tools now to be leaders and walks with them are a real pleasure. They appreciate the consistency and it shows in their behavior. Thanks Ryan... You have saved a soon-to-be marriage!
Donna Fulenwider
My 4 year old rescue, Emma, is a great dog with a sweet, but wildly energetic disposition, that I had no control over. During Ryan’s initial consultation, I was immediately impressed with his knowledge and professionalism. Ryan has been a great help to both Emma and I. He was extremely patient with the both of us—me especially! He helped me understand that Emma needs leadership in order to feel secure and earning her respect as her leader was critical if Emma was going to be an obedient, well-behaved dog. Between the education I received and the training Emma received, we have made tremendous progress since our first session with Ryan. Thanks to Ryan, I now have the skills to work with Emma (and Ryan is just a phone call away for more advice).
Samantha Burg
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