Crown Jewel K9 Dog Training

10/13/2026

Dahlia got to visit the horses for the first time, because training makes a dogs world bigger and better! Dahlia and her owner have put in the time and work it takes. Now, they get to have enjoyable outings together like this! Structure and consistency broadens your horizons with your pup!

10/11/2026

Bentley's first public outing! The confidence is shining through. Confidence is key - the key that unlocks freedom.

10/09/2026

💎🐾 ANOTHER DIAMOND SHINING BRIGHT! CONGRATULATIONS, MARIO! 🐾💎

When Mario joined the Crown Jewel K9 family, this sweet boy was struggling to find his confidence in a world that had changed quite a bit with the addition of a new little human sister! New people, other dogs, and even visitors to his home had become sources of stress, leaving Mario feeling like he needed to take charge of situations he didn’t know how to handle.
But underneath all that insecurity was a good boy who just needed some guidance, structure, and leadership. ❤️

Mario’s journey has been about more than obedience. It’s been about learning that he doesn’t have to carry the weight of the world on his little shoulders. With clearer communication, stronger boundaries, and a family equipped to lead him, Mario is thriving with the confidence to navigate life without feeling like he has to control everything around him.

We’re so proud of Mario and his family for putting in the work to create a calmer, happier future together!
Congratulations, Mario! You’ve earned your bling! 💎🎓🐾
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Because training isn’t just about better behavior. It’s about a better life.

BE NICE TO GRANPA’S CLEANING LADY, “BRIOCH”!! 😜

👑 Crown Jewel K9 — Teaching Humans to Speak Dog

10/09/2026

If you saw Part 1, you already know I care about a LOT more than a perfect heel. And honestly, the more dogs I work with, the more I realize that the little things we work toward every day are what make the biggest difference in your life together. I care about what happens when you’re walking down the street and another dog comes around the corner. I care about what happens when friends come over. I care about how your dog handles a new environment, a new person, or a new experience.
Because your dog doesn’t live in a training session...they live in your world. Photo by: .gioeli_photography

10/08/2026

💎🎓 SAPPHIRE GRADUATE — HENRY! 🎓💎

At 9 years old, Henry found himself facing a pretty big life change.

Henry and his mom had to move from the only home he had ever known. Their new home doesn’t have a fenced yard, which meant something completely unfamiliar for Henry—learning to be on a leash.

For nine years, going outside was simple. Now, Henry needed a leash just to potty or take a short walk around the property. For a dog who had never worn one, that was a BIG adjustment. ❤️

So Henry’s Sapphire had one goal: make the leash feel safe. No fancy obedience. No unnecessary expectations. Just helping Henry and his mom confidently navigate their new normal together.

And Henry did it. 💎🐾

Sometimes successful dog training isn’t about how many commands a dog knows. It’s about giving a dog and their person exactly what they need to live life together.

Congratulations, sweet Henry. You earned that Sapphire! 💙👑

10/07/2026

Don’t get me wrong, I want good obedience. I want you to be able to communicate with your dog and have them listen to you.
But when we’re talking about real life, there’s so much more to it than whether your dog can walk perfectly beside you. I want you to have a dog you understand. A dog who can handle the world around them. A dog who has the confidence to make good choices.
Photo by: .gioeli_photography

10/06/2026

10/05/2026

These two. 🤍 My dogs are such a huge part of my life, and honestly, I don’t think I’d be doing what I’m doing today without the lessons dogs have taught me along the way. Every personality is different. Every relationship is different.

That’s one of the things I love most about this work. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer because there isn’t a one-size-fits-all dog.

My own dogs have taught me to slow down, pay attention, listen to what they’re communicating, and meet the dog in front of me. I’m still learning from them every day. And I’m pretty sure they’re okay with that. 😂🐾 Photo by .gioeli_photography

10/03/2026

I didn’t set out to become a dog trainer. I was just a dog mom who needed help. When I adopted my two Pitbulls from a rescue here in North Carolina, I quickly realized I had a LOT to learn about dogs. My boy, Jonesy, was anxious and afraid of just about everything. Shadows. New things. Even an Amazon box showing up at the door could send him into a tailspin.

And I couldn’t just stand there and watch him struggle. I needed to understand him. I needed to figure out how to help him feel safe and confident in his world. Then my little girl started having problems of her own. She began getting into fights with dogs she had known and loved her entire life. From my perspective, there was no warning. I didn’t understand why it was happening, and I had no idea how to stop it.

I needed help.

So I hired a trainer. I spent a lot of money, but I didn’t get the results I was hoping for. And that’s when something changed for me. I started digging.

I read the books. I watched the videos. I read the articles. I enrolled in school for animal behavior. I sought out the best trainers I could learn from. And after retiring from the Air Force, I enrolled in Highland K9 School for Dog Trainers.

At first, I was doing all of this because I needed to help my own dogs. But somewhere along the way, it became bigger than Jonesy and my girl.

I realized there were so many other dog owners sitting at home wondering, “What am I doing wrong?” or feeling like they were the only ones struggling. I knew I didn’t want anyone else to feel as alone as I did.

That became my why.

Today, I get to help people understand their dogs, work through the hard stuff, and find their way back to enjoying life together. And if you’re in that place right now where things feel really hard, I want you to know this: It can get better. A plan, some patience, and a whole lot of consistency can change so much.

You don’t have to figure it all out alone. 🤍
Photo by .gioeli_photography

10/01/2026

Sometimes I stop and think, “I really get to do this for a living.” 🥹 I get to meet dogs who need someone to slow down and understand them. I get to meet owners who are exhausted and just want to enjoy their dog again. And then I get to watch what happens when the two of them finally start understanding each other.

Those are the moments that get me.

A dog who used to struggle on walks is suddenly checking in with their person. A family who felt like they couldn’t take their dog anywhere is finding their freedom again. An owner who came in feeling defeated is texting me about a win they had that week.

This stuff means so much to me. So yes, I love dogs. Obviously. 😂 But I think what I love most is watching the relationship between a dog and their person change. I get to be part of some pretty special transformations, and I’ll never take that for granted. 🤍
Photo by: .gioeli_photography