Elevation K9 Training

05/20/2026

Scar is ready for his forever Family. He is a laid back happy go lucky beefcake couch potato. He gets zoomies for a total of 3-5minutes now and then. He LOVES to cuddle. He has graduated our advanced off leash obedience program. He is an accomplished good boi. If you’re looking for a super chill block head sidekick he is 100% your man.

🚨 SWIPE RIGHT ALERT 🚨

Scar is a 10/10 good boy looking for his forever match 💙

His ideal date includes:
🐾 Short walks followed by long naps
🦴 Snacks shared romantically
🥰 Being the little spoon during cuddle time
🐶 Playing hard to get for approximately 3 minutes before becoming obsessed with you

Green flags:
✔️ Loyal
✔️ Handsome
✔️ Professional cuddler

Scar is officially accepting applications for a forever family!
Swipe right and give this sweet boy the happy ending he deserves 🐶💙

05/17/2026

Huge thank you to for having us out for this workshop.

This group of handlers put in a TON of work over the course of training and it showed. Long days, tough problems, and teams that kept pushing to improve every track. We worked through real world scenarios, problem solving, contamination, changing environments, and building stronger communication between handler and K9.

It’s always refreshing to work with people who are willing to put the time in and challenge themselves for the benefit of their dogs and their teams. The progress made throughout the workshop was awesome to watch.

We are already looking forward to coming back and seeing where these teams are at next time. Thank you again for the hospitality and for trusting us with your training.

.onthegrowth

05/16/2026

Could not be more proud of Harry and his dad right now.

This is lesson number 7. Harry came to us dog reactive and aggressive toward other dogs and now look at him. We’re out in a public park with soccer games, baseball games, people, dogs, and every distraction you could ask for and this dude is out here working without leash in hand.

He’s dragging a long line here that dad never even has to touch. This is the step between on leash and fully off leash and honestly it’s more about building confidence for the owner at this point because Harry has been doing SO well.

I love sharing dogs like Harry because so many people think their dog could never do this. They absolutely can. Training gives dogs freedom. It gives owners confidence. It changes lives.

Harry’s almost ready for full off leash freedom and I’m so excited for this family because they’ve worked hard for it.

This could be you and your dog but you haven’t called us yet!

📱 704-309-6561
📧 [email protected]
🌎 www.elevationk9.org

05/13/2026

Some dogs are meant for more.

Ranger is currently in training for a very special purpose. This German Shepherd is preparing for a higher calling through Piedmont Animal Rescue, where he will eventually be donated to a disabled individual in need.

Every day, Ranger is learning the skills, structure, and confidence needed to become more than just a companion. He is training to become a source of stability, comfort, and support for someone whose life could truly be changed by the right dog.

Watching dogs step into purpose like this is one of the most rewarding parts of what we do. Ranger has already come so far, and we are proud to be part of his journey.

This is exactly why training matters. The right dog, with the right guidance, can change someone’s entire world.

We can’t wait to watch Ranger continue to rise to the occasion. ❤️🐾

05/12/2026

🐕 A trained dog isn’t luck. It’s discipline.

Elevation K9 Training builds real results, from obedience and behavior correction to detection and manhunting for police and SAR. No shortcuts, just proven methods that build trust and control.

Better dog. Better handler. Better outcome. 💪🏼

05/03/2026

Four Black Labs. Same breed. Same color. Completely different dogs.

This is why “it’s just a Lab” is never the full story.

Meet Jack, Karma, Seven, and Hunded.

Jack is a working line Lab in a pet home. Extremely anxious. Drools, struggles in the crate, has separation anxiety, guards food, and lives in constant tension. Nothing bad happened to him. This is genetics.

Karma is a pet line Lab. Social, gets zoomies, and confident. She settles well, seeks affection, and just needs guidance and structure.

Seven is a rescue. Friendly, social, high energy, but not anxious. He needs direction, not rehab.

Hunded is a working line Lab raised in a working home and started in tracking young. Driven, focused, and clear headed with an outlet for her genetics.

Same breed. Same color. Loving homes.

Different dogs. Different training.

All are in our Advanced Off Leash or tracking program, but the path for each one is tailored to the dog in front of us.

Same end result. Calm, confident, reliable dogs who can be trusted off leash and actually relax.

Can you tell who’s who?

If you want this for your dog, we’ll build a plan that fits.

📱 704-309-6561
📧 [email protected]
🌎 www.elevationk9.org
onthegrowth

04/23/2026

Hendrix came to visit and had LOTS to say! 🐾💬 He’s been feeling amazing lately and told us all about how much his Adequan injections are helping his back! 🐶✨ He’s running, jumping, and playing like himself again! 🎉💖

Of course… he also had his eye on the treat bucket! 👀🍖 Natalia (Our Practice Manager) said yes… mom said absolutely not! 😂🙈

04/22/2026

Happy Veterinary Reception week to our AMAZING crew that do it all!! We are SO lucky to have such a special group who are the greeters, choas coordinators, organizers and peace keepers! We appreciate them so much and send out GIANT thank yous for all they do everyday!!