King K9 Academy

06/03/2026

Three weeks of hard work — and this is what it looks like. 🐾

Meet Tater Tot! 🏆 This incredible golden retriever is wrapping up his three week board and train program with us this week, and in this video you're watching him practice some of what he's learned coming together in real time. From the moment he arrived to right now — the transformation speaks for itself. Tater Tot, you showed up every single day, gave your best, and earned every bit of this. We are so proud of you, and we know your family is going to love coming home to this dog. 💛 Job well done, buddy.

06/02/2026

🐾 **Placement Opportunity — Juliet**

Juliet is a 26-month-old imported British Labrador Retriever from proven field lines, and she is looking for an exceptional home.

She is e-collar conditioned, obedience trained, and carries the natural biddability and drive that make British Labs so sought after as both hunting companions and family dogs. At just over two years old she is past the chaos of adolescence, settled in her temperament, and ready to step into a working role from day one.

This is a serious placement from our breeding program. The right home hunts moderately, values a well-started dog, and wants a dog that can do it all.

Serious inquiries only. Contact us through the link in our bio or send us a message directly.

📍 Richmond, Maine
🌐 http://www.kingk9academy.com/

05/21/2026

This is Zenith, one of our pups from Angel and Scout’s last litter. He’s here for some off leash obedience training.

05/21/2026

Say hello to Murray, enrolled in our Complete Journey Program. Murray is here for the puppy portion this week (phase 1) and will return in the fall for The Complete Program (phase 2)!

05/21/2026

05/13/2026

#11 weeks old.
Most puppies this age are still figuring out the world. This one is already learning to read body language, move with intention, and find her place at heel.
This is what early foundation work looks like — not tricks, not obedience theater. Precision. Awareness. The beginning of something serious.
The Malinois doesn’t surprise me. But she never gets old.
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05/13/2026

Beau, “the wild,” is more refined these days, almost a gentleman, he’s still got the twinkle in his eye but he knows when it’s time to settle down and work.

05/11/2026

Artemis is working on her obedience in public and she was quite comfortable and did really great!

05/08/2026

Today was Finn’s final lesson with me. Today we worked on recalls to heel on a trail walk, something he will be doing more of when he returns home. Off-leash heeling isn’t something I deliver standard in my three week program, it’s a more advanced behavior I can offer once a dog has established on-leash heeling to an adequate degree. In my three week program I get your dog to an on-leash heeling standard. I never recommend off-leash heeling unless your dog is on a trail well away from traffic or other dangers due to unpredictable circumstances and conditions that could elicit unpredictable behaviors.