Based in
Angier, North Carolina. Family owned and operated.
AboutAngier K9
A family dog training
team in Angier, NC.
Angier K9 is a family-owned dog training team based in Angier, North Carolina, serving Raleigh and the Triangle. We offer Play-Based Board & Train built around The Dog In Front Of Us, with three full owner lessons so the work comes home with you. And we film the work, so you can see it for yourself.
Angier K9 at a glance
Who we are,
in one look.
Serving
Angier, Raleigh, Wake Forest and the Triangle.
What we offer
Play-Based Board & Train: obedience, behavior modification, protection and service dog training.
Owner lessons
Three full lessons in every program: around 2½ weeks, around 3–3½ weeks and on Go-Home day.
On film
We record the majority of each dog’s training sessions, and 39 family stories are told on this site.
First step
A free, in-person consultation, about an hour, at your home or a place you choose.
The people
A family business,
built around your dog.
Christian Scharphorn founded Angier K9 and leads the behavior work: he evaluates cases and guides each individual plan, with a focus on working breeds, complex behavior challenges and the service and protection programs.
His brother, Kelton Azuara-Walker, is co-owner and head trainer. Kelton leads day-to-day training, takes on the harder cases and does all of Angier K9’s social media work, so families can see the training and the people behind it.
Around them is the rest of the family and team: Claudia, Christian’s wife, builds the everyday foundations; Gemma, Kelton’s wife, keeps families informed and connected from the first conversation onward; their son Jayden trains alongside the team; and Connor, a close family friend, guides daily training.
How we train
The dog in front of us.
Then the family.
Every plan starts with the individual dog: their personality, history, confidence and what motivates them. Play is central to how we teach, and a large part of the learning happens on real walks: parks, busy downtown areas, dog-friendly stores and everyday places.
Your dog stays and trains with our team, and you join three full owner lessons, so you learn the same cues, handling and daily maintenance. The goal is a dog who listens at home, not only with us.
Proof you can watch
Families, in their own words.
Every story is built from the family’s own recordings: the start, the work and the dog who went home.
Find Angier K9 online
Our official
sites and channels.
Explore our official sites and profiles. Our three companion sites go deeper into the filmed work: Field Notes answers training questions from the recordings, Films collects the family films, and Academy lets you watch the learning up close.
- Website: angierk9.com
- Field Notes: angierk9fieldnotes.com
- Films: angierk9films.com
- Academy: angierk9academy.com
- YouTube: @angierk9
- Instagram: @angierk9 · TikTok: @angierk9
- Facebook, X (@Angier_K9), Pinterest and Reddit (r/AngierK9)
- Thumbtack: Angier K9 on Thumbtack
Questions about Angier K9
Quick answers.
Still wondering about something? Read every answer, or call or text (919) 578-2734.
Who owns Angier K9?
Angier K9 is family owned and operated. Christian Scharphorn founded it and leads the behavior work, and his brother Kelton Azuara-Walker is co-owner and head trainer. The business is Angier K9 Consultants, LLC.
Where is Angier K9 located?
Angier K9 is based in Angier, North Carolina, and serves Angier, Raleigh, Wake Forest and the Triangle. Consultations usually happen at your home or a place you choose.
What does Angier K9 offer?
Play-Based Board & Train: your dog stays and trains with our team, and you join three full owner lessons. Programs cover obedience, behavior modification, protection training and service dog training.
What does Board & Train cost?
Every Board & Train is planned around the dog in front of us, so the investment depends on your dog: their needs, your goals and the length of the program. At your free, in-person consultation we recommend a plan and walk you through the cost for your dog before anything is decided. Monthly payment options are available.
Can I see Angier K9’s training before I book?
Yes. We record the majority of each dog’s training sessions. Watch family stories, full sessions and owner lessons here and on our YouTube channel before you ever call us.
How do I get started?
Book a free, in-person consultation. It takes about an hour, usually at your home or a place you choose, and we’ll meet your dog, talk through your goals and recommend a direction.
Your next chapter starts here
Let’s meet your dog.
Tell us about your dog, your daily life and what you want to change. We’ll help you understand the next step.
