OUR MISSION
At Bleu Starr K9, our mission is to provide a happy, healthy, comfortable and safe environment for your dog during boarding and/or training.
When work, vacation, or unforeseen circumstances occur, and you cannot be home, we look forward to providing for your dog’s needs.
During training we use positive reinforcement to teach dogs obedience through love and respect.
We believe dogs thrive on recognizing and understanding boundaries which are established through consistent reinforcement of set commands with finite expectations. This process provides the most success for basic obedience allowing for improved socialization.
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As K9 lovers
and advocates
we understand
the special place your pet holds
in your heart
and look forward
to welcoming
your family
to our pack.
OUR TRAINER
GRAHAM MARSHALL WARD
OWNER
Graham is a native of North Carolina, having been born and raised in Raleigh and living in the Wilmington area for the past 9 years. He has had a love for dogs since a very young age and trained his family dogs as a hobby for many years. Several years ago, Graham made the decision to follow his true passion and become a certified canine instructor.
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Graham has been training dogs professionally for the past 7 years. He worked for a national pet company for 5 years becoming their lead trainer after only a year. He has built a large clientele in Eastern North Carolina with recommendations from current and past clients.
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Graham has held a CGC (Canine Good Citizen) Evaluator certification with the AKC (American Kennel Club) for the last 4 years. He has worked with numerous Eastern Carolina rescues and is continually looking to further his education and certifications to best meet his clients’ needs.
Graham has had the opportunity to train various types of clients over the years, including ESA’s (Emotional Support Animals) and service dogs. Each dog he encounters has only furthered his love and commitment to the training process for both the dogs and their owners.
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Bleu Starr K9 has been a dream for many years. Through hard work and dedication, Graham is now able to provide a place for dogs to grow and flourish through love and respect.
OUR BOARDING
MANAGER
SARAH WARD
OPERATIONS
Originally from Maryland, Sarah relocated to North Carolina in 2014 to finish her Bachelors Degree in Psychology. In 2016, she turned her love for animals into a career and began working in the Veterinary field. Having found her passion, she continues to grow and expand her knowledge base around animals.