A few months ago, we hired OffLeash K9 through their "Board and Train" program, for our Cane Corso puppy. At that time, he was around 7 months old. At the time I signed the training services agreement, there was zero mention of the use of an electronic training collar as part of the program. Additionally, it is not clearly described or disclosed on the OffLeash K9 website that they utilize these collars as a part of the training-- they use vague language to refer to their practices, including the use of "safe and effective methods", but no concrete examples or definitions. I did not discover that they were planning to use an electronic (shock) collar until well after I paid the $2790 for the training program, I should add. Learning this information gave me pause, and I considered cancelling the training, as I had learned through my own professional experience that positive reinforcement training is more effective to achieve results for dogs than punishment-based training. Nonetheless, I was told and encouraged by the trainer (Izzy) that this method was safe, and would not cause injury. Upon return to me after the 2 weeks, my puppy had injuries around his neck which the trainer referred to as "hot spots". The trainer informed me that it was simply due to "irritation" from the collar. The trainer stated at the time of return that our dog was "stubborn", and "slow to learn". Being a Registered Veterinary Technician, I took him home, and I shaved and cleaned the wounds around his neck, in order to better visualize the area. It was immediately clear that he had painful, necrotic pressure wounds around his neck (see photos). I administered first aid, and consulted a veterinarian colleague for further instruction. I am relieved to report that his injuries healed without the need for more invasive treatment--however, those pressure wounds are not a "normal" result of the use of electronic collars. That occurs when the collar is left in place for too long, and is fitted too tightly. This was a direct result of the misuse of the training collar by the trainer. Subsequently, our dog was fearful of the collar, and, understandably, would refuse to allow us to place it on him. He demonstrated very little obedience as a result of his training, despite our attempts to follow up with his training as directed, and he appeared more anxious than he was prior to the program. Both personally and professionally, I was left disappointed and concerned by this program, and certainly would not recommend it to any of my friends or associates. I question its validity, if management is using and supporting dubious communications, and condoning harmful practices. I have extensive connections in the veterinary medical community of the Central Coast and Bay Area, after an almost 20-year career as a senior veterinary nurse, and I have been vehemently opposing and advocating against this he use of OffLeash K9. I have dissuaded clients from acquiring their services. Furthermore, I strongly suggest that trainer Izzy of Salinas be investigated for misconduct, and potentially animal neglect. My intention in sharing this feedback is to make the community of pet owners, whom I love and humbly serve, aware of the adverse effects of this training program. read more

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Having had previous success for dog training it was without a doubt to choose Central Coast: Off Leash K9 train to train our young dog. Miguel was very patient and skillful in handling our Maltese. Mugi returned to us confident and receptive to basic commands. We were amazed that Mugi walked off leash so obediently! We recommend CC OLK9 and Miguel and found the two week board and train program a great way to train and expand socialization to our dog. read more

We were lucky enough to be assigned Rylee as the trainer for both of our dogs. We needed help with barking/reactivity and getting our dogs to actually listen and then comply with instructions we give them (most importantly "come"). One of our dogs took to the training a bit more quickly than the other, but overall we could not be happier or more impressed with the difference that two weeks with Rylee made in our pups' behavior and attitude. Rylee was vigilant and thorough in her communication and updates. And she was also super friendly and caring. Our pups adore her, which is a clear sign that they view her (and the training they received while with her) positively. I highly recommend this service and Rylee as a trainer in particular. read more

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We did a silly thing and got a puppy right before our baby came and it became clear we needed help getting her trained. Central coast connected us with Sara. She called and sat on the phone with me and thoroughly explained the process and answered all of my questions thoroughly. She was also very flexible and willing to work with my schedule. When she had our puppy she sent me updates and pictures throughout the week and it was fun to see our puppy had learned so much. She took our puppy to similar situations she knew would be her every day life like neighborhoods and ball parks. She had her own children help work with her knowing she was around our children. When we picked up our puppy, sara spent an hour explaining our puppy's new skills and how we could continue to work with her. It was nice to finally have a puppy who listened and we had much more control after only a week with Sara. Sara extended herself to help us after we had the baby and offered services like taking our puppy to get out energy and board her if we needed it. She's been such a great boarding resource and has gone above and beyond working with our puppy while boarding her and taking her to play at the beach. It's comforting knowing our puppy gets love and attention and not just locked in a kennel when we go out of town. read more

I sent my reactive dog to a 2 week board and train. The bad behaviors I specifically (and only) wanted addressed were my dog's lunging and barking when near bigger dogs and barking at the doorbell/neighborhood sounds. I received daily videos of the trainer walking my dog while using the e-collar. My dog was already sufficiently trained to walk. This was not my concern at all! I kept asking about exposure to big dogs and the doorbell, and it wasn't until approx day 10 (out of 14) when they finally did some doorbell training. I never saw any sufficient exposure to big dogs. The closest they seemed to get to any big dog was ~10 ft away and the other dog was on the other side of the fence inside a dog park... this is not sufficient. When I picked up my dog, they trained me to walk my dog with the e-collar and that's about it. Ultimately they told me that my dog's reactivity was due to protecting me (not other people), so they couldn't replicate the it. I would have to do it myself. So why did I spend all that money?!? read more

Our trainer Rylee did an amazing job with Bolo ( Mastiff Pit Mix) , she was very informative sent me videos and pics daily, updated me on all his trainings and progress. Went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable with sending him away for two weeks. She did amazing with Bolo, he is still my baby but on his way to being the best he can be, I would totally recommend off leash K9 and would definitely ask for trainer Rylee she is awesome, she walked me through everything when we handed off and they offer refresher training for you if you still don't feel 100% confident. Thank you so much was the best thing I've ever done for me and Bolo, we will be spending more time walking and enjoying our cities rather than being cooped up in the backyard . read more

Sara has done an excellent job helping us with our young German Shepherd. She is very thorough in explaining that what she starts with her sessions need to be reinforced by us at home for the behavioral modifications to stick. We opted to leave our pup with her for about two weeks to immerse him in training and he is now very well mannered. Even though his official sessions are done we still have him there for follow ups to keep up on stuff and frankly because he really enjoys being there. One other convenience is that Sara boards your dog if you need to leave town and can't take your dog. Unlike some places your dog will hang out with her instead of sitting in a cage. Also helps reinforce the training. Highly recommend! Bob read more

I sent my 2 dogs on a 2 week board and train. I was desperate when I called them because I have a baby and needed my dogs to get some behavior training. My dogs came back from training exactly the same as when they went. The company has a long list of things on their website the dogs should learn while they are away. I didn't expect miracles but my dogs came back with nothing learned from that list. When I picked them up I was a little in shock because they weren't listening at all and one dog was jumping all over the place. I thought at first it was because they were happy to see me but they were the same at home. I've kept the collars on them and tried to train them but it's hard when they came back with no training. At this point I could have just bought the collars myself and saved myself almost $6,000. The trainers were nice but I wasted so much money and time on this. read more

Coach Sara is a MIRACLE WORKER. She took our smart but defiant mini Golden Doodle and with love, patience, and firmness turned her into a respectful, responsive little companion. She's just as sweet and loving as ever, but now she knows her boundaries and is a responsible and cooperative little family member! Coach Sarah gives very clear instructions for US to follow, and make no mistake, WE are the reason our little dog used to be so naughty and irreverent. We have been able to follow those instructions since we brought the little dog home. For example, now, when we eat, instead of gluing herself to our legs and begging for table scraps, we are able to put our little dog in "place" while we eat in peace. She heels on walks when told to, and is SO MUCH LESS REACTIVE when we encounter other dogs or distractions. We couldn't be more delighted with the outcome of her two weeks with Coach Sara! She's made all of our lives much more calm and relaxed. And it's clear that our little dog is much more confident and secure in herself. The best money we have ever spent by far! Thank you, Coach Sara! read more

I can't thank Megan enough for putting me on the right track with my precious golden boy, Reggie. In one short week, we are looking so good at the beach and park with our beginner commands...Heel, Come, Sit, Off, Out, and Break...not to mention his door and food manners. I loved how Megan kept me up to date with pictures and videos of Reggie's progress and how comfortable she made me feel with adapting to the technique. I've had him home just 3 days now, and I feel the bond growing between me and my dog because now we have an effective way to communicate. I'm pretty sure Reggie misses Megan and all her animals and family, but we'll schedule another week or two with her because I'm convinced he was in HOG HEAVEN at her RANCH!! read more

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After my 5-year-old chocolate lab "Fletch" bit 3 different delivery truck drivers, I knew it was past time to acknowledge that we had failed to train him properly. I felt terrible that he had hurt people and was determined to make it right. My dad told me about Central Coast after friends of his sent their dog to them and had amazing results. So I called right away and spoke at length to Megan. She was very sympathetic and understanding and described the process Fletch would go through at their 2-week program. While it felt like a lot of money to spend, the possibility of having a dog I could confidently take anywhere without fear of him hurting anyone was beyond worth it... And now I'm so grateful I made the decision to send Fletch. The 2 weeks he was at Central Coast, Megan sent me photos and videos every day with updates on his progress. Honestly, Fletch looked so happy in these photos that I wondered if he'd even want to come home. But when we picked him up after he "graduated", he was very happy to see us and showed off all his new "tricks"... No more pulling on the leash, no more screaming for him to come while he ignores us, no more charging strangers and barking like crazy. He was (and remains) a happy, pleasant, calm, loving companion. For the first time, we can take Fletch to outdoor restaurants and he lays down contently at our feet. Other diners actually approach us to compliment Fletch on how well behaved he is! I can't even believe they're talking about my dog! Our family will be forever grateful to Megan and Central Coast for their loving and effective training. We have a furry member of the family who can finally go places with us and give & receive love from others. Can't recommend them enough! read more

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We had Sara for our 2 week board and train. It's like we got a different dog back. I am beyond pleased. Sara was very responsive and sent a picture and a video everyday. She also did a good job trining my husband and I. My pup went to work with my husband this morning and said she did much, much better than before her training. If you are looking to get your dog trained, I highly recommend Central Coast K9 Off Leash and especially Sara! read more

Tess is amazing! I am so grateful for her help. I was on the last straw with my reactive dog. she was affirming & patient & believed in both me & my dog. He has made amazing progress. Another life we helped to save. Offleash is a great company - reasonably priced, very responsive & great communication with email & text reminders. Very polite in interactions as well. Not pushy! I would absolutely use them again & have already started recommending them to my friends. read more

Central Coast: Off Leash K9 Training - Our one eyed sweetheart. - Pet Training Near Me - Seaside, California

I found Off Leash K9 Training after trying everything else. Our GSP was loveable and friendly but very stubborn and scent focused with lots of energy. I was skeptical but desperate when we agreed to send him to Jillian for a week. I liked her immediately and trusted she would care well for our Max. Every day we got photos and a progress report and it was obvious that Jillian enjoyed working with him and was making progress. After 7 days, we had a 2 hour debrief where I learned how to keep the training going. The difference is night and day. We can now take walks with ease, go hiking with Max off-leash, keep Max out of the kitchen and calm when meeting new dogs and people. I cannot recommend highly enough!! read more

Central Coast: Off Leash K9 Training - Max off leash, waiting patiently for me. - Pet Training Near Me - Seaside, California

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My dog Euro (a Belgian Malinois) and I just wrapped up our 8 week "Aggressive" Dog Training lessons with Kaitie in Santa Cruz, CA. The key issues I faced were anxiousness, inconsistent listening with commands, reactivity with dogs, motorcycles, skateboards etc. I have always felt Euro is very smart but if you know anything about Malinois you know they can be challenging. I noticed a difference in my dog after the first lesson and let me tell you if you are skeptical of the E- Collar it is a GAME CHANGER. Kaitie even helped demonstrate on myself with the collar what the dog would be feeling which provided a lot of comfort for me personally before using it. In addition, she also made sure my dog understood the commands before using the E-Collar for commands which I was incredibly happy to see. While I wanted a dog that listened, I did not want a robot of a dog or to achieve this unfairly. Every lesson was valuable, including our final one (one of my favorites). One thing I learned from working with Kaitie is that dog training is an ongoing process. Regardless if someone decided to sign up for Board and Train or Individualized Lessons it is our responsibility as owners to continue training with them long after. It is impossible to recreate or find every situation you may encounter in the real world but working with Kaitie has prepared me with the knowledge and an amazing foundation to know what to do when certain situations arise. As of writing this there are not many reviews for lessons but if you are considering the lessons instead of the Board and Train because you want to save money, enjoys training with your dog personally, have multiple dogs or any other reason and are wondering if the Individual Lessons are as good as the Board and Train let me tell you... THEY ARE. Secondly, my dog was 6 at the time we started so if you are someone who thinks it may be too late or your dog is too old... THEY ARE NOT! However, as Beth mentioned when I inquired, it is your job to do the homework between lessons. Kaitie was always honest when I would ask questions which I am super appreciative of and did an excellent job communicating between lessons whether I had questions or needed to reschedule. I thoroughly enjoyed our lessons together. She allowed us to focus on things that I wanted after the basics to respect and maximize our time together. The conversations with Kaitie while training were worth the money alone. I am incredibly grateful to not only have found Off-Leash but Kaitie specifically. This training has provided both Euro and I a higher quality of life and I cannot wait to continue learning and adventuring through life together. If you have any questions about my experience, feel free to reach out to me here or Euro himself at @eurothebelgiank9 on Instagram. Happy training and don't forget HAVE FUN! read more

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Very surprised to see that Central Coast off leash K9 Trainings name on Yelp was changed so much. Molly B. Owner- as you know the E-collar was used on my beagle during "training" and when returned she has experienced extreme anxiety. I spoke to one of your colleagues and she was not helpful at all. She seemed not to care, and only focused on the E-collar and how good my dog seemed to do. My dog has been in and out of the vet along with medication Trazodone and Prozac because of her anxiety she developed from the E-collar. I'm writing this to inform other dog owners of the danger of the E-collar ca do. You have never ever reached out to me, that is a complete lie! And you know it. You just reached out now because I posted a negative review on yelp, about the abuse of the E-collar. And even if you did reach out, but you didn't! Why would I put my dog thru your course again using the E-collar if that was the cause of her extreme anxiety! Your just out to rip people off and in the long run damage their loving pet with the E-collar. May be you should have one in so we can come to an agreement!!! BEAWARE Molly B- is trying to push this issue off. She knows the effect it can have long term on the animal. Please be aware of these E-collars. They have changed there name quite a few times, that's a RED flag. They are not even listed as a business with the BBB. Another RED flag! PLEASE KEEP YOUR PET SAFE AND AWAY FROM E-COLLARS read more

Central Coast: Off Leash K9 Training - Very surprised to see that Central Coast off leash K9 Trainings name on Yelp was changed so much. Molly B. Owner- - Pet Training Near Me - Seaside, California

We put our 6 month old (at the time) European Doberman in this training program because he was terrible at walking. He would pull so much and cry at every dog passing by. His trainer Sara did wonders with our boy Rocko! She sent us progress videos every day and let us know how his training was going. We are still working on the crying part but he's doing so much better on walks. He no longer pulls and is easier to walk. we have a one year old son and I like to go on walks everyday but sometimes my husband works and can't come with us. I used to be scared to go alone with the dog because he would always pull and weighs Almost 90 pounds but I feel a lot more comfortable going alone with the dog and my son. We are grateful for Sara and appreciate all the work she put into our puppy Rocko (: read more

Central Coast: Off Leash K9 Training - Pet Training Near Me - Seaside, California

We have rescue shepherd mix and she had been near impossible to train. She was a friendly dog but just couldn't control her impulses when it came to jumping, chasing other dogs and animals, and basic obedience. We had Sara as our trainer and we started seeing results in the third day our dog was with her. We constantly received videos and progress updates of our dog. From on leash to off leash walking and everything in between, Off Leash K9 really changed our dog. We still are in the process of ingraining everything into our dog but the training has made our lives so much easier. Definitely recommend, especially Sara! read more

Wow. We brought our young rescue pup to these folks and they took one week to train him up into an exceedingly obedient and considerate dog. We had lots of issues with leash pulling and car chasing and general rambunctiousness. When we returned to pick up our pup he wasn't pulling on his leash anymore and hasn't chased after a car since we got him back. If you need a refresher for your dog or basic training for your pup. These are the folks to call. read more

We had a great experience with Megan (from Gilroy) and the Off Leash team! I had tried working with our big boy Winston (a 1-1/2 yr old Bernedoodle) by myself for some time before i reached out to Off Leash for help. The very first time i called i was feeling pretty defeated and overwhelmed, i just didn't know what i was doing and wasn't getting anywhere. After speaking with them on the phone i felt so much better and actually had some hope that walking without having our limbs pulled off could be possible (among other things- he loved to bolt out the door and it was a wild chase to catch him). We booked Winston into the 1 Week Board & Train program and could not be happier with our new and improved boy! Megan was a pleasure to work with- She kept us up to date daily and was very helpful and informative with any questions/concerns we had. Winston learned a ton and now walks on a loose leash, we can let him off leash without the worry of him running off, and he is really good at place and extended sit/down. Megan made sure we were equipped with the necessary knowledge to continue working with Winston, so that his newly learned skills can become his new habits moving forward. We would 100% recommend Megan & the Off Leash team and are so grateful to them for turning our boy around :) read more

Central Coast: Off Leash K9 Training - Pet Training Near Me - Seaside, California

We are so thankful for Tess! Our dog was well behaved indoors but the minute she got outside she had no recall and her leash pulling was insane. We tried everything to correct it and came upon Off Leash K9 Training. We were initially hesitant about an e collar but after looking into it and talking to some staff members felt better and decided to give it a go. Our dog did great in the one week board and train. She loves Tess and we received daily updates showing her progress. Since she has been home she walks comfortably on a leash, will sit and stay until told otherwise, can roam the beach off leash and will quickly respond to come, and no longer pulls to meet other dogs or animals we come upon on our walks and runs. We are so happy we made the decision to enroll our pup in this class and look forward to eventually using our refresher courses with Tess! Cannot recommend enough. read more

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Excellent and professional. Our trainer Meghan was incredibly knowledgable and patient. My puppy literally went from uncontrolable to completely manageable in four private lessons. He is now proficient in the commands of sit, come, heel,off and place. read more

Central Coast: Off Leash K9 Training - My puppy Rowdy mastering the command of "place" at our second lesson. - Pet Training Near Me - Seaside, California

Great experience! Received necessary training and tools to turn my aggressive dogs into more manageable and respectful pets. Kudos to Meaghan for her stellar training of our dogs AND their owners. read more

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From the very first call to OLK9TRAINING Central Coast, the experience for us and our dog, Domino, was outstanding! The ladies on the phone were so pleasant and informative! And got us convinced and connected for one week of board and train for our 5 1/2 month old Sheepadoodle! Then we met Enrique, our trainer! I say, our trainer because Enrique went out of his way to train us in working with Domino! And during the week of training, he shared reports and pictures with us every day! And the training he did with our dog was exceptional! During the Turnover at the end of the week, we could see Enrique's great love for dogs and love for training dogs! But even more, we could see the wonderful effects of his work on the puppy! We highly recommend OLK9TRAINING and we were so grateful Enrique was OUR personal dog trainer! He is so good at what he does and so good to work with! read more

Central Coast: Off Leash K9 Training - Pet Training Near Me - Seaside, California

My dog, Rip, was in dire need of training & help. He was 15 months old & had experienced a lot of trauma in is first year of life. My husband found him through friends and they were inseparable. For the first 5 months of the dogs life he was 1:1 with my husband & although excitable as puppies are - was very well behaved and had a predictable routine. My husband suddenly & violently passed away & the poor dog was there when it happened. Rip was alone with my husband for 3-4 days before they were found. Rip became very attached to me when I picked him up & brought him back home. We have 2 small breed dogs & a geriatric German Shepherd that couldn't handle Rip's chaotically high energy & anxiety of all that he witnessed. My little dog bit Rip on the eye & Rip snapped back. The little dog got hurt much more than Rip did. Out of safety & because I - and the whole household was in trauma - I chose to rehome Rip with another Veteran that needed a service animal. It was very emotional as this dog is a huge tie to my husband. 6 months later I got a phone call that Rip was "found" and had been in custody of animal control for a month. They had no idea what happened with him - he was found without a collar and in someone's backyard. Turns out, we found an obituary for the guy we rehomed him with & his family let Rip go into animal control care. Rip was spared euthanasia 4 times during the month he was there & before they could find the microchip that had slid into his shoulder to contact me. I brought Rippy home - again. He had to live in a crate for the first week as he was completely out of control. He had lost 3 homes in 11 months & found himself back with me, again. My emotional state hadn't quite healed yet here I was having to handle this dog that represented so much of my husbands death. We struggled for a month and I realized training was the only thing that would help this guy have any quality of life. His anxiety was so high & he could NOT listen, had no manners, was reactive to every animal and person in the neighborhood - it was like walking a manic T-Rex around. By the time I found Off-Leash K9 training I had been beaten up by this dog and my arms/ torso were so bruised I hurt all the time. The weekend before sending him to Tess Molanari, I was having serious conversations with a friend that he would have to be put down because he would never have any quality of life. The day I dropped him off with Tess I was anxious and hoped he wouldn't get kicked out of training; and, I was relieved. He had the 2 weeks of Board and Training and I got the daily updates & videos of his progress. I eagerly awaited those videos & shared them with 4-5 friends and cried as I saw his progress. After the first week of watching the daily videos & seeing what Rip is capable of, I started having hope for him & us. I desperately wanted to keep Rip but was so concerned about my little dogs and cats & if I was the right owner for him. I wasn't sure I could keep up the consistency he needs to be a good boy since my grief is still so overwhelming. The turnover was amazing. Tess gave both me & Rippy extra time for all we both had to learn. Tess and Rippy built such a great relationship I was FLOORED at the difference in this boy. She gave him exactly what he was craving - structure, guidelines and expectations for behavior and Rip rose to the occasion! He listened to Tess like they had been with each other his whole life. I got Rip home & he tested the boundaries again. We got on track and he's been home for 6 weeks & we've built a decent routine. Rip's slowly getting integrated in the house with the little dogs and the cats. He hates to be alone & now will take wearing a muzzle (while inside) & listens to his commands about 80-90% of the time (I still struggle with consistency). In all honesty Tess saved his life. He is not anxious, he has a lot more self control, and confidence! He is getting to be a loving and accepted family member instead of a chaotic, out of control, unhappy mess of a dog. Thank you Tess! You truly saved him!!!! read more

Off Leash K9 Training is outstanding! From the beginning sign up all my questions were answered. When a trainer was chosen and reached out all communications were important and well handled. Allyson our trainer was very interested in the areas our girl Luna was needing. She kept us informed daily with great pictures and videos. Our pup was a handful and Allyson did an amazing job. I am very thankful to her. Luna is a new dog. I recommend Off Leash K9 and Allyson 100% read more

Jillian was a super awesome trainer for our little Lucy who is a very active 8 month old Irish Setter puppy. We were a little nervous about handing her over for training. But it was such a wonderful experience. We had daily updates and videos on her training. I can't recommend them enough. I was told by someone that they shock and starve the dogs to break their spirits. This is totally not true. Lucy had a great time and made a great friend too! It is totally worth every dime. We learned alot Jillian is super knowledgeable and very thoughtful. She gave Lucy plenty of love and care. When we add another Irish Setter to our family we will definitely be having her/him trained by Jillian. She never rushed us and always explained everything thoroughly and answered all our questions. Anyone looking to have their pup trained I highly recommend Jillian. She's a wonderful person, we can't say enough about her. She's so kind and loves all animals. Thank you so much Jillian for everything you do! She was only there for a week, her training will pay off more than I could imagine. When we received a video update with our pup heeling and walking through a store we couldn't believe it! Just amazing. Joe and Marcella Sanchez read more

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I can't say enough about this company! We worked with Ana in Salinas for our Two week board & train with our 10 month old German shepherd mix! She has changed our lives moving forward as he has learned discipline, understands his commands & who the actually boss of the house is. Can't wait to continue the hard work she's showed us at home! She's a rockstar & can't recommend her enough! Tysm K9 read more

Absolutely amazing training! Sara helped us turn our puppy into the best listener. She helped us learn how to continue on with the training at home. We are so grateful for Sara and highly recommend her as a trainer and the off leash k9 program. read more

Sara B. Was great she kept us in the loop on our dogs training the whole way thru the process. She sent pictures and videos. We just brought him home yesterday but already see a BIG difference in his behavior and temperament especially around our daughter. He seems like a much more confident dog overall. So happy we pulled the trigger and decided to send him for training. read more

We are so happy with the result sending our puppy to train with Tess!! She kept us in the loop all along the way and could see that Whiskey was making progress, while having fun and getting lots of love! Tess was very thorough at turnover, guiding us to continue training with him. We would definitely recommend Tess and K9 off leash read more

Labradoodle to training and we were so fortunate our dog was partnered with Jillian. She was amazing and our dog immediately bonded with her. We had done training on our own, took her to a local puppy training and had a private trainer work with her, so we were hesitant to invest more money, but we were so glad we did. Our dog, Bayley, knew all her commands but would not comply once we left our house. She also refused to come on command when outside and several times she was a danger to herself. The collar was magical and has made all the difference. Jillian spent time with us when we picked her up and we have been consistent reinforcing what she learned. We received pictures and videos each day and we could see she was happy and improving. We now have a happy and well behaved dog and we couldn't be happier. Thank you, Jillian! read more

This John McEwan I had a great experience with my trainer .Mac had a great time and learned a lot. I would recommend central coast .

My wife and I sent our 13 month old Cane Corso here for board and Train obedience class. Nitro's Trainer was Megan. She was amazing from the moment we met her to drop Nitro off and at the end to pick him up. She kept us up to date during the training with pictures and videos. We saw the transformation of our Boy happening right before our eyes. Megan knew exactly how to handle him and exactly what she needed to do in order to get him trained. We highly recommend Megan as a trainer and Off Leash as the company. read more

Thomas Basinger was our trainer and did a great job. He clearly loves dogs and his training techniques were easy to follow when we got our very well behaved golden retriever home for a week with hi . She used to avoid getting on the leash and would not come if she was off leash. Our dog is now a delight to take out and about and I highly recommend this particular trainer and the agency itself. read more

Found an ad for this organization in the local Carmel Magazine. Started doing research, went to their website, read reviews and their reputation was stellar. We had to leave our house for two weeks for car week and it coincided with an opening they had. I'd spent a good amount of time on the phone with their staff and felt confident to reserve. So as we were ready to depart we shipped Benson off to boot camp - I called it finishing school. He is 2, had basic training but needed to hold his commands and be better around dogs; he's highly social off leash - too excitable on leash and it came across as aggressive to other dogs which meant mayhem ensued. I also felt I couldn't take him into stores or to restaurants for fear other dogs would walk by and I'd have a lunging mess on my hands. Benson is as friendly as they get but his exuberance and inability to hold commands was an issue. The sign up was easy, they are thorough about records, and assign you a trainer that's a good match. The trainer calls beforehand so there is a download before any hand-off and then more communication at the time of pick-up/drop-off. Jillian was our trainer and she is AMAZING. This organization trains specific commands and reinforces them. They believe in use of a vibration e-collar (NO SHOCK) and it works wonders. I received an update every day via google photos and occasional texts. I could see his progress every day and our trainer was also conscientious to check in and ask preferences (can he have a doggie hamburger patty at a restaurant?). Jillian worked on all the basics and advance items too ;I could see progress from day one. What I loved too is the things I asked for she paid particular attention too. Can he go into Pet Express without picking up toys and lunging at dogs? Final exam - yes! Can he go into a restaurant and lay quietly and not lung at dogs that walk by? Final exam - yes! Can he hold a sit, a heel, a down with distractions galore - check again! Benson loved his experience. He came back super well trained. At hand off I was given good instructions and spent two hours with Jilian getting all the basics down so the training could be seamless and reinforced. Two days later he saw her because we forgot to get the charger for his collar and he was sOOO excited he could barely contain himself. Our dog loves loves loves his trainer which is the best endorsement you can get. I highly recommend this place. If you have a dog in need of manners and training this is the only place I'd use. They are AMAZING and Jillian was awesome. Going into three weeks later his commands are holding and he's in great shape. There might be things to tune-up and what I love is if you invest in the two week program they give you ongoing support as part of the package. An amazing experience. We are so relieved and our dog is happier and more confident. win-win! read more

Megan was amazing with our little French bulldog. After just two weeks she had taught her how to heal perfectly even when a squirrel runs by. She made sure we had plenty of pictures and videos every single day and she taught us all the different commands so that we can have a happy and obedient little girl. She continues to keep in touch with us to make sure we get any of our questions answered or Help us troubleshoot any training issues that come up. After walking our dog for the first time my husband exclaimed "Megan is worth every penny!" read more

Megan ROCKS!!! She is truly an amazing trainer and you can tell she loves what she does. She trained our English bulldog and we were blown away by how well mannered he came back. We are happy clients! read more

Tess was incredible! We are so lucky we found her. She was amazing with our 9 month old Belgian Malinois. She sent us the cutest videos every evening so we could track her progress. She treated her like her own. The training helped so much. She is a brand new dog and so well behaved. Tess was so helpful when she turned her over to us. She taught us everything we needed to know to ensure we have the confidence to continue training. She even checked in a couple times to see how we are doing and answered some questions. She really helped our life out in such a big way. I will refer her to everyone I know. We could not be happier with our experience. Thank you, Tess! read more

Jillian was absolutely outstanding with my puppy Caper and I. I chose to do the advanced lessons with my 7.5 month old pup because I am hoping he can be a therapy dog one day. From the first lesson right through the last my mind was blown at how fast Caper picked up the training. He's a smart little guy but his biggest issues were his high energy and impulsiveness. I thought it would be years before I could trust him off leash, but by the 5th lesson my overly cautious self felt comfortable giving it a try and he absolutely amazed me. Jillian was a dream to work with in every regard, she's kind, patient, and knows everything you could want her to know about how to get your pup where you need/want them to be. The great thing about the advanced lessons was I got a bit of flexibility in what commands I wanted to prioritize, and if at any time Caper picked up something super quick, Jillian was great about letting us spend some extra time working on the commands he struggled with a bit more. In the end he learned extended sit/down, a solid recall, place, touch, watch, through, heel, and most important to me... great off leash skills. In my opinion just the trust I have in taking him off leash would have made the cost of the lessons worth it, but he learned so much more than that. I also noticed his bad behaviors around the house improved incredibly after only a couple lessons, even though we hadn't necessarily taught him any commands that should have prompted that-- I really believe it was just the working relationship and bond Jillian and her training helped us develop that made him an all around better dog. I am sure all of the Off Leash K9 trainers are amazing but you will not regret asking for Jillian, she is one of my favorite humans I've had the pleasure of knowing. We had 8, 1 hour long sessions with her and I could spend 80 more just chatting with her because she is that lovely. She really gave me the confidence in my dog and myself as an owner to ensure our progress doesn't end with our last lesson, the sky is the limit for us thanks to you Jillian.... well maybe not the sky... idk if Caper could cut it as a police dog... :P Thanks a million times over Jillian, Caper and I love you! read more

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