We bought a 4-pack of 1 hour training sessions for our little corgi dog Porky online. Worked with Michael as our trainer and just finished our 4 sessions. Definitely the best dog trainer I ever worked with and we have worked with many in this area. Very pleased and happy we made the purchase. We worked on basic obedience with our dog and he made great strides. The first session Porky wouldn't even sit. By the end of the 4th session our corgi can sit, come, lay down, heel and will lay on bed or wherever we point on command. He would give us homework to work on and we would practice with Porky at home between sessions. We are confident now Porky will retain these commands and is just much, much better trained after just 4 weeks. I highly recommend working with Michael for any type of dog you may have at any age. He is very knowledgeable and easy to communicate with. You can ask him questions and he always had a good answer for us. He also is a nice guy overall. I will make referrals for him going forward and will also buy more sessions for our other Husky dog who could benefit from his training. Go see for yourself...you will not be disappointed I almost guarantee. read more

Bud, is a liar and doesn't honor his contracts. Do not send your dog to this guy. Once he takes your money and your dog you may not get anything back. We were lucky to get our dog back. read more

We brought our two girls to offleash for a two week board and train. Our trainer, Brandon, was extremely receptive to our concerns with each dog (husky and pit mix) and showed genuine love and admiration for dogs. After a long two weeks, our girls absolutely crushed it! Brandon was able to overcome the litter mate thing the girls had going on and sent home two very well behaved animals. The updates we received along the way truly showed Brandon's dedication and admiration to ensuring a great experience for us and the girls. I would highly recommend this veteran owned, and operated business to anyone. read more

Went to Off Leash K9 Training and Tana was amazing. Helped Arya..my Boxer mix.. and I sooo much. Both of us learned to calm down and now can relax more often. Arya now listens to me...for the most part anyways...and her recall is great now. I highly recommend getting your dogs trained there. -Jodi read more

Michael is an amazing trainer! Really understands dogs and cares about them too. We were very impressed with the results and our dog liked it too. read more

I spent thousands of dollars with these trainers and with no result. It's a sham of a business. I'd have reach out again and again to get calls back from Bud the owner. This was of course after I paid. Prior to that he was magically reachable. They recommend the use of a shock collar that left my dog injured in their care. Don't make the same mistake I did by using these folks. read more

Dog training requires active participation, time and work between the dog owner, the dog and the dog trainer. If you put in the time, the dog will be amazing...all thanks to Bud Hancock and Off Leash K9 Training! I have trained dogs in Schutzhund previously as a hobby, but recognize in Bud a level of professionalism, knowledge and experience placing him at the top of his chosen profession. My pup, Boru, has spent a good solid 4 hours in training with Bud, (with another 6 hours to go) and the results are both amazing, and lasting. I recommend Off Leash K9 Training to all my friends and associates. I also support Bud as a Vetranpreneur and small business owner in my community. If you are serious about training your dog, Bud Hancock and his staff at Off Leash K9 Training are serious about providing the absolute best dog training experience around. You will not be disappointed. read more

Our 9 month old husky completed the two-week board and train program with trainer, Taylor. During the two-week stay, we stayed well informed with daily updates, pictures, and videos - it made missing him a little easier! The training he received while in Taylor's care certainly laid a great foundation to build upon. He now heels on walks, has a decent recall, and can enjoy off-leash fun at the park. He can still be stubborn at times, and the training continues as we integrate into our daily life. Overall, he seems happier because he more confident, especially off-leash. I would definitely recommend Off-Leash training! Since we've been home, Taylor has reached out to check on Koda's progress and reminded us that we have lifetime refreshers if we need any additional training advice or coaching. Thank you, Taylor! read more

It may have been an off day for the head trainer. Nonetheless, we cut our initial assessment visit short when it became very clear that he was neither focusing on the behavioral issues we had sought his assistance for nor giving us any confidence in his capabilities as a dog trainer. More than an hour of our time with him was solely devoted to walking on a leash, a skill which our 5 year-old Aussie had long ago mastered. The trainer's communication style offered far more enthusiasm than specificity. Finally, when it became obvious that our dog had become highly stressed by the trainer, we thanked him for his time and ended the session. read more

I took my malamute to Off Leash K9 Training. He was assigned to Marianna she did a lovely job with him. I would recommend this training for everyone to get for there dog read more

Where does this guy house his dogs? My dog died in his care The listed address is a house not a training center. Bud Hancock is being evasive in details. Dog lost 30lbs and has bruising and puncture wounds. I need answers. Does anyone know what happens at this training facility. read more

I have never had a better training experience. My 5 month old yellow Lab, Ruby, was a nightmare! Constantly biting, chewing, rude, disobedient, out of control. I knew she was smart, because she could figure out weird things, like how to open doors and escape. Michael taught Ruby in two short weeks to have a job and that job was to to as I told her. She has become the most loving obedient dog I have ever had, but at the same time remained her same goofy self. If anyone has any questions, seriously reach me. You will never be sorry. These people love and treat your precious dog like it was their own. Do it now! It's worth every penny, for your sanity and their safety!! read more

Our dog came home with scabs from the shock color, he had pretty bad infections, He hadn't been brushed or groomed . He came home and was not the same dog we sent to be trained. There's no more spark in his eyes. He is even less trained than he was before he went. He's never been an aggressive dog. He now cannot be around any other animals and did harm another dog. A friend of ours also sent their dog to this camp and came back with similar injury's and behavior. I'm not sure how a dog whose never attacked another dog or been aggressive in the slightest can turn into this in just a few weeks. It's disgusting and inhumane what this poor dog went through. It's heartbreaking. We just want our good boy back. read more

BEWARE!! Becca hammond who is a former employee of Off leash K9 has a long history of abusing dogs yet still got a job here. In August 2018 we hired Becca to train our six month old dobberman while she was working for Off Leash K9 in Tacoma. Our friends have his litter mate and chose to put them though training together. We initially met Becca and found her to be knowledgeable and responsive. Becca took our dogs for a few weeks and assured us they were in good hands. We struggled to get videos and pictures from her and after a few weeks with her we finally got Hugo back. He was slimey, malnourished, terrified, skittish and unresponsive. We took him to the vet and he had scabs from that shock collar and a serious case of giardia!! That is from drinking water contaminated wiith fecis....He did not eat for days, vommitted, had diarrhea and struggled to be alone. The next day our friends contacted us and said they could not get a hold of Becca or the owner Bud Hancock. At that point we googled Beccas name and realized she has a long history of abusing and neglecting dogs that have resulted in their deaths! I called Bud and he stated he realized she had multiple dogs in her care that were neglected and was in the process of getting them back. After threatening legal action I met Bud at the Federal Way Costco around mid night to get out friends dobbie back. Our friends dog was so frightened that he would not let anyone near him. This was why nobody (including Bud Hancock) would let us see him. We received a full refund from Off-leash K9 and a BS apologie from Bud Hancock.If you google Becca Hammond you will find she is responsible for a death of a dog in Massachusetts and recently a beautiful German Shepherd over Memorial Day in Sumner, WA. Becca is the real problem but if she is able to get a job with Off leash K9 in Tacoma who knows who they will hire. STAY AWAY! read more

Bud Hancock is an amazing and dedicated trainer, I highly recommend his services. I've had my 2-year-old GSD boarded many times with him as well as a few lessons and the 2-week board and train. I couldn't be happier! It is clear Bud has a tremendous amount of experience and knowledge, and he really puts in all the work. He doesn't just train in open fields, he trains in dynamic environments around distractions, people and other dogs to make sure your dog is properly exposed and desensitized to all the same stimulation they will face when not being trained. You can see his dedication and perfectionist drive as he turns the environment into his dojo to keep your dog engaged and learning. He cares very deeply about ensuring a high quality of training and his work/videos are both impressive as well as quite representative if you start this journey with him. He is always willing and able to share his knowledge and tips that help you become a junior trainer for your dogs needs, so you can continue understanding the dogs behavior, holding them accountable and speaking their language. Whenever my GSD sees him (of even just the sound of his voice while I'm watching his videos at home) she gets excited and I can tell by her reaction that they share a positive and trusting bond. Quite simply, she loves interacting and working with him. Working with Bud has made a tremendous impact in my relationship with my GSD. I highly recommend Bud and his program, it is an incredibly worthwhile investment. read more

I have two very high energy 2 year old Cattledog/Catahoula/Border Collie mixes that have been very challenging. They both completed separate board and train programs with Liz and made great improvements. Gunner, the male, has been reactive on leash to both humans and other dogs. He has gained a lot of confidence since working with Liz and is much better in public settings. He also has learned to "heel" very well and I can now trust him to respond to me, both on and off leash. Arrow, the female, has also improved immensely. She is much more confident in public areas and does not react poorly to other dogs or people. Liz has been a great instructor, not just for the dogs, but for me. She has given me the tools to continue to reinforce good behaviors and correct the bad ones. She has continued to help me with the Gunner and Arrow's training even after the board and train was complete. I'm very thankful for her help and would certainly recommend her to others. read more

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We just picked our boy Theo up from a board and train with Liz. Theo went through their basic obedience package initially and did great. She helped set a really good foundation. But the board and train let her work more on the behavior stuff. It's clear that Liz really cares about how your dog will be going home. Very upfront and honest about the work involved so we feel equipped to take the reins now read more

We picked up our 11 month old Labrador, Samson, 4 days ago from his board and train session with Liz. He is "the new and improved" Samson. He is well behaved in the house; is easy to walk on a leash (off leash too); and most importantly, he doesn't jump on strangers or us any more. Liz taught him how to greet politely. Liz listened to all the areas we were having problems with Samson; and she worked on every one of them. She kept in touch with me everyday to let me know how Samson was doing, what they worked on that day, and what his trouble areas seemed to be. She sent me videos of their training sessions and even pictures of him bonding with her dogs. Samson just loves her dogs, Riot and Krueger. Liz had us come out and work with Samson and instructed us on how to handle different situations. She helped fine tune our interactions with Samson. She even asked to keep him a couple of extra days to work on some of his weak areas. She wanted him at his best before he came home to us. Today she contacted me to check on how Samson was doing. Reminding me that she is always here to help us if we encounter any rough spots or if we need refreshers of how to keep his obedience up. We are thoroughly impressed with Liz's skills for training dogs and her true concern that we are satisfied with the progress Samson made. I would definitely recommend Liz to my friends and family who need assistance with their dogs. read more

Outstanding dog training- far more effective than any other place we've tried in Seattle (and we tried a lot - classes, private trainers, you name it). As others have commented on their site, my dog was already showing better obedience after 15 minutes into our first lesson, and continues to listen better, follow commands reliably, and overall is much more relaxed and happy after working with Bud Hancock at Offleash K9 Seattle. They are very professional and work to fit your schedule. I have learned a lot and have a much better relationship with my dog. Highly recommended! read more

Off Leash K9 is the Best! Bud is the best trainer and also just a solid person. He is someone you can trust to be true to his word and really takes the time to understand your dog and how to get the most out of him. We rescued a 1-2 year old, 14 pound terrier mix, who was a bit nervous around some people and bigger dogs. Because we didn't know his history, we were always nervous that he might dart out the door and into the street. He has come back to us confident and impeccably trained. Even living in downtown Seattle, we almost never have him on a leash, regardless of distractions (dogs, cars, bikes, noises etc). Bud also takes a great deal of time to "train" the owners and is available after the training at any time to answer questions or provide a refresher. This investment in your pup is absolutely worthwhile! read more

Bud trained our pet dog Chess and she has been a more obedient dog since. He is always available to answer questions when we send him a text. Additionally, we boarded her when we were out of town with confidence that she is in Bud's safe hands and in the company of well behaved dogs. read more

We had Nikki train our puppy and the amount of difference it made was tremendous. She handles pretty much all situations better now after training. Nikki has also been available to us any time we had questions after we were done with training as well. read more

Bud Hancock is an outstanding trainer with an incredible work ethic. He has deep understanding of animal behavior and laser focused training techniques that produce consistent results that benefit not only you but more importantly your dog. It is such a benefit and growth potential to the relationship between you and your dog to build that discipline and report and Bud trains those tools not only to the dog, but to you as well. What good is a training tool if you don't understand how to use it and the principles behind it? Bud makes sure you understand how to implement the training he has provided and ongoing building beyond the initial training. We had our 2 year old Mastiff/German Shepard enrolled in his "board and train" program, and while this is a substantial investment, I can assure you it is worth every single penny. Bud and his team have a kind of work ethic and commitment to their clients that I thought was non existent in this current day, they will not rest until you are 100% satisfied and confident with the training provided. If you are looking for an outstanding training program with the BEST trainers, look these guys up! read more

Bud Hancock is an excellent and very dedicated dog trainer that I highly recommend. He is definitely the best in this area. I signed my Goldendoodle, Jojo (1.5 years old), up for his basic obedience and board and train course and I am blown away by the quality, service and long-lasting impact Bud's training has had on Jojo and my family. I found out about Bud through this crazy good youtube video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXH7LT9UqNk) Before training with Bud, Jojo attended training with another popular training facility in Seattle. Unfortunately, the training I and my dog received was in a group setting with little personal attention and skills that never translated into the real world. Jojo knew no boundaries, was excessively nice, treating every person and his dog like his best friend. He was always lunging on leash, causing shoulder and neck pain. He wouldn't get into the car by himself and would jump on all our guests. Within the first lesson with Bud, I had already learnt so much I didn't learn from previous trainers, youtube and the internet. The best part about the first lesson is that Bud actually takes Jojo for most of the lesson to slowly transition him from leash pressure to e-collar pressure. This was critical because Jojo has such a good relationship with his e-collar right now that he loves wearing it. Subsequent lessons with Bud only happened when I took videos and showed we were ready to proceed and although lessons itself were technically one-hour long, Bud gave me a 2.5 hour lesson on the off-leash heel when he saw that Jojo was doing so well and could continue. By the end of that lesson, Jojo was doing a pretty stable heel and I could even bring him to mid-level distraction areas on an off-leash heel and at the end of the basic obedience course, Jojo could do a stable sit (with implied stay), recall and off-leash heel. I signed up for the board and train because I felt that Jojo had so much more capacity to learn. Given that Bud was already familiar with Jojo and knew the basic commands, Bud went above and beyond the typical curriculum. Bud trained Jojo at his pace and even offered to take Jojo for an additional 5 days for free. At my request, Bud gladly agreed to leave on Jojo's whistle (GPS and activity tracker) and I was very impressed to see that Jojo consistently received at least 4 hours of solid activity almost every day. The best part about the board and train is he trains Jojo in the real world. When I told Bud that I would love to be able to bring Jojo to University Village routinely since I live close by, Bud traveled to UVillage (2 hours drive roundtrip for him) for many days and trained him there for many hours each time. I asked if I could observe while he was there and Bud gladly agreed. Bud trained Jojo in all the stores I typically go to, and by the end of the day, Jojo was able to do a solid heel even in Mud Bay where dog treats are in open containers at Jojo's level. At my request, Bud also taught Jojo to go into my car with the "load" command. From the way Jojo looks at Bud and gives him his full attention, I can tell that he looks up to Bud and trusts him in every way because of the amount of time, attention and love Bud has shown Jojo. The only true test of Bud's dog training abilities is Jojo's performance and I can definitely say that I have been completely blown away. It is definitely money well spent. I look forward to continue boarding Jojo with Bud when I travel and to keep up with Jojo's training using the unlimited free refresher courses that comes with all board and train packages. read more

Bud is a canine master. He turned our anxious, high strung German Shepherd into an obedient, well balanced doggo. Highly recommend.