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We enrolled our 5-year-old Lab/Australian Cattle Dog mix rescue in training because she struggled with severe anxiety and insecurity. Taking her out in public was stressful, she would shake, bark and become very reactive out of fear, which in turn made us anxious too. From the very first call with Manny at Off Leash K9 Training, we knew he was the right fit. He genuinely cared about both our dog and us, and took the time to thoroughly answer all of our questions, which gave us so much confidence moving forward. Throughout the training, Manny kept us updated daily with photos and videos, which was incredibly reassuring and exciting to see her progress. After 4 weeks, our Raven girl is truly transformed. She's so much more confident, calm, and equipped with amazing tools and commands that have made a huge difference in her behavior. We are beyond grateful for the care, dedication, and expertise Manny put into working with Raven. We can't thank him enough and are so excited to continue building on everything she's learned. This is just the beginning! Highly recommend!!!

Leah B.

We recently completed a 3-week board and train program with Manny at Off Leash K9, and we couldn't be more pleased with the entire experience. From day one, Manny showed incredible patience and dedication--not just to our dog, but to us as owners. Our girl got a little homesick at the beginning, and Manny truly went above and beyond to help her adjust. He made her homemade food, and even personally picked her up and dropped her off for a few days to ease the transition. You can tell he genuinely cares about the dogs he trains and treats them like his own. At pickup, Manny spent over two hours with us, making sure we understood the training, answered all our questions, and helped us feel confident continuing the work at home. He also offers refresher sessions, which we really appreciate--and we absolutely plan to keep working with him. We're so excited to have our dog home with us and, more importantly, to have the tools and training to take her places and help her succeed around distractions. Thank you, Manny!

Kimberly C.

I can't express the gratitude I have for OFF LEASH and trainer Manny. We adopted a 14 month Husky from a shelter got him home and he turned out to be very possessive and aggressive and had bitten my husband, both of my sons and myself. We were 1 day from returning Timber to the shelter where I was told he would be euthanized due to his bites. We picked him up from Manny a few days ago and all I can say was WOW!! A total transformation. We will be sending another fur baby in the near future! THANK YOU OFF LEASH & MANNY YOU MOST DEFINITELY SAVED TIMBERS LIFE.

Kelsey C.

Manny truly saved me and Hank's quality of life. Hank just lost his best friend to cancer and was struggling with grief. He was also trying to adjust to giant move from the Bay Area to SD. He was being attacked by so many dogs due to his size that he was becoming reactive. His reactive behaviors were becoming more and more difficult for me to anticipate and control. He was afraid of every dog and person. After I injured my shoulder from Hank lunging at a dog while I held onto his leash I knew I needed help. I really knew that Hank needed me to get help for us. Manny came HIGHLY recommended by many of my friends in our Bernese Mountain Dog Club. Hank went off to boot camp for three weeks. When I picked him up - Manny taught me how to be more confident and clear with Hank. Hank was more confident and knew the expectations. I had so much tension built up in my body from all the stress that when I finally brought Hank home and saw how much we could trust each other- I felt so much better! It was all because of Manny and his training! Manny knows how to build confidence in you and his expertise is out of this world. Hank goes regularly for boarding when I need to be out of town. Hank loses his mind with excitement when it's time to go see Manny. I cannot thank Manny enough. Hank and I can go to public places and enjoy our time! I still go for refreshers and he even allows me to reach out to him if I have concerns or questions even after his three week training. Manny sent me videos and photos every day! It wa so great to get updates on how Hank was doing. It eased all my anxiety! Nathalie took all the information and she really helped me through the process. She was even there for me when we lost Nana to cancer. She was so patient with me when I needed to reschedule etc. and she helped me when Hank needed to go in immediately due to escalating behavior after Nana died. Thank you OFF LEASH K9!

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Xoaura I.

Our trainer was Gabija for our 5 month old black lab. Our lab spent 2 weeks with Gabija working on command goals and confidence. Our lab was jumping on the table grabbing food, taking the kids toys, was super shy to potty on walks, and jumping on people excitedly, even strangers on walks. All in all, she learned all the basic commands using an e-collar and we've only had her back for 2 days but we've seen a huge improvement in her behavior and confidence to potty on walks. We've hardly had to use the e-collar because after she hears the command she complies. During the 2 weeks Gabija sent us a daily report of how our lab was going, what she was exposed to and learning, along with videos and photos which we looked forward to as a family. She was really great with our dog and she has learned a lot of what was advertised. We recommended Gabija to our friends already! Cons: cost of 2 week program is expensive and the drive to drop off the dog and pick her up were time consuming, and hour and a half one way. For the price should have to option to meet at a local park where the customer/dog owner lives. Plan for pick to potentially be close to 5 hours... driving round trip 3 hours plus 2 hour training to go over the commands. Wish the customer would have options for the drop off/pick up considering the program cost.

Kat J.

Danielle Adams was AMAZING. I loved working with her. She was patient and understand of me and my issues with my dog. She showed genuine interest in our life and that she wanted to help. She was professional and friendly. She helped me through all the steps during pickup and how to continue his journey to a better more confident life. I am so incredibly thankful. It's been life changing. She helped me gain confidence as well. I hope to never need her again, but would absolutely choose her over and over. Cannot say enough great things.

Fabio N.

We had an incredible experience with Off Leash K9 training! Our 10-month-old Goldendoodle, Tiffany, stayed with the trainer Alex for two weeks, and the transformation has been amazing. It's like we got a completely new dog! Tiffany is now much more obedient, follows commands easily, barks much less, and is overall gentler and calmer. Alex maintained excellent communication throughout the entire process, keeping us updated with Tiffany's progress, and even sending photos and videos. On the day we picked up Tiffany, Alex took a time with quality to explain the entire process to us, providing clear guidance on how to continue the training and use the commands at home. We are beyond happy and grateful. Alex, you were phenomenal!

Practicing off leash sit at a distance in public places!

Janet W.

Having our 1 year old Vizsla work with Elaine for Off Leash K9 Training was really the best thing we could do for her! She had so much energy and we didn't fully know how to direct it and teach her more than just the basics. Elaine was able to build confidence in our dog as well as in us as her owners. She now is a fully off leash dog who loves to "work" and has the ability to place, touch, heel, go through, sit and down at a distance and sit and down while in motion. Truly wonderful. We did the 3 week board and train program and I would recommend it and Elaine as at trainer to anyone.

Maria A.

We booked a 3 week reactive dog boarding with Manny for our Pomeranian-Husky Forest. We had problems with him being a little reactive to some people and dogs when going to public places or had visitors/visiting family. We noticed he would get overwhelmed when so much activity was happening and had a harder time staying calm. We also struggled with recall with him. Manny was very communicative when it came to answering all our questions and concerns prior to boarding and the use of e-collar. He was also telling us what he would work with him when dropping off and gave us clear instructions after pick-up! Throughout boarding he gave us updates of how Forest was doing. I have attached a small snippet of how Forest now heels during walks! He would always pull me and never walk beside me. We are very happy with the work Manny has done and the confidence he has given Forest while he was him! Even after boarding Manny has stayed responsive with answering additional training questions! He made sure we were comfortable before taking Forest home with the training and how to use the ecollar. Thank you Manny!

Rosealey W.

I couldn't be more thrilled with my experience with Manny at Off Leash K-9 Training. I was pretty defeated and felt completely hopeless by the time I found Manny. I had just met with another trainer a month or so prior that told me I should put my pitbull down, to say I was devastated was an under statement. I decided I'd get a second opinion and if the next trainer told me he's a lost cause then maybe I should accept the fact that he's a hazard and a liability to not only my family but others as well. I told Manny our 7 year old Pitbulls entire history as well as what the other trainer told us and he was all in on training him. He was willing to chat with me almost immediately and his confidence, knowledge and energy made me feel so comfortable. I knew after our first chat that he was the guy for our pup. Our pitbull has a history of being reactive towards other dogs, had lunged at children on bikes and had been in a couple attacks both initiated by him and not and so I was sure what to expect when I sent him off for the 3 week training. Manny went above and beyond and kept us updated either through text or by phone call the entire time. I received a call about 5-7 days in and he told me our dog had redirected which meant he was in such a heightened state of anxiety that he redirected his energy to Manny and at the point I said "do you need me to come get him" and Manny assured me that he can help our dog work through whatever it is that is making him react in such a way. I almost cried because someone finally gave me hope that our dog could get the help he truly needed. Now we walk our dog out in public around dogs, people and children in high traffic areas and he's so calm and focus on us. It's like he's a whole new dog. Manny helped him find his confidence and since then we've been keeping up with the exposure and training. It's been almost a month now and our dog seems so much more comfortable in his own skin and he's always smiling and happy. I cannot recommend Manny from off leash training more!! I have told so many about how amazing our experience has been and will continue to do so. The transformation we've experienced with our dog is out of this world. You will not regret your decision if you choose to go with Manny or Off Leash K9 Training in general. Their trainers are highly trained and skilled at what they do.

Coffee L.

Chantel's three-week training with our 8 month old Doberman, Drogo, was exceptional. Her dedication and love for her work have brought out the best in Drogo, for which we're deeply grateful. He's maintained all the training, showing remarkable obedience, especially on walks and with close-range commands. We're working on reinforcing his training, particularly his distance stability, and appreciate Chantel's efforts in this transformative journey. We admire Chantel's ability to connect deeply with our pup and the heartfelt commitment to their training and well-being. 21 days is a long separation period from our best friend. We missed our dog dearly and were eager to follow along daily with Drogo's progress in the form of daily updates, photos and videos. The frequency and quality of these updates did not meet our expectations so we are deducting a 0.5 star and recommend more frequent photo and video updates during the training period. But hey, nobody's perfect We highly recommend Chantel for her outstanding skills and dedication.

Andressa S.

Title: Exceptional Transformation Thanks to Chantel Chavez I can't express enough how thankful I am for the remarkable work Chantel Chavez did with my 1.5-year-old pitbull. My dog had become increasingly reactive and overprotective after a traumatic experience as a puppy, making it challenging to take him to public places or have him around other dogs, especially off-leash. His leash-pulling habits were also driving me up the wall. But, after 21 days at Chantel's boot camp, our lives have changed dramatically for the better Chantel took on the challenge with determination and expertise, and the results speak for themselves.It's been two months since we ended training, and he has gone from a dog that could barely contain his excitement and reactivity to one that keeps his attention on me with a steady focus (and excitement). One of the most incredible aspects of Chantel's training was how she addressed my dog's reactivity. She clearly understands the nuances of dog behavior and implemented strategies that worked wonders for my pup. The transformation in his demeanor is truly astounding. I can now confidently take him to public places, even when other dogs are around, without fearing any aggressive reactions. This was something I could only dream of before Chantel's help. Additionally, his leash-pulling habits, which had become a real headache for me, are now a thing of the past. Chantel worked diligently on his leash manners, and it's a night-and-day difference. Walking my dog has gone from being a tugging battle to a pleasant and enjoyable experience. I can't thank her enough for that. What truly sets Chantel apart is her genuine love and dedication to her work. My dog adored her, and that's a testament to the wonderful relationship she built with him during his time at the boot camp. Her passion for dogs and her ability to connect with them is apparent, and it made all the difference in the world. Since bringing my dog home from the boot camp, we have continued to implement the training Chantel provided, and the positive changes have endured. I am now able to enjoy outdoor playtime with him off-leash every-day, a luxury I thought was out of reach just a few months ago. In summary, I can't recommend Chantel Chavez enough. Her expertise, commitment, and love for dogs have transformed my once-reactive and overprotective pitbull into a calm and well-behaved companion. Chantel's training methods truly work, and I'm so grateful for the positive impact she has had on our lives. If you're seeking a dog trainer who can work wonders, look no further than Chantel. She's a true professional who genuinely cares about the well-being of your furry family member.

Waylon tuckered out on the ride home from all the amazing training!

Cheyenne H.

Best decision we ever made with our sweet boy! Waylon is a super sweet boy but had a lot to work on. He was counter surfing, posturing other dogs, showing aggression toward people in and outside of our home, not listening to commands and overall just had no real structure. We were struggling to keep up with his high energy because we couldn't take him anywhere without anxiety due to his behavioral problems. We hired Manny as our trainer after I had seen some of the work he's done around our neighborhood with other dogs and I am so glad we made this decision! His training far exceeded all of our expectations. The moment we picked Waylon up was a night and day difference. He now is structured, didn't jump, so obedient to everything Manny has worked on with him and quickly realized that the training will be transferring to our home environment as well. Upon pickup, we were walked through all of the training, working commands and distractions with Waylon and learning how the e-collar works coinciding with verbal and visual cues. We love that everything is trained on positive reinforcement and timing. It made us so comfortable to leave Waylon with Manny for two weeks, knowing he was in the best care both in and out of training. We're so thankful, this training is life changing! Manny- you are amazing!!

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Chris Z.

11 years ago

Tom and his trainers are great. I get compliments all the time on how well behaved my german shepherd is. Prior to the training Shadow would walk me, now he heels right next to me. I can't say enough good things about the training. I could see a difference after the first session read more

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Karina C.

7 years ago

We have had our baby girl, Luna, back for almost a week since she finished training with Michelle and Christy. She did the two week board and train, and it was one of the best decisions we could have made! It was a nightmare to walk our 5 month Great Dane before the training - she was so easily distracted with everything going on outside that she had no interest in listening to us. Everything is easier now, getting in the car, leaving things alone in the house, staying in place, ect. The magic of the program is having great conditioning with the e collar (done during the two weeks with Michelle and Christy) and maintaining that training at home with the use of the e collar. During the turnover, they answered all of our questions and gave us the proper training to make sure we know how to help Luna live her best life :) Here is her transformation! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAKc6Zbs0sk&t=198s read more

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Janet L.

5 years ago

We decided to take our 1 year old husky for training because every time we went to the park or hiking he would not listen to us. Specially with distractions like other pets or people n bicycles, skateboards or running. He would pulled all the time. we chose the 2 week program. Jennifer was the one in charge of the training and let me tell you she is amazing. We can't thank her enough for all the amazing progress Our dog had. During the whole training process she kept us updated with pictures and videos showing the amazing progress our husky was making. When we went to pick him up Jennifer spent a good time explaining us every detail of the training. She even guided us on how to continue with his training. We are so happy and highly recommend Off Leash K9 Training. Thank you so much to Jennifer for the amazing work she did. :) read more

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Tom M.

Janet, thank you for taking the time to review us!

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Sierra G.

8 years ago

We have worked with a few different trainers here and we LOVE all of them! Before starting training, my dog would not listen if there were other dogs around. We could not take her out front without a leash at all because we feared her running over to the dog park or running up to another dog out of our control. After only 2 lessons we were able to take her out front without being worried. Janessa, Michelle and Christy have been nothing but amazing. They are all very personable and always have my dogs best interest at heart! We are so thankful we put our dog in this training! read more

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B. P.

8 years ago

There is a reason Off Leash K9 Training of Southern California has received so many 5 star ratings. It is because the trainers do an EXCELLENT job - consistently. My wife and I rescued a 2 year old lab mix dog that was abused by his prior owner. In addition to not knowing any of the most basic commands (sit, down, heel, etc.), our dog had serious trust issues. He did not welcome meeting new people. In fact, he would growl and bark at them in a menacing way. Because of all its excellent reviews, my wife and I contacted OLK9 to see if they might be able to help us. Tom, the owner, suggested a 2 week board and training program. We agreed and dropped our dog off 2 weeks ago with Janessa and picked him up today. I can not say enough good things about her. In just two weeks, Janessa has transformed our dog from a scared, abused pet into one with confidence and good manners. As an added, special benefit, Janessa kept in touch with us during the entire 2 weeks she had our dog, sending pictures and video clips on almost a daily basis, apprising us of our dog's progress. Bottom Line: If you are looking for a kind, compassionate, and highly effective dog trainer, do not hesitate to contact OLK9 and ask for Janessa. Tell her, Levi sent you. read more

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Annie L.

8 years ago

I've been very happy with my experience. I've gone thru 3 lessons with my stubborn, too smart for her own good husky and the trainers (Janessa, Michelle and Christy) have been super supportive and helpful. My dog has been a difficult case due to her breed and history of abuse. She's had her setbacks but I am extremely impressed with how far she's come with her basic commands and confidence and how understanding, patient, and compassionate everyone has been. read more

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Joshua K.

8 years ago

My pup, Nymeria, and I had a great first training session with Ashley. Ashley's explanation and instructions were clear, demonstrated well, and easy to replicate. I can see the training working, Nymeria responded well and showed improvement even though she loves to complain. I can see where this training system will lead, and I am very excited to continue learning along with my pup! read more

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Jason W.

5 years ago

Our 5 month Dobermann, Georgia, spent two weeks with Cole for board and train. I was skeptical with as hard headed Georgia was before training. My wife and I cannot believe how well behaved and well trained Georgia has been since returning home. Cole worked magic with Georgia and was very responsive to our needs. Would fully recommend this training. read more

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Michael M.

7 years ago

WHAT CAN WE SAY ABOUT BERT?!? If you want an even tempered nice guy to help your dog become better behaved and listen well Bert is the man for the job! He helped our hyper golden doodle relax and listen a lot better. Very nice guy and gave an organized, thorough and patient explanation of how to use the E collar and has kept up communication after to see how our pup was doing! 10/10 would recommend! read more

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Linda K.

6 years ago

I'm so impressed with the training of my dog Rylee. She is a 9-10 mos old Lab mix puppy & was very unruly. She jumped up, gave you kisses then chewed on you, never came when called, bolted out the door, played too rough with other dogs, etc. She was definitely stubborn & was selective on what she'd do. I did my research & signed her up for 2week OLK9 board/train with Eric Del Toro, trainer. Eric is a terrific trainer. He took Rylee & worked diligently with her using the E-collar. Rylee is now the best dog she can be. She minds, is much calmer, has good manners & gets along with other dogs. The E-collar is a very useful training tool. I was leary at first using it thinking it would harm my dog. Eric demo it on his dog & on us. It's a high vibrating tingle. The collar is great communication tool used to train your dog quickly. I felt completely comfortable with Eric using it on Ryle. I couldn't be happier with the outcome. Thanks Eric & OLK9. The best in their trade. read more

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Karen R.

6 years ago

We would highly recommend Lori from Off Leash K-9 to train your dog. She successfully trained our 7 month old male Akita. Prior to training, he was extremely stubborn and didn't listen. After the 2-week Board and Train, he follows our commands, is easy to take places and enjoyable to be around. During training, we received daily updates that highlighted our dogs activities and progress. Lori equipped us with the necessary tools and knowledge to succeed after the training. You will need to re-enforce what your dog learned by incorporating it into your daily routine which isn't difficult or time consuming. Off Leash K-9 even sends you videos in case you forget anything or just want to make sure you're doing something right. In addition, there is a life-time of support from your trainer and/or Off Leash K-9 should you need it. Don't hesitate if your considering this company, it's worth the money and you definitely get more than expected. read more

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Stanley B.

8 years ago

Tom was very professional and responded quickly to my questions. His company guarantees results or your money back. Overall, I had great experience with the professionalism of the owner. read more

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Nicole P.

8 years ago

Christy & Michelle are amazing!!! I brought my 3 yr old pup Franklin to them for some training, and they did wonders! Franklin is a shy and skittish dog, and I never taught him true rules and obedience. I knew I needed help as much as Franklin! Christy and Michelle not only trained Franklin, but taught me how to be a good dog momma! He listens to all the commands, follows all the rules, and most importantly, is still the same sweet dog he was before the training - now he just has skills!! What I loved most are the frequent updates! They make sure to keep you in the loop on your pup's progress, and even send photos/videos!! Even after we went home, the continue to check in! I couldn't be more grateful! read more

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Joann M.

8 years ago

Our experience with Off Leash K9 has truly been life changing. Koko, our 4 year old Bouvier, is high energy and very possessive of us. With three other dogs, our home life had become very chaotic. Not knowing how to manage her behavior, we reached out to Michelle and Cindy. I loved the atmosphere at their facility and the care they provided and I can truly say, Koko is a new dog. Being able to take her to the barn off leash without panicking about her running away and being able to play with her and watch her run and enjoy life is so great. Indoors, she is mindful and when she decides to be naughty, as all dogs do, we have the tools to control the situation in a calm manner which, makes all the difference. Off Leash was an investment in our family and worth every penny. Thank you Michelle and Cindy for your care, training and ongoing support of Koko. read more

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Alexis E.

5 years ago

Absolutely loved my experience with Chris and all of the staff. He sent me daily updates which was great ! When I picked up my dog Kaz he went in depth with all the information I'd need to have Kaz continue to act as amazing as he did at the two hour turnover. Can't recommend them enough!! read more

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Tom M.

Alexis! Thank you so much !

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Marcus C.

5 years ago

We took our little guy Cooper to Off Leash K9 to teach him manners with the 2 week program Cooper is a 7 month old lab mix. It was tough letting him go but . Izahbella took charge of Cooper and assured us he would be well cared for. We received updates daily on Cooper's progress. 2 weeks went by quickly and we picked up Cooper on a Monday morning. Izahbella gave us a two hour training session showing us what Cooper learned and how to continue his training with reinforcement and continuity. He was like a new dog. Great job Izahbella and Off Leash K9 Training. read more

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Tom M.

Marcus, thank you so much for taking the time!

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9 years ago

We feel truly grateful to have found Tom, and his stellar staff with Jordan. My husband and I were referred to Tom by our vet as she kindly told us our Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy was a little crazy, i.e. high high energy. Our dog returned today from 2 weeks of training with Jordan, and is now a joy to be around. Before training she didn't listen, ran around the house ignoring most commands, would nearly rip your clothes while meals were prepared, and forget about car rides...what a nightmare! Now, she is calm, truly calm. She listens and obeys every command 9 times out of 10 the very first time. We were able to actually drive home with her sitting still in the back, not trying to escape and not one peep the entire hour ride. We are beyond happy with the outcome, and so thrilled that our dog is a now a good girl. Thank you, Jordan!!! read more

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Cindy K.

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8 years ago

Best investment ever, I highly recommended Off Leash Training to everyone, my Belgian Malinois was out of control, after weeks and weeks of trying to train her ourselves my husband and I were so frustrated & almost gave up on her, I contacted Off Leash Training signed up for one of the packages and with this being our last resort we are so glad we did, our dog Coco is the best dog ever, she is such a great obedient smart dog I am so thankful for this service, the trainers are so knowledgeable and gave my husband and I so much info, answered all of our questions and were so quickly to reply when I messaged them. read more

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Joe D.

6 years ago

Lori from OLK9 was fantastic! Her vast experience in the field allowed her to quickly & properly diagnose our dogs greatest deficiencies & allowed her to customize the training to focus on those needs. She kept us in the loop & explained the training provided on a daily basis. I appreciated her patience & willingness to accept feedback from us on what we would like to get out of the training. I highly recommend her & OLK9 for your training needs. read more

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J P.

5 years ago

I enrolled my dog in the 2 week boarding program with Alex and I am still surprised everyday at how well my dog is listening and behaving. I have a 8 month old rhodesian ridgeback who can sit and stay, lay down and stay, come when called and so much more. The best part is Huck is happier which makes me happier. Alex was awesome. Very attentive and quick to respond and very helpful. Huck went right to him happily which was very comforting. Alex would send videos to me every couple days and Huck always looked happy and like he was having fun learning. Thank you Alex! read more

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Stephen S.

7 years ago

I decided to take my 10 month old Rottie to Off Leash K9 because I've been looking for a place where my dog can grow and continue her training. I decided to train with Jennifer and I was not disappointed. She was very loving with my baby and her knowledge was more then what I expected. If you too are looking for a great training facility check out Jennifer at Off Leash K9. You won't be disappointed. read more

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Katie E.

6 years ago

Mark did a great job training Roxie, our Bernese Mountain Dog! In just four private sessions he was able to correct her leash pulling, teach her to sit, stay, lay down, and obey all our commands. Roxie progressed so quickly through the class that we were even able to try out some off leash training. We're so glad we signed up and are grateful to Mark for his expertise. He was wonderful to work with! read more

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Linda D.

9 years ago

Although I use Yelp often to do my research on stuff - rarely do I leave a review, but i had to take a few minutes and leave some feedback on Pauly Tighe, one of the San Diego Trainers for OLK9 SoCal. After watching YouTube videos of this company for about a year and reading the Yelp and Facebook reviews over and over again, I finally took the plunge to get some "extra" training for my rescue pup, Apple, a five year American Pitbull Terrier. I adopted her about four years ago and since the day she first came home with me she has been a very skittish and fearful pup. Over the years we have worked on her socialization and her confidence, which included doggy daycare play dates, group and individual obedience classes (that were solely limited to training tools like harnesses, gentle leaders, clickers and treats). As many dog owners, I was very naive when it came to "scary" training aids like prong collars and "shock" collars. I have learned so much in the last couple of years through my doggy daycare and friends/co-workers who work directly with advanced dog training (i.e. police dogs) who have taught me how amazing and truly humane these "scary" training aids are. Apple and I were already comfortable with the Herm Sprenger prong collar - which helped her leaps and bounds with pulling me all over the place on walks - but we still faced the challenge of her nerves, meeting new people, and leash reactivity (her head was always on a swivel) when she saw other dogs out and about. After LOTS and LOTS of contemplation and all those same questions you probably have were swirling through my head (i.e. 2 weeks is a long time - can she (or I) handle all that time apart? Isn't this a lot of money for dog training? What if the e-collar is too much for her?, etc.) - and after I watched a ton of videos, I finally jumped in and signed her up for board and train. Pauly and his family were so amazing and patient with my nervous fur-baby. It took her a few days to get comfortable in the new setting and new people - but when they finally clicked - Pauly was able to work with my kid and help set the groundwork to help her grow and become even more amazing. He sent me routine texts and updates that included photos of them loving on my dog - which helped ease my bout of separation anxiety. The photos Pauly sent me were cute and assuring - but what was really cool, was at the end of her training period, he sent me Apple's "Graduation" video. That's when it really hit me and when all those initial doubts were completely erased. The video was similar to the ones you see on Facebook, fun snippets of before and after with some cute music in the background - but what really hit me like a ton of bricks, was this was MY dog that was the rock star and success story! It was that proud dog parent moment and I shared I showed her off to all my family and friends. When I went to pick Apple up and do my 2+ hour training session, Pauly was nothing but positive, patient and extremely thorough - going over everything Apple had learned and teaching me how to properly and effectively use the new training e-collar and maintain her progression. My first outing with her afterwards using the new training tools she and I learned - I saw an immediate difference in her demeanor - she was calmer, more focused on me during our walk, she loose leash heeled like a rock star, gave me solid "sits" at each street corner, rocked a down/stay with me in front of the post office, and the BIG test, when we saw another person walking a dog across the street - all i needed was a very minor e-collar communication and verbal "off" command and she was focused back on our walk back home. Thank you so much Pauly and OLK9 SoCal! read more

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K D.

5 years ago

Megan is amazing! She was highly recommended to us by more than one person. Our dog has done a complete transformation after sending her to Megan for the board and train program. We have been talking about getting a second dog so ours can have a friend and after seeing how well our pup has been trained we will also be sending our second to Megan in the near future ! read more

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Artemis S.

5 years ago

My dog just got done with a board and train with Megan. She gave us a lot of feedback daily with what they were working on including many pictures and videos, which is nice when your dogs gone to be able to see them happy and learning. Our dog needed a little extra help with anxiety and leash reactiveness after the traditional 2 week board. Christienne from Off leash met up with us for a refresher which was awesome we got a lot of feedback and we learned a lot from her. After that meeting she made sure that our dog got some extra time with Megan which was exactly what she needed to thrive while out in public. Megan was awesome! Megan spent a lot of time working on her reactiveness to other dogs while out and you can tell by the results when she came back home. She gave us the tools that we need to keep that in check. I'm happy that we were able to have Megan spend that extra time with her. She seemed to have a great time and was well taken care of. Before this program I couldn't walk her without causing shoulder pain she was so strong. We can now walk her without pulling, she follows commands and loves going out. read more

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Tom M.

Thank you for the kind words Artemis!

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Steve S.

5 years ago

My dog is nothing short of amazing now. Off leash k9 training performed a miracle on my 4 year old pit/ridgeback mix. I recommend this training for anyone who thinks there is no hope for their dog. -William H is the man read more

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Tom M.

Steve, thank you so much!

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Denise L.

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8 years ago

Just completed our first training session with Ashley and we're super excited about the future with our pup. Our dog responded well to Ashley and did well on her first day of class. read more

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Jackie H.

7 years ago

We took.our 2 year old German Shepherd to Megan for the 2 week bording. She came back a whole new dog. Megan was awesome and worked with her so well to get her ready for the new puppy we got. I hated taking her where other dogs were or having people come over because she would not stop barking. She now listens to both my husband and I and we can take her out to places now. I would recommend this program to anyone. Trainers are great and very kind to the dogs. Thanks Megan! read more

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Amy C.

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11 years ago

We are going on our 3rd week of training with our 6 month old labradoodle. Tom is an amazing instructor. We are loving how simple and easy it has been to train. Thank you thank you thank you.... read more

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Ricky B.

5 years ago

In three weeks my 5 month old puppy made a complete turn around. I am able to walk him off leash with no issues and his obedience level is ten times better. I highly recommend I just wish the school was a week or so longer read more

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Tom M.

Hi Ricky! Thank you so much for your review. Do you mind elaborating…

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Jason A.

8 years ago

After two weeks in Board and Train program, my 1.5 year old female boxer puppy, Scout, is amazing and well behaved. There's absolutely no tugging on the leash on our daily walks. Scout has come to respect the "heel" command. Yeah! She come on command and the "down" and "sit" response is spot on. Megan Dunn, from OLK9, worked her magic and I have a well behaved best friend! Thank you Megan :) read more

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Christine M.

7 years ago

We really wanted to find a great training opportunity for our puppies and were excited to see such wonderful reviews. We scheduled the consult for $185.00 and expected to become excited and have a good feeling about the training program. We were sadly disappointed in the "consult". It was not worth the money or time. The consult was a meet the puppies and tell us they could train at 6 months of age. The trainer did not capture our confidence, lived in an apartment and seemed as if the puppies would be spending a lot of time in a crate in an apartment. There was no follow up by the business-so again, confidence lost here. Just our opinion... read more

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Zac A.

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9 years ago

My dog has recently entered the 2 week board and train program currently so this review will be updated in a couple weeks. I found this company by pure luck but after seeing their videos and hearing the reviews I didn't feel more confident in any of the others I researched. After emailing Tom with some questions, he answered them all quickly and clearly, only helping to build my trust. After scheduling the Board and Train, I was connected with our trainer Ashley who was just as helpful and prompt with hashing out the details of the drop-off. Since I left my dog, she has been sending me several updates a day with pictures and videos of his progress, which is both awesome to see and also very reassuring! I wouldn't have thought I'd be comfortable giving my dog away for two weeks to anyone but this company the people working for it have been great in helping to alleviate any concerns or worries. Update: So I've had my dog back for a little over a week now since picking him up from the board and train. When I went to pick him up, I spent about an hour and a half or so with Ashley as she showed me how to not only give him the commands properly, but also incorporate them into daily life so that he is always being "trained" and the behaviors are always being reinforced. It was amazing to me that my dog was able to be off leash in the park with us, even as some kids were playing basketball just nearby. Since taking him home, I've been taking him for walks each morning and night without a leash, practicing the commands he was taught, and he has been doing wonderfully! It is great to be able to take him on walks or bring him outside with me knowing I am able to call him back, and I cannot thank Tom, Ashley, or OLK9 enough for helping train my dog properly! A huge bonus is having the ability to reach out and ask questions should I have them, as I have already had a few. I would definitely recommend this company to any family or friends, and would absolutely use them for any future pets. read more

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Maylin R.

8 years ago

This was the best decision we have made! Our trainer Ashley is the BEST! Our Foxy came home like a new dog! Ashely has gone over and beyond of our expectations and is now part of our family Thank You K9 training for such an trainer,) read more

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Sofia C.

8 years ago

I used Off Leash K9 training to help train my 2 1/2 year old Havanese. My husband and I wanted quick, reliable results when it came to training our dog. Our dog would only listen to our commands when given a treat, and even then, he was inconsistent. When going on a walks, he would PULL, PULL, PULL the entire walk! If and when he would sneak out the front door when it is open (for example when we take him to my parents' or in-laws' homes), he would bolt, so we needed the security of knowing our dog would listen when called. We completed the basic training package (four, one-hour sessions) and my dog has learned everything that we had hoped he would. :) The two trainers we worked with, Kaley and Janessa, were so great! They were patient, kind, helpful, and answered any and all questions that we head along the way. The online scheduling was super easy to use and the appointment reminder emails were nice to have, as well. I am so grateful I found Off Leash and that they delivered the quick, reliable results that I was hoping for! I am no longer embarrassed when walking my dog...I am finally walking my dog and not my dog walking me! I would highly recommend this company for any dog training needs. read more

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Stina B.

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8 years ago

Our dog definitely benefited from Off Leash training. We wanted her to be able to walk with us and not drag us, and also come when called. She is much more attentive now. We can take her on walks and actually maintain some control. We also take her to Dog Beach now and allow her to be off leash. She is amazing at "come" even from a far distance. We are happy with the progress and hope to be diligent about using the system to continue to train her. Jacob was very friendly and professional. You can tell he really cares about dogs. read more

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Arnold T.

8 years ago

If you are having questions about using this service, don't hesitate anymore it is wonderful. Our experience with Michelle and Christy was perfect. They live in a beautiful horse property perfectly set for training. It is very clear how much they love what they do and how good they are with dogs. After the two-week training was completed we have met several times for refreshers and every time that we meet our dog goes crazy happy to see them. At the time of training, our dog was a ten-month-old Golden Retriever, with excellent temperament but also the usual hyperactivity of a Golden puppy. Before taking him to Michelle and Christy he had graduated from AKA good citizen, advanced good citizen, and urban training. He was great when on the leash but as soon as he was "free" he would run and not listen to commands. I would take him to the park to fetch a ball. He enjoyed running after the ball but would not bring it to me. Then I heard about the Off-leash K9 training of SC. I was initially concerned about the cost but even more, I did not want to train my dog by punishing or suffering. After reading so many good reviews and watching some online videos I decided to go for it. Michelle and Christy were amazing, they would train our dog in multiple settings. Since they knew that we wanted him to be friendly with kids, they went all the way to Legoland to find many kids that would interact with him. We would get regularly videos and pictures about his progress. After the two weeks of training, he is amazing. When he sees that I grab the e-collar, he immediately comes to me because he knows that we will have fun. I take him now to the park and he heels off-leash as we walk, he runs after the ball and brings it to me consistently even if there are other dogs around. I can allow him to run freely because I am confident that he will come when I call him. The level of stimulation that works for him is around eight. When I hold the collar in my hand I cannot feel even the slightest sensation until I go to 16-18. So I know that if I need to send him a stimulus to obey, I am NOT generating pain but just letting him know that I am here and I am in control. He does not need more than that to happily obey. It is clearly less forceful than a tag on the leash. So in summary, after the amazing job that Michelle and Christy did, I am a happy dog owner and so is my wife, our puppy is a happy dog and can play more freely than ever before. The money was a great investment and I would recommend Off-leash K-9 training of SC to anyone. read more

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Angie B.

8 years ago

I went with the Basic Obedience package for my 1.5 year old golden retriever and I have to say that I went into the first lesson a bit skeptical. I listened to the methods used for training and it just made so much sense. The dog is given a choice instead of being forced into obeying a command. Dogs want to please and my golden girl was making that choice on her own very quickly once we got started. I feel like she has a better understanding of what I want from her and she happily obeys. I couldn't be happier with the results! I'd recommend Off Leash K9 to anyone with any breed of dog. Thank you so much Mr. T! We wouldn't be where we are without you! read more

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Ted J.

9 years ago

Training made simple. Trainers are friendly and professional. We have a stubborn Great Dane, Duke, who is now much improved through only three lessons. read more

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Cathy A.

9 years ago

Tom and Company are the BEST. I adopted a year old Golden Retriever male from a breeder claiming he had been extensively trained. He actually went haywire after a month in my home . I contacted Tom in a total panic; my dog Bailey had to leave for training that very day or I was going to have to bring him back to the breeder. He was out of control and too much for me to handle . Despite a one to two month waiting list , Tom heard the desperation in my voice , and within a few hours I dropped Bailey off. Janessa Roemer was assigned to train Bailey. He spent 3 weeks in her wonderful home environment. He was treated like one of the family and enjoyed her darling 2 year old daughter , other dogs , and the swimming pool. I received pictures and videos every single day along with a progress report . It seemed like Bailey had been transformed over night . Bailey came home as an absolutely perfect dog. Perfect. Heeling off leash, beautiful manners , confident , calm and the recipient of many compliments as we went out. He was trained to sit and down from a long distance ; not moving for an indefinite period or time, heel, touch (standing on two legs ) loading perfectly in the car, oblivious to distractions while working. Janessa spent nearly a whole day with me for the transition back home. Off Leash uses the E Collar with tremendous results . She remains instantly available to me for questions and further discussion . There is also a LIFETIME GUARANTEE. Amazing Off Leash is a professional organization with trainers of the highest integrity and commitment. Bailey is now the dog of my dreams . I am thrilled and excited to work with him every day. I highly recommend Tom, and Janessa; I'm certain other trainers are of this caliber . read more

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Hello, I'm interested in your two week board and train program. How much is the program and how does this work? Do you do a consultation?

Hi Loma, our 2 week on leash board and train starts at 3485.00. Have you had an opportunity to check out our reviews, 950+ client video testimonials, 5k+ transformation videos on YouTube?… Read more

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Hi! What's the breakdown for the payment plan on the 2-week board and train? (Ie. Interest, monthly/weekly payments?)

Hi Drew, We have an in house interest free option and we also partner with affirm. Please give us a call tomorrow at 844-955-6559 and we can break down options 😀

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No, we do not work with cats.

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Hi there, a detailed breakdown can be found at westcoastolk9.com

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Is this company still available and do they take payment plans? Thank you !!!

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Is this company still in business? I've emailed them a few days ago and left a voicemail over a month ago and I haven't heard back. Thank you.

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Steven H.

2 years ago

Wyatt at OLK9 literally saved us. Sorry this is a bit long winded but we were in a pickle. In May of 2023 my family had to say goodbye to our little Morkie due to a midday coyote attack in broad daylight. This was a tough one to swallow. 2 months later an employee of mine approached me and stated that they had a litter of golden doodles puppies and were looking for good homes. After speaking to my wife who was 4 months pregnant and to my 2 year old, we decided to adopt one puppy. We were sure that we could have her trained and house broken before the baby was due in 5 months. We hired a trainer who came to the house once every two weeks and gave us one direction for training, put the dog in the crate whenever she does anything bad, then let her back out. As the puppy got older she showed that she was a relentless barker whenever she was in her exercise pen, outside, or crate which was most of the time being that she was a puppy. We tried the crate method for many months to try to fix the barking and it was not working. When we informed the trainer that it was not working she instructed us to rehome the dog as we would not be able to have her trained and done barking before our baby was to be born. Let me be clear that this wasn't occasional barking. She would bark for hours straight which we later found out was "demand barking". Obviously that would not work with having a newborn child in the home. We knew that once the baby came we would not have the time needed to be all hands on deck training. The week before our baby was to be born I tried one last Hail Mary to keep our golden doodle from being rehomed. I searched for send away training programs for dogs online and found OLK9. It was very last minute and they informed me that their soonest availability was in mid January. Unfortunately that wouldn't work as the baby was coming mid December. I informed Janessa at OLK9 that we would unfortunately need something sooner. She said give me a few minutes and I will call you back. She called back and let me know that Wyatt had made room for us and that we could drop our doodle off the day before the baby was scheduled to be born. (Induction) Wow. They truly came to our rescue and gave our doodle a chance! I dropped her off with Wyatt on 12/14 and she knew zero obedience commands and barked all day long. Wyatt kept me updated with progress via video and texts everyday for 2 weeks. His communication was amazing and very much appreciated. Judgement day came and it was time to go retrieve our doodle and bring her home to the very delicate situation of my post partum wife who had no tolerance for any barking at this point, newborn, and toddler. When we met Wyatt on pick up day he spent quite some time explaining all of the commands and training to us and how we would be able to continue it ourselves moving forward prior to even bringing our doodle out. This made it very easy for us to understand how we could be successful. He brought her out and immediately showed us her obedience and then gave me the reins. You would not believe how this wild little dog listened and excelled. We were so proud of her and thankful for Wyatt. She knew sit, heel, come, down, place, and off. We would have never thought she could be so obedient and be a wonderful addition to the family rather than a tough situation. The real test was to see if she barked when we got home. Wyatt explained to us that the key to fixing the barking was to instill a solid foundation of obedience. He was RIGHT. She rarely ever barks and if she does it is easily corrected. She is a true joy to have in our family and is so well behaved and obedient that she will lay in her "place" cot for hours and never bark which of course leads to special treats while in place! When going for family walks she even heels perfectly for my two year...that's insane. My family cannot properly express how thankful we are for Wyatt and OLK9. We are committed to continuing her obedience daily to ensure she stays a wonderful pup. If you are in need, Wyatt and OLK9 is absolutely the place to go. Any dogs we get in the future are taking a 2 week trip to Wyatt's house. read more

D R.

8 years ago

There is nothing in this world that we can do to show our gratitude towards Janessa and OLK9 for even simply agreeing to take our boy. Our dog has severe anxiety issues that made it impossible to ever leaving him alone. Simply if I left to go to the bathroom, it would send him into a fit. Because no one could control him besides me, I had never left him for even a weekend in over a year and a half. I had trainers turn me down or simply refuse to call back after they heard of his issues. I had several people tell me to just put him down because there was no hope. When the day came for his board and train, believe me I was nervous and fully prepared to get a call in the first hour telling me to come pick up my dog as there was no way they could handle him. Instead, I got a text telling me that our boy was simply relaxing and doing so well. My favorite part of this program is just how in touch they stay with you while your dog is in their care. My dog was definitely not the easiest dog to work with and he definitely challenged them. I received so many texts, photos and videos of my dog constantly updating me on how he was doing. I was never out of the loop and that is something that I truly appreciated. I knew that Janessa and her own family was treating my boy like one of their own dogs and that he was in very good hands. They did everything to make not only my dog feel comfortable, but me as well. My dog's issues are severe enough that so many would have given up on him. She never did and saw the potential in him that we as his family knew he always has had. She worked tirelessly to help us show the world the dog that we knew that we had once someone could help him build the confidence that he would need to show it. For the first time in his life, my dog is able to enjoy actually being a dog. He is not the same dog that I dropped off. He is much more confident, happy and so well behaved. He is able to be off leash and play with his friends. He is able to be off leash without us having to stress over if he is going to have a panic attack. I can use the bathroom now without worrying about him having an episode. My favorite thing though was being worry free and getting to play fetch with him in the front yard for the first time in a very long time. I have never seen my dog happier. Janessa and OLK9 not only changed our lives but definitely saved his. Yes, the training packages are expensive and yes, you have to book them in advance. However, from what we have experienced, it is worth every penny. Of course, as with any training program that you do, the training doesn't stop once you leave the trainer's house. You are expected and should keep training your dog at home (just like a child has homework to keep practicing and improving skills learned at school). That being said, in our experience, OLK9 does everything they can to keep in contact before, during, and after your dog's training dates as they want to also see you and your do succeed after turnover. I am beyond proud and grateful for OLK9 West Coast and know that I will definitely be using them again for any future four legged family members that we add. read more

Charissa N.

6 years ago

Where do I even begin to explain how wonderful Jennifer Pinder and the staff at Off Leash K9 Training have been. My husband and I got a Golden Retriever who was 10 weeks old to hopefully be trained as a service dog one day for me. Although I was working with her as best as I could, my husband was deployed at the time, I wanted to start her training as soon as possible. So my husband went online and started Googling and Off Leash K9 Training had wonderful reviews and had staff locally. But Off Leash K9 Training doesn't allow boarded training until puppies are 5 months old, and my pup was only about 3.5 months old! My husband reached out and they quickly responded to his emails and questions. They were so professional and helpful and scheduled us a "puppy consultation" within days of us contacting them. Our dog, Tessa Lynn, was able to meet and bond with Jennifer allowing her to give me some feedback and tricks on what I could do to get her on the right path until she was old enough to go to a two week training. Jennifer was absolutely wonderful and so helpful at the puppy consultation and answered any and all questions I had. I felt very comfortable with Tessa being under her supervision and care. So we booked Tessa in for the two week boarded training and I told them I would wait until Jennifer had an opening (she was worth it)! Tessa did her two week course at Jennifer's house and the transformation was amazing. First of all, she sent me updates on Tessa's progress and pictures so I could see her, she knew I missed her like crazy. Jennifer took her on daily adventures and was able to get Tessa from refusing to being on a leash and hating car rides, to walking with and without a leash and always excited to jump in the car and go. For some unknown reason, the vet I took her to for her puppy shots wouldn't allow Tessa out and about until she was over four months old so she was very nervous when she finally was able to be outside without being quarantined to our backyard. Within the first hour Jennifer had her walking on a leash and within a day or two she was off in car rides. Tessa is still very much a puppy but Jennifer has given us the tools to channel her energy to be obedient and have proper manners. She can walk on and off a leash, come, sit, place and load herself in and out of the car. She also can heel while walking on and off a leash and has learned to avoid distractions even while in crowded places. She was always a smart girl but she thrives and loves using all the new things she has learned. Because of her great foundation she learned from Jennifer she is ready and capable of becoming a wonderful service dog. We couldn't be more thankful and we would highly recommend Off Leash K9 Training and more specifically Jennifer Pinder!! read more

Doug B.

4 years ago

We have a 9-month-old black lab, Lacey. She is a very high-spirited pup with a heart of gold. She loves everyone and shows her affection with 60-pound body slams. We have 8 grandchildren, 5 of which are under the age of 6 with 4 other relatives of the same age and all of them visit us frequently. We quickly realized that the combination of 9 little ones and an active, body-slamming slobber factory wasn't going to work out well. Lacey behaved when she wanted to and knew how to manipulate the humans in her life. Taking her for walks was like a 10-ton tractor pull on a leash. It was a full-body workout for me, and my wife couldn't control her at all. We could tell that Lacey was fairly trainable as she learned how to sit, wait, and fetch, but with our busy work schedules, we didn't have the time and lacked the expertise it would take to train her to where we wanted and needed her to be. I must emphasize "lack of expertise" because I truly did not know how I was going to get such a high-spirited dog to focus and behave consistently. With some research of various training methods and schools as well as a very high recommendation from a friend, we chose Off-Leash K9 2-week board and train. Because of our friends' recommendation, we targeted Lori to be the trainer. We signed up for the training in August but learned that Lori is in such high demand, she wasn't available until December. We were given the opportunity to go with another trainer who had earlier availability, but we figured that if Lori is in such high demand, she must be at the top of her league. We were absolutely correct! When we dropped off Lacey, Lori made us feel completely at ease and it was like we were leaving Lacey with a good friend. Lori clearly explained everything that was going to take place and allowed time for as many questions as we wanted. Lori messaged daily updates with Lacey's progress and sent lots of videos. My jaw dropped on seeing the first video. I couldn't believe the progress Lori made in just the first couple of days. Subsequent videos caused me to buy a chin guard. When it came time for the handover this is when Lori's professionalism truly shined. She took a solid hour training us before bringing Lacey out making sure we were mirroring the same commands Lacey had learned over the course of her stay and assuring that we understood, the good work Lori started, is now our responsibility to carry forward. Once Lori brought Lacey out to turn over to us, she spent an additional hour + working with all three of us making sure of a seamless transition. We still have a high-spirited pup with a heart of gold, but now she is disciplined, focused, and taking walks with her is a complete pleasure. I can't thank Lori and OLK9 training enough. read more

Warren N Christy D.

8 years ago

We brought our dog, Scout, a 7 month old Chocolate Lab to board and train with Bridgett B. First off, Scout, while eager to please, he is young and incredibly energetic as well as pretty stubborn at times. He is also incredibly strong for being only 7 months and already 70lbs so he is going to only get much larger and stronger. Before when we went on walks, he had to wear a prong collar and even with that was constantly pulling me so hard and even dragging me across the floor with my heels digging in the ground! My husband has a neurological disorder that makes everyday life tough for him and especially situations involving big changes. We have intended for Scout to be a service dog for him to help ease his symptoms related to his disorder and had done a lot of socialization and desensitizing with him but didn't have the skills to get him to where he needed to be obedience wise. Having Scout away was incredibly hard for my husband but Bridgett was amazing at communication and sent us updates every morning at exactly 10am and every night at exactly 6, as well as occasional surprises midday. Her willingness to work with us and openness to understanding and being sensitive of my husband's disability was amazing for our family because it not only gave my husband a sense of security, but it also helped him know when to expect an update and feel connected. More so than that, Bridgett did such a wonderful job with Scout, he is like a new dog in so many ways, while still being the same big goof that we love so much. My once hectic mornings of an insane dog running around jumping all over the furniture while I try to get myself, my husband, and kids out the door is now way more chill as he listens so well and no longer acts like maniac. The transformation is amazing! Walks have no longer involved me being drug across the floor or my shoulders being ripped out of their sockets! We have been way more confident and secure taking him everywhere with us as we continue to train him as a service dog and We have been working with Scout to further improve his skills after this experience as he is still so young and reactive to other dogs. He has DRAMATICALLY improved in his obedience and behavior! All of our lives just feel so much richer now that we have had this incredible experience. We couldn't be happier to have this very solid foundation to build upon. Bridgett is super down to earth, has a great sense of humor, and more than that, she is wonderful with the dogs and at what she does!!! Thank you Bridgett. We are so grateful from the bottom of our hearts! I am sure Scout misses you! read more

Christy N.

9 years ago

We love OLK9! We have a super high energy, 9 month old, German Shepherd named Ranger. Ranger is a sweet dog but over the past few months had become dog reactive, was totally lacking respect, was too hyper and pushy with the 1.5 and 3.5 yr old children in our house, and had started chasing our goat and horses. We knew we needed to make a change for him to become the confident and happy member of our family we wanted. I spent countless hours reviewing and researching different trainers, training centers, and programs. I found OFLK9, reached out to Tom, and watched about 300 of the 500+ videos online. After watching the videos, reading every review possible, and getting all of our questions answered by Tom in a very quick, professional, and understanding way, we decided to sign our boy up for the 2 week Board and Train program. Our Trainer Ashley was fantastic. She sent us texts, pictures, and videos of Rangers progress throughout the 2 weeks and is continuing to communicate with us after picking him up. He has solid knowledge of all his commands and although he is a puppy and imperfect at times, Ashley has spent plenty of time with us to assure we help him continue to master his training. He now walks perfectly on a leash, heels without it, listens when we ask him to leave the other animals alone, and can be in the same room with the kids on a "Place" while they are running around playing. When we picked up Ranger the first thing Ashley did was bring out the E Collar and demonstrate exactly how to use it. She also had us "test" it on our hand, while I had read that it was not an actual shock, I was relieved to feel it on my own hand and truly understand what my dog was experiencing. That experience and the in depth explanation from Ashley gave us the confidence to use the tool confidently and correctly. As for Ranger, he is happier to know what is expected of him , more confident because he experiences more praise and less frustration from us, and he is also calm because he has respect for us, our other dogs and animals, and his surroundings. All that being said, he is still a puppy and our baby, the Training or the E collar have not made him lazy, sad, or changed his personality, the combination of experienced training and effective training tools has made him a happier, adjusted member of our family Thank you Ashley, Tom, and OLK9! read more

Rodney D.

7 years ago

Wow, just wow! I'll start by saying I was afraid of going this route for training at first because I loved how playful, confident, energetic, social and just downright crazy my Misha is and I've heard horror stories (especially from certain pet store chain trainers) about how board and train programs basically just take your dog and break them down into a sad scared submissive animal with cruel E-collar tools! Well all I can say is that is just flat out NOT TRUE!! Every bit of my Mishas personality is still 100% intact! In fact I would say she's even more confident and sociable now except she doesn't jump up all over and paw her new friends to death like she used to. The best part about her personality still being intact is now she has the added trait of OBEDIENCE!! She is just the perfect pet now!! There is still going to be work needed to be put in on our part but Megan has definitely paved the way for us, she has a way with dogs!! I swear she is a dog whisperer lol! So I couldn't wait to get home from work today and see just what my Misha (5 m.o. Husky) learned while she was away with Megan for the two week Board and Train program! I had to pick her up from Megan last night after I got off work it was later in the afternoon and Megan was super accommodating!! So we went for a walk around our neighborhood where normally she's trying to rip my arm off the entire time, smell/eat EVERYTHING and meet every person/animal in our path and it was a night and day difference!! I barely had to correct her the entire time we walked she just stayed right at my side (NO LEASH NECESSARY)! This walk was such a different experience in a totally good way!! She was a well mannered well behaved pupper the whole time, when I stopped she knew to stop and wait for me and when we got home I released her from heel she was her happy crazy playful self and gave me so many kisses :) I'm so stoked with how things turned out!!! The two week board and train program is totally worth it! Megan is an incredible trainer!! My Misha is just as happy and playful as ever but completely disciplined and obeys her commands quickly after they are given! If you're thinking about it JUST DO IT!! You will not be disappointed!! read more

Bridgette G.

2 years ago

This review is long overdue. Our family unsuccessfully implemented a training program for our Australian Shepard Rocket that I found for free online. Rocket would do well with just my husband and I but as soon as our sons would get home from school it was constant chaos. And with guests scheduled to visit for the holidays we needed help to get Rocket trained and ready. After doing research we decided on K9 Off Leash training. Their website gave me enough information to reach out and when I was contacted by Janessa she made me feel comfortable to move forward with training. My family decided on the two week K9 urban training program and our trainer was Bellah. A few days before the start of Rockets training with Bellah, she reached out to let us know what to expect from training and from her. The day of drop off I was a bit nervous but Bellah and her partner greeted us, her partner took Rocket to the side to play so Bellah and I could speak without Rocket interupting. The next two weeks we were greeted with detailed daily updates, pictures and videos. I forwarded the daily messages to my family so everyone was on the same page with Rockets training progress. We met at Lowe's for our turn over session. Rocket was able to show off what he learned with everything going on in the store and with the excitement of seeing his family after two weeks. We were really impressed with Rockets progress especially my husband who was skeptical about the program. He's like a whole new dog that listens with the same happy and loving personality. We didn't wait to put his training to the test and took Rocket with our family to visit the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Griffith Observatory the next day. Rocket was not perfect but he did amazing. He was able to walk on a crowded sidewalk, sit and wait patiently while people watching and play at a park with kids and other dogs. Rocket also did very well at home with an extra six people in the house. Bellah did check on Rocket a few times after training and let us know that she is always available if we have any questions. Overall we are very happy with K9 Off Leash training and would highly recommend their program to anyone. read more

Katie S.

7 years ago

I am forever grateful for finding this Offleash K9 to hire for my puppy, Mia. I have a 6.5 month old Belgian Malinois. Prior to training, Mia was growing increasingly hard to walk because of her pulling. She was also very distracted by cyclist, runners, other dogs and would want to lunge at them or jump on them for play. When Mia hit the 5 month stage, she was so big and strong she was pulling me. Our walks were not enjoyable. I stopped taking her out to social gatherings because I didn't have control over her. The pulling got so bad, I stopped taking her on walks and was having to take her to the dog park twice a day because I could let her free in a gated area. I knew I had to do something effective and quick for both of our happiness. The whole purpose of me getting Mia was to take her every where with me, to go on adventures and be able to walk in her in social scenes. I purposely choose the 2 week board and train because I knew if I had done the classes myself, it would have taken months to get her trained. I choose to get Mia and felt I owed it to her and to us to get her trained as soon as possible so we can really enjoy each other. It is the best investment I have ever made. The trainer I was assigned to was Megan. I could not be happier that I got her. She is sweet and sincerely cared about Mia. I received text and videos every day. Mia had the biggest smiles in every picture and video. I could tell and feel how much Megan loved Mia and that made me feel so at ease with the board and train. It is not easy trusting others with your beloved fur babies, but I trust Megan and Mia LOVES her. That made the experience better for me. When I brought her home, I could already see such a major improvement. I think it is important to say that although your trainer trained your dog, you also have to put the work into it at home. You have to instill what was taught and at first, your dog is going to test you and see what they can get away with because they are so used to you and what they did before. I could not be more proud of Mia and what she has gained from this training. A special thanks to Megan, Mia's trainer. You are a saint. I appreciate you. read more

Kathy C.

7 years ago

Jennifer Pinder in Highland, CA is a miracle worker. In August I adopted Hank, a 10 month old, 50 pound mixed breed (pit/lab) puppy. I knew within the first week I was in over my head. I have always trained my own dogs, but I'm now 71 years old and Hank is a very strong, opinionated dog. I researched my training options and chose Off Leash and Jennifer based on the video transformations I viewed and a personal endorsement from my vet's staff. I was skeptical because basically what I had was a wild animal. He ignored all commands, ran around the house and yard like crazy tearing up things, jumped up on everyone, could not be walked on a leash, and was just rude. My sister and I put two leashes on him to take him to PetSmart. After he dragged us through the door, he jumped up on a man and kissed him. Once we pulled Hank off, he ran over and stole a toy from the bin. Very embarrassing! I had to wait until mid October for an opening for the two week board and train program with Jennifer. By the time his training date came up, Hank weighed almost 65 lbs. and was no easier to handle. The board and train program is excellent because your dog lives in the house with the trainer and their family, including any pets. Hank got the opportunity to play with Jennifer's dogs and gain some training in pack manners. Jennifer took Hank multiple places so he could train with distractions. They went to Balboa Park (on day 4 of training), Victoria Gardens, Lowe's, and Old Town San Diego. Before training, Hank was not allowed in my horse area because he chased the horses and could not be controlled. Two days after I brought him home from training, he walked, off leash, at "heel" to the barn even though there were people there. Also, at the "off" command he stayed out of the stalls and arena. Amazing! We were a little concerned about altering Hank's personality through training. That didn't happen. We still have the same goofy pup, just an AWESOME version of him. We got just what we were promised. If your dog needs training, take advantage of this effective method. I got back a dog I'm no longer embarrassed to own, but one I can be proud of for the rest of his life! read more

Laura M.

1 year ago

We have just completed the most incredible three-week board-and-train experience with Tanya and Nathalie for our 2-year-old Weimaraner, Blue. From day one, we knew in our hearts that we were in the best hands with these two amazing ladies. When it came time for the handoff, my husband and I were filled with mixed emotions--we were thrilled to have Blue back, but also a bit sad knowing how much she had enjoyed her time with Tanya and Nathalie. Tanya and Nathalie's communication was exceptional from start to finish. They provided us with daily updates, sharing detailed insights into Blue's training sessions and progress. Their dedication and commitment were remarkable as they worked with Blue on several challenges, including her fear and anxiety, barking at people, pulling on the leash, and jumping on others. What else sets Tanya and Nathalie apart is their genuine love and passion for dogs--and for Blue in particular. We boarded Blue with Tanya over the Christmas period, and she was so thoughtful with buying her gifts and toys for Blue. The communication was outstanding throughout. Tanya and Nathalie sent us countless photos, videos, and updates, which gave us complete peace of mind and reassured us that Blue was in the best hands. In just three weeks, Blue underwent a dramatic transformation and is now the best version of herself--all thanks to Tanya and Nathalie. They also exposed Blue to a variety of situations, environments, and methods to build her confidence, as well as spending time with their own dogs. It was clear that Blue was not only learning but also having fun and feeling loved. What truly stands out is their thoughtful, educational approach. Tanya and Nathalie took the time to thoroughly explain their training methods, both in written updates and during the handoff, ensuring my husband and I felt confident and informed about continuing Blue's progress at home. I cannot say enough positive things about Tanya and Nathalie. Their expertise, dedication, and genuine love for what they do are unmatched. I highly recommend working with them if you're considering training for your dog--you won't regret it! read more

Kristine L.

5 years ago

We brought our 18 month old Golden Retriever to Kody at Off leash K9 training in Sacramento. We had gotten a golden thinking it would be similar to a lab which we had in the past but he was a lot different. What we learned about golden's is that they need more mental stimulation. We were walking our golden Charlie, every day for 3-5 miles but he was still getting into trouble and seeking attention. Most of his attention seeking behavior unfortunately was negative. We started leaving him home a lot when we would go on outdoor adventures because we felt that he was too much to handle. At some point we realized that we were no longer enjoying our Charlie Bear in the way we thought we would when we first got him. We felt then that we needed to make a change so that he could enjoy being with us outdoors and we could feel confident in taking him places because we knew he would be a good listener. After just one week we got our Charlie back and it was a total transformation. We are so grateful to Off leash K9 and especially our trainer Kody. You can tell that Kody really loves what he does. He gained Charlie's trust very quickly and was able to train him very well. He was also very knowledgeable about training and was easily able to convey that information to me in our turn over. We've had Charlie back a few days now and we have had so much fun being with him as a family at home and outdoors. He no longer is seeking negative attention and we have been taking him out with us without being full of anxiety. I have realized as well that by taking him on his normal 3 mile morning walks that when I am including all of his commands and throwing in lots of extra love and praise that it is not only reinforcing OLK9 techniques but it is bonding us more and it is tiring him out physically and mentally. Training has become so fun again. Our 7 year old also has been able to walk him on our evening walks with ease. They are the best of friends so this means a lot to her. I would highly recommend this company if you are looking to enjoy your pet and if you want your pet to truly be a part of your family instead of just another chore. read more

Jo H.

6 years ago

I have a 9 month old Belgian Malinois that is very protective of me. He would growl and lunge at anyone that got close to me. My trainer Eric, came to my house to see how Bear would react to him. Of course, he went nuts and tried to go after him. Eric's reaction was amazing. He just smiled and said "Oh, we have some work to do with you ". Within a few minutes he was walking him on leash. Bear still didn't like him by any means but he realized very quickly that he was no longer the one in charge. I had originally purchased the basic and advanced training so I could be involved with the training. After 4 sessions, Bear was learning a lot and following my commands but he just was still overly protective so my husband and I decided that we needed more help and wanted to have Bear go into the two week board and train. The customer service you will get from this company is nothing short of incredible. Because we had already paid for the advanced training, I asked if we could switch to the board and train and pay the difference. They were very accommodating and made the change right away. Keep in mind this dog doesn't like anyone but me. My 93 year old father couldn't get close to him let alone a stranger but within a couple days Bear had fallen in love with Eric. He sent me videos every day and I could see how happy Bear was. After a week in training, Eric and I met to talk about my concerns with Bear's over protectiveness. He explained to me that he was not a bad dog. The bond that Bear and I share is very strong and he might need to see a behavioral expert for help. He apologized and said that he would be speaking to Tom (the owner) about refunding our money. Within the hour I received a text from Tom apologizing for not being able to accomplish what we had hoped for and that he would be giving us a 100% refund. They absolutely stood behind their guarantee. I can't say enough good things about this place. The trainers are friendly, knowledgeable and you can tell they love what they do. I would highly recommend them to anyone who needs help with their dog. read more

Korina R.

7 years ago

I picked up my 6 month old German Shepherd/Lab mix from the14 days boarding program with Megan. Skylar was very hyper, she had NO self control. She got easily distracted by any little noise like a bird to a car pulling down the street even though its a little ways from her. She was also very scared of other dogs barking, she would bolt up the stairs because Skylar thought the other dog was going to attack her. When I would try to take Skylar on walks, she would excessively pull on the leash and jump jump on people. I was lucky if she would let me walk her long distance on the side walk on main roads, but she also got scared of cars driving by. We sent her to this boarding training program and though I had anxiety leaving her, it was a great turn out. Skylar is not scared of walking on the side walks, she listen most of the time, and she knows her commands, She still doesn't respect us since she's been with Megan for two weeks but we've been patient and will continue to work with Skylar to respect and love us at the time. Skylar was still a little hyper when she seen my cat but thanks to the E-collar we have been training to not jump on the cat unless she wanted to get scratched by her (LOL). This program set the foundation of a process to make Skylar the best dog she can be. Skylar is very smart and I just have the patients to use the methods and what Megan taught her to have her up to par. Megan kept us up to date everyday on what Skylar did for the day. She also sent pics and cute little videos. I knew she was in good hands with Megan, I read all the other reviews before sending her off, haha. We were recommended to still use the e-collar on Skylar since she is still a pup and had a puppy mentality which isn't a problem. I still use it especially when we go out for walks. Skylar did amazing on the walk we had last night and she did not jump on people walking by nor got scared of dogs barking. I love this program and it was worth each penny. read more

Alyssa Y.

6 years ago

Off Leash K9 Training has been a god send for us TWICE now! Jennifer was our trainer for both of our dogs. We did the 2 week board and train for both of our dogs. We have 2 German shepherds and were having some difficulty with door manners and leash pulling (among other things). We took our original dog Loki last year and she did a phenomenal job with him. Since then, we have also been able to board him with her when out of town. We recently adopted a second dog during quarantine. We adopted her when she was 1.5 years old so she had some bad habits that were hard to break. The two dogs together were impossible to walk. After 2 weeks with Jennifer, holly is much more polite and manageable. We brought Loki back for a couple of days at the end of her two weeks so they could train together and she was able to get them on a walking routine to make it easier for one person to walk them together. Overall, we are so happy with the training that both of our pups have received. Jennifer was amazing with them both times around and she sends frequent updates and videos so you can see their progress throughout! She trains them in a variety of locations and the training is really tailored to what your needs are (you'll compete a short questionnaire at the before you start the training). The two week board and train is pricey (for obvious reasons), but they have other training options if your dogs don't need quite as much attention. The other thing we were wary about when we first started was the negative connotations that come along with using an e-collar on dogs. BUT the very first thing Jennifer had us do was try it on ourselves. We found it very similar to a TENS unit and it put our minds at ease quite a bit knowing we weren't hurting our pups. And although we still get some looks on walks while we use the collars, we know it is in the best interest of our dogs and for the safety of everyone around. We highly recommend!!! read more

Kenneth F.

1 year ago

After a lot of consideration we chose Off Leash K-9 for the training of our dog Henry. Henry is a Border Collie and was a good dog but had a lot of behavioral issues. We were very skeptical at first as we had Henry in a training program at a different establishment which was not effective and very costly. After being contacted by Off Leash we were introduced to our trainer Elaine. She was very receptive and asked us a lot of pertinent questions concerning Henry. This reassured us of our decision because the last training Henry got this wasn't the case. We felt like Off Leash was a better fit and had confidence in the training and especially our trainer Elaine, but we still didn't think he could really change that much!!! He was super aggressive and very reactive with dogs, kids, motorcycles and everything you can imagine. Elaine came to our house and met Henry and pretty much instantly we felt validated in our decision and her abilities as a trainer. We really felt hopeful for the first time that we might be able to have a normal situation with our dog. We did a three week program that is a bit more thorough for dogs who need more instruction and discipline. We were updated everyday by Elaine with texts and videos!!! We were quickly reassured in what was happening and the training he was receiving and watched him change in real time. This gave us confidence and comfort during the process! We have embraced it and now Henry is a different dog. . He's soooooo much more relaxed. Listens to us every time and our relationship with him has been way more rewarding and just wonderful. We really had no idea it could go so well!! It's been a couple of weeks and it's better everyday! We Have been recommending Off Leash to everyone and we are sure that all the trainers are great but cant imagine a better one for Henry than Elaine!!! Thank you guys for making our lives and Henry's life So much better and easier!!! read more

Pete C.

7 years ago

Our 2-year-old husky/lab mix, Sunny, was a lovable but headstrong bundle of energy - he definitely needed some strong guidance and training! He was pulling on the leash, jumping up on people, not coming when called, and stopped constantly to savor all kinds of smells and tastes on his walks. My wife and I researched a lot of dog training options, but we decided that the 2-week live-in program with Off Leash K9 Training was our best bet. Like any fur baby parents, we were initially very hesitant to "lose" him for that long, but the staff were so kind and helpful with our questions and concerns that we felt happy and at ease with our decision. The trainer, Eric Del Toro, was absolutely terrific from the very first phone call and talked us through the process patiently and professionally, and drop-off day was easy and completely stress-free. Eric kept in constant contact with us by phone and text throughout the two weeks and sent us photos and videos of Sunny at least twice a day! We were able to see the amazing transition in our dog day to day, from a stubborn goofball to an alert and attentive trained animal at the end. Eric obviously loves dogs and treated Sunny like one of his own pets during the training, and our boy was having the time of his life while away at "doggy camp". We can't say enough good things about Eric and the Off Leash K9 Training program, and how it has literally transformed our lives for the better! Sunny has been home for two days now, and we are committed to keeping up with the training and practicing with him. It has been nothing short of amazing to have him listen, heel, stay, sit/lie in place when told, and stop doing anything naughty immediately with a simple "off" command! We are so happy and proud to have such a polite and obedient dog, and we highly recommend this program to anyone wishing to transform their pet as we have experienced. read more

Kim P.

6 years ago

All I can say is Michelle and Christie deseve at least 10 stars. They took our sweet adorable ...out of control Chloe and taught her manners with love and patience. Here's how it all started. Chloe our 1 year old lab mix puppy was sweet ,smart ,loving but would NOT mind. She would not come, or sit, definitely not stay and the final straw was when she darted out the front door and ran off..can you imagine two 62 year olds running down the street after a lab puppy...yeah it wasn't fun. Right then we started looking for someone to help us. After several meet and greets with trainers I found Michelle and Christie's videos, I watched probably 50 of them. We decided they were the ones for us, and let me tell you we were NOT disappointed. From the first drop off we felt comfortable. Everyday we got videos and updates. We choose the 2 week board and train. The first day we were getting videos of her healing...this is the dog we couldnt walk because she would pull us down...we were in disbelief. The videos kept coming of her staying...sitting..healing...not darting out the front door..we couldn't believe it. When we went and got her, Michelle spent 3 . hours with us and trained us how to walk her and how to handle things when we got home, that was two weeks ago and I can say without a doubt we have the best dog in our neighborhood, the change is unbelievable!!! We can relax knowing our sweet Chloe will mind us....oh I forgot the constant barking...that has stopped too. Its not cheap to send your dog to training, but I can assure you it WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE!!! Its the best money we've spent in years. So here's 100 stars to our new friends Michelle and Christie who have still checked in with us every few days to make sure we were doing good. YOU CANT GO WRONG WITH THESE TWO BRILLANT DOG TRAINERS!!!! THANK YOU THANK THANK YOU... you changed our lives!!!!! read more

Drew M.

8 years ago

I recently sent my 3-year-old Golden Retriever terrier Mix (65 lbs) to the two weeks, board-and train with Bret Chamberlain. Initially, the price threw me off guard, and I see how a dog could be trained in just two weeks. So I watch a lot of Off-Leash K9 Training Youtube videos. After watching what felt like a 100 videos of trainers teaching dogs, I decided to give it a shot. It was worth every dollar! My dog (Cashew) is a good dog, but need quite a bit of improvement. She knew tricks like sit, and lay down but could not hold them for a long period, she had poor leash manners and showed aggression towards others. So I gave OLK9 a call and got set up, the appointment was about two months out, and my dog was assigned to Bert. Two months had gone by, and it was time to drop off Cashew. So I had driven to his house and Cashew, and I had meet Bert for the first time. Cashew, as usual, barked aggressively (Which I had no idea how to control) but we got past that and Bert had shown us to Cashew's kennel (which was very large and temp controlled). And that was it. Every day Bert would send me a picture of video of Cashew and let me know how she was doing/progressing. As it neared the end of the two weeks, Bert had sent me a video of Cashew's transformation. I was amazed to see my dog following all these commands with perfection! The next day was pick op day. I meet Bert at a nearby park and Bert took the time to go over everything, we started with the e-collar and then went to commands. Bert made sure that I knew all the commands and could confidently execute them with the e-collar, which can be a bit tricky at first. After about 3 hours we were all done. Bert had even returned Cashew groomed!! I now feel more confident taking Cashew out on walks without her pulling me or others, and now have the tools to cut back the barking at strangers significantly. read more

Raelyna A.

6 years ago

We have a 1 year old very ecstatic and happy German Shepherd. She sometimes does not realize how big she is. We would be very embarrassed to take her out in public bc she would pull on the leash, jump on people, and bark very loudly. We have tried the 6 week program and found that this was not working well with our family routine. After her little bandit decided to book it frantically when the front door open bc she wanted to play with a passing puppy, we decided through the terrified screams from the older woman that our hyper little pup is a liability and we needed quicker and more reliable results. After reviewing a few other training schools, we quickly came to a decision the moment we met Michelle from Off Leash Training. She thoroughly explained the training process and did not hesitate to show us in person when I asked her if she could show me an example with the dogs she currently had with her training. We could tell that she is passionate with what she does. Michelle made sure keep us updated daily with how our puppy was progressing. We could not be happier with how well behaved our furr baby has turned out. With the help from Off Leash Training and continued practice after the program, we feel confident to take our pup out in public off leash. Everyone now compliments how well behaved and pretty she is. Our puppy walks and hold her head up high with more confidence in herself as well. I highly highly highly recommend using Off Leash Training. Best investment in our furr baby we made. I was also pleased that the owner himself also calls to check up on the services after the program and Michelle has also kept in contact. Off Leash offers life time follow ups if ever needed and I really appreciate that. If your puppy is lacking confidence and obedience, without a doubt Off Leash is the best program out there! read more

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