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Off Leas training is AMAZING. Our family has had 4 dogs go through the training. All our trainers have been nothing but attentive to our needs as owners and patient and loving to our pets. We received videos and pictures durning the who 2 week process. They took our babies into their home and gave them just the right amount of structure combined with love to enable them to be the best version of themselves. After the dogs were trained the trainer trained us on how to ensure the two weeks "stuck". Because of off leash training I can take my dog anywhere and feel confident that she will be well behaved and socially accepted. All the trainers we worked with were GREAT - A special shout out to Michelle our most recent trainer. Maggie is an amazing addition to our family because you gave her the tools to be a good listener!

This is his neck with the burn lesions. It has healed a little, but I am not sure if hair will ever grow back.

Amy C.

I have a serious issue with OLK9 in Fredericksburg, VA and no one at this location or corporate will respond to me. I adopted a dog (Merle) from the Stafford County Animal Shelter mid February 2023. Merle is a 75 pound Great Dane/Pit mix. He would lose his mind when he saw other dogs by lunging, barking, whining, pulling, etc. There were a few times that it was so bad he actually took me down and dragged me. He did this a few times with my wife as well. We could not take him for a walk during the day because of this. He also did this when children were outside playing. He was on constant patrol in the house barking at everything that went by the house and it took him several minutes to stop. He would run back and forth from the front room windows to the living room windows. I reached out to the local OLK9 and spoke with their sales person, Cari I believe because on the paperwork it stated that Merle was trained via OLK9 in the B&B program with a trainer named Marla. I informed her of this information to include the previous training and all she told me was I needed to pay $975 for 8 weeks of dog aggression training. She did not acknowledge that he was previously trained by OLK9 or even took the time to look up his record. I paid the amount because I desperately needed help. I have two other dogs that this is affecting as well. I have trained many dogs, but he is by far the most difficult. I set up the first session for March 5th, 2023, but could not schedule anything again until April 5th, 2023 and then again late May 2023. This was not going to work. Sessions this spread apart are not productive so I reached out to Cari again. She told me that I just need to keep watching the calendar for openings. Why would a company take on new clients if it could not provide the necessary appointments in a timely manner? At that rate it would take 8 months to train. He went to his first session and the trainer went over the "basics" to which Merle had mastered. We told him about his previous training and he ignored it as well. It was a total waste of time. I tried a few more times over the course of 1-2 weeks but could not get anything sooner. I reached out but no one would respond. I sent an email on to corporate stating that I wanted to talk to someone or wanted my money back. Someone (I cannot recall his name) finally called me back only because I wanted my money back. We spoke for a few minutes and he set me up with a trainer named Austin. Austin was amazing. He was responsive, nice, good at training, etc. We set up the first session which was the same as the first and talked about the remaining sessions. I attempted to schedule the remaining sessions with Booksy but I could not. Austin had to schedule each one so we had to communicate times and places the old fashion way. Austin is the only reason I can even say anything positive about this company. During the course of the remaining sessions my family and I worked with Merle consistently between each session. Merle did great without distractions, but as soon as he got outside it was all lost. My son reached out to the previous owner for puppy pictures and to ask about Merle's behavior. This is when we were told about B&B. There is a lifetime guarantee with this program, but yet here I am paying another $975 to train him. I reached out to Joe at Offleash in Fredericksburg about this and asking what options I have. This was on April 26th and I am still waiting for a response. There was no before and after video. No check ins with the owner. Nothing. It is one of the worst experiences have had with a company and to add insult to injury, I still have a dog that is near impossible to walk and barks at absolutely everything all times of day and night. His neck major burn lesions from using the collar and I was told it is pressure sores. He is missing hair and has significant scabs in the places where the two leads would sit. And yes, we would move it every 2-3 hours to prevent pressure point sores. Approximately $4,000 was spent to train this dog and I still cannot bring him outside or even walk him when people are out there. I have bruises all over my legs from the leash because he wraps himself around me trying to get other dogs and people. I cannot open windows because he will jump through them to get to the dogs. I have 8 foot doors that he will charge when he hears something and then proceed to jump at it. His head goes past the 8 foot mark almost touching the 9 foot ceiling. Yesterday he actually lunged and snarled at my neighbor. He is a huge safety risk at this point and I partly blame Offleash for taking the previous owner's money and also mine without any progress or communication. At this point I want a full refund so that I can hire a training company that will actually help me and not just take my money.

Ish E.

Danny was easy to work with. He was very understandable of the behavioral issues we were having with our dog. He was also very honest as to how this training would work and what areas may be more of a challenge. We are happy with our results. Our dogs behaviors have improved drastically and we have the hope we didn't have before. We definitely recommend OLK9 training for anyone looking into having their dog properly trained.

Basic training was exactly what my pup and I needed. My trainer Dean ensured my pup had the right collar and answered all my questions. Lessons were simple and easy to replicate when on my own with my big pup. Looking forward to the advance classes but my whole family is enjoying my Rotti for the amazing lovable puppy he is!

We have had 5 dogs raised and trained them but this 6th one a puppy was full off energy like the others but far more stubborn then we have experienced. So much at 6 months she became hypersensitive to wheels, kids running and jumping on the trampoline you know that dog. She had hurt a neighbor kid when we were out of town during her spazing moments to get the kids. That was when I called OffLeash. She was there 1 week and hurt her elbow and came home to heal for 2wk and was a different dog! Just from that time. I was amazed. She still had time to finish and returned to complete and graduate. She does get anxious when the kids run but she will sit and watch now. She is scared of new places and dogs! Now before I go into a new place I get her focused and I'm in control she is fine. I do not allow interactions with people until I have can tell she is comfortable then I let her choose what she wants to smell or who she wants to pet her. She is not 1yr till April 2023 we went to rite aid as my goal is working to be a therapy dog. She was focused stayed in formation which she has a hard time when walking but in the store she was close and on que with her auto sit when I stop. Another new place was visiting the army Base to see our son she hasn't seen in 2 months. Again perfect. She only became scared when a group of 50 came by at the same time and a few tries to pet her. My dogs are my family I have 4 kids but my dogs are still my kids. I do not like shock collars but the newer ecollars are not those its like the tense unit used for physical therpy. I love my puppy my kids love our puppy and kids feel safe to run again. It was a investment but when I was the one left to train her and clean up after her anxious moments of distruction it was worth every penny. Our dog is happier too. I'm in no way affiliated with offleash I happened to Google aggressive dog training. Amanda was amazing and kept in touch and still does.

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Chery T.

7 years ago

I highly recommend Off Leash K9 training, whether it is for your new puppy or for obedience training. I have used the off-leash collar for more than 5 years now, my GSD is more obedient using this off-leash method versus a leash where you are constantly being pulled! I cannot speak highly enough about the training program and the very caring professionals working with the dogs! read more

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Joe Z.

Thank you so much, Chery! Hope you and Harley are still doing…

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Jeanie A.

7 years ago

[This review is specifically for the Woodbridge location, with trainer Danny Walker] We had an excellent experience with OffLeash. My dog had just turned one when he started his two week board-and-train with Danny. He was already quite well-behaved and obedient, with a few party tricks up his sleeve, but I wanted him to be reliable off-leash with near-perfect recall and better impulse control. We had a bit of ecollar experience, and OffLeash gave me a discount since my dog was coming with his own collar. Dropping my dog off was a great experience. Danny was very attentive to my dog and explained everything in great detail to me. I felt he clearly communicated what my expectations should be for the two weeks, and I felt comfortable telling him what my expectations were. I got daily updates and videos from Danny and felt comfortable knowing my dog was getting adequate training time and playtime. It was clear to me from the videos that my dog really loved Danny and enjoyed his time with him. Our pickup experience was also smooth and I loved how I got trained on how to effectively communicate with my dog and help him capitalize on his new skills (namely, you still have to put the work in every day with your dog to keep both of your skills sharp). We use the ecollar all the time and he is amazing with it. He loves putting it on because that means adventure and play time. Even when we don't have it on, I can tell he is still very attentive to my commands and he heels beautifully and responds so well to commands without the collar on. I am super impressed with that since he's 1.5 and definitely still a sassy teenager finding his place in the world. I still text Danny occasionally with obedience/training questions, and he has always responded in a timely manner with helpful suggestions. They say guarantee for life, and so far so good! We get compliments on my dog's behavior all the time. As an added bonus, Danny is a very talented photographer! Not only do I now have a well-trained dog, but I also have an amazing portfolio of model shots of him. I'd highly recommend Danny to anyone. read more

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Becca A.

4 years ago

I signed my dog for 6classes basic obedience that cost $800! Scheduling was pain in the ass simply because they don't have anything available for the next 2-3months. After multiple times trying to reach them ( someone answers the phone gets your info and let's you know a trainer will be calling you back shortly, I had to call over 5 times because no one called me back). I was told I need to be checking online for cancelations everyday 4-5times a day....like we don't have jobs and other responsibilities than their school.. However I finally schedule her and we went on our first appointment. I bought the $800 package as advised by a trainer. My dog's first training was less than 30 mins and I was provided with a e collar. In two weeks she got her second training. Pointless pointless pointless.... I don't like how they train dogs and I am not a fan of the e collar it is very confusing for me my goal was to be able to better understand my dog ( something that no one ever asked me). I am very irritated with the lack of communication and the way they train dogs it is waste of time. However, I tried getting my money back or at least partially.... Guess what it's been almost 2 years and when I call them all they tell me is that a dog trainer will contact me back and no one has ever called me back. Fast to charge your card and no service provided this company is a nightmare. read more

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Joana G.

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7 years ago

Love the results with this training program. Roger came back calm, obedient, and excited to go for walks. People say amazing things about his behavior and marvel at his demeanor. We are very happy with this program and highly recommend it to everyone. read more

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Amy O.

11 years ago

Well isn't that funny... Nick still can't call me personally but he can reply to a yelp review. Nick... You should meet my dog. You should see what your training has done to him. I've actually been trying to get you to call me back to discuss my displeasure with your company. You should have about 5 emails and 3 voice mails to return. I'll be waiting! read more

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Josh L.

10 years ago

Not sure what to say, I'm sure others are satisfied but my efforts to obtain other than pre-canned information and you tube videos from the Woodbridge location were met with futility. When I asked when I could visit the place to see the operation, communications ceased which raised a big red flag. I feel if I'm planning to drop 2500.00 on resident dog training I should be able to visit the operation and see for myself how good (or not) they are Other local places were all to happy to have me stop by anytime to visit. I'm sure these guys work for many folks, they just won't work for me. read more

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Joe Z.

Everyone is welcome to come to our training facility! If someone…

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Deb M.

5 years ago

I signed up for the 4 basic training private lessons at Off Leash K9 Training, Woodbridge, VA location and it has made a world of difference. The trainer at Off Leash that I worked with most was Danny and he was terrific. He is a true professional with a love of dogs and teaching. I highly recommend Danny, the ecollar, and Off Leash K9. I now understand how to communicate with my wonderful dog and we are able to enjoy the freedom of off leash romps in the woods with never a worry. Just last night we met a deer about 15 feet away and my dog came immediately back to me and heeled off leash right up to the fearless deer. On command to "break" she chased the deer out of our path and then returned to me right away. Our time together is completely joyful. read more

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Coline S.

13 years ago

The training is amazing. I had a rowdy 2 year old Great Dane that would bolt out of the house every chance he would get (even went through the open windows one time) and run off. My dog (Artie) was not food or praise motivated, and as soon as he got free it would at least take 30 min to catch him. After trying dozen of trainers and various unsuccessful training methods what did I had to loose. One lesson with Nick White at Off-Leash K9 and I had new dog. Nick took all the time in the world to go over the e-collar with me and answered all my questions, as I was initially very concerned about "shocking" & hurting my dog, but he calmed all those worries. Thirty minutes into the first training lesson and my dog would sit on command and looking forward for the next command. I could not believe it - one lesson with Nick White at Off-Leash K9 and I had a new dog. Four lessons down the road - I am the happiest I can get. My dog does not only heals on leash, but also off-leash and comes back on command. He also has become more confident - Artie is such a joy. Now I am finally able going on hikes with my dog without a leash and know he will come back every time I call him. I can not thank Nick enough for turning my rowdy rascal in one of the most well behaved dogs I have ever meet (I might be a little bias *wink*). Check out Artie's video on YouTube.com to see it with your own eyes - http://youtu.be/KyG7qHhOEdA read more

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Rich G.

11 years ago

First off, why is that Mel D review dragging the rating down? She even states they are "VERY successful, they do wonderful" hahaha. Anyways, unreal and amazing results and I cannot stop recommending them to everyone. My dog had SERIOUS FEAR issues and she did the 2 week board and train. Can't even describe how happy my family is and we see her learn and develop more on the 1st DAY than the 1st 2 MONTHS we had her (I'm no pro but experienced with dog training) Even a well behaved dog could benefit greatly from their training. Awesome and personable customer service and people that genuinely care about your animal as much as you do. Special shout out to Tank! Awesome work man! read more

Off Leash K9 Training - My girl Lela on the right. :-) so proud of her and amazed by the results! - Pet Training Near Me - Woodbridge, Virginia

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Katherine M.

10 years ago

I have spent the last 4 years with a batshit insane German Shepherd mix. Sulley is a mess of anxiety, and I found myself in the middle of a stealth mission every time we wanted to go outside at our apartment complex. Everything set her off. People, dogs, her imagination, you name it. I had a schedule of "off hours" where the fewest dogs and people would be around. Her reaction to anything within 100 feet of us was puffing up, lunging, and barking her head off. I tried every leash, collar, and training I could think of, but nothing helped. I found myself considering finding her a new home because I just couldn't do it anymore. Then I found Off Leash. I was extremely nervous about the price tag, but after talking to someone about the Dog Aggression package, I decided that it was my best option for being able to handle my dog. The majority of our 8 lessons have been with Gary, but we've also worked with Morgan and Danny. All have been a tremendous help. And I love that they walk me through each step when teaching Sulley a new command. We've gotten some great tips about what to do when we see another dog or person in the apartment, and I've definitely seen an improvement in Sulley's overall demeanor. And she actually loves the e-collar. Every time I put it on her she knows we're going to work and she is psyched about it. There's no shying away or aversion to it at all. Her recall is practically flawless, her leash skills are enviable, and she's always up for "placing" on random objects. She's still not perfect. I think with her natural anxiety, she never will be. However, I am noticing a massive improvement over what she was. We're still working on some dog aggression, but people don't cause her to react as much, and her 100-foot "bubble" has greatly diminished. I like that Off Leash has given us the tools to continue to improve, even when we're no longer taking lessons. I would absolutely recommend Off Leash. They have helped Sulley in so many ways and I finally feel like she's on her way to being (somewhat) well-adjusted. Endless thanks to Gary, Morgan, Danny, and Nick for putting together such a badass team. read more

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Joe M.

8 years ago

Amazing trainers, our dog attended the on-board training with Denise. I am so happy I made this decision... so much so I am going through the self paced program with my other dog. I highly recommend this company and their program. read more

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James C.

5 years ago

"Morgan Lampe was great! my dog, Whiskey, came back better then ever. She spent as much time as needed to teach me all the new commands, and with continued practice Whiskey can be trusted without a leash. Whiskey is also even more responsive then ever." read more

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Brian D.

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9 years ago

We have been going to the location in Jessup, MD and I give it 4 stars instead of 5 only because we've only had 1 session so far. But, it has already shown QUITE effective! We have been working with our 2.5 year old Lab/Hound mix male and he has shown a remarkable difference from before our first session to just 6 days later. He already will "come" when called and immediately sits down next to us. We don't even have to use the e-collar for this behavior! He is also quickly picking up the word "break" which is a release word they teach when you are ready for your pet to stop whatever it is you are having them do. If it's this good already, I can't wait to see what it's going to be like after our last session! It's definitely worth every penny so far, but can't imagine not feeling that way when it's all said and done. Wish we would have found Off Leash K9 Training sooner! read more

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Bower F.

3 years ago

We hired Off Leash K9 to help us with our dog not listening, jumping, nipping, and chasing the cat. He did a 2 week board and train with a local trainer. When we got him back we found out this trainer had been giving him table food the entire time he had him, which we clearly said he was not allowed to have. On top of that, our dog still jumps, nips, chases the cat, and picks and chooses when he'll listen. I contacted our local representative, Carrie, to request a refresher training and was sent to a website that had no available openings for a month and when we submitted a request to be put on the waiting list for an upcoming session, the site did not send the required verification code to confirm our appointment. So, in short, we paid them almost $2000 and gave them a dog that doesn't listen, jumps, nips, and chases our cat and we STILL have a dog that doesn't listen, jumps, nips, chases the cat, and now begs for table food. Total waste of money and would never recommend them to anyone. read more

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Phil H.

7 years ago

I have seen quite a few reviews that are all over the place; but, we had an excellent training experience 4 &1/2 years ago with our German Shepherd when he was 15 months old. We completed eight lessons over a period of two months and have reaped the benefits ever since. We can take him anywhere and do not worry. Just one month ago we were on a very busy hiking trail where we passed upwards of 90 dogs - he either sat as they passed or just kept walking with no issues (he sat if we commanded him). The only reason I rated 4 stars is because he still has trouble when cars pass close by, especially at speed so we usually have to hold his collar. There are no sidewalks on our street so the cars pass very close. read more

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Curtis P.

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9 years ago

Off Leash K9 is absolutely excellent!! There is one trainer in particular that is absolutely excellent and I believe the most knowledgeable trainer on their staff and that is Danny Walker! His experience with Bully breeds and knowledge of helping you establishing the correct communication between you and your dog are unbelievably awesome! The thing that separates Danny from other trainers is he trains you to become a better handler which in turns makes for a more happy, stable and grounded dog. In Danny's hands my dog understood and was receptive to the down command in seconds with just a hand signal and didn't move as instructed until he was released. Danny's patience, calm demeanor and knowledge of how to redirect the energy from your dog to get the most out of the training session is phenomenal. Very, very, very impressed by Danny. He is truly an asset to Off Leash K9. I love this place and their methods! They are truly top notch! I have already recommend Off Leash to everyone I know in the dog community. Well done Danny and keep up the great work!!!!! read more

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Ginelle O.

7 years ago

We got WAY more than we bargained for when we decided to adopt a shelter dog. All we really wanted was to give a good dog a safe home, with a playmate for our sweet Boxer, Ghost. We found ourselves adopting a Pit/Retriever mix, which was not what we had planned. We ended up with a 1.5 year old dog, with aggression issues. We have just started w/ Off Leash K9 and have had a very good experience thus far. We have seen a GREAT improvement in Coco and I'm very excited to continue our work with her. I have to admit, Coco was more than we bargained for and I just couldn't give up on her; thanks to Off the Leash, they gave me the encouragement to work with Coco and give her a chance. For that...I"m very grateful. read more

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Kim A.

10 years ago

10 month old Labradoodle Webster came home after his training as a well-mannered pup. We knew (hoped) he had it in him all along it just took the expertise and care of these handlers to bring it out. He had been to the local Petsmart to no avail. We are simply amazed at his transformation. Thank you. Please check out his before and after video. read more

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Grant G.

7 years ago

Where to start... Off Leash K9 and K9 Trainer Tank were absolutely amazing. We heard about Off Leash K9 from multiple friends who had used them and had nothing but awesome things to say. My Wife and I chose to do the 2 week board and train program with our pup Hank. Hank turned 2 years old recently and became tough for us to control. He wouldn't listen to commands he previously would follow and on leash became to hard for wife to walk (on multiple occasions he had dragged her across the lawn chasing squirrels or birds). Hank also didn't have any door manners and manners when meeting new people, again this is on us and or lack of inconsistency and letting him do whatever he wanted. During the 2 week time with K9 Trainer Tank we received videos and pictures every other day or even nightly. It was great seeing our little man in action and working the way we knew he could. Seeing him at Dulles airport walking by other dogs off leash and large groups of people and realizing he had a job to do and it was to heel and stay behind the K9 Trainer was awesome. When we picked him up we were super excited, driving up we saw Hank running around. When we got out Tank had us love on Hank then put him in the crate so we could go over the E-Collar. He explained to us how it is to be used and how not to use it and why you see negative results with owners who utilize it in the wrong manners. He then had Hank come out of the crate and we got to run through everything he had taught him over the 2 weeks training him. It was amazing. He had us first go over some of the stuff showing how we will build Hanks confidence. We then went into the heel. Seeing him heel with my wife off leash in the parking lot with other distractions was unreal. We spent around 3 hours learning everything. I have nothing but great things to say and we are so excited to keep working him and building his confidence. Thank you Tank! read more

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Marissa D.

7 years ago

Wow! OLK9 training is the best dog training out there! I worked specifically with Denise in Phoenix, AZ for the two week board and train program and she was amazing! I was very nervous since I had never met Denise before and was about to drop off my dog (Bella) to her for two weeks! She was so patient and calm when we met and she remembered that Bella is very reactive towards people so she allowed Bella to come to her first which I appreciated. Talking with her about the program on our drop off day immediately put me at ease. Bella even gave her a few kisses that day (never happens!) so she is truly a dog whisperer :) Denise told me I would receive multiple (meaning hundreds) of photos and/or a video every day and that is exactly what I got. She also provided little summaries that made my husband and I laugh because we could picture exactly what she described. It was so relieving to receive so many photos/videos of Bella because we could not only see the amazing progress she was making but also knew she was in good hands. I loved that Denise had her own dogs and that 1-2 other dogs were there for the training as well. Bella loves dogs so I know that brought her comfort which in turn brought me comfort. Watching the before and after video was jaw dropping. I cannot wait to now be able to take Bella into public and have us both be confident. I was given all the tools needed to be successful after the training and I can come back and ask questions anytime! OLK9 is an amazing dog training program that I would recommend time and time again. The two week board and train was definitely money well spent. Thank you so much Denise for working with Bella and for giving her the confidence she was lacking :) read more

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D H.

8 years ago

I was at my wits' end with my 1 year old rescued coonhound when someone recommended Off Leash K9 training. He was destructive, stubborn, counter-surfing - did I mention destructive and stubborn? The idea of giving him up had even crossed my mind once or twice because I simply had no idea how to get through to him. I live in Alexandria, and the local trainers seemed too lovey dovey to actually handle a dog with a big personality who very much wanted to be in charge of the household. Unfortunately Off Leash didn't have any availability in Woodbridge, so I drove down to Fredericksburg on Saturday mornings for a month. It's been a year now, and TJ is 2 years old, and the difference is unbelievable. He's still stubborn as heck, but he'll sit, come, and off like a champ. I truly never thought I'd be able to have a pet and not just a dog. Now that it's been a year, we only use the e-collar with him when we're out hiking in parks. He trots right beside us without us ever having to use the collar. The ONE time we had to use the collar, he was pursuing an adult deer! I can't recommend Off Leash enough if you have a stubborn dog who's just not obeying. TJ wasn't perfect after 4 weeks, but with time and continued practice, he's the member of our family I always wished for! Thank you, Off Leash! read more

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Melany H.

11 years ago

I really believe Joey z. At off leash k9 is awesome. He is calm and knowledgable. He helped us with our 155 lb rescued Great Dane. Melany h read more

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Thomas Y.

10 years ago

We adopted a 15 month old rescue that is full of high energy being a Dutch Shepard Lab Mix. After just two training session with Off Leash K9 we was now controllable in public and during his daily walks. Now after working him for two months using the training and E Collar he is a great behaving dog that makes walking and playing a joy! Spend the money and time and get even the most energetic dog behaving for a great pet. read more

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Calvin J.

9 years ago

I hate Off Leash K9 Training! They've made my walks with my dog such a chore! Where I used to know my dog was there because she pulled hard, now I constantly have to check and she is there due to all the slack in the leash! Ain't nobody got time for that! In all seriousness, Off Leash was a god send! They were prompt, courteous and very accommodating. Not only was it incredibly easy to get ahold of them (they returned every phone call and email swiftly) but it was easy to schedule and pay for the training. I'm not going to lie... The training was expensive. Even after the discount for veterans, it was ruff! I'd be lying if I said it wasn't worth every penny though. My dog got hit by a car on the first day of the year. What a way to start! My wife and I initially justified the cost as peace of mind knowing that an accident like that would never happen again. She went a step further to say that even if our dog lived 10 years, it'd be close to $200 a year for her safety; which I admit, is a far better way to look at it. Danny trained our pup and what a dog send he was! He put Caesar to shame. Within 4 hours of drop off, she was a completely different dog! I know because he regularly sent videos and pictures. He included progress reports and took every single call and text (which were plentiful). At first we were nervous to drop her off and leave her with a total stranger, but it was clear to see with her temperament and willingness to respond that she was being treated as if she was one of their family members. In addition to our dog's training, we were trained upon pick up. He stated the class for us would be two hours. It was refreshing to learn from someone so patient who didn't pay attention to time. I say that because he worked a bit extra with my wife until he knew even she was comfortable and confident with the training. That's probably more impressive to me than our pup's good behavior. The training was put to the test the first night we took her home. She went to a house party in a tiny apartment surrounded by unfamiliar people. She couldn't have been more behaved and everyone was raving about her manners as well! If you want training done right, I highly suggest you go with Off Leash. The benefits are many (military discount, free retraining for life if your pet ever decides to rebel and the offer to pay for a different training should you find a better program). I'd like to thank Off Leash and Danny for the miracle they performed. I recommend Off Leash to EVERYONE who asks. Give them a call and just talk to them for 5 minutes. I have no doubts that they'll earn your business should you want training for your furry friend. read more

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Ariana S.

9 years ago

I absolutely love OffleashK9training. My trainer Ben is awesome, very easy to communicate concerns, questions, and just overall easy person to get along with. I cannot express how grateful I am. My dog and I have bonded so much more with this training. She's in the aggression classes and I cannot believe the difference of her attitude. It's all about confidence and I deff get that through this training program. 10/10 would recommend! read more

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Morty G.

9 years ago

My girlfriend and I purchased the 8-session Dog Aggression Training Package for our dog. This package included the e-collar, remote, 20-foot leash and the 8 lessons. The first four lessons were focused on basic obedience with the following four focused on dog aggression. Most of our lessons were with Morgan. She was fantastic as a dog trainer and a teacher for us to learn best practices and the do's and don'ts. We were especially impressed with her ability to be in control of the entire situation and environment. She made us feel comfortable working on our pup and his aggression issues, we'd never been comfortable doing that before. We learned even more than he did. A+! We did a lesson with Gary too, he was great as well. We're giving Offleash K9 a 4 and not a 5, because of these reasons: - Price. It is expensive. We would've sprung for the boarding classes if they were more affordable. Our 8 one-hour lessons were $850 including the equipment. - Scheduling. We'd like the ability to schedule classes not only on day/time but also with specific trainers. We would've been ecstatic if we could've been with Morgan for each lesson. The schedule would need to reflect their shifts, days off, and any scheduling changes they'd have. This would also help with the hand-off from one trainer/lesson to another. The trainers don't seem to have notes they supply or file for the next lesson (if there's another trainer). This would be handy if Offleash K9 couldn't let us schedule all 8 with the same trainer. We don't want to have to explain everything each week to each new trainer. It should be like a vet visit, not a cold call. - Inconsistency in trainers. We were with a couple of other trainers, who, while good, weren't awesome. Overall, we saw great results and it was a good investment. Good experience. read more

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Michelle P.

10 years ago

I rescued my Korean Jingo 2.5 years ago. He has some basic skills like sit but cannot be off-leash at all. I contacted Off Leash K9 training because I am moving to Germany and wanted my dog (Sarge) to come when I called him, in case he ever got off leash. The trainers at Off Leash K9 were willing to work with my shortened time frame and schedule to fit us in. Elise out in Loudon is GREAT!! She really worked well with us. She taught me how to use the collar and how to reinforce the training with him at home. Sarge learned how to come (to his name which is AMAZING!!), how to place, how to lay down, and how to heel. I am happy to say that with the use of the E-Collar, Sarge is a very obedient dog, which makes going on hikes and walks actually enjoyable. The training is so good, that Sarge will actually listen to the commands now even if he isn't wearing the collar. I cannot say enough positive things about Off Leash K9, and my trainer Elise. When other trainers said Sarge was untrainable, they were willing to work with him. The training is expensive but it is so worth it. If we weren't moving out of the country, we would definitely be signing up for another one of their awesome trainings. read more

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Susan M.

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11 years ago

HANDS DOWN BEST DOG TRAINER IN NOVA Unfortunately, I haven't been able to afford to get the 2 GSD trained yet - I inherited from Sean who passed away in June to leukemia. He was too sick to train them and I was Sean's caregiver in addition to our 2 boys! I would absolutely LOVE for them to be trained by you, without a doubt I know it would be life changing - boy do the need it I have met other clients and the before and after training is drastic! Super impressive Please keep doing what you do, you are all so great with all the animals & clients. I admire your dedication and are changing the way people feel about dogs. Bravo I wish you all the success in the world! read more

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Pat M.

10 years ago

Off Leash K9 is phenominal! I did the in-home training package for my golden retriever and English mastiff. They both had pulling issues and some dog-aggression issues. The training focused on overall obedience and addressed the specific issues as they arose. My retriever now has her canine good citizen certification and I am comfortable taking my mastiff anywhere. I had tried other trainers before OLK9, but they didn't come close to these results. I would (and do) recommend OLK9 to anyone! read more

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Jessica S.

10 years ago

I just completed my last lesson of the basic obedience package. This is the third dog I've taken to OLK9 and I'm satisfied with the quality of the trainers and the skills I've been able to hone in my dogs. The only negative, and partially my fault, is that I've had different trainers each time I go because I had to book on different days of the week. However, I can honestly say all the trainers are really great. There's just no way to build rapport between the trainer and dog this way. My standard poodles that I took through OLK9 most recently were nervous about the people and the collar and in both cases, the trainers took different approaches to make them comfortable. My dog is now able to go off leash and I have even seen this when she sees deer and dogs and she's only 1 year old. If you're considering it, go for it but to be extra successful, I highly recommend that you ask a lot of questions to learn as much as possible about how the collar works and how to handle situations. This will help in the long run. You also MUST practice between sessions, it is essential for getting your dog fully trained. Oh, and I've done nose work classes here, too. Lots of fun, great activity to do on a rainy day with dog, and it's only positive training! Great way to teach your dog a new skill, have fun and get to know another aspect of dog training! read more

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Michelle M.

10 years ago

Our 1 year old GSD Kodi has just finished a two week board and train with Carrie. The thought of leaving her for two weeks was quite daunting, but after meeting Carrie she made me feel completely at ease. We received daily photos and videos of her progress throughout the entire two weeks and really felt apart of the whole process. At the end of the two weeks the handover was smooth and great. Carrie explained all the commands in great detail and answered all our questions. We worked on the commands ourselves before we left with our new amazing girl. Our first walk this morning was completely effortless, and I cannot wait to enjoy walks around the lake with Kodi. I highly recommend Off Leash K9 training, and Carrie as a professional, yet caring trainer. Thank You! read more

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Megan M.

9 years ago

DO IT! If you have a new puppy or just want your dog to do better, please call Josh!!! I couldn't be more happy with how our puppy turned out. We started at 5 months and did the beginner and advance classes. Everyone is so jealous with how well behaved Cooper acts in public. Thank you for everything! Every day my husband and I are amazed at how we have such a good dog. read more

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Gabi S.

9 years ago

We completed the 4 week training recently with Danny and we loved it!! Our 1 1/2 year old, Stella needed a refresher of basic commands plus some work with impulse control. We, as the handlers, needed some work on trust and belief in our dog and this class was able to achieve that. In turn, our dog also increased her confidence in us, which is the most important. This class focuses on training the dog and the owner simultaneously. I would definitely recommend Off Keash K9 to anyone that is looking to build a solid foundation, or someone that is looking to improve on their relationship with their dog! read more

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Thank you, Gabi! Hope you and Stella are doing great!

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Kevin F.

7 years ago

I bought the book about raising the perfect dog. It was very useful and our 10-week old lab puppy is pretty much housebroken after three weeks following the author's advice. read more

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Mariah S.

8 years ago

Update: I'm contacting lawyers about this you have made up completely untrue things in order to make your company look better. I did not leave my dog with another person to go on "vacation" I left my dog with MY AUNT (whom I've lived with for multiple years and still do) to visit my sick grandmother. My aunt was supposed to be sent a video to her about how the collar worked and was NEVER sent one. She was supposed to receive it because she went through with training for our family dog. I did not go through with training or know hardly anything about what he was doing. I picked him up from Aaron and brought him home to MY HOUSE WHERE I LIVE WITH MY AUNT (I did not just leave my dog with some random aunt I don't know to go one vacation). I also think it's extremely unprofessional to bring up a clients personal life from private emails to attempt and make them look bad. Joe I refuse to argue over the Internet, but instead you could give me a call so we can be adults about this situation. You should have my home number or my aunts number in your files. read more

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Ned B.

8 years ago

The train and board was great. I got back a very well behaved dog. When I called for follow up or with questions I was never able to make contact accept for a brief text from his trainer. This supposedly has lifetime follow up for the life of the dog. On the follow up portion of the training I give them a fail score. I gave up! read more

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Maura J.

8 years ago

It's been great working with these trainers. We have two dogs, both of whom are rescues, one older, one younger, one we've had for a while (read: spoiled), one who is new to our home and spent nearly two years in a shelter. OffLeash has helped us with overall basic training (come, sit, place), and they've helped us address some ownership/toy aggression issues. We've both been pet/dog owners our whole lives and they really helped us with issues we never had to deal with before and they were able to provide varied opinions to any question we had. Would definitely recommend and being only three weeks in, we're already seeing vast improvements read more

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Grace B.

10 years ago

So, I'm giving this three stars and here is why: We got an in-home training package with the e-collar. This method of training did not work for our dog. I feel like the e-collar made her even more skittish than she was to begin with. She became fearful of her regular collar and more fearful of strangers. It took awhile to rebuild her confidence, and to be honest, she still isn't quite recovered back to her old self. That being said, a friend of ours used a similar training method for her dog (with a different company), with the e-collar, and had great results. I think that it just isn't for every dog. Some dogs just don't respond well to e-collars and are more sensitive than others. Even though when I put the e-collar device on my hand and tried it, it was really only a mild sensation -- certainly not painful -- how can I possibly know how our dog interprets this feeling? Maybe it hurts, maybe it's scary. Regardless, after one session we decided this was not going to work for us at all. The positive things about this company is that if it doesn't work for you, they listen and they refunded our money without any guilt or high-pressure tactics to continue something that wasn't working for us. We really appreciated that they respected our decision to cease this method of training for our dog. Also, the trainer we worked with was very nice and respectful, as well. If you're set on using e-collar as a training method and your dog tolerates it, then this is probably a great place to do it. Extremely professional, polite and courteous folks! read more

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Marie S.

6 years ago

I can't say enough about how pleased I am with Off Leash K9 Training! This was my second dog I did the basic training with. Chrissy was very patient and effective in training my somewhat stubborn Frenchie. What a positive change in him! I would highly recommend them!! read more

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Kristin R.

9 years ago

I took my rescue pittie to off leash K9 after spending countless hours/$$ with other trainers trying to help with his dog reactivity. I was originally hesitant about the e-collar as I had heard negative/incorrect information from a coworker who believes in purely positive reinforcement. After my first lesson with Morgan, my mind was completely changed. She and the rest of the staff clearly care about dogs and would never do anything that would harm any dog. They also have you put the collar on your hand and test it out before putting it on your dog - it's NOT A SHOCK! We have now completed 7/8 of the dog aggression training sessions and my dog is a completely different dog. He does still react at times, but I can now take him places where I never would before and I also know how to redirect his attention if he does react. We have had all of our classes with Morgan so I can't speak on the other trainers but she is excellent and even took the time to text me and let me know that her schedule got moved last minute and allowed us to reschedule our last class so we could be with her. Looking forward to our last session with her and I'm sure my 5 star review will not change! I will never waste my time with other trainers again. **note if to do not have the time or patience to work with your dog between classes, I highly recommend you spend the extra money and board your dog. Our results are based on a combination of the 1 hour class plus continual work outside of classes! Do not expect your dog to make progress just from attending 8 - one week classes! read more

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Peace Of Mind K9

4.6

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If you want Peace of Mind, GO SOMEWHERE ELSE! I picked my pup up after a 2 week stay and after I…read morewas 1/2 way to Florida, I noticed a wound on his paw. The facility claimed ignorance. After the owner gave me a 10-minute lecture on how wonderful they are, she asked me to send here the bill. When it came time to pay for my pups stay, they charged me twice and once again claimed ignorance. After a week they finally reversed the one charge. I tell you, dont bother trusting this place.

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All About Dogs

4.2

(14 reviews)

My dog and I have been enrolled with All About Dogs since April 2013, and are currently students in…read moretheir Thursday Night "Relaxing Rowdy Rovers" class for reactive dogs. Prior to signing up with All About Dogs, they took a ton of time answering my questions and allowing me to observe a class and talk with their trainers to make sure the class would be an appropriate fit for him. Most reactive dog classes would disqualify him because he is reactive to strangers, and that human reactivity is something we have found many trainers will not work with. I was, and remain, impressed by their thorough and honest assessments of each dog as an individual, their ability to see the potential in their students, and their celebration of every milestone reached along the way. Pam and Colleen also have worked with us individually to do a behavior assessment with my dog and determine his needs within and outside the classroom setting. We received an 8 page document from that assessment, full of straightforward and thoughtful insights, tips, and continued management strategies. The trainers are kind, compassionate, and never push my dog farther than he can go for the sake of seeing progress or immediate results, which has been critical to genuinely helping him get better. We consulted with several other trainers and did a few private sessions with others before finding All About Dogs, and my only wish is that I had found them sooner. My hope is that we will be able to continue making progress and eventually "graduate" from Rowdy Rovers to their Levels Training, and I do feel confident that with time and continued work, we will be able to. Dog Training is an unregulated field, and anyone can call themselves a trainer. The difference with All About Dogs is they have years and years of science based education and certifications to support their passion for helping dogs and their people. Both Pam and Colleen hold CPDT-KA certifications and all their methods are positive and force free. I am so grateful to have found them and look forward to continuing learning with them. Another interesting note is that both Pam and Colleen are regular presenters at the annual APDT (Association for Pet Dog Trainers) conference, a testament to their knowledge and experience in the field of dog training!

I've only had one private lesson, but Vicki did a great job. I was at my wits end with our new…read morepuppy. She gave me so many practical, easy to implement hints! Thank you for saving my sanity. It is pricey, but my sanity was worth it.

K9+ Pet Services

5.0

(3 reviews)

I am very hesitant to post this 5-Star Review for K9+, because I feel like we have trainer Jessica…read moreall to ourselves and I want to keep it that way! Jessica is accommodating to my schedule, is effective and efficient at accomplishing training goals without making me feel rushed, gives us complete attention during our private training sessions, is reachable for follow-up questions between sessions, and is understanding of the many mistakes I've been unknowingly making - with quick solutions to make up for them. She has resources on the Facebook page that she could be charging for, but they're free to view. When I see the way she treats my dogs, and I hear the way she talks about other animals, it's obvious she knows that animals are precious to their human guardians, and she honors that. Thank you, Miss Jess!

Jessica is outstanding! I just returned from out of town to happy pets and a happy home!…read more She always does such a great job. This will be my second year trusting her services. Thanks Jess!

Controlled K9

5.0

(46 reviews)

We sent our 3 year old golden to Controlled K9 for a board and train program because we were having…read morechallenges with her on walks and when guests would come over to the house. From the initial consult with Kenzie, we felt very comfortable with how she approached training and her experience. When Charlie came back after 4 weeks, it was such a big change! No longer did we have to worry about leash pulling, picking up trash on walks, and being overcome with excitement whenever guests would visit. We can now enjoy our dog all of the time. We take her on long walks, she joins us at restaurants and events around the neighborhood, and overall is a much better behaved dog without losing her personality. We could not be happier with our experience with Kenzie.

My husband and I can't say enough good things about Controlled K9! We recently adopted a two year…read moreold German Shepherd who was well behaved in the house but a true terror to walk on leash (pulling and severe reactivity towards other dogs). Controlled K9 came to our home to evaluate her and recommended a four week board and train to work on basic obedience, leash manners, and off leash recall. We loved that she was taken in as a member of the family during her "boarding school," and they provided regular photos and updates on her progress throughout. She returned to us her same happy, sweet self in the house, but basically a new dog on leash! The Controlled K9 team trained us on how to continue her training, and remained super responsive to our follow up questions. It's incredible to see the transformation and we're so grateful to the Controlled K9 team for changing our lives - and Zoey's - for the better!

Golden Paw Rules

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(2 reviews)

Yuki was awesome training my dogs Shadow and Roxie. They both had behavior problems especially with…read moreother dogs, and she was able to resolve the issues right away. Her attention to detail in getting the dogs to focus on me were phenomenal, and now I no longer have the issues I've had! Thanks Yuki for your help!

Yuki has done an excellent job for my dog Roxie. I thought I would never be able to get her change…read morechewing habits and get her to do things on command. Yuki has solved my problems with Roxie and helped me gain the confidence needed to train Roxie. I greatly appreciate her professionalism and ability to transform our dog within the 7 week program. Yuki has helped us in handling our dog to be able to perform the most basic commands. My husband is finally happy too! Thanks again Yuki for all your help.

Bark Busters

5.0

(33 reviews)

We adopted our good boy Buddie from a shelter in December. A sweet boy, but years in a shelter…read more(five!) has made him somewhat a sensitive pup prone to barking to loud noises and strangers approaching. Passing cars on walks yielded barking and lunging, doorbells ringing, more barking. We tried some "do-it-yourself" online things with zero success, and realized actual one-on-one training was the only option. Enter Tommy from Bark-Busters. His initial three-hour in-home training course was amazingly effective, so much so the change in Buddie was almost night and day to us. Upon meeting Buddie for the first time, Tommy immediately knew the kind of sensitive dog Buddie was and tailored his training to suit. His techniques were easy to understand and master and can be practiced anytime we're with Buddie. No more barking when the doorbell rings, or when a car passes, or a stranger approaches. Buddie's a lot calmer now which is more in keeping with his overall sweet nature. Highest recommendation!

When I first reached out to Tommy, I was in a pretty dark place with my 3-year-old English Bulldog…read more His behavior had taken a serious turn--aggression, constant overstimulation, and a total breakdown in how we communicated. I was heartbroken and honestly starting to feel like I'd failed him. What Tommy brought into our home was a complete shift in perspective. He didn't just train the dogs--he taught us how to create structure, set clear expectations, and restore calm. After just the first session, our house felt noticeably different. The tension was gone, the barking and toy-fighting stopped, and even our older dogs--who had been keeping their distance--seemed relieved. What really makes Tommy stand out is the continued support. He's incredibly responsive, provides real tools and a step-by-step plan, and genuinely checks in on your progress. The Lifetime Guarantee is a huge comfort--knowing we have ongoing access to help if new issues arise takes so much pressure off. We're still working through things, but the difference already feels like night and day. I can't recommend Tommy highly enough--he gave us back peace and hope.

The Backyard Pack

4.7

(26 reviews)

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! When we were first shopping around for a doggy daycare, I assumed all daycares…read morewere created equally but I was VERY wrong. Most larger daycares fill a room to capacity and provide a couple attendants to make sure no fights breakout, there's no real interaction with the dogs. The Backyard Pack (BYP) engages with your dogs and loves them as one of their own. They create a safe, clean and healthy environment where dogs can thrive and have fun. And unlike the larger daycares we tried, the staff at BYP takes the pups out for potty breaks rather than letting them go in the room where the dogs are playing. I HIGHLY recommend the BYP if you're looking for doggy daycare or boarding, your pup will thank you!

If you want to read about the boarding stuff, read my previous reviews. Also, their cost includes…read moreeverything, so no paying extra for special play times or anything. After checking out a few trainers, I got together with Brian at the Backyard Pack for some leash training for my dog. They (Brian and Laurie) worked with him a bit while he was being boarded, then met with me to teach me how to work with him. Duke pulls a lot on leash, and barks furiously at distractions (other dogs, runners, bikers, squirrels...) For an extremely reasonable price, they came to my house for a session. They brought another dominant dog who they were training, so the dogs could be walked together. They walked us right up to distractions, and showed me how to handle his panic both before he reacts, and after, if he does react. I feel like I finally have the tools I need. Duke's improved a lot. He's still a work in progress, but we have way more good walks than bad ones now. They sent me a list of tips, followed up with me, and are available for me to ask follow up questions via e-mail. I'm happy because they've helped me to control his behavior, not just distract him with food.

Citizen K9

5.0

(11 reviews)

Andrew is superb! He is knowledgeable and professional. He took my head-strong pup and brought out…read morehis calm, loving, and obedient side. Andrew is ideal for boarding too!

My dog just completed training with Andrew Horan at Citizen K-9 and returned a well behaved pup…read more Macie is an Eng. Bulldog and is very stubborn. She more or less did as she pleased when she wanted. She had us trained. We camp almost every weekend and she goes with us on all our trips. It had been a nightmare, she would pull on the leash when walking her and grab the leash out of our hands, jump up on people and their dogs, and rush out of the door of the RV with little recall. We were unable to relax and enjoy our time with her outside of the RV. Mr. Horan said he would make it his mission to teach Macie to become a better behaved dog. He did an excellent job. She returned to us a better behaved dog while still being her loving self. We are enjoying her much more at home and while camping. I highly recommend Citizen K-9 for training.

Kaiser Pet Care

4.3

(8 reviews)

We've been bringing our Cavapoo here since she was a puppy, and she's now 3 years old--that alone…read moresays a lot about how much we trust Laura. Laura has always been patient, gentle, and consistent, which made such a difference when she was younger and getting used to grooming. She actually gets excited to go now, which speaks volumes. Her cuts are always clean and exactly what we ask for, and she comes home looking (and smelling) great every time. Laura clearly cares about the dogs, not just getting them in and out. It's been a really positive experience over the years, and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, caring groomer.

If you're looking for a groomer, you've found a rare gem in a sea of options! I can't recommend…read moreKaiser Pet Care enough. They genuinely care about your pups well-being and take the time to build a positive association with all aspects of grooming at the dogs pace. You won't regret the kindness, commitment, and time they take to gain your pups trust and work within their thresholds. The team genuinely cares about helping set your dog up for success so they are not only comfortable with grooming but also enjoy it. They are experts at what they do and it shows through their work and how excited our girl is always is to see them. After lots of livings, she happily trots inside. She also always looks like the same dog when she comes out, which isn't always the case with some groomers. We were fortunate enough to find them when our girl was a puppy so they've been working with her through their puppy package. She has fear aversion with her nails and bath from the breeder. They've been working with June to desensitize her and build positive associations with these and after only a few sessions, we've seen great improvement. You'll never have to worry if your pet is being cared the way you would want when they are at Kaiser. We are thankful to have found them and so grateful for how well they treat our girl. 10/10 recommend. Thank you, Kaiser, for all that you do. We'd be lost without you!

The Regional Veterinary Referral Center

3.6

(192 reviews)

Fast, reliable, and trustworthy professional medical care for pets…read more My boxer had a MCT removed and was back to normal self in no time. Their pre-op and post operation follow up was top notch. Highly recommended

Had a great experience at my visit today. I called ahead to ask if I could bring my dog in and they…read moresaw her right away. We had to wait a bit in between getting some tests done and receiving results (which is to be expected), but the doctor was very thorough and addressed all of my concerns. My dog usually hates going to the vet but all of the staff were so nice and welcoming, it put us both at ease. Definitely recommend if you need emergency care.

VEG ER for Pets

4.7

(56 reviews)

VEG-ER is the best…read more Eariler this week one evening, we had to take our Siamese boy, Pablo, to VEG-ER not long before midnight. You know you've heard that if your indoor-outdoor cat who always comes home one day doesn't come home one day, something has happened. Well, it's true. Usually, Pablo (a.k.a. Bunky) comes back within minutes after being let out, but this day was different. We looked for him and looked for him, but came up empty-handed. Pablo has an AirTag and, curiously, it showed he was on our property. Finally, he appeared around 10:00pm at the back door. We were relieved, but noticed he had wounds on his hind legs. Because of our excellent experience we had last year with VEG-ER, we brought Pablo here. Pablo received top-shelf compassionate treatment from the VEG-ER staff, each of whom has a heart of gold. I really admire, respect and appreciate people that devote their lives to the care of pets. They're a blessing. We were told Pablo did not experience an animal attack, but maybe got stuck on a fence, and slipped. Pablo is home recovering now, getting stronger by the day. We basically live in the woods, and realize fully now that it is just too dangerous here to let him outside unsupervised anymore..

We brought our dog here after severe GI issues. We saw 3 doctors over ~36 hours and all of them…read morewere amazing. We've been to many pet ERs/urgent cares in the 8 years we've lived in NoVa and this the only hospital where we spoke to a doctor within a few minutes of walking in the door. They were thorough, took time to explain our treatment/testing options and answer questions, and made us feel like Norman's care mattered even when more severe emergency cases came in. At VEG, you can see everything, stay with your pet, watch their treatment, and staff are readily available to talk to or answer questions. That alone eased so much anxiety. Kenzie, one of the nurses that was assigned to Norman, was so kind. It was clear that everyone in the room cared about making these animals feel comfortable. More than one nurse came over to introduce themselves when we were preparing to leave Norman overnight. They offered us a room where we could stay with him if we wanted, and even asked what he liked to watch on TV to create a comfortable environment for him after we let them know he suffers from separation anxiety. The discharge and follow-up notes were also incredibly detailed, which made following up with our primary vet so much easier. No one ever wants to bring their animal to an ER, but this is now the only place we will go when we need urgent medical care. A HUGE thank you to everyone at VEG Alexandria for taking such good care of our dog!

EMMAvet

3.9

(98 reviews)

Dr. Wooten did an excellent job on our cat, Bella's teeth for dental surgery. She had to remove a…read morefractured tooth and some other teeth under the gums that could have caused problems. You can tell when your cat meets her that she's a cat lover! We are very grateful for knowing our cats are in good hands when they see Dr. Wooten! Carla and Huib Kooij Alexandria, VA

Our previous vet has had serious staffing issues, so we went to EMMAvet for urgent care for our…read more19-year-old senior kitty. We made an appointment, and before we arrived (same day) they had retrieved her records from our previous vet. The urgent care vet had read through the last few years of her history, we barely had to explain anything. EMMAvet has lots of testing facilities on site so we didn't have to wait too long for results. They gave us multiple treatment options, but they were honest about our cat's condition. Soon after, we determined it was time to euthanize our kitty. They have a special room for this, with comfortable chairs, Kleenex, and options for pet cremation containers if you want to get their ashes back. I really appreciated that they went through all the options and fees at the beginning. We paid before we had to go through the emotional euthanasia process, so we had alone time with our kitty in the last moments, and when she was gone, we could just leave. We experienced so much kindness and compassion from all the staff. It's also very clean and attractive. I only wish we'd found them sooner.

VEG ER for Pets

4.7

(12 reviews)

Exceptional quality of service. I barely got through the door when I was greeted by Izzy and walked…read moreover to a seat where I was immediately asked about what's going on - no wait time at all. Within a few minutes, the nurse spoke to me and the vet very shortly after that. Dr. Delaplane was truly great - discussed treatment options, explained things very understandably to a non-vet, was honest. The part I appreciated most was that he didn't want to just run a ton of tests of everything to run up our bill, and even referred us to internal medicine specialist at another ER who would better serve the needs of our pup to get down to the issue. This place is top notch. I wish Dr. Delaplane was at a general vet office so we could see him regularly as our normal vet! All staff we interacted with was very kind and just wanted to ensure my dog and I was comfortable.

This is a review amazing vets and whole team. Came in worried since my pup swallowed a chicken…read moreskewer.. WITH THE SKEWER... :(..no fault but my own . The one thing about VEG is the open door policy except during X-rays... otherwise you can see what's going on with your pup from bring given anesthetic , through the whole procedure and till they wake up. There may be a bit delay at first which once I voiced my concern they were able to switch things around and doing 2 different procedures on 2 patients at once. Yes they did have 2 vets ready that night. And were taking 9pm onward. They managed to successfully find and remove the skewer by scope procedure and stay for another hour to be monitored before we left to go home at 3am. Thank you, VEG!

Loyalty Pet Care

4.4

(18 reviews)

Loyalty Pet Care isn't just great. They go way past the extra mile…read more We have been clients of Loyalty for many years. We found Loyalty through a friend, and decided to give them a try. I really liked them, because I never worried that our cats were "forgotten". Loyalty sends a picture and an email/text on every visit, so we always know what is happening. And they fill out a log book, that stays with us, with details on each visit. And then - because being good just isn't good enough - they went the extra 10 miles. When one of our cats got sick, Loyalty was there to help us through the very difficult time. They helped even when our cat would act out and get angry (because a sick cat is an unhappy cat, all the time). They didn't flinch when realizing they had a sick cat - they just dealt with it, and said "it's just part of the job". They even went so far as to accompany me to a vet visit, because it was taking two people to keep our poor cat calm. And that is how you set the bar. Now, several years later, I wouldn't dream of going anywhere else. Loyalty has done a great job of every visit - and even came to our rescue when we were stuck after a cancelled flight, and couldn't get home. We know we can count on them. If you are looking for organized, local, and going above and beyond the call, stop right here. You found it.

I used Loyalty Pet Care for 4 months during my last semester of grad school. Madison, Kat, and…read moreChrissy were our walkers and they were all great. I was only home when they came a handful of times, but each time I saw them they were very professional and clearly loved my dog (and he loved them!). They also were hugely helpful when he was diagnosed with cancer and later needed surgery- knowing they were able to see him and give meds while he recovered gave me such peace of mind. I spoke with Terry to get set up and she is a wonderful business owner who is dedicated to her employees and delivering great care to clients. If they ever noticed something was off during a visit, like if my dog had seemed sick or had gotten into something, they got in touch with me in real time to let me know, in addition to the handwritten notes that they logged after each walk for us to read when we got home. We were signed up for a monthly rate for consistent daily walks that I was happy with and it was relatively easy to note any schedule changes, you just have to know kinda far in advance. My only feedback would be that it would be great if they had a messaging system that allowed for real time walk messages with the possibility of sharing photos as well (a platform like Time To Pet, that I know some other services use), but they were so well organized and genuine that I never doubted that my walker was coming or that they were coming for the amount of time we were scheduled for. It would also be nice if it was possible to do group walks to get some socialization in, but they only do solo walks.

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Shannon C.

14 years ago

We had a Dachshund for about 4 years before adding to the family and getting a Doberman Pinscher. I was only used to small dogs so I didn't know what I was getting myself into when Pixie started to grow and grow and grow some more. She is almost as tall as us when standing and definitely much stronger. It started to be a hassle to take her out in the car or in public. She ruled the house because she was the strongest and we had no control over her, she was such a hyper puppy! I knew that my life wouldn't be easy with two dogs, one who was just 20 pounds and could be picked up and controlled and the other who jumped, ran, pulled, and jerked. I just wanted to be able to take her for a walk without her walking me! I didn't even want to push it by wanting to walk them both at the same time though, I knew that was impossible. When we found out about OLK9T, I was a little skeptical at first because I assumed the shock from the e-collar would hurt my dog. I made sure to do some research and even tested it on myself first. I later found out that it doesn't bother Pixie, it just gets her attention. I remember saying "she'll never learn to sit still and stay there until we tell her to break" but she got the hang of that trick on the first lesson (in less than an hour). After just 4 weeks of training she was a sitting, placing, staying, downing, and heeling fool! Her favorite trick is "place" and she sure shows off with that one. She has placed on the strangest objects that nobody would ever think a 60 pound dog could manage to get on. Our family, friends, and neighbors can't believe how much she's progressed - they say she's like a totally different dog now. It's fun to show off her tricks and brag to everyone when she's not running off or when she's staying right by our sides while on a walk. Nick was great with Pixie, he didn't let her get away with any disobedience during training and was adamant about her learning the tricks and commands during the lesson. Nick's patience with her was really good, there were times where we were ready to give up but he kept at it and she eventually caught on. I'm happy to say that I have taken all 80 pounds of my 2 dogs on a walk together by myself. We get compliments when we take her shopping at PetSmart (by the way, don't ever waste your money on PetSmart puppy training - it doesn't work!). It's so funny because as soon as Pixie hears the jingle of her collar she gets super excited. That noise means she's going outside and will probably end up showing off some tricks, so it's actually safe to say she loves the collar and loves learning new things. Doberman Pinschers are in the working dog category and she definitely likes to work and loves a challenge. I don't regret having Nick train Pixie and I'm so glad we spent the money and time at OLK9T because it has made our lives so much easier and I think her tricks and commands will stick with her forever. Thanks again, Nick! read more

Patrick N.

11 years ago

I didn't realize I already had an account so apologies for the repeat review. We decided to bring our rescued pit, Leo, to OLK9 because he was showing many signs of dog aggression when we would go on our walks: lunging, pulling, a very nasty bark and he was extremely difficult to manage even with using a harness for him. We experienced 3 different trainers and we have to be honest that Danny Walker was the best, and most knowledgeable of the trainers we used. He not only helped us to use the collar effectively but took the time to explain why Leo was exhibiting these behaviors to help us understand our dog better. He even started our lesson to correct some things one of the other trainers had us doing and then stayed an extra half an hour after to make sure we got our full hour lesson of what we initially came for. Our only issue with OLK9 is that while it does get your dog to be obedient as long as you put in the time to continue working with them, the methodology does not always work with every dog. We found that the e-collar was not our best option when walking Leo as he still showed the same behaviors and that using the remote actually made him MORE aggressive when he would see other dogs. We set up an extra heel lesson and had John as our trainer, to which his suggestion was to put the remote at 50 and keep it there while we walked. Again, this only made things worse to the point that Leo would snap his head and bark viciously at my wife and I when we would tap the button. It even got to the point where we would get that reaction simply from saying the word 'heel'. Once again, Danny came to our rescue to demonstrate and explain how to help the situation, which included suggesting we look into different types of collars to aid in helping to control Leo. Because of Danny's guidance, we can now walk our baby with the confidence that he will behave the way we need him to. We have even had dogs who Leo used to freak out at walk by with no reaction from the dog and compliments from the owner on how well behaved he is!! The e-collar system is great as long as you have a trainer who will take the time to truly assess your issues and find the best way to help you and your dog. We use the collar with Leo almost every day when we go outside to throw the ball with him or work on his place, down, etc. He is just one of the few dogs that using it while walking in a heel isn't the best method for us and we're lucky to have found Danny to help us through that. read more

Patrick N.

11 years ago

We decided to bring our rescued pit, Leo, to OLK9 because he was showing many signs of dog aggression when we would go on our walks: lunging, pulling, a very nasty bark and he was extremely difficult to manage even with using a harness for him. We experienced 3 different trainers and we have to be honest that Danny Walker was the best, and most knowledgeable of the trainers we used. He not only helped us to use the collar effectively but took the time to explain why Leo was exhibiting these behaviors to help us understand our dog better. He even started our lesson to correct some things one of the other trainers had us doing and then stayed an extra half an hour after to make sure we got our full hour lesson of what we initially came for. Our only issue with OLK9 is that while it does get your dog to be obedient as long as you put in the time to continue working with them, the methodology does not always work with every dog. We found that the e-collar was not our best option when walking Leo as he still showed the same behaviors and that using the remote actually made him MORE aggressive when he would see other dogs. We set up an extra heel lesson and had John as our trainer, to which his suggestion was to put the remote at 50 and keep it there while we walked. Again, this only made things worse to the point that Leo would snap his head and bark viciously at my wife and I when we would tap the button. It even got to the point where we would get that reaction simply from saying the word 'heel'. Once again, Danny came to our rescue to demonstrate and explain how to help the situation, which included suggesting we look into different types of collars to aid in helping to control Leo. Because of Danny's guidance, we can now walk our baby with the confidence that he will behave the way we need him to. We have even had dogs who Leo used to freak out at walk by with no reaction from the dog and compliments from the owner on how well behaved he is!! The e-collar system is great as long as you have a trainer who will take the time to truly assess your issues and find the best way to help you and your dog. We use the collar with Leo almost every day when we go outside to throw the ball with him or work on his place, down, etc. He is just one of the few dogs that using it while walking in a heel isn't the best method for us and we're lucky to have found Danny to help us through that. read more

Kathy O.

11 years ago

Let me start by saying that this is the first review I have ever written and published; I also don't have pets, my family also includes those that are four-legged and furry. About a year ago, my six-month-old fearless shepherd puppy got into some trouble and lost faith that I could protect her, leaving me with a very intelligent but very reactionary puppy. Without doing my homework, I selected a dog trainer that leased space in my vet's office. The end result was the trainer telling me that my sweet, loving little girl was a menace to society and needed to be medicated before she could be around other people or animals. After I stopped crying, I spent days researching dog trainers online, and was impressed by the videos and reviews I found for Off-Leash K9. Try as I did (and I assure I scoured the 'net trying to find something), I could only find one bad review, and that was from someone who hadn't even made an appointment! As a natural skeptic, I started with four basic training lessons. Danny was the trainer for two of them, and I liked the way my puppy responded to him. I signed up for the four advanced training lessons, ensuring that Danny was her trainer, as he seemed to know instinctively the best way to deal with my little girl. I used their teaching methods at home with noticeable progress. Shortly thereafter, I got another beautiful and intelligent shepherd puppy (75 pounds of muscle at six months of age). My new puppy (now 80 pounds) just finished his basic training classes with Danny; my 19-month old puppy (she's only 75 pounds) was also in attendance with Danny's permission. We received suggestions for dealing with both of them, which again we continued to reinforce while home. Earlier this evening, my husband and I were walking both our puppies with the majority of the leashes draped behind our necks, with the puppies maintaining not-quite-perfect heal positions. We passed other people, people with their dogs and a few bikes with just a few reminders to the puppies to maintain their positions next to us. Without any reservation or hesitation, I would (and have) highly recommend Off-Leash K9. Danny - you have my eternal gratitude!!!! read more

Georgia F.

8 years ago

We enrolled our dog in the two week board and train with Christine and we are thrilled with the results! Our dog was loving, but had some major resource guarding issues and was completely disobedient outside the home. We have had dogs all our life, but his issues were something we'd never dealt with before. I was initially nervous about leaving our dog for so long with a stranger, but they were very understanding and spoke with me at least a half dozen times, until I was comfortable. The first day he was there they just allowed him to relax and get used to the new environment, but after that first day, the training began. I received videos each day and I was so impressed by his progress! We picked him up two weeks later, and as promised, he knew all the commands and was obedient. Another reviewer mentioned their dog smelled when they were picked up, this wasn't the case for us. He was a little thin, but frankly he was kind of fat going into and I know they did a lot of walking. He also typically refuses food for the first couple days of boarding, so this is the norm for him. Anyway, my dog is one that tests the boundaries every day, so he does normally have one "come to Jesus" moment before he'll comply. After that, he's golden! It's over six months later and his training has stuck! We still have to use minor corrections to reinforce the training (he still pushes the limit and tries to get away with nonsense), but he is a reformed citizen. Our trainer also taught us how to manage his behavior to get the results we want. We did have to go back a week later for a follow up lesson (we didn't have the collar tight enough so he couldn't feel the corrections), and our dog was so excited to see his trainer! He was his goofy, happy, wiggly, tail wagging self when he saw her! The e-collar we received has worked perfectly and holds its charge for days. We were instructed to change the e-collar position after several hours, to prevent soreness, and so our dog has never had an issue with that. The payment process was a snap, no issue there. So in conclusion, we are thrilled with this program and can't recommend it enough! read more

Karen H.

11 years ago

I could write a short novel in support of OLK9 HQ in Woodbridge! I would trust ONLY these guys to train my dogs. period. There are cheaper trainers that can get you into classes sooner, and many can screw up your dog very badly - there is a reason OLK9 books up 2-3 months in advance and the results you get from this training (for you and your dogs) is worth twice the cost to me. I have two rescue dogs with challenging genetics, fear aggression and other issues. My German Shepherd's breeder is so notorious for "unstable dogs" that I wish I could shut her down. And the Potcake is a survivalist--I literally didn't leave Turks & Caicos with her until consulting with Nick to find out how early I could sign her up for training. Jaeger (GSD) went through 8 weeks of OLK9 basic and advanced obedience, and continued with detection work. Caico went through the 2 week Board & Train program. So I feel pretty confident that I've had a broad spectrum of experience with these guys (and girl) - Nick, Danny, Ciarra, and Tank we worked with most, all bring something different of value and genuinely love the dogs. Nick doesn't tolerate any less than excellent trainers for OLK9 clients. Nick may be blunt (confident, not rude) but I paid them good money because I respected their time, talent and expertise. Training the dog owners is much harder than training the dogs, and there is so much opportunity for an owner to waste this opportunity (or worse, thoroughly confuse the dog). You have to be willing to pay attention, learn and put in some work practicing what they tell you to work on, or you are absolutely wasting the trainer's time. Visit their YouTube channel, look at all the before/after videos and you will be amazed--I can assure you that the results in the videos are real (and fast). Nick and his team are absolute magicians, and there is NO WAY I would ever have a dog NOT trained by them. My family deserves it, and the dogs certainly deserve to have a happy, confident life. Any business that can generate 100,000+ Facebook likes for just one location must be doing something right. read more

Ken T.

11 years ago

My wife and I signed up our 6 month old Belgian Malinois, Jack, for the * lesson program. We worked with OLK9 staff in Richmond, Va--Matt and Matt. They were both knowledge and patient. They care about the dogs they train. Previously we had taken Jack through the "puppy obedience class" at the local AKC club. Jack was a quick study but performed inconsistently unless treats were provided. Jack still pulled while on the leash and was difficult to control when distractions were introduced. We decided that we needed to take a different approach if we were to get the most out of Jack. My wife researched different programs and settled on OLK9. By the end of the 4th lesson at OLK9, we were convinced we had made the right decision. Jack became more focused and responsive. Once we finished the 8 weeks, we had Jack take a 2 week board and train course while we went on vacation. Another great investment! Jack came back from his two week at an even higher level of performance. Jack just turned 1 year old. He still has a bit of puppy in him; but OLK9 training has enabled us to bring out his full potential. We walk Jack off leash everywhere...we can. When on leash, he no longer pulls...his leash is always slack. He is obedient...and happy...and always ready to work or play...and obey. At first we were concerned about the use of the e-collar. The Matt's were able to ease our concerns. At first we had to use a 4 to 6 setting with Jack...and once even a 12 to get his attention (the control goes from 0 at the lowest to 100 the highest. Now Jack responds to 0 and when presented with a distraction (a new dog or person) we may have to use 2 or 4. Even when Jack obeys. One thing that we would emphasize with anyone who is considering signing their dog up for OLK9 training, is that they need to prepared to invest time in working with their dog between classes. OLK9's trainers are excellent, the equipment they provide is first rate, and their methods are effective...if you are wiling to work with your dog. read more

Mark D.

10 years ago

They went above and beyond to make sure their customers were satisfied! We were aware of Off Leash K9 because of the amazing results my parents had with their German Shepard at the original location in Woodbridge, VA. We, however, live in South Texas and found a franchise location in San Antonio. We brought our six month old yellow lab,Paisley, to them for the two-week board and train option. After picking up Paisley, we were less than pleased with the results. Months later I got around to leaving negative feedback and was blown away by the immediate response. Josh, the franchise owner, contacted me immediately and was ready to do whatever was necessary to make things right. He informed me that he had parted ways with the old trainer and had a new trainer, Bill Thomas, he was very confident in. We went ahead and brought Paisley back for a week long board and train (with the option of it being longer if necessary) at no additional charge to us. The end results? They went above and beyond to make sure their customers were satisfied. My wife and I picked up Paisley and were thrilled will the results of her training. First, let me say the turnover the second time was night and day from the first time I picked Paisley up. Bill Thomas was amazing with Paisley, and really took the time to train us on how to continue to work with our newly trained dog. I was so glad I brought my wife this time, as she now feels completely confident in working with Paisley. Additionally, Bill was incredibly patient and made us feel like he'd spend the whole day with us if necessary, in order to make sure we left with a clear understanding of everything Paisley had learned and all we need to do to continue with her. He was great! This was several months ago and we're still amazed at our happy, loving, obedient baby. Thank you so much for everything Off Leash K9. We're really grateful to you and Bill for our amazing dog. read more

Judy L.

11 years ago

My shepherd, Gunther, and I enjoyed our lessons at OLK9 learning detection and obedience. They specialize and train using military/police working dog techniques with a 100% guaranteed rate. A customized program can be designed for you and your canine to train together with excellent results which was done for us. Training not only for obedience with options for handler training or board with training, OLK9 offers training for Canine Good Citizen, Detection, Reactive Issues, Therapy and Protection. You and your dog will enjoy spending time bonding while learning. Gunther loved his weekly visits!! OLK9 gives back to their community by serving on the board of their local humane society establishing programs for the shelter dogs to make re-homing easier. Most dogs find themselves at the shelter through no fault of their own. OLK9 helps to give each shelter dog a voice and hopefully a new loving home. Gunther was a young, out of control working shepherd. It took a long while for him to understand and honor household rules. Once he bonded and established a place in our family, he grew inside and out. He is a loving member of our family. Sadly this past year we learned he has an incurable congenital disease, Mega Esophagus. It is a death sentence, The esophagus is broken and will not push food or water into his stomach giving him aspirated pneumonia, pockets of fluid in his chest, acid anguish and painful heartburn. Typically life after this diagnosis is only 1.5 - 2 yrs so we no longer do lessons of any kind and he takes life easy and relaxed. If you are considering training, OLK9 can be found nationwide in most larger cities if you are not in the Northern VA area. Contact OLK9 for more information with your questions on training. A well behaved member of your family will be a cherished and welcomed member. Don't wait as time can be short. read more

Abby C.

8 years ago

Bennett, our border collie/husky mix, graduated from the two week Board & Train program one year ago in June 2017. I cannot say enough wonderful and gracious words about Off Leash K9 Training (especially Robert with OLK9 of Fredericksburg)! Prior to OLK9, Bennett was just another rambunctious pup who would bolt out the front door any chance he got and jump up to lick the face of any new human he met. Living in the city, the bolting habit of his was very dangerous. And being 50lbs, the jumping habit was worrisome when it came to kids & elders. To top it off, he was independent and stubborn. I tried working with him through local training programs, met with a few trainers 1x1, and read multiple books - yet, I found myself struggling to find the time (and skill) to provide the consistent training he (we) needed. Before calling OLK9, I spent many hours researching. I was worried the 'e-collar' and rigorous training would take away his spunk. I can happily tell you - this definitely did not happen! OLK9 Training gave Benny and me a new and effective way to communicate and taught him self-discipline. I was now able to communicate with him to prevent dangerous situations, and I was able to better understand his cues, as well. I believe the off leash training gave Benny a new & happier life - he gets to run rampant in parks while my mind is at ease knowing he'll stop on a dime if he hears me call for him. He can lay out on the front porch to bird-dog-car-people watch without me fearing he'll bolt into traffic. If you're reading this and are thinking of doing training classes or even the Board & Train - I highly recommend Off Leash K9 Training. It was the best decision for Bennett and myself. THANK YOU, Robert H. with OLK9 of Fredericksburg! And Thank you, OLK9 of Richmond! - Bennett & Abby read more

Stephanie M.

9 years ago

Just finished with the 8-session dog aggression training program! We had originally tried some e-collar training with someone else in the area and his methods (we thought) made his reactive behavior worse. I feel this added an even larger obstacle when it came to correctly addressing our dog's leash reactivity towards other dogs. It was so refreshing to see how thoughtful Off-Leash was to correctly establish the right mentality with e-collars and how to help us feel comfortable using them. I do believe there was progress with our dog and our ability to train him. There were a couple downsides to our training experience however. First was the inconsistency of trainers, not so much in the beginning of training, but mostly when we started tackling the aggressive issues. This is partially because of my nursing schedule and partially because I wanted any lesson I could take when they became available due to desperation. Morgan and Mountain became consistent for us the last couple of weeks and were extremely helpful, but I know if we had stayed consistently with either of them our progress could've been greater. It's pretty expensive as well, especially to not see the progress we were hoping for... our pup continues to have outbursts when dogs come too close on walks or if they surprise him even at a distance. With all this being said, I do feel equipped to continue to train and teach my dog as the days move forward. The trainers are all very understanding and have a great knowledge base when it comes to reading the signs of dog aggression. I am so thankful for this training we did and just hope between my husband and I we can get our pup further towards success! read more

Jessica R.

10 years ago

All of our lessons were with Morgan and she was wonderful. Our rescue dog is smart, but opinionated. With Morgan's help he has stopped running out the door, and I now feel comfortable walking him, taking him to dog parks, and letting him have more freedom at home then he could when we first adopted him. The method was compassionate and careful, I always felt comfortable with the explanations and the level of stimulation, as she kept it very low the whole time. Morgan really made sure I understood what was going on and what I should be doing to teach Trooper. We did four lessons of "basics", including sit, place, come, and down. Because my dog picked things up so quickly they threw a few other things for me to work on, like distance down and firming up his commands with other dogs around. The first half of the lesson Morgan worked with my dog, while explaining what she was doing, the second half of the lessons was me working my dog, and Morgan helping me with the technique. So glad we used Off-leash K-9 as they've helped or dog fit into our family and eliminated all of the stress he was causing with bad behaviors. Last week I took my dog to a park and was able to let him run around and have fun because I knew he was going to listen. The most important part of these lessons is understanding the method, so that you can do the "home work" every day. Without doing the home work (which was 30-60 minutes/day practice), you're not going to see results. It's definitely a commitment. I do wish there was some sort of "hand out" for the homework, as keeping track of the method - especially after the first lesson - was kind of confusing. read more

Brandon S.

9 years ago

After my girlfriend and her King Shepherd had finished the 8 lesson Basic and Advanced Obedience package (with amazing results thanks to her trainers), I decided to sign up my 5 month old Belgian Malinois, Titan, for the same package as well. As some of you might know, to which I did not before getting my Mal, is that Belgian Malinois are very intellectual, energetic, athletic and overall incredible dogs; but they are not for everyone. I quickly learned that Titan was going to be quite a handful and was very eager to start his training. On our first lesson (come and sit) I had the pleasure of having Mountain as our trainer. He absolutely fell in love with Titan because he too owns multiple Mal's. I really enjoyed having a trainer who knew a lot about and has worked with the same breed as I had. We continued to have Mountain for the next two lessons where he did an excellent job at not only training Titan but also teaching me how to work with him outside of class. The one remaining basic lesson and four advanced lessons I had the amazing trainer Kristina, who also has two Mal's and specializes in Belgian Malinois training. She did an amazing job working with Titan and if I had to trust anyone to take care of him she would be the first person I would call. Overall, the entire Off Leash K9 staff I've come in contact with has lived up to their reputation. The Woodbridge location is easily accessible and everyone there truly seems to care about each individuals dog and making them the most obedient companion they can be. 5/5 would highly recommend. I can't wait to bring my future dogs there again. read more

Candace B.

9 years ago

We did go to one other trainer before we found off-leash K9. (It was treat based) After showing her the scars and scabs on my arms she told me if she does that to just stop don't move until she stops the behavior. I said what about my arms and my legs she goes wear thicker jeans. I did try it but I just ended up a dripping mess with blood all over my arms & legs. Many many scars. She's a big puppy she's about 85 lb at 6 months now. She didn't have to jump very far to get my arms. She didn't do it out of anger she was playing with me like she would have played with another puppy. Needless to say we were at our wits end. I reached out to friends and got a recommendation for off-leash K9. We were simply amazed with one lesson our dog has stopped biting me; chasing /knocking down the grandchildren and bullying our nine-year-old Saluki mix. We are so pleased. It felt like magic We have signed her up for the 2-week board and train. We just can't express how impressed we were with our trainer. He even won our six month old Dane over. She was giving him kisses when he was leaving. The e-collar is great it doesn't take much at all just to remind them to listen. I couldn't feel it until I had it turned up to 25. My dog responds at 4. If anyone's ever had back issues and used a TENS unit that's what it's like. I was a little leery at first too because I didn't like the idea of a shock collar but it's really not like what I thought it would be. Mr. Haydon was awesome with our girl. Would highly recommend. Mr. & Mrs. Beverly P.S, They will Come To your house. BIG plus For US! read more

Mike M.

15 years ago

I was flabbergasted at how fast Offleash K9 Training was able to get my dog Sophie to respond 100% to the "come" command during our first lesson. I would say Offleash K9 achieved this within the first ten to fifteen minutes of the lesson. From that point it was mostly reinforcement until about halfway through the lesson. Then Offleash K9 showed my wife and me how to use the e-collar remote and taught us how to do the training ourselves. Sophie was a high-spirited dog and showed dominance behavior with us. We had given her group lessons where training was done by rewards only and after ten lessons, there was not much success with Sophie. After only the first lesson with Offleash K9, Sophie not only responded 100% of the time with us, but she also quit trying to dominate us. It was like she found new respect for us and she became the dog we were looking for when we got her. Each lesson we've had with Offleash K9 (3 to date) has gone the same way...about 10 minutes to get Sophie to understand the training and respond 100%, reinforcement, then training us to train Sophie. Each time I am amazed at how fast Offleash K9 gets results, and he does this in a calm, professional manner. Once Sophie has been trained, it sticks with her...she does not forget. This makes it easy for us to continue the reinforcement in between lessons. My wife and I enjoy showing our neighbors on how well she is trained and they can hardly believe what they see. This training is the best thing we could ever have done for our dog. They are simply the best dog trainers in Northern Virginia! read more

Julie H.

7 years ago

I took my daughters 9 month old German Shepherd to OLK9T in December 2018. (Daughter was moving out of state so pup was with me for a short time.) Murphy was your typical "out of control puppy." Mountain was there to meet me at the facility when I dropped him off for his 2 week board & train. Mountain kept me up to date with several video's of Murphy's progress. To say the least, I was absolutely amazed at the difference. When I picked him up at the facility in Woodbridge, Mountain was there to greet me and give ME lessons on how to continue the training with Murphy. I definitely felt I got what I payed for. I have complete trust in Mountain and his ability to train dogs and there is no doubt he is a true dog lover as he owns several himself. Kudos to OFK9T for accepting the responsibility of training Murphy (knowing that he would eventually be going back to his true mom in a few months.) The absolute best part of this deal is that there is a life-long guarantee that the dog can get any future remedial training (owner too) no matter where they live. My daughter found a facility in the area she is now living and they are there to help her with any questions or training either of them might require for FREE! It might seem like a steep price for the 2 week board and train, but I'm telling you, it's worth it. If you want proof, just watch their videos on YouTube. Especially Murphy's video.... I know you will be amazed. Thank you Joe for your commitment to these dogs and thank you Mountain for Murphy's amazing transformation. read more

Sonny G.

8 years ago

My dog Sophie is a Belgium Malinois and was trained by Nick White before he founded Off Leash K9 Training. Sophie had a very dominate personality, like most Malinois. Nick had her performing perfectly all the basic obedience commands like sit, down, heel, come, and distant down in only four lessons. It was jaw dropping how fast he was able to get Sophie trained, and he trained me and my wife as we went along. That was over eight years ago and Sophie still obeys all her commands with no problems. We put her e-collar on her every day and keep the remote handy, but I hardly ever have to give her a correction with the e-collar. She does really well with the heel command. I frequently walk her in our neighborhood and I remember being so proud of her as we walked right past a squirrel and Sophie did a quick glance at the squirrel, but stayed perfectly in heel position. Nick taught Sophie the touch command where he would point to a position high on a tree, or wall, and Sophie would stand on her hind legs and touch the spot we pointed at. She was very good at this and I got the bright idea to have her touch a door to close it. She is very good at closing a door, for which she gets a treat. The biggest and most useful command she learned was the distant down. This is a good means of control when she is some distance from me and I need her to go down and stay to keep her from going into the street when a car is coming. The money I paid for her training has been well worth it and has benefited me all these years! read more

Sarah K.

8 years ago

We brought our 3 year old German Shepherd in for the dog aggression classes because he was experiencing some leash reactivity and fence aggression since we moved to DC. He has come so far in just a few short weeks that we can easily walk him through crowded farmers markets where dogs are present and past dogs on the street without him reacting. We learned de-escalation tactics to help him stay calm and attentive with distractions on walks and when another dog passes our yard. Our pup has seen a few different trainers, and has a few favorites. He really likes Danny, and has had some great results with him. I really liked that he focused on maintaining our dogs personality throughout training to help him to enjoy working rather than being afraid or dreading it. I am glad we made the decision to come to Off Leash and will be bringing our dog in for another round of training focusing on Nose work. One thing that was a little difficult however, was scheduling. Given how popular Off Leash K9 is, it was hard to book consistent classes, so we ended up with a few different trainers and had to mix up the days. When we did find a trainer that we liked, it was hard to schedule time specifically with that trainer without it being a month or so out. That said, there are pros to working with different trainers - it helped us find the best way for our dog to respond to training, what he likes and does not like and what he will and will not respond to. Thank you so much for your help with Harbaugh! read more

Jeff P.

8 years ago

I had rescued a 14 month, 95lb rottweiler puppy out of Baltimore in December of 2017. She had no manners, high energy, no trust, and needed lots of training. A friend at work told me about Off Leash K9 Training in Woodbridge. He told me he took his dog there and had great results. So I gave it a shot and did the basic and advance lessons. All I can say is WOW!! She is night and day different in many ways. It's like having a new dog, that is fun to hangout with. (I can take her for walks without being dragged down the street now.) I actually have people stop and ask me about her and tell me how well behaved she is. With my work schedule we always did the training on different days, so we had 4 different trainers, Sarah, Christine, Mountain and Danny. We loved them all! They made us feel comfortable and like family. It was just as much fun hanging out with the trainers as it was teaching the dog new skills and manners. Everyone that see's my dog now can tell how different she is. If you have the time and want a well trained and behaved dog, then invest in this training. You will have to work with your dog in between lessons, but that just made our bond with her better and more secure. Again this is worth every penny. I truly believe I will always use them in the future. I just hope it's the same people working there. I feel I have made new friends and got a great dog in return. Thank you for all you have done for Bella and us. read more

Sonny G.

11 years ago

I took my dog, Sophie, a Belgian Malinois, to Nick White about 5 or 6 years ago for obedience training. This was before he started his company OLK9, and before he did the two weeks board and train. Sophie had dominance behavior towards me and my wife and wouldn't listen to us very well. I found out about Nick through the breeder where we got Sophie and decided to give him a try. I was blown away by how fast Nick was able to train Sophie. In just 4 half hour lessons, Sophie learned and performed all basic obedience commands perfectly. She has retained her training all these years and accepts my wife and me as her master without trying to be dominant. This training has been the best investment I have ever made. It has greatly increased the quality of our life with our dog. I have read some of the reviews where the people have had trouble with their dog chasing squirrels or other creatures. Sophie loves to do that also but she will stop if I command her to. I had Sophie off leash and doing the heel command while taking her for a walk. We surprised a squirrel and came within two feet of the squirrel and Sophie did not stop doing heel to chase the squirrel. She took a quick glance at the squirrel and then looked forward as she marched along aside me. That was a great thrill to have her do that with no prompting from me. If I ever lose Sophie and get another dog, Nick will be the first person I come looking for. Sonny Griffith read more

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