Our journey with Off Leash K9 Milwaukee has been a little rough, but in the end Off Leash K9 really came through! My husband and I brought home a Blue Heeler puppy on 8/26/2021. Both of us being first time dog owners we had no idea what we were in for with such a smart, curious, stubborn, protective, reactive, energetic breed. Within the first week with our puppy, Violet, we reached out to Off Leash K9 and purchased 8 private lessons to start in December. We met with our first trainer two times (Dec-Jan) and then were notified that our trainer had left and that we would be assigned to a new trainer. Our new trainer reached out to us to let us know that she was booked up and would be reaching out to us in April. We patiently waited, but didn't receive a follow up. In May I reached out to Off Leash K9 and left a message with someone and was advised that I would received a follow up call. We didn't for a few more weeks. Then Dani (amazing BTW) reached out to me in June/July and advised that their records showed we hadn't used all of our lessons yet. I explained our struggles with trainers, scheduling, and lack of communication from Off Leash K9 and I expressed that I've essentially been working with Violet since January on our own using the PDF document that our first trainer provided. Violet was picking up the commands very quickly and I wasn't sure that we wanted to move forward with the rest of the lessons and instead maybe get a refund. Dani was very understanding and helpful in coming up with an alternative solution. She recommended that we meet one more time with another trainer so they can test Violets skills to see if there are more advanced skills that they would be able to teach violet. We agreed to move forward and on, 8/17/22, we met the most amazing trainer, Julie! Over the past 6 months while Violet was picking up the commands pretty quickly she was also becoming more reactive, and protective. She would bark and lunge at bikers, other dogs and walkers and I was really struggling to control her in situations where her natural instincts took over. Julie immediately identified the issue. My husband and I were giving Violet mixed signals and she was getting confused which led her to reacting. Julie worked with my husband and I to teach us how to best communicate with Violet. We worked on honing and expanding Violets commands but most importantly we worked on how my husband and I can better set expectations, consequences, and praise so that it has the most effective impact so as to avoid those reactive situations. It worked! Violet was so much happier and calmer after the first lesson and a week of at home practice. After that we were all excited to be going to lessons with Julie. Julie has many years of experience and you can see that she gets the most joy out of seeing owners and their dogs built on their relationships and communication. I am constantly sending Julie updates on Violet and the things she can do and how her behavior has improved in situations where in the past it would have been a struggle. She is always happy to receive updates. Thanks to Dani and Julie at Off Leash K9 our family is happy and most importantly our Violets life is full of exciting adventures. We can now trust her to be on her best behavior. Even when she struggles, at least my husband and I now know how to respond to help her work through everything. read more

Where shall I start...? I rescued a 6-month-old female German Shephard and named her Sweet Pea. The majority of her life up to that point, she was tied to a tree in the FL heat because she was "too big" for the house. I knew she deserved a better life, so when I was asked if I wanted her, I said YES. She had little interaction under her tree and just did whatever she wanted to do, chewed things, dug holes, peed wherever, etc. When I got her, she had regressed on the indoor potty training to the point that she had to learn all over again. There had not been much socialization with people or other animals in her life. This led to a nightmare of chasing my cats, trying to dominate my Sister's Dachshund, charging at horses and chasing chickens. When she got excited, she could not reel herself back in. No one, including me, could move without her jumping up and following. She was VERY MOUTHY with her play bites that were too hard, jumped all over visitors with excitement and basically had no manners. Beyond all of that I could see how smart she is and what a loving heart she has. I tried my best to train some of the bad habits out of her and made some progress, but I needed help. I especially wanted her to be calm around my 1 1/2 year old Great-Nephew. We tried the Petco training program, but that didn't help at all. They started her off in a class with another dog, right in the front of the store with all of the distractions of people and dogs coming in and out. They even wanted to send her to a behavioralist, which I found a bit excessive. The poor girl needed socialization and training, not to be labeled as a bad dog. We dropped that program and looked for others. Off Leash K9 came to my attention from a coworker. I checked into their website and really liked what I saw. I feel so lucky to have gotten Ashley D. as her trainer. I could see the bond form between them in the videos and pics that I got every day with her report card. The transformation after 2 weeks was completely AMAZING! She is still my Sweet Pea, but she knows her commands! She listens! Ashley trained my dog and then she trained me. To have Sweet Pea heeling with no leash is wonderful. Our walks previously consisted of her lunging at the tires of passing cars. She no longer chases my cats every time they move. I can leave the room and she doesn't run after me. People that come to see us are no longer her jumping target. Did I miss my girl for those 2 weeks? Yes, I did. Getting her back with all of her new knowledge was well worth the time and the money spent! Knowing that we can come back for refreshers if Sweet Pea ever needs them is a relief as well. Thank you, Ashley! I can't properly express how much your efforts mean to both of us. You turned my sorta good girl into a GREAT GIRL!!! Her life will be so much better with this training. She is going to go places and see things that would not have been possible without it. read more

Let us say right off the bat, we are so pleased with OLK-9's 2-week board and train (B&T) basic obedience program and especially with OLK-9's trainer, Miranda Stanley (Hampton location)! Our dog, Chauncey, constantly receives compliments on how "well-behaved" he is, especially for a puppy! Not only is he well-behaved, we have the confidence to take him anywhere knowing that he'll respond to us whether he is on or off his leash. Prior to the B&T program, we received a 1 hour "puppy-training session" to help until our puppy's actual B&T (scheduled 2 months later). The trainer for this session was MIRANDA. Although the session was brief, we learned so much and could tell that our puppy responded to her very well. She was positive, gentle, patient and loving yet we could see that she believes strongly in building a dog's confidence. For those reasons, we specifically requested MIRANDA for the B&T. We believed her style of training was perfectly suited to our dog's demeanor (sweet, non-aggressive, smart, playful). And we were right! During the 2 weeks Chauncey was away, MIRANDA sent us daily video, text and photo updates. It was so reassuring to see his progress! He looked as though he was really enjoying the training. We couldn't wait to see what he learned! After 2 weeks we were anxious about how our puppy might respond after being away. But he didn't miss a beat. He was just as happy and playful as he was before he went away! During the turnover, we received intense instructions on the use of OLK9's E collar and remote (included with the B&T and used to help reinforce his training) and how to properly use simple commands to address almost every situation. (Our dog now knows what is expected of him, so we were the ones who needed the training, ha-ha). After a 2 1/2 hour turnover, we went home with a happy, confident, well-behaved puppy that we can take anywhere! It's now been five months since Chauncey's training and he's still doing great thanks to Miranda's superb work. We are constantly getting compliments on how well behaved he is. We continue to communicate with Miranda regularly for advice or if we have questions regarding his training. She is quick to respond with helpful tips. She works very hard, every day of the week and in all kinds of weather conditions to insure her assigned dog's success. Miranda and OLK-9 are fabulous and we have recommended her to others. We highly, highly recommend this program and wholeheartedly endorse Miranda as an outstanding trainer! read more

I decided to send my 5 year old American Staffordshire Terrier Diesel to off leash for some additional training. He is very smart, but I have always had a difficult time training him when it comes to obedience and also avoiding distractions. I watched tons of YT videos before deciding to sign him up for the 2 week board and train. Shortly after purchasing the package online, the next day I was assigned to trainer JJ who spoke to my fiancé and I about scheduling. Him and the administrative staff were very flexible when it came to dates, and also addressing any question and concerns we had. Drop off was pretty easy, we had to create an online profile to receive daily updates, videos, and pictures. JJ was awesome at communication, and letting us know about Diesel's progress. The pictures were the best part! We loved getting the report cards and seeing he was doing. On pickup- JJ was very informative and knowledgable about how to continue his training in everyday life. He took the time to extensively Train both my fiancé and I about how to use the training tools, and to set Diesel up for success. Diesel knew all of his commands, and JJ was very responsive in letting us to know that consistency and confidence would be key. JJ treated Diesel as if he were his own, and was able to thrive with him! It has been about a week since we picked up Diesel, and we have been consistent in ensuring that practicing his commands. Right away Diesel knows exactly what to do, and now its just up to us to keep it up! I would 100% recommend this company and JJ for anyone who wants to better their relationship with their dog and setup a foundation for obedience. There is a real peace of mind knowing that now my dog can heel perfectly on a leash, and can be off leash safely! We have been going to trails and Diesel has done absolutely amazing in showing control and obedience when we are out and about. Now that we have completed training, it has been much easier to take Diesel to parks and get him exercise, I can tell he is much happier that we both now have a clear communication path. I already have my second dog booked to leave in about a month! I believe this is the best investment that any owner could make to improve both the quality of life at home, in public, and overall obedience. I wish I had sent my dogs sooner! read more

If I could give more than 5 stars, I would! We had the BEST experience working with Josh at K-9 Off Leash. Our 1 1/2 year old dachshund, Minnow, just spent two weeks with Josh for the Board and Train program and the results we've already seen are beyond words. Before training, Minnow would pull at the leash on walks. She would bark at kids and people walking in the neighborhood (not dogs... she LOVES dogs!) She wouldn't let strangers pet her, and whenever someone new would come over to our house, she would bark and lunge at them for awhile. We started telling people to ignore her and pretend she wasn't there, even though she was going crazy, and eventually she would relax... but rarely enough to get petted. She had awful separation anxiety... she always wore a Thundercoat when we went to work and only relaxed when she started taking anti-anxiety meds. She couldn't soothe herself. And forget taking her to a patio... if there were kids around, she would bark and be so on edge. It was a miserable experience. When we picked Minnow up from Josh, we couldn't believe that she was off leash, at a park, WITH KIDS PLAYING AND SCREAMING ON A PLAYGROUND. She didn't bark at them, and was so calm. We practiced with Josh, and felt confident that we could keep up the training at home. Over the past 48 hours, Minnow has been a dream to walk on a leash. Earlier today, we walked to the farmers market and she heeled the whole way there. At the market, she was so well behaved, we got compliments from two different people... one of them was even on rollerblades, which would have set her off before training. She also let a child pet her, and she even licked her hand. Seriously, that's something we never thought would happen. In regards to the crate, she is now going into the crate on her own. We've been practicing "place" in the pen a lot and she's getting the hang of it. She has never sought it out on her own, so it's a huge step for her! We are planning to get another pup soon, and we're so excited that we did this program and believe that Minnow will now set a great example! Thanks so much, we couldn't be happier. read more

Day 1 The Drop off. I was excited just knowing Kona would be more manageable in a few weeks. When I arrived they assured me he would be well taken care of and they would keep me updated. What I did expect; I got into my care and couldn't stop crying, boy this was going to be hard. Two weeks is a long time. Day 2. I have issues It wasn't even 24 hours and I had to texts and find out how he was doing. I didn't sleep well at all. It took about 10 minutes and the answer came along with a short video, he was having a great time. They were giving him a bath, it was raining, and he got muddy. He was being silly as normal. Day 3-13 They must know me Every night I received a video of Kona. He was not just happy and being loved, but he was learning manners. He was really doing it, my Kona. The trainers are great. I see improvement each day. He was learning and having the time of his life. I wonder if he will remember me. Day 14 The pick up. When I first saw Kona, I could keep the tears back, I love him so much. What would he be like, a robot? Would my baby boy be gone? Would his silly funny self disappear? I was wrong, I'm still his mama, and he still his wonderful self only better. JJ had his work cut out for him, but he never gave up on me, It didn't take long for me to realize, I was the one that needed to be trained. He showed me how to communicate with Kona. We have been home for a week now, and if I have a question I just call. They are very helpful. Kona is wonderful and every day we get closer. We are becoming a team. Training together. If your willing to buy the best food, and you spend money on toys, and your dog is your baby, why wouldn't you want this training for each other. Kona can heel off leash, but I still take him on long walks with a leash and he is right there by my side, and my arm is still in my socket. He still gets into things in the house, but one word "off" and he stops. I see him getting better and better with each day. I can not express how great this place is. Call them and let them explain the process. Best investment I could have made. read more

Our (Board and Train) trainer for our pup was Jonathan, and he did great! Jon was consistent in communication, and every night we received an update and report on how our Maple was doing. When we couldn't meet the final day for pick-up at the training facility because of conflict in our schedule, Jon was flexible and accommodating with meeting us elsewhere with a time that worked best for us. Maple is able to now sit, [lay] down, come, and place with ease. What is most impressive is her ability to heel when we are out on walks or in public, as well as her door/food manners. She obeys immediately when we need her to "off" jumping or chewing on a random object. She continues to be sweet, active, and show off her intelligence. She receives compliments often when we are out and about on how well-behaved she is and how friendly she is with other dogs and people. It gives us peace of mind that our pup is safe when we are out and about (i.e. won't run off into a street), and we can't wait to take her out on more family adventures! Before Maple went to Off Leash K9, I drilled Josh Wilson (owner) with a lot of questions over the phone. Yes, it took a while to get the phone call b/c they are busy and I was persistent. But once we finally had a phone conversation, I didn't feel rushed. Josh thoroughly answered my many questions, which a few of them were not easy questions. Yet, he was still transparent and professional. We are huge sticklers for professionalism, and we have definitely written strongly worded letters and reviews in our time to various businesses and organizations who we believed fall short. We're also not afraid to take people to court (and have done it before). Professionalism is not something we take lightly. When you invest thousands of dollars into a service, it's up to the consumer to know what/where they are investing their hard earned money. All that to say, we are thankful for Off-Leash, for our Maple's new skills, and for Josh taking the time to chat on the phone about their business and beliefs. read more

At first I was apprehensive about this type of training, but the situation was desperate at our home with the shepherd mix puppy we adopted from a rescue. Mora was sweet, yet extremely unruly and was biting everyone in our house to include my toddler and 85 year old father. And she was biting our other two older dogs. We tried every method suggested in books and online but nothing seemed to work. I dreaded coming home because I knew it would be a constant battle and every minute would be spent trying to fend off her biting. That's when sought out Josh Wilson. He had interacted with our dogs before through the rescue and he seemed like he truly had an affinity for dogs and all of our dogs took to him right away. After Mora came back from her training with Josh, our whole family now enjoys being around here. She is gentle now to both the old and young without correction and responsive to our commands. She wants to be with us doing whatever we are doing and she wants to please us through listening. She comes every time when called and is a pleasure to go on either a walk or run with because she heals. Even when not being.told to heal, like in a nature walk, she will still stop and wIt for us to catch up. The best part is even though she is attentive to our commands, she has not lost her spunky, playful personality. When Josh came back to visit she was very happy to see him. To me that signifies that she respects him but he was calm and gentle with her. I now look forward to coming home and being around Mora with my family, so we are thankful to Josh and this training. He also works with us on how to best follow through and practice the training ourselves so that we feel confident to continue reinforcing the training. It's actually fun to practice and see the progress with minimal correction. The training g far exceeded my expectations and we couldnt be happier with it. We highly recommend this training. read more

Our 8 month old Irishdoodle Ginger Snap worked herself so hard and I'm proud to say successfully completed the 2 week boarding/training at OffLeash K9 today. I call it "doggy boot camp". She was so brave being away from us. Ginger Snap is a sensitive little girl. She is nervous, timid, skittish. She's fearful of men. We have worked hard for months but determined we needed professional help with these issues. She had 15 tough days but she persisted & prevailed. She put in long hours & worked hard learning all the commands and practicing. She fought through all the tough days. She was rewarded for working hard to learn & understand the commands. Her trainer JJ who after a few days I started calling her BFF was great at working on her fear of men, her timid, nervous, skittish nature. He was quick are recognizing when she wasn't in a good mental place. He gave her lots of loving, snuggles, playtime & compliments to support her and to build her confidence. Monday JJ her trainer put her through tough distractions - the tennis ball (her most favorite toy) seemed to be everywhere and she wasn't allowed to get it. She messed up a few times but overall did well. Yesterday JJ took her off leash and worked through all commands at a book store. She did great. Her offboarding training was completed this morning and we are so happy to finally be reunited! My husband & I have ongoing work to do now to continue training on everything and continue to make progress. JJ truly cared about our girl. I highly recommend not only OffLeash K9 but specifically JJ he was awesome!! He knew what Ginger Snap needed and worked to keep her spirits up, build her confidence and created a caring bond with her while holding her accountable to what was expected of her. I know if Ginger Snap and/or I need him he will be there for us. We are so proud of our girl read more

We recently had Josh and his team at Off Leash K9 Training(Northern Virginia) work with our two standard poodles. Ranger is 5 and Copper is 4 and they are great dogs. Both had received some training when we were in Illinois, but we needed to work on manners and getting them to "ease up" when on a leash, but we really wanted to be able to have them off leash with us. Josh and the team were able to fine-tune what the boys already knew and then took them to the next level and added other behaviors for us. Now when out in public or walking the trails in our neighborhood, both dogs are so well behaved we get compliments on them all the time. They will not bark when meeting new people and their pets, the heel perfectly when we are walking with them, and respond to commands from a distance. Every step of the training was explained to us before and after the dogs were with OLK9. Josh put our minds at ease with the use of the e-collar and how to manage its use. One of our concerns was a fear of changing the great personalities that Ranger and Copper have. That definitely did not happen. They are both the same loving fun to be with boys that we sent to Josh. Now they both behave much better and Vicki gets a lot more enjoyment when she is walking both of them together. No barking, no pulling, and no running off after rabbits, squirrels, and deer. :) Josh and Sarah did a fantastic job with Ranger and Copper. I would recommend Off Leash K9 Training to anyone interested in having well-behaved dogs that enjoy being with you anywhere. On a side note, one of the best things with OLK9 is that not only do they train your dogs - they will train YOU too! It helps when we strive to be as smart as our pets :) Gerrit & Vicki G Haymarket, VA read more

I have been blessed to have Chloe (Corpus Christi TX) and Megan (San Antonio TX) provide training to two service dogs. Both dogs returned from training with Chloe and Megan as PROFESSIONALS worthy of Service. Chloe had one dog who had some manner issues unbecoming a Service titled dog. Megan provided training to a dog who had been deemed a trained Service Dog (by breeder/trainer) after a year of living and "training" but remained unable to focus, walk on a leash properly & had inferior manners. I had paid a fortune for his training however the results were questionable & certainly he was not at a level to provide Service. Megan was able to find his "sweet spot" and communicate to the dog his boundaries, manners, duties and focus. She returned a dog that not only had immediate response to commands but was eager and happily responsive to my needs. After spending enormous $$ on other "trainers", I encourage and stand as a testament to both Chloe and Megan and Off Leash K9 training. My comment is: save yourself and your dog wear & tear, time, frustration/aggravation and $$ and let Chloe and Megan work miracles. They ARE TRUE TRAINING PROFESSIONS who create results - not bogus claims with follow up and videos that provide undeniable RESULTS. During a time of personal duress, Megan stepped up and provided training to both dogs simultaneously, resulting in a Service team for my disabilities. Side comment: I lost my 1st Service Dog and had long been in a downward spiral. I now live with freedom & confidence to better enjoy life. We're a happy team. Thank you does not express my gratitude. Bless you girls and the miracles you provide. read more

I did the basic version which includes 4 classes with the trainer. The trainer basically teaches the dog (and you) the initial steps each week and its up to you to work with the dog on the commands till the next weeks appointment. It made me a little uneasy at first shocking the dog, but once he truly understands it, you never really have to shock him again. Just the presence of the collar makes him obey, unless something majorly unexpected or distracting happens. Over time and through practice, a lot of the lessons have embedded in him enough to where he doesn't need the collar at all in order to respond correctly. My trainer was AMAZING and i probably learned just as much as my dog throughout the process. We have continued practicing with him since the training has ended and most of the commands work to perfection. We still use the collar for walks/etc. just in case we encounter something unexpected, but that's really just a piece of mind thing. Any commands that he has lost to time is on me as the owner just due to not needing them very often or not continuing to reinforce them. Overall, since before we went to Off Leash to now, its like we have a brand new dog. Instead of worrying every time we take him to public places and apologizing to everyone we met for his behavior, now we take him on adventures with pride and peace of mind knowing how obedient he has become and that we can keep him safe (from himself). GREAT JOB Off Leash! I would recommend this training to anyone, as long as they have the time and initiative to spend practicing and reinforcing the initial lessons. read more

My dog Tank and I have had the best experience with Off Leash as well as our trainer, Lauren! She is the most confident & caring trainer. Her and Tank bonded so well. It was amazing getting my nightly report cards during Tanks stay at his 2 week board & train. I looked forward to that every night, along with so many pictures of my very photogenic pup!! When it came time to pick him up, the hand off was great. We spent about 3 hours having Lauren go over all of Tanks newly learned commands with her showing me first and then me taking charge. I was still feeling shaky with him out in public and wasn't comfortable dealing with his reactivity training so Lauren met us today, May 14th, for a refresher out at Red Wing Park. Lots of dogs. Lots of distractions. It was truly amazing and really helped get MY confidence up. I realized that is the key to Tanks success. I need to be that confident leader for him so he knows he is safe when we are out and today he really shined!!! I feel 100% more comfortable now that I can read his body language, watch for any of his stress signs or even when he gets too stimulated by what's around him. Now I can have the confidence to help him settle himself down. I am so thankful for this training for me and him!! The fact that I can reach out to Lauren anytime is so great and she truly adores Tank. 10 out of 10 recommend this program & Lauren! read more

Disappointing and Costly Experience at Off Leash K9 Training Hampton Roads. I entrusted my beloved Doberman, Ruby, to Off Leash K9 Training Hampton Roads for a two-week board and train program, costing nearly $3,000. Unfortunately, the experience has been far from satisfactory. About a week into the program, I was informed that Ruby had eaten a whole bag of salmon treats while unsupervised, resulting in several days of diarrhea. The trainer's response to this incident has been disheartening. Instead of taking full responsibility for the mishap that occurred under their watch, they asked me to prematurely take Ruby home, disrupting her training schedule. Moreover, they only offered to contribute to the vet bills if I could prove that Ruby's illness was due to the salmon treats - a demand that seems both unfair and unreasonable given the circumstances. The lack of professionalism and accountability in handling this situation has been deeply concerning. I paid a premium price for what I expected to be a high-quality service, but instead, I am left with additional vet expenses and the inconvenience of an interrupted training program. I cannot recommend Off Leash K9 Training Hampton Roads, based on my experience. It's unfortunate that Ruby's training and well-being were compromised due to negligence and poor management. read more

They helped me train my wild boxer. We did not choose the board and train (although I wish we had). They worked one on one with us once a week, and gave us all the tools we needed to succeed. This is a HUGE investment, BUT will make the first 10 years of a wild and crazy dog more enjoyable because they're trained the best way! It's so much fun being able to do things off leash. My old lab was always running away and we had to be careful even opening the door. Regarding the e-collar: it certainly isn't for everyone but they made me feel it at the first session. I do not believe it hurts my dog, and I am pleased with the effect it's had. I'd much rather use it to get my dogs attention than be yelling constantly and/or hitting. Realistically you must use negativity to train at some point and I found this to be the most consistent and easiest method to do so. Again, going back to my comment about freedom this lets me take my dog to the beach and get her attention when she otherwise might not hear me/ignore me. Further, in a dangerous situation with another off leash dog I was able to get her back to me without her being aggressive (she is a dominant dog) Finally, communication was easy and I found the team to be consistent with me and my dog. Katey and JJ are my favorite. read more

Roman is a 1.5 year old rescue German Shepherd. He is a very friendly dog but had bad habits of jumping on people/cars, a strong prey instinct, and didn't know how to play well with other dogs. Both our feedback to him of yelling "No" or "Off", as well as other dog's feedback to stop, was never registered by Roman. He was basically socially inept. We tried so hard to train him to stop pulling on the leash, including the muzzle harness, and nothing worked. We were really afraid that he would just run off after what he saw and who knows if he would come back. After 2 weeks at Off Leash K9 with Kellie, Roman is a whole new dog. He knows all of the basic commands, and we can now take him anywhere we go. Been off leash and seen deer and squirrels and he stays put. At Bay River Day Care, he now plays with the dogs all day, when before he had to be kept separate. Everyone there is even amazed at the progress. Off Leash K9 and Kellie have given Roman an opportunity to enjoy himself, which helps us enjoy ourselves as well. The two weeks away from Roman was a long time, but Kellie kept us up to date with pictures, videos, and report cards. She was always, and still is, quick to respond to questions we have regarding his training. The money spent was WELL worth it. read more

I was convinced our dog Cooper was untrainable. We live on a farm with lots of animals and 6 small kids. It's chaos all the time. Then you add in our crazy puppy who was the size of a small pony and we just couldn't manage. He was herding the kids, running off and just destroying everything in sight. We reached out to Off Leash and got signed up for their 2 week training. The time came, we dropped him off and I was skeptically hopeful that maybe he'd calm down a little. Today he's been home from that training for almost 2 months. There was some transition time and Cooper is stubborn so we're practicing and learning more every day. All that to say life is so much easier since he went. He knows his place in our home. He doesn't run off or mess with the kids like he did before. Today he walked around the property with me off leash. I took care of the pigs, chickens and cows and not once did he mess with them, run off or ignore when I called. The best part was when I approach the chickens and told him "down" and "stay". He laid there and didn't move the entire time I worked. I'm so grateful this company exists and that they helped us figure out a way to help Cooper thrive in our home. We enjoy his goofy personality so much more now. We can't recommend them enough! read more

Achilles is home again! And we are so excited to see all of the progress he made while he was gone. Achilles went to the 2 week board and train program, to learn basic obedience and to work on his aggression towards other dogs. We have a lot to continue working on but we were seriously amazed at his new abilities! He went to the vet shortly before leaving for this training program and practically pulled my arm off trying to get at another dog. Family walks turned bad quickly when we walked past other dogs. The barking, snarling, and lunging was just ridiculous. You can see now his control is much better! He walks patiently by our side as dogs pass by, with frequent reminders and lots of praise. He's still somewhat aggressive towards small dogs, and dogs that bark at him, but I think with consistent work we can eliminate that. We had just gotten to the point with Achilles where we decided we couldn't continue living with a dog that we couldn't control. We didn't have the time to commit to training him ourselves either. Thankfully, Off-Leash K9 offered a program that worked for us. Totally worth it. Erinn was absolutely wonderful in keeping us updated throughout the process and sending us videos and pictures of our furbaby the entire two weeks she had him. read more

My husband and I are so thankful that we enrolled our two hound dog rescues, Reba and Jolene, in the Off Leash K9 2-week Board and Train program! Peyton did a phenomenal job training them. We met with Peyton for an initial "meet and greet" before the start of the 2-week program. It was evident that our Treeing Walker Coonhounds had a mind of their own! Hounds are notoriously stubborn dogs. Every evening during the 2 weeks, we received videos, photos, and written summary of what they worked on that day. Peyton went above and beyond to ensure that both Reba and Jolene obeyed all of the commands off leash by the end of the 2 weeks! In addition to enhanced obedience, our dogs are calmer, more loving, and we have a better bond with each other as a result of the 2-week Board and Train program (we noticed this as soon as we came home with them after the 2 weeks). I always walk my dogs without a leash and our neighbors frequently comment how well behaved they are. The other day, we were walking and a pack of deer ran in front of us and Reba and Jolene stayed right by my side! Yes, two hound dog rescues didn't run after a deer and they didn't have a leash on! I'd say that's pretty miraculous. A big THANK YOU to Peyton and the Off Leash K9 team! read more