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Our expert trainers utilize proven techniques to foster positive behavior and strengthen the bond between you and your dog. Experience the joy of a well-trained pet that listens and responds to your commands.
Shawn Smith2025-01-11Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have two Malinois mix pups, Aurora and Zuma, who have a lot of energy. Malachi was instrumental in getting them to work together, especially with a double heel & double place. The daily reports were incredibly helpful, providing detailed insights into their progress, the training they were receiving, and where they were excelling or refining their skills. I loved seeing them learn to place on unstable objects and become more confident walking through stores without issue. Malachi did an excellent job with the training, and I could tell from both the reports and the handoff that it was a success. I'm excited to take the dogs on more adventures now that they can work together and stay focused through distractions—something that was especially important for our black-and-tan male, who used to get easily distracted. Harley Bates2025-01-11Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Hello! My name is Harley, and I would love to share my experience having my dog Winry trained by Malachi(pictured). We did the two week board and train because our dog was in desperate need of some help and professional guidance. Malachi took our anxious, fearful, reactive girl and literally transformed her in the two weeks that he had her. Before we dropped her off, she was whining and screaming so loud, and so often her voice would go hoarse. Pull so hard on the leash that she would start gasping and coughing. We took her home today, and the stark difference we see in her is unreal. She's so much more confident and happier. She listens and understands our commands now. The results highly exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend Malachi and Off Leash Training, and if we ever need training assistance again, I know I will certainly be returning. Logan Greco2025-01-05Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My wife and I once again used Off Leash K9 Training with our trainer Tyla! Back in September, we had our 18month old puppy Bruce attend the 2 week board and train and had so much success and positive change in him that we decided to send our 5 year old Aussie Cattle Dog Mix Harley (2 week board and train) as well! Harley suffered from trauma and abuse prior to us adopting her 4 years ago causing her to become very protective of us and reactive when people would get within 5 feet from her. We were very happy and proud of the amount of progress our Harley girl made! We know she is quite stubborn and older than an impressionable puppy, but Tyla was absolutely amazing with her. Tyla was the perfect match for her as she really knew how to approach Harleys case (which was different than her approach with our other dog Bruce) as well as being very patient. She spent a lot of time building that trust up with Harley and focused on building her confidence, especially out in public, around people, and other dogs. We've noticed such a difference with Harley as we've been working with her and her brother Bruce. She no longer lunges, barks, reacts, and pulls when on the leash and we are working well with her off leash as well! Harley listens and waits for her cues and you can truly see she is eager to please and follow her commands. We are excited to continue working with her and Tyla as we transition to bringing both Harley and Bruce on walks in command with only one of us walking with the 2 dogs. Tyla has continued to be an amazing resource from Bruce to Harley to onward. We give her a lot of updates and as some people may not want to be bothered, Tyla instead shows continued enthusiasm when hearing about their progress and is eager to continue sharing advice and support! We said it back in October and we will say it again: we couldn't recommend Tyla & Off Leash K9 more! We are very grateful our paths have crossed with Tyla and our pups continue to show so much progress. Our walks are no longer stressful and uncomfortable, and instead, they are relaxing, fun, and honestly more exhilarating / mentally stimulating for our pups as well! Laura Wallace2024-12-31Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Malachi is a superb young man and was as patient with me as with my stubborn pup! My pooch is a work in progress but very much improved. Malachi worked hard with him and we have both benefitted a lot. Thank you. carly nicholson2024-12-30Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Malachi was great with our new dog. She has been much calmer since she’s been back. He gave us regular updates and helped us transition her back. Sandra Emery, Harpist2024-12-29Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our experience in utilizing Off Leash K9 Training for our one-and-a-half-year-old cavapoo, Hessie, far exceeded our expectations. Lauren, the designated trainer for our pup was the best---a remarkable trainer with great experience and skills--not only in what she was able to accomplish with Hessie, but in the genuine love and enthusiasm she brought to the training. We left Hessie with her while my husband, Bob, and I went on a 12 day cruise to celebrate our 55th wedding anniversary. Lauren told us that she would be sending us a report card each day so that we could see the progress Hessie was making. We were really focused on enjoying our trip, but as the report cards began to come in, it got to be that we couldn't wait for evening to come where we could see Lauren working with Hessie, and the amazing progress she was making. Each report card came with a few still pictures of Hessie (how she got her to pose so well, we'll never know!), a few videos from a variety of public sites Lauren took her to to be around people and other dogs, and then an extensive, written report detailing the day's activities and the commands she was working on--come, sit, down, heel, off, and perhaps Hessie's favorite, "break", which meant that she was free at the moment from that training exercise, and could leisurely be about doing what she wanted to do. One of our goals was to see Hessie trained to be able to walk with us off-leash, where she wouldn't be distracted and run away when there were other people or dogs around that she would naturally and impulsively run off to to see or to explore. By the end of the training, Lauren was able to bring her to the point where she could do that. We never thought we would see the day that she would behave like this, but with Loren's devoted and disciplined efforts, we're looking forward to having our dog back and to be able to enjoy her in ways that we were not able to prior to the training. Lauren was a great, positive motivator, rewarding Hessie for good behavior with treats, praise, physical touch and hugs (including belly-rubs), and great enthusiasm in expressing pleasure to Hessie for her obedience and a job well done. (It will be hard to compete with that standard of excellence that she possesses as a trainer, but we will do our best to follow-through and continue to cultivate the behavior skills that Lauren so effectively was able to accomplish with her.) We feel very fortunate to have been able to work with Lauren and with Off Leash. We couldn't recommend Lauren and the training methods employed by Off Leash highly enough for those who are truly interested in having well behaved pets and, with continued work, having the frustration removed of not having a pet that they are able to control and enjoy to the fullest. Heathermichelle Green2024-11-26Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My 1 year old mixed breed dog, Dillon (Mr. Pickles) was so stubborn. I felt like I’m never going to be able to stop telling him no. I’ve never had a dog as stubborn as him. I felt like a failure. I am able to train 1200lb horses, but I can’t get my 81lb dog to listen. I finally threw in the towel and called OLK9. We went with the 2 week train and board. It was the best decision we ever made. Our Trainer Malachi, was absolutely the best thing that happened to our family. He was so informative and kind. I knew he loved animals as much as I did. While it was very hard to let my boy leave for 2 weeks, I knew he was in very good hands. The report cards, pictures and videos were very reassuring and it was great to see him progress every day. If you are on fence about whether or not you should spend the money on training, you absolutely should. It was the best money I’ve ever spent. I look forward to progressing with our training. It’s nice to know that if I am stuck, I can message Malachi and he can help me. If I’m really stuck, I can schedule a refresher course as many times as I need too. So, thank you, thank you, thank you Malachi. I just can’t thank you enough. Much love from Mr. Pickles and Heathermichelle. Julie King2024-11-22Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly recommend. Lauren was an outstanding trainer with our one year old lab and the two week board and train program. Our goals included loose and off leash walking, manners when greeting guests (not jumping, calm behavior) and recall. The communication and updates were outstanding throughout the two weeks. We felt totally comfortable with Lauren, who is excellent, professional, friendly and we knew our dog was in great hands. We received daily report cards with videos, pictures and comments which were especially helpful to prepare and educate us on how to continue the training from home. And the pick up session was thorough and very helpful. We have had our dog home now for about 10 days and it’s been an amazing and very positive transformation. Lauren is the best! Claire Thompson2024-11-22Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a terrific session with head trainer Larry Enscore and our new dog Taiga -- wow, what a difference. Larry is so calm and knowledgeable, and worked beautifully with us and our dog. She had previously been trained by OLK9 and needed a touch-up, and after one session, wow, what a difference. We were so impressed by Larry's kind manner and would highly recommend this group! Elizabeth Nelson2024-11-10Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We are first time dog owners of a sweet bernedoodle puppy that we fell in love with, but quickly realized we did not have the time or capacity to put into training her as much as we would like. Annie was skittish and unsure of new environments, but Malachi went above and beyond to make her comfortable and she clearly fell in love with him by the end of their time together! We were unsure at first about if this type of training was right for her, but we can now take her more places and have her join our family on more adventures, often even off leash! We were shocked the amount of commands that she was able to follow the first time when we picked her up from Malachi. 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Your dog will be trained to have the same level of obedience as most police & military working dogs!
We specialize in expert dog training tailored to meet the needs of every dog and owner. Here are our most popular training options, but we also provide Therapy Dog Training, Aggressive Dog Training, and an Online Puppy Course. Not sure which program suits your pup best? Schedule a free consultation, and we’ll guide you to the perfect fit.
14 day “Training Camp” teaching Advanced Off-Leash Obedience and Behavior Modification. 100% Guaranteed!
8 Private Lessons including the Basic Obedience curriculum plus Advanced Commands and/or Distraction Training.
8 Private Lessons. We can Evaluate, Train, and Certify your dog to become a Therapy Dog!
This 14 Day training camp will teach your puppy the obedience skills needed to calm your household!
With convenience in mind, we now provide our world-class dog training in or around your home!
8 Private Lessons. Behavior Modification specifically targeting aggression/reactivity issues.
We’ve helped thousands of dogs right here in NoVA, and we know every dog requires unique and customized training. Tell us more about your dog, and a certified trainer can send you more information about how our board and train program can help.
Proudly serving our community with locally owned and operated dog training services. We're here to give your dog personalized solutions with hometown care and national expertise. While based in Sterling, VA, our local, friendly, and fun certified trainers are available throughout Virginia to help you transform your relationship with your dog.
Once you’re dog’s in the Off Leash pack, you’re family! That means if you ever need a refresher course for your dog after training, it is 100% free. Even if you move out of the area, visit any other Off Leash K9 location and they will honor your free refreshers. Our training is standardized across all locations, so your dog doesn’t miss a beat!
We believe quality dog training should be accessible to everyone. Enjoy flexible payment plans through Affirm that let you train now and pay over time with easy monthly installments. We proudly offer special discounts to our military personnel, veterans, and first responders as our way of saying "thank you". Contact us today to learn more about our payment options and available discounts!
At Off Leash K9 Training Sterling, we believe every dog—no matter the age, breed, or behavior—is capable of becoming a well-mannered, obedient companion. Our mission is simple: to strengthen the bond between dogs and their owners through clear communication, consistent training, and mutual trust.
With thousands of happy clients and successful transformations, our team has a proven track record of helping dogs reach their full potential. Whether addressing basic obedience, behavioral challenges, or advanced training needs, we are dedicated to delivering lasting results that lead to a lifetime of rewarding companionship.
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