Leash Free Living

Leash Free Living offers structured, progressive training programs starting with puppy-specific packages and advancing through Basic Obedience (100L), Canine Good Citizen Prep (200L), Companion Dog (300L), and elective advanced classes. Private lessons are customized and can be conducted in-home or at the facility, with six-week programs covering foundational skills like heel, sit, down, stay, come, and place. Daycare includes daily training sessions with video updates. Board and train programs offer intensive 3-week residential training. They also offer specialized electives like e-collar introduction, nose work, and rally. All programs emphasize real-world application and include virtual access to reinforce learning.

Pricing Summary

Private lessons start at $300 for a 3-lesson package and $450 for a 6-week program. The STAR Puppy Bundle is $440, including three in-home lessons and unlimited socialization classes. Group classes range from $40 for weekly puppy socialization to $300 for six-week obedience courses. Board and train programs are available but pricing is not listed publicly. Daycare includes training and optional add-ons like nail trims. All packages include access to a virtual training platform and some include free leads.

Leash Free Living is a full-service dog training company serving central Maryland, offering personalized training solutions for puppies and dogs of all ages. They provide private lessons, group classes, daycare with integrated training, board and train programs, and specialized puppy training packages. Their trainers use a fair, balanced, relationship-based approach that emphasizes clear communication and positive reinforcement with mild corrections. They offer in-home training within 30 minutes of their Annapolis and Millersville locations, as well as facility-based training at both sites. Additional services include nail trimming, enrichment daycare, e-collar training, nose work, and behavior modification for issues like resource guarding and reactivity. Clients receive daily video updates and report cards during daycare, and all programs include access to a virtual training platform. They are AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluators and Pettech CPR & First Aid Certified.

Their puppy programs include in-home private lessons, STAR Puppy Bundles with socialization classes, and weekly puppy socialization sessions. For adult dogs, they offer a structured six-level obedience progression from Basic Obedience to Advanced Electives, including Canine Good Citizen prep, Companion Dog training, and Intro to E-Collar. They also provide specialized workshops and advanced training in recall, retrieve, and impulse control.

With over 25 years of combined experience, their team is highly regarded for their responsiveness, customization, and results-driven methods. Many clients report dramatic improvements in behavior, including reduced leash pulling, barking, separation anxiety, and destructive habits, with dogs becoming more confident and well-mannered in public and at home.

Accomplishments

Over 25 years of combined experience among trainers. AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluators. Pettech CPR & First Aid Certified. 157 Google reviews with consistently high ratings. Featured in Netflix’s The Beast in Me with their dog Steve. Offer AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy certification upon completion of puppy program.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can begin by reviewing the Quick Start Guide on the website to determine the best program for their dog. Bookings are made through the Client Portal, where users select their dog, location, and program type. In-home training is available within 30 minutes of either facility. New clients can also contact the business directly by phone to discuss options and schedule an initial evaluation.