Legally Unleashed K9 Services

Training programs are intensive and facility-based, including: 5-day Basic Obedience (leash manners, foundational commands), 10-day Advanced Obedience (strengthened communication, daily life commands), 15-day ADVENTURE UNLEASHED (off-leash freedom, recall, hikes), and 20-day Behavior Modification (aggression, fear, reactivity, resource guarding). Puppy Pre-School is a 2-hour class for 9–18 week old puppies. Private lessons are one-hour, owner-handled sessions. All board-and-train programs include private lessons at pick-up to teach owners how to maintain progress at home.

Pricing Summary

Evaluations are $50 for one hour, with the fee deducted from training if enrolled within 48 hours. Programs include 5-day Basic Obedience, 10-day Advanced Obedience, 15-day ADVENTURE UNLEASHED, and 20-day Behavior Modification. Private lessons are offered in one-hour sessions. Returning clients receive discounts on refresher training, private lessons, and group lessons.

Policies

Evaluation fee of $50 is deducted from training if enrollment and deposit are received within 48 hours of the evaluation. No other cancellation or rescheduling policies are explicitly stated.

Legally Unleashed K9 Services is a professional dog training business founded by Leah, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPT) and member of the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP). Leah offers relationship-based training tailored to all breeds and ages, including basic and advanced obedience, off-leash training, puppy classes, and behavior modification for issues like aggression, reactivity, fear, and resource guarding. Services include private lessons, group classes, day training, and board-and-train programs with integrated private lessons for owners to continue training at home. Leah is also certified in PetSaver CPR, First Aid, and Care, and her training emphasizes positive, communication-focused methods. Her programs are designed to help owners build strong, lasting bonds with their dogs while achieving real-world obedience and behavioral improvements.

The business provides structured intensive programs such as the 5-day Basic Obedience, 10-day Advanced Obedience, 15-day ADVENTURE UNLEASHED (off-leash focus), and 20-day Behavior Modification programs. Puppy Pre-School is offered for puppies 9–18 weeks old. All training is conducted at a private facility in New Philadelphia, OH, with evaluations required before program enrollment. Leah’s approach is personalized, with ongoing support, refresher sessions, and reduced-rate follow-up lessons for returning clients.

Legally Unleashed is fully insured through IACP Business Insurers of the Carolinas, and Leah’s background includes a law degree and diverse life experience, which informs her patient, thoughtful, and results-driven training style.

Accomplishments

Leah is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPT), certified by PetTech in PetSaver CPR, First Aid, & Care, and a member of the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP). She holds a BA in Criminal Justice and a JD, and has professional endorsements in Basic Obedience, Advanced Obedience, Behavior Modification, Puppy Development, Utility, Tracking, Scent Detection, Personal Protection, Retrieval, and Assistance.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must complete a contact form to schedule a $50 one-hour evaluation. During the evaluation, Leah meets with the dog and owner, assesses behavior and goals, demonstrates training techniques, and recommends the best program. Enrollment in a training program must be confirmed with a deposit within 48 hours to receive the evaluation fee deduction.