Off Leash K9 Training Farmington Hills

Programs include 8-session private lesson packages for basic to advanced obedience, behavior modification, and therapy dog certification. The flagship 2-week Board & Train program provides intensive training at their facility with daily video and photo updates for owners.

In-home training is available for convenience. All programs include a final hand-off session to teach owners how to maintain training at home.

Puppy consultation focuses on housebreaking, crate training, and socialization for dogs under 5 months.

Pricing Summary

Offers multiple packages including In-Home Basic Obedience at $1,200 (4 private lessons), Basic & Advanced Obedience at $2,000 (8 private lessons), and the 2-Week Board & Train Program at $3,150, each of which includes an e-collar. Puppy Consultation, the Aggressive Dog Package (8 private lessons), and Therapy Dog Preparation (8-lesson program) are also offered, with pricing quoted directly. Free phone consultations are offered to discuss options.

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Training packages must be paid in full before lessons can be scheduled, and a full refund is available within seven days of purchase unless training is scheduled to begin within 30 days. Terms and conditions and privacy policy are linked on the website.

Off Leash K9 Training is a nationwide dog training company with a local presence in Detroit, Michigan, offering professional obedience training for dogs of all ages, breeds, and sizes. They specialize in private lessons, in-home training, and intensive 2-week board and train programs designed to achieve 100% off-leash, distraction-proof obedience comparable to police and military working dogs.

Their methods focus on building a strong bond between owner and dog while eliminating bad behaviors like leash pulling, reactivity, jumping, barking, and separation anxiety. The company highlights its team of trainers with backgrounds in the military, Secret Service, shelters, and veterinary fields, and emphasizes results through thousands of before-and-after videos and daily progress updates during board and train programs.

They also offer specialized programs for therapy dog certification, puppy socialization, and aggression modification.

Their training system is marketed as proven and effective for 98% of dogs, regardless of breed or age, and they provide ongoing support to owners after training completion to ensure long-term success. The business operates under the global Off Leash K9 Training brand, founded by Nick White, a former US Marine and Secret Service agent with international recognition.

They serve the entire Detroit metropolitan area including Ann Arbor, Pontiac, Troy, Sterling Heights, and more, offering free phone consultations to help dog owners determine the right program for their needs.

Accomplishments

Off Leash K9 Training is part of a nationwide network with over 130 locations and is recognized as the fastest-growing dog training company in the world. Founder Nick White is a former US Marine and Secret Service agent, holds two world records in off-leash obedience (including a 350-yard down command), is featured on A&E’s “America’s Top Dog,” and is listed among the top 10 dog trainers globally by bestdogtrainers.org. He has trained celebrities including Ryan Reynolds, John Cena, and Jon “Bones” Jones.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can start with a free phone consultation to determine the best training program for their dog. After the consultation, they can select a package and schedule training either in-home, at the facility, or through the 2-week board and train program. A contact form or phone call is required to begin.

Their Training Philosophy

We believe dogs learn best through clear communication, consistency, repetition, and training that is appropriate for the individual dog. Every dog has a different personality, history, motivation, and set of challenges, so we do not believe in treating every dog exactly the same.

Our training focuses on helping dogs understand what is expected of them and then practicing those skills in real-life situations with distractions. Depending on the program and the dog, we may use reward-based marker training, structured obedience techniques, or professionally introduced training equipment as part of a balanced approach.

Just as importantly, we train the owner. Lasting results depend on owners understanding how to communicate with their dog and consistently reinforce the skills learned during training.

A Tough Case They Solved

One of the most rewarding types of transformations we see is a dog that comes to us struggling with leash pulling, unreliable recall, poor manners, and difficulty listening once distractions are present.

With dogs like this, we build a foundation around practical commands such as come, sit, down, place, heel, and off. We then gradually practice those skills around people, other dogs, and different environments so the dog learns that the commands still apply outside a quiet training setting.

By the end of training, the goal is not simply a dog that knows commands, but a dog whose owner has better communication and control in everyday situations. We also spend time teaching the owner how to handle the dog, maintain the training, and continue practicing at home. Seeing that improved relationship between a dog and its family is one of the most rewarding parts of what we do.

What New Clients Can Expect

The process usually begins with a free phone consultation. We talk about the dog’s age, training history, behavior concerns, household routine, and the owner’s goals so we can help determine which training format is appropriate.

For our private in-home programs, the trainer meets the owner and dog in or around their home. This allows us to work where many everyday behaviors actually occur. We begin introducing the selected program’s obedience skills, show the owner how to communicate and handle the dog correctly, and explain any training equipment used in that program.

Owners finish the lesson with specific skills and exercises to practice between sessions so they remain actively involved in their dog’s progress.

Our Two-Week Board & Train works differently. The dog stays with a professional trainer for immersive training covering obedience, recall, manners, and work around distractions. At completion, the owner receives a two-hour one-on-one session explaining what the dog learned, how to handle the dog, and how to maintain those skills at home.