Off Leash K9 Training, Atlanta
Ranked #2 in Smyrna and #40 in Georgia
Service area: They service all of the Atlanta, GA Area, including Smyrna, Fair Oaks, Vinings, Mableton, Country Lake, Austell, Clarkdale, Wesley Station, Wynford Chase, Arbor Forest, Marietta, Sandy Springs, East Cobb, Brookhaven, Atlanta, East Point, College Park, Lithia Springs, Powder Springs, and Hiram. They also offer locations in Athens, Peachtree City, Augusta, Duluth, Columbus, and Macon, Georgia.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Therapy Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Potty Training
- Fearfulness
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Board and Train
- In-Home
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Giant
- Doodles
- Working
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Balanced Training
They offer various dog training packages. The Basic & Advanced Obedience package includes 4 private lessons covering recall, sit, place, heeling, down, extended sit, extended down, and stopping unwanted behavior; the advanced package adds 4 more lessons with advanced commands and/or distraction training. The 2 Week Board & Train Program is a 14-day “Training Camp” focusing on Advanced Off-Leash Obedience and Behavior Modification, guaranteed. Puppy Consultation is available for dogs under 5 months, covering introduction to obedience, housebreaking, crate training, socialization, and pack structure. An Aggressive Dog Package provides 8 private lessons for behavior modification targeting aggression/reactivity. Therapy Dog Development includes 8 private lessons to evaluate, train, and certify dogs as therapy dogs. In-Home Training is also available for convenience.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
They offer several different packages to fit various lifestyles. Payment plans are available through Affirm, allowing clients to train now and pay later.
Testimonials
“I cannot say enough good things about the men and women at Off-Leash K9 Training!”
– Max Scherzer
“Off Leash K9 Training has made my dog amazing! I would highly recommend them.”
– Jon “Bones” Jones
“Since doing the 2-week board and train, I highly recommend Off Leash K9 Training to my clients.”
– Dr. Hitt Mainstay
About the Trainer
Off Leash K9 Training of Atlanta is part of a globally recognized and highest-rated dog training business in the United States, with over 130 locations nationwide. They are the fastest-growing dog training company in the world, bringing their proven system to the Atlanta area. They believe that 98% of all dogs can be trained to have amazing obedience, regardless of breed, size, shape, or age.
They specialize in private lessons, dog behavior consultations, and teaching dog owners to understand their dogs’ behaviors, fostering a strong bond without leash restriction. Their training technique is designed to work for dogs of all ages, breeds, and sizes, aiming to change both owners’ and canines’ lives for the better. They guarantee amazing obedience, on and off-leash, and under distraction, training dogs to the same level of obedience as most police/military working dogs.
The company’s handlers have diverse experience, including military, rescue and shelter volunteering, and former veterinarian technicians. They primarily work with household pets, enabling owners to bring their dogs anywhere hassle-free. Owners Bryan and JoAnne Swihart lead the Georgia program, having previously opened successful locations in Virginia and Pennsylvania. Bryan is an Army veteran with a business and finance degree, passionate about transforming dogs from unruly to obedient and timid to confident.
Accomplishments
Off Leash K9 Training is globally recognized and is the highest-rated dog training business in the United States, with over 130 locations nationwide, making it the fastest-growing dog training company in the world. Owners Bryan and JoAnne Swihart have successfully opened locations in Charlottesville, Virginia, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, before moving to Atlanta. Bryan is an Army veteran with multiple deployments and holds a degree in business and finance. The company’s handlers include individuals with military experience, rescue and shelter volunteering backgrounds, and former veterinarian technicians. They claim to have the most dog training videos on YouTube, with thousands of before & after videos.
How to Get Started!
Clients can get started by requesting a free phone consultation to determine if Off Leash K9 Training is the right fit for them and their dog. They can also fill out an online contact form providing their name, email, phone, closest location, pup’s age, and how they need help. Direct links are provided to view packages and pricing, call, or text.

Contact Information
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- is owned by veterans
- Women-owned
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
- restroom unisex
- LGBTQ-friendly
- transgender safespace