Off Leash K9 Training, Augusta
Ranked #1 in Augusta and #10 in Georgia
Service area: They service the entire Augusta, GA Area, including Burnettown, Evans, Grovetown, Berzelia, Harlem, Adamsville, Autney, Blythe, Hephzibah, Keysville, Wrens, Spiderweb, Beech Island, Shell Bluff, Jackson, Stapleton, Waynesboro, Louiseville, and Girard.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Therapy Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Potty Training
- 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
- Herding
- Hounds
- Terriers
- Doodles
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Off Leash K9 Training offers various packages for all dogs, ages, and issues. Their Basic & Advanced Obedience program consists of 4 private lessons covering commands like Recall, Sit, Place, Heeling, Down, Extended Sit, Extended Down, and stopping unwanted behaviors. The Advanced package adds 4 more lessons focusing on advanced commands and distraction training.
The 2 Week Board & Train Program is a 14-day “Training Camp” that teaches advanced off-leash obedience and behavior modification, with a 100% guarantee. Puppy Consults and Starter Packages are available for dogs under 5 months, introducing obedience, housebreaking, crate training, socialization, and pack structure.
For specific issues, they provide a Reactive/Aggressive Dog Package with 8 private lessons for behavior modification. They also offer Therapy Dog Development, an 8-private-lesson program to evaluate, train, and certify dogs. Additionally, world-class dog training is available through their In-Home Training service for client convenience.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Off Leash K9 Training offers several different packages to allow clients to choose a program that best fits their lifestyle. Specific pricing details are available via a link to their packages page.
Testimonials
“I cannot say enough good things about the men and women at Off-Leash K9 Training!”
– Max Scherzer – MLB All Star
“Off Leash K9 Training has made my dog amazing! I would highly recommend them.”
– Jon “Bones” Jones – UFC Champion
“Since doing the 2-week board and train, I highly recommend Off Leash K9 Training to my clients.”
– Dr. Hitt Mainstay – Vet Clinic
About the Trainer
Off Leash K9 Training, Augusta, is part of a globally recognized and highly-rated dog training business, operating over 130 locations nationwide. Bryan and JoAnne Swihart own and serve as head trainers for the Georgia locations, including Augusta.
They specialize in Dog Obedience Training, Puppy Training, Nosework, and Therapy Dog Training. Their services include private lessons, dog behavior consultations, and teaching owners to understand their dogs, fostering a strong bond without leash restriction.
The company utilizes a proven training system designed for dogs of all ages, breeds, and sizes, guaranteeing amazing obedience on and off-leash, even under distraction. Their goal is to achieve a level of obedience comparable to police/military working dogs for household pets. The team comprises handlers with diverse backgrounds, including military, rescue/shelter volunteering, and former veterinary technicians. They offer free phone consultations and have thousands of before & after videos available.
Accomplishments
Off Leash K9 Training is recognized globally and is the highest-rated and fastest-growing dog training business in the United States, with over 130 locations nationwide. The owners and head trainers for Georgia, Bryan and JoAnne Swihart, previously opened successful locations in Virginia and Pennsylvania.
Bryan Swihart is an Army veteran with multiple deployments, who was inspired by military working dogs’ obedience. He holds a degree in business and finance. The company’s handlers have diverse experience, including military service, rescue and shelter volunteering, and former veterinarian technician roles. They boast thousands of before & after videos, claiming to have the most dog training videos on YouTube, and have accumulated thousands of 5-star reviews.
How to Get Started!
Clients can begin 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 get started by visiting the packages page or by filling out a contact form that requests their name, email, phone number, pup’s age, and how the business can help their dog.

Contact Information
Misc Features
- is owned by veterans
- Women-owned
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking