Off Leash K9 Training Austin and Central Texas

In-Home Basic Obedience is four private lessons at your home covering come, sit, place, heel, down, and off. Basic and Advanced adds four more lessons on distance work, heel, watch, through, front, and stand.

The Two-Week Board and Train has your dog live and train with a pro trainer, working on off-leash recall and manners around distractions. Eight-lesson in-home programs also cover dog-to-dog aggression and reactivity and therapy dog preparation, and a self-paced online puppy course covers potty and crate training.

Pricing Summary

In-Home Basic Obedience is $1,000 for four lessons, and Basic and Advanced is $1,800 for eight. The Two-Week Board and Train is $3,000 and includes lifetime refreshers.

The Aggressive Dog and Therapy Dog Preparation programs are $1,800 each, and the online puppy course is $199. An e-collar and training leash come with the obedience and board and train packages.

Policies

Training packages are paid in full before sessions are scheduled. If you are not happy after the first lesson, that lesson is free, and e-collar work starts once a dog is at least five months old.

Off Leash K9 Training Austin and Central Texas is run by owners Matt and Jourdan, who first came to Off Leash K9 as clients with a rambunctious puppy. Matt went on to train for the Hampton Roads, Virginia location, then became head trainer and later owner of locations in California and Louisiana before the couple brought the program to Austin.

Training comes as in-home private lessons or a two-week board and train, with separate programs for dogs that react to other dogs and for therapy dog preparation. The team trains with an e-collar and leash, and puppies under five months start with clicker and treat work instead.

Matt and Jourdan see training as just as much for the owner as for the dog, so every program teaches families how to handle their dog and keep the skills sharp at home. Board and train clients get a two-hour, one-on-one handoff when their dog comes home.

The team serves Austin and nearby towns including Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Leander, and Lakeway.

Accomplishments

Matt trained and led Off Leash K9 locations in Virginia, California, and Louisiana before opening in Austin. The business is part of the national Off Leash K9 Training network.

How to Get Started!

Start with a free phone consultation at (512) 812-8252 or through the contact form on their website. The team talks through your dog’s age, history, and goals, then recommends in-home lessons or board and train.

Their Training Philosophy

I believe dogs learn best through clear communication, consistency, repetition, and training that carries over into everyday life. My goal is to help each dog understand what is expected while building reliable obedience around real-world distractions. I also believe training is just as important for the owner, which is why I focus on teaching families how to communicate with, handle, and reinforce their dog’s skills. Every dog is different, so I adjust the training approach to the dog’s behavior, needs, and progress while giving owners the tools to continue that work at home.

A Tough Case They Solved

One memorable dog was Toby, an adult mixed-breed dog who came into training with significant anxiety and insecurity after experiencing several changes in homes and routines. His behavior reportedly included barking, lunging, and biting, so the first priorities were safe handling, building trust, and establishing a foundation of obedience. During his 2 Week Board & Train, I worked on developing his responsiveness and helping him become more manageable while building a stronger working relationship with him. Toby’s case was especially rewarding because the focus was not simply on commands, but on giving him and his family a stronger foundation for safer, calmer everyday interactions.

What New Clients Can Expect

Your first step is a free phone consultation where we talk about your dog’s age, training history, behavior, and the goals you want to work toward. From there, we help you choose the training option that best fits your dog and schedule, including in-home private lessons or Board & Train. In-home lessons take place at your home, where you participate directly and learn how to work with your dog. Board & Train clients receive a two-hour one-on-one handoff after training to review the commands, equipment, and proper handling techniques. You leave with clear guidance on how to continue practicing and reinforcing your dog’s training at home.