Off Leash K9 Training, Chattanooga

Off Leash K9 Training provides a range of programs including Puppy Training, Dog Obedience Training, Board & Train options, AKC S.T.A.R. Puppies, Service/Therapy Dog & ESA training, and In-Home Dog Training.

Puppy Training for dogs under 5 months focuses on positive reinforcement, covering health, nutrition, vaccines, first aid, and basic commands. The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Class offers 6 private 30-minute positive reinforcement sessions over 6 weeks, addressing potty training, nutrition, socialization, and commands like Come, Sit, Place, Heel, Down, and tricks. A 1-week Puppy Board & Train program is available for pups 8 weeks to 5 months, concentrating on potty training, crate training, bite inhibition, in-home socialization, Come, Sit, and leash handling. Puppy consultations are also offered for house training and behavioral shaping.

Dog Obedience Training utilizes their e-collar method for basic to advanced obedience. Basic Obedience is a 4-week program covering 7 commands: Come, Place and Extended Place, Sit and Extended Sit, Down and Extended Down, Heel (On or Off Leash), Break, and Off (for unwanted behavior). Advanced Obedience is a 4-week program (requiring Basic Obedience) focusing on extended distance obedience (50+ yards) and a choice of 4 advanced commands. A combined 8-week Basic & Advanced program is also offered.

The 2 Week Board & Train program is an immersive 14-day experience where the dog lives with a certified trainer, receiving daily photo/video updates. It concludes with a 2-hour one-on-one session for the owner. In-Home Dog Training provides basic or advanced obedience programs conducted at the client’s home within a 20-mile radius of Chattanooga. Basic Marker Mastery™ is a 4-session reward-based program introducing fundamental commands and loose-leash walking.

Aggression Dog Training includes a 7-lesson Aggression / Anxiety Management package with an optional 8th in-home lesson for stabilization. An Aggression / Anxiety Board & Train is a 2-week program with home pickup, covering basic obedience and offering lifetime support.

Service Dog Training encompasses Therapy Dog Development or ESA (8 lessons), Service Dog Evaluation & Consultation, Psychiatric/PTSD Response Service Dog training, and Mobility Support Service Training. They assist in evaluating or selecting service dog candidates and provide training for specific tasks like deep pressure therapy and environmental interactions.

Pricing Summary

Off Leash K9 Training offers various packages. Basic Obedience Training is a 4-week program for $650.00, including an e-collar and leash. Advanced Obedience Training, a prerequisite, is a 4-week program for $400.00. A combined 8-week Basic & Advanced Training program is available for $1000.00, saving $50.00.

The 2 Week Board & Train program costs $2900.00. In-Home Training (Basic) is $850.00 for 4 weeks, and In-Home Training (Basic & Advanced) is $1400.00 for 8 weeks, both for locations within 20 miles of Chattanooga and include an e-collar and leash. Basic Marker Mastery™ is a 4-week reward-based program for $500.00, including a 15′ leash, clicker, and slip lead.

Aggression / Anxiety Management is a 7-lesson package with an optional 8th in-home lesson for $1100.00. The Aggression / Anxiety Board & Train is a 2-week program for $3500.00, including home pickup within 1 hour of Chattanooga and a lifetime support guarantee.

Service Dog Training options include Therapy Dog Development or ESA (8 lessons) for $1000.00, and a Service Dog Evaluation & Consultation for $50.00 (waived if enrolled in a program). Pricing for Psychiatric/PTSD Response Service Dog and Mobility Support Service Training requires a call.

Puppy Training options include a 1 Week Puppy Board & Train for $850.00, an AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Package (6 private 30-minute lessons) for $400.00, and a Puppy Consultation (1 hour) for $100.00. All training packages must be paid in full before scheduling lessons. Prices are subject to revision.

Policies

Off Leash K9 Training offers a satisfaction guarantee: if a client is not completely amazed and 100% satisfied after the first lesson, that lesson is free. They state that it is impossible to guarantee complete fixes for major behavioral issues like dog or people aggression, but they can provide control and management tools.

Facility tours and lessons must be pre-scheduled by telephone, as all classes are private and doors are locked during sessions. The Aggression / Anxiety Board & Train package includes a lifetime support guarantee.

Regarding orders and returns, the company reserves the right to refuse or cancel orders due to goods availability, errors in description or prices, or suspected fraud. The right to cancel an order applies only to goods returned in the same condition as received, with all instructions, documents, and wrappings. Damaged or worn goods will not be refunded. Reimbursements are processed within 14 days using the original payment method. There is no right to cancel for goods made to specifications, items unsuitable for return due to nature or expiry, unsealed items for health/hygiene reasons, items inseparably mixed with others after delivery, or digital content where performance has begun with prior consent.

Prices may be revised before or after an order is accepted due to factors like government action, customs duties, shipping charges, or foreign exchange costs; in such cases, the client has the right to cancel. The company reserves the right to modify or replace its terms and conditions at any time, providing at least 30 days’ notice for material changes.

Off Leash K9 Training, Chattanooga is a highly-rated dog training business that is part of a nationwide franchise with over 130 locations. They specialize in private lessons, dog behavior consultations, and teaching owners to understand their dogs, fostering a strong bond without the need for a leash. They assert that 98% of all dogs can achieve a high level of obedience, regardless of breed, size, shape, or age.

Their training system is designed to positively transform the lives of both dogs and their owners. The team comprises handlers with diverse backgrounds, including experience from military branches, rescue and shelter volunteering, and former veterinarian technicians. They aim to provide an exceptional level of obedience, enabling dogs to accompany their owners anywhere hassle-free, and find joy in seeing previously leashed dogs become obedient off-leash.

The business prioritizes dog safety and happiness, implementing safety measures such as daily photo and video updates via Google Photos albums and GPS Whistle units for dogs in their Board and Train programs. They also provide comprehensive before-and-after videos to document each dog’s training journey. Their goal is to help dogs become more independent, obedient, and safer, thereby alleviating owner concerns when dogs are left alone or around others.

Accomplishments

Off Leash K9 Training is recognized as part of the highest-rated dog training business in the United States, operating over 130 locations nationwide. The founder, Nick White, is a former US Marine and US Secret Service agent who has trained with world-renowned dog trainers and hosts A&E’s “America’s Top Dog.” Nick White holds a world record in obedience for achieving the longest down from a distance (350 yards), officially recognized by the World Record Academy on March 23rd, 2015. The trainers employed by Off Leash K9 Training have significant experience and training from various backgrounds, including the US Marine Corps, DOD, US Secret Service, rescue and shelter volunteering, and former veterinarian technicians. They aim to train dogs to achieve the same high level of obedience as police/military working dogs.

How to Get Started!

To begin, clients can contact Off Leash K9 Training for a free phone consultation. Once ready to purchase a training package, clients can do so by calling the business or purchasing online. All training packages must be paid in full before lessons can be scheduled. After payment is received, the company will contact the client to arrange the training schedule. Facility tours and lessons require pre-scheduling by telephone, as all classes are private and the doors are locked while sessions are in progress.