Off Leash K9 Training, Columbus
Service area: They service all of the Columbus, GA Area, including Columbus, Ladonia, Smiths Station, Hugley, Cusseta, Juniper, Geneva, Ellerslie, Cataula, Hamilton, Waverly Hall, Beulah, Salem, Talbotton, Hopewell, Junction City, Mauk, Buenavista, Zellobee, and Louvale. They also operate in other Georgia locations such as Peachtree City, Augusta, Smyrna, Duluth, Athens, and Macon.
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
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Balanced Training
Off Leash K9 Training offers a variety of training packages. Their “Basic & Advanced Obedience” program includes 4 private lessons covering commands such as Recall, Sit, Place, Heeling, Down, Extended Sit, Extended Down, and addressing unwanted behaviors. The Advanced Package provides 4 additional lessons focusing on advanced commands and/or 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. For younger dogs, “Puppy Consults and Starter Packages” are available for dogs under 5 months of age, covering Introduction to Obedience Training, Housebreaking, Crate Training, Socialization, and Pack Structure.
They also offer a “Reactive/Aggressive Dog Package” consisting of 8 private lessons specifically for behavior modification related to aggression and reactivity issues. For those interested in service, the “Therapy Dog Development” program includes 8 private lessons for evaluation, training, and certification. Additionally, they provide “In Home Training” for client convenience.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Off Leash K9 Training offers several different packages designed to fit various lifestyles. They currently have a “Summer Savings Deal” offering 25% off all Columbus bookings, which ends July 1st. Clients can also try their luck to win a discount by spinning a wheel on their website.
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, Columbus, is part of a globally recognized and highly-rated dog training business with over 130 locations nationwide. They are known for providing lasting results in dog obedience training, puppy training, nosework, and therapy dog training. They offer private lessons, dog behavior consultations, and aim to teach owners to understand their dogs, fostering a strong bond without the need for a leash.
They believe that 98% of all dogs can achieve amazing obedience, regardless of breed, size, shape, or age, and their proven system is designed to work for all dogs. Their team comprises trainers with diverse backgrounds, including experience from military branches, rescue and shelter volunteering, and former veterinary technicians. They guarantee amazing obedience both on and off-leash, even under distraction, striving for a level of training comparable to police/military working dogs for household pets.
Bryan and JoAnne Swihart are the owners and head trainers for the Off Leash K9 Training program in Georgia, which includes locations in Columbus, Peachtree City, Augusta, Smyrna, Duluth, Athens, and Macon. Bryan, an Army veteran, developed a passion for dog training after being impressed by military working dogs’ obedience. He has a lifelong love for dogs, particularly “Bully Breeds.” The company’s founder, Nick White, is a former US Marine and US Secret Service agent who has trained with world-renowned dog trainers and holds a world record in obedience.
Accomplishments
Off-Leash K9 Training Columbus is part of a highly-rated dog training business in the United States, recognized as the fastest-growing dog training company globally with over 130 locations nationwide. The company’s founder, Nick White, is a former US Marine and US Secret Service agent who has trained with some of the world’s best dog trainers, including Andrew Ramsey, the former Lead Drug/Bomb Detection Trainer at Lackland Air Force Base.
Nick White holds a world record in obedience for achieving the longest down from a distance of 350 yards, officially recognized by the World Record Academy on March 23rd, 2015. The Off-Leash K9 Training team is comprised of handlers with extensive experience and training from various backgrounds, including the US Marine Corps, DOD, US Secret Service, and the private sector. Bryan Swihart, co-owner and head trainer for the Georgia locations, is an Army veteran with multiple deployments.
How to Get Started!
To get started, potential clients can request 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 a contact form on the website to have a certified trainer contact them.

Contact Information
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- is owned by veterans
- Women-owned
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
Location
5870 Veterans Pkwy Suite O, Columbus, GA 31909Listing Tools for Trainers
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