Off Leash K9 Training, Fredericksburg

Training programs include 8-session private lessons for basic to advanced obedience, a 14-day intensive board and train program with daily video updates, puppy socialization and housebreaking, behavior modification for aggression/reactivity, and therapy dog certification. All programs emphasize off-leash obedience, distraction-proofing, and owner education. In-home training is available for convenience. The 2-week board and train includes a transition lesson and an e-collar for home reinforcement. Training is tailored to the dog’s age, breed, and behavior issues.

Pricing Summary

Offers multiple training packages including Basic & Advanced Obedience (8 private lessons), 2-Week Board & Train (100% guaranteed), Puppy Consultation, Aggressive Dog Package (8 private lessons), Therapy Dog Development, and In-Home Training. Pricing is not listed publicly but requires contacting the business. A Labor Day sale with promo code LABORDAY10 is occasionally offered.

Policies

Offers a lifetime warranty on training results. Clients receive daily video updates during board and train programs. SMS communications are offered with opt-in consent. Terms and conditions and privacy policy are available on their website.

Off Leash K9 Training of Fredericksburg is a nationally recognized dog training company with over 130 locations nationwide, offering proven, results-driven obedience training for dogs of all ages, breeds, and sizes. They specialize in private lessons, in-home training, and 2-week board and train programs that focus on achieving 100% off-leash, distraction-proof obedience — comparable to police and military working dogs. Their trainers include former military personnel, Secret Service agents, and rescue volunteers, and they emphasize building a strong bond between owner and dog through understanding canine behavior. The business guarantees results and provides lifetime support, including transition lessons and e-collar training for continued reinforcement at home. They also offer specialized programs for aggressive dogs, puppy socialization, therapy dog certification, and even custom training for working dogs like the bat-retrieving dog for the Fredericksburg Nationals.

The company is known for its thousands of before-and-after videos, 5-star client reviews, and training of local professional athletes’ dogs, including MLB stars Max Scherzer, Gio Gonzalez, and Anthony Rendon. They pride themselves on personalized care, daily progress updates during board and train programs, and a commitment to making dogs happier and safer through obedience.

Additional services include free phone consultations, in-home training, and ongoing support to ensure long-term success.

They serve the entire Fredericksburg area including Stafford, Brooke, Chancellorsville, King George, Spotsylvania Courthouse, Thornburg, Port Royal, Locust Grove, Ladysmith, Bowling Green, and Culpeper.

Accomplishments

Part of the highest-rated dog training business in the United States with over 130 locations. Trained dogs of MLB players Max Scherzer, Gio Gonzalez, Jayson Werth, and Anthony Rendon. Owner Joe Zitzelberger has trained nearly 5,000 dogs locally and has been voted Best Dog Trainers by the Free Lance-Star three years in a row. Founder Nick White is a former US Marine and Secret Service agent, host of A&E’s “America’s Top Dog,” and holds a world record for the longest down from distance (350 yards). Trainers include military, DOD, and Secret Service veterans.

How to Get Started!

Start with a free phone consultation to determine the best program for your dog. After consultation, clients can book a training package, choose between private lessons, in-home training, or the 2-week board and train program. A contact form or phone call is required to begin.