Off Leash K9 Training, Fredericksburg

Off Leash K9 Training offers a range of programs including private lessons, board and train options, puppy training, and therapy dog development. Private lessons cover Basic Obedience (4 lessons focusing on commands like “Come,” “Sit,” “Down,” “Place,” and “Loose Leash Heel”) and Basic & Advanced Obedience (8 lessons, building on basic commands with advanced techniques and distraction training). Specialized private lessons are available for dogs with aggression or reactivity issues, incorporating basic obedience with desensitization around other dogs.

Their Board & Train programs, ranging from one to two weeks, provide immersive training where dogs board with a professional trainer. These include Community K9 (mid-level distractions), Urban K9 (high-level distractions), ExpeditePro™ (expedited training with a Head Trainer), and a 1-Week “Freedom” program focusing on off-leash recall. A Behavioral Board & Train package combines a 2-week board and train with 8 additional lessons for severe reactivity or anxiety, emphasizing on-leash work.

Puppy training includes a Puppy Consultation for dogs under 5 months, covering foundational obedience, housebreaking, crate training, socialization, and pack structure. An Online Puppy Training Course is also available, featuring 24 video modules. For therapy dog aspirations, they offer an 8-lesson Therapy Dog Preparation course designed to prepare dogs for testing and certification. The company guarantees 100% obedience, 100% off-leash control, and 100% distraction-proof results for their main programs, with lifetime refreshers included in some Board & Train packages.

Pricing Summary

Off Leash K9 Training offers various packages. Basic Obedience is 4 private lessons for $650.00. Basic & Advanced Obedience, and Basic & Advanced (Aggression/Anxiety) are both 8 private lessons for $975.00 each. Basic Marker Mastery is a 4-week program with four 1-hour sessions for $500.00. Virtual Training Lessons are $150.00 per hour.

Board & Train packages include the 2-Week Community K9 and 2-Week Urban K9 programs, both priced at $3000.00. The ExpeditePro™ 2-Week Board & Train is $3900.00. A 1-Week “Freedom” Board & Train is available for $1500.00, and the Behavioral Board & Train (2-week B&T + 8 lessons) is $3700.00.

Puppy training options include an Online Puppy Training Course for $199.00 and a Virtual Lesson for $150 per hour. Therapy Dog Preparation is an 8-lesson course for $975.00. All training packages must be paid in full before scheduling lessons.

Policies

Off Leash K9 Training offers a guarantee: if a client is not completely amazed and 100% satisfied after the first lesson, that lesson is free. For Board & Train programs, 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 help manage these issues.

Regarding purchases, any goods can only be returned in accordance with their Terms and Conditions and Returns Policy. Goods must be returned in the same condition as received, including all instructions, documents, and wrappings. Damaged, worn, or unsealed goods (for health/hygiene reasons) will not be refunded. Reimbursements are processed within 14 days of receiving returned goods, using the original payment method. There is no right to cancel orders for personalized goods, rapidly deteriorating goods, unsealed health/hygiene goods, goods mixed with other items, or digital content where performance has begun with consent.

Off Leash K9 Training, Fredericksburg, is owned by Joe Zitzelberger. The business opened almost four years ago and has been voted Best Dog Trainers by the Freelance Star three years in a row. They have trained nearly 5000 dogs in the local area, including many rescues.

The team of trainers is described as some of the most successful in the country, priding themselves on treating each dog as their own. They have trained dogs for local professional athletes and were featured in an exhibit at the Fredericksburg Area Museum for their community work.

Off Leash K9 Training of Fredericksburg is part of a larger, highly-rated dog training business with over 130 locations nationwide, making it one of the fastest-growing dog training companies globally. They specialize in private lessons, dog behavior consultations, and teaching owners to understand their dogs, aiming to create a strong bond without leash restriction.

They believe that 98% of all dogs can achieve a high level of obedience, regardless of breed, size, shape, or age. Their training technique is effective for dogs of all ages, breeds, and sizes. The company’s handlers have diverse experience, including backgrounds in military branches, rescue and shelter volunteering, and former veterinarian technicians.

They guarantee a 100% obedient, 100% off-leash, and 100% distraction-proof dog at the end of their program, training pets to a level of obedience comparable to police/military working dogs. They focus on household pets, enabling owners to bring their dogs anywhere hassle-free. The founder, Nick White, is a former US Marine and US Secret Service agent, host of A&E’s “America’s Top Dog,” and holds a world record for the longest down from a distance (350 yards).

Accomplishments

Off Leash K9 Training, Fredericksburg, has been voted Best Dog Trainers by the Freelance Star for three consecutive years. They have successfully trained nearly 5000 dogs in the local area, including many rescues. Their team has trained dogs for notable local professional athletes such as Max Scherzer, Gio Gonazalez, and Anthony Rendon. The business was also featured in an exhibit at the Fredericksburg Area Museum for its community contributions.

The company is part of Off Leash K9 Training, which is recognized as the highest-rated dog training business in the United States, boasting over 130 locations nationwide and being the fastest-growing dog training company globally. The founder, Nick White, is a former US Marine and US Secret Service agent who has trained with top dog trainers worldwide. He is also the host of A&E’s hit show, “America’s Top Dog,” and holds a world record for achieving the longest down from a distance (350 yards), officially recognized on March 23rd, 2015. The business has accumulated thousands of 5-star reviews, with over 400+ verified 5-star reviews.

How to Get Started!

To begin, clients can contact Off Leash K9 Training for a free phone consultation to determine if their services are a good fit. They can fill out a contact form on the website or call directly. Once a training package is chosen, it must be paid in full. After payment is received, clients will be sent a link to an online calendar to schedule their appointments.