Off Leash K9 Training Harrisburg

Service area: Off Leash K9 Training Harrisburg serves the Harrisburg Area, including Harrisburg, Hershey, Mechanicsburg, York, Lancaster, Lebanon, Duncannon, Reading, Elizabethtown, Chambersburg, Hanover, and Carlisle.

Off Leash K9 Training offers several programs tailored to different needs. The Basic Obedience program is a 4-week course covering commands like “Come,” “Sit,” “Extended Sit,” “Down,” “Extended Down,” “Place,” “Extended Place,” “Loose Leash Heel,” and “Off.” This program includes an e-collar and a 15-ft leash.

The 2 Week Board & Train program is an intensive 14-day “Training Camp” where the dog boards with a professional trainer. It guarantees 6 commands: Sit (& Extended Sit), Place (& Extended Place), Heel (On and Off-Leash Walking), Down (& Extended Down), Down – from Distance, and Off. It also addresses handling multiple distractions, greeting manners, door manners, and meal manners.

The Basic + Advanced program is an 8-week course that builds upon basic obedience with advanced commands such as extended distance obedience, “watch,” “through,” “front,” and “stand.” They also offer a Puppy Training Consultation for dogs under 5 months, focusing on basic obedience foundation using clicker/treat methods, house training, crate training, socialization, and pack structure. Specialized programs include Therapy Dog Preparation, which is an 8-lesson course for certification, and Aggressive Dog Training, an 8-lesson program for reactivity and aggression issues. In-home training options are available for both basic and basic & advanced obedience curricula.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is offered through various packages. The Basic Obedience program is a 4-week program for $600.00, including an e-collar and 15-ft leash. The 2 Week Board & Train program costs $2800.00 and includes immersive training, boarding with a pro trainer, 6 guaranteed commands, an e-collar, and a 2-hour owner session.

The Basic + Advanced program is an 8-week program for $950.00, covering basic and advanced commands, including an e-collar and 15-ft leash. A Puppy Training Consultation is available for $100.00. Therapy Dog Preparation is an 8-week program for $850.00, and the Aggressive Dog Training program is an 8-week program for $875.00.

In-home training options are also available: In-home Basic Obedience for $900.00 (4 private lessons) and In-home Basic & Advanced for $1500.00 (8 private lessons). Discounts are offered for multiple dogs, military, police, and fire personnel. All training packages must be paid in full before scheduling lessons.

Policies

Each Off Leash K9 Harrisburg location may have its own policies for refunds, cancellations, and appointment rescheduling. Clients should refer to specific terms provided at checkout or contact the location directly for details. The business reserves the right to refuse refunds in accordance with their stated policy. All training packages must be paid in full before scheduling lessons.

Off Leash K9 Training Harrisburg is a dog training business that specializes in private lessons, dog behavior consultations, and teaching dog owners to understand their dogs’ behaviors. They aim to create a strong bond between owner and dog, allowing for off-leash freedom.

The company believes that 98% of all dogs can achieve amazing obedience, regardless of breed, size, shape, or age. Their training system is designed to work for all dogs and is guaranteed to result in a 100% obedient, 100% off-leash, and 100% distraction-proof dog, achieving a level of obedience similar to police/military working dogs.

The team includes trainers with backgrounds in the military, rescue and shelter volunteering, and former veterinary technicians. They emphasize seeing the joy in both dogs and owners when new commands are mastered off-leash.

Additionally, the owner, Chris Darhower, founded a non-profit called “Cumberland Valley Animal Assistance Program” (CVAAP) which feeds local pets. Lead Trainer Courtney Cavanaugh also co-founded and serves on the Board of CVAAP, providing pet food to residents in need.

Accomplishments

Off Leash K9 Training Harrisburg is part of a nationally recognized and highest-rated dog training business in the United States, with over 130 locations. The founder, Nick White, is a former US Marine and US Secret Service agent, globally recognized as one of the top dog trainers in the world. He holds two official world records in off-leash obedience, including the longest down from a distance (350 yards), and has been featured on Wikipedia as one of the top 20 dog trainers. Nick White is also the host of A&E’s “America’s Top Dog” and has trained dogs for celebrities and athletes like Ryan Reynolds, John Cena, Max Scherzer, and Jon “Bones” Jones.

The Harrisburg team includes Chris Darhower, the owner, who served 9 years in the Army, including a deployment to Iraq, and was a municipal law enforcement officer transitioning to K9. Chris and his K9 partner, Pedro, were certified by the National Police Work Dog Association in basic obedience, handler protection, narcotics detection, suspect apprehension, building and article searches, and tracking. Chris also attended a K9 Medic course and obtained instructor certification in Pet First Aid and CPR through PetTech. Courtney Cavanaugh, the Lead Trainer, has over five years of experience with Off Leash K9 Training Harrisburg and transitioned from a nursing career to dog training. She is also an EMT and firefighter.

How to Get Started!

Clients can get started by calling for a free phone consultation to determine if Off Leash K9 Training is the right fit for them and their dog. To purchase a training package, clients need to call the business to complete the purchase over the phone. After payment is received, a link to their calendar will be provided to schedule appointments. They also offer a guarantee: if a client is not completely amazed and 100% satisfied in the first lesson, that lesson is free.