Off Leash K9 Training, Wilmington

Training programs include private lessons, 14-day intensive board-and-train camps, puppy introductions, and behavior-specific packages for aggression, reactivity, and therapy dog certification. All programs focus on obedience, off-leash control, and distraction-proofing. Clients receive daily videos during board-and-train programs and are taught how to maintain training at home. In-home sessions are available for convenience. Training is structured to build confidence and leadership in owners while correcting unwanted behaviors in dogs.

Pricing Summary

Offers multiple training packages including Basic & Advanced Obedience (8 private lessons), 2-Week Board & Train, Puppy Consultation, Aggressive Dog Package (8 private lessons), Therapy Dog Development (8 private lessons), and In-Home Training. Pricing details are available on their website with no public rates listed; clients are encouraged to schedule a free consultation for personalized pricing.

Off Leash K9 Training of Wilmington, NC is a nationally recognized dog training company with over 130 locations nationwide, specializing in private lessons, board-and-train programs, and behavior consultations. They train dogs of all breeds, sizes, ages, and temperaments—including aggressive, reactive, shy, and hyperactive dogs—using a proven system designed to produce obedient, off-leash, and distraction-proof results comparable to police or military working dogs. Their trainers have backgrounds in the military, veterinary care, shelter work, and education, and they emphasize building confidence, trust, and structure in both dogs and owners. Services include puppy training, therapy dog certification, aggression modification, and in-home training. They offer thousands of before-and-after videos and provide daily updates during board-and-train programs. The business is led by certified trainers with decades of combined experience, including a former US Marine and Secret Service agent as founder, and local trainers with Master’s degrees in education and extensive rescue experience.

They specialize in helping dogs that have been deemed “untrainable” by other trainers, and their methods focus on creating lasting behavioral change without relying on leash restrictions. Clients are taught how to communicate effectively with their dogs to strengthen the human-canine bond and enable hassle-free outings.

The company serves the entire Wilmington, NC area including Leland, Topsail Beach, Carolina Beach, Surf City, Oak Island, and more.

They offer free phone consultations and provide training packages tailored to individual lifestyles and dog needs.

Accomplishments

Off Leash K9 Training is the fastest-growing dog training company in the world with over 130 locations. 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 a distance (350 yards). Local trainer Jan Metzger holds a Master’s Degree in Education with National Board Certification and has over 40 years of experience with German Shepherds and Belgian Malinois. She has placed thousands of rescue dogs and fostered over 150. Trainer Bradley McKee scored a perfect 100 on his Animal Behavior College final exam. Trainer Hannah Mack has successfully rehabilitated aggressive dogs through behavior modification.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can schedule a free phone consultation to determine if Off Leash K9 Training is right for them and their dog. After the consultation, clients can choose a training package and proceed with scheduling lessons, board-and-train, or in-home sessions.