Off Leash K-9 Training Woodbridge

We completed the basic obedience set several months ago. When I made my appointments, and at each session thereafter, I explained that our biggest issue was that my lab was awful on leash around other dogs. He is not aggressive at all, but he pulls, and whines, and simply wants to play when there are other dogs around. Unfortunately, at no point was this issue addressed or solved. My dog — who could already sit and down — can now do that like a champ, but walking on leash around other dogs is still a disaster. $ 625 later and we’re now in a different obedience class to try and solve this issue. As a side note, I probably still would have gone with 3 stars except I also found 2 of the 3 trainers I worked with to be incredibly condescending. So Unilocal’s definition of 2 stars — «Meh. I’ve experienced better.» seems fitting for being out over $ 600 and still not having the issue I was looking to work on resolved…

When we decided to rescue Zoey we knew that we wanted to have her well trained. We initially started with the puppy consultation. We were nervous about the e-​collar approach since Zoey was a very nervous/​skittish pup. The staff showed us the e-​collar and explained their methodology to training. We felt very comfortable with the trainers and the program, se we decided to purchase the basic and advanced class package. We finally completed the training and are thrilled with the results. Zoey has had a boost in confidence since beginning the training. My wife and I have also experienced a decrease in stress when walking/​taking Zoey out because she listens to all her commands. We really enjoy taking her to an unfenced dog park near our home. It used to be stressful trying to leave the park because we would have to catch her before being able to walk home. Since the training started she has developed such a great recall that saying «Zoey Come» once is all it takes for us to be on our way. We’ve been complimented many times on how well behaved she is. We worked with several different trainers. All of them were fantastic and patient. Highly recommend Off Leash K-​9 in Woodbridge. And to the staff, Thank You for all your help!

We recently completed the basic training with our yellow labrador retriever Emerson. We had just adopted him and he wasnt listening to us nor was he staying in our fenced in yard. We researched all local trainers in the area and this one was exactly what we were searching for– to be off the leash and listen. We swore our dog would not be trained in four sessions to be off the leash. We were wrong! He listens, we can have him off the leash, and he loves being out front in the yard with us. He also doesnt jump the fence. We would definitely recommend to anyone.

We took our 1 year old vizsla, and they did such an amazing job with him! Trainers were very helpful and patient with our energetic puppy.
We did only four lessons and learned to get him to come, sit, place and down. It’s crazy how vital these simple commands help and have improved our daily routines with our dog. Definitely a head turner with our neighbors when they now see how obedient Duke is!

off leash k9 training is a ripe off. consumer beware. they are left in a cage for too long. my dogs toys came home reaping of urine.
they do not back up any thing that they advertise. if you request a refund, you have to go to court to get it.
consumer beware consumer beware

I think it may be a good concept; however, I cannot recommend board and train. I never met the trainer, Joey Zitzelberger, from the Woodbridge location. He sent his friend to meet me to pick up my dog and a family member to hand her off. She came back with a sores on her rear end and no one noticed. I feel working with the trainer is important. The hand off of the dog by the family member was not structured, rehearsed, or well organized. At the last minute the trainer insisted on a different date and location to return my dog. My dog did not learn all of the commands as «advertised». When I followed up with questions and a request for additional information, the response began, «I received your complaint email». I requested a follow up private training session, at my expense, with Nick but was told to call back in 3 months. Joey wrote «I am the manager of OLK9 Headquarters in Woodbridge and your trainer. You will be dealing with me with all concerns and complaints from here on out.» I felt I was bullied and feel the arrangement was for the benefit of the trainer … not the dog and owner. Training the dog is not just about the dog but most importantly about the owner and their relationship with the dog, both actual and perceived.