Off Leash K9 - Raleigh Durham

We met with 3 different dog training companies before booking w/ Offleash (our trainer was Denise) and we could not be happier! Not only did we get a better deal financially but we received daily video/photo updates, refresher lessons, and more. Our 2 year old dog Marley was very happy with Denise for her two week board and train and was able to work through some of her territorial instincts. That is still her nature of course, but she has made great strides in learning that not every indoor space she occupies is “hers” lol. Denise helped us to better understand our girl, which is such an important foundation first before layering in obedience training! Prior to her stay, she knew what many commands were, but often chose not to follow through. Now Marley seems so much happier after having learned boundaries, and she is also very proud of herself when she does a good job :) We will be welcoming a little one soon and feel so much more confident now that our dog can place, heel, etc :)

We cannot recommend Maggie at Off Leash K9 Training enough! She recently completed a two-week board-and-train with our Lagotto Romagnolo, Gibson, and the results have exceeded every expectation we had. Gibson is an incredibly intelligent, high-energy dog, and we knew from the beginning that simply teaching obedience wasn't going to be enough. Maggie took the time to understand him as an individual and gave us so much more than training. She helped us understand why he behaves the way he does and gave us countless ideas for healthy outlets for his energy. She recommended activities like dock diving, dog sports, scent work, structured play, and other forms of mental and physical enrichment that are a perfect fit for his breed. It was obvious she truly wanted Gibson to thrive, not just behave. The biggest transformation has been on our walks. Before training, Gibson pulled constantly and walking him could be exhausting. Now he walks beautifully in a heel right beside me, responds when I say "Let's go" to change directions, and is so much more attentive. Walking him has become something I genuinely enjoy instead of something I dreaded. Maggie didn't just train Gibson. She trained our family, too. She gave us a simple, consistent system of commands and markers that makes communicating with him so much easier. Gibson now confidently responds to sit, down, place, heel, come, break, and off, and she taught us exactly how to reinforce those behaviors using markers like "yes," "good," and "no." Instead of just sending us home with a trained dog, she equipped us with the knowledge and confidence to continue his training for the rest of his life. What impressed us most was how much Maggie truly cared about Gibson. Throughout the two weeks, she kept us updated with pictures, videos, and progress reports, so we always knew how he was doing. It was obvious that she treated him like one of her own, and Gibson absolutely adored her. The change in Gibson has been incredible. He's still the happy, goofy dog we love, but now he's calmer, more focused, and understands what is expected of him. We know training is a lifelong commitment, but thanks to Maggie, we finally have the foundation and tools to help him succeed. If you're considering dog training, don't hesitate. Maggie is patient, knowledgeable, encouraging, and truly exceptional at what she does. We are beyond grateful for everything she has done for Gibson and our family. Thank you, Maggie, for giving us a better relationship with our dog. It has truly been one of the best investments we've made.

I am terrible at writing reviews, but this one is long overdue! We recently had our English Bulldog, Gertie, complete a board and train program with Maggie, and we have been incredibly impressed with everything she learned in just two weeks. The difference in her behavior has been amazing, and we’re so grateful for the time, care, and training Maggie provided. What stood out even more was the level of care Maggie showed while Gertie was away from us. Gertie ended up having some GI upset during her stay, and Maggie was quick to keep us informed every step of the way. When we decided it would be best to have Gertie checked out by a veterinarian, Maggie actually met us there and stayed with us while Gertie was being examined. That level of dedication and genuine care meant so much to us. Throughout the entire process, Maggie provided daily updates and was extremely thorough during our handover training. She took the time to answer all of our questions and made sure we felt confident continuing Gertie’s training at home. While we’re far from perfect and still learning ourselves, we’ve continued using the commands Maggie taught us, and Gertie is doing GREAT! Her place command and heel have been game changers, and she is so much more well-mannered than she was before training. We would highly recommend Off Leash K9 Training—and have several times already! In fact, we have a friend whose dog will be attending board and train with Denise soon. If you’re considering training for your dog, we can’t recommend Maggie highly enough. Thank you for taking such great care of our girl!