Off Leash K9 Training, Augusta

We picked up our 8 month old German Shepperd yesterday after two weeks of training with Ryan. There has been a total transformation. He was difficult to walk as he would pull. When excited he would jump up on us. Trying to put him in his crate was very difficult. He would also bark at people if they got close to us or walked by our house. We took him for a walk last night, and for the first time, it was a very nice walk. He did very well with a loose leash and when heel walking right next to me. When a couple approached us we told him to sit which he did and then stayed still while the couple approached and we talked to them. He will also now stay inside the front door and garage and won't come out until I give him the break command. This is HUGE as he has ran out the door and barked at walkers which can be scary when a 70+ pound dog is charging at you barking not knowing he is all bark. This review is for Ryan as he is directly responsible for the transformation of our dog.

When Koda first started Off Leash, she was so nervous around men that she was scared to death of my dad and any man that walked by us. She was also terrified of anything on wheels, and loud noises. What made us find this place was after she ran away when she was about 4 months old; we were at Fripp Island and she jumped off of the golf cart and was gone for a whole day and a half. It was probably the worst day of my life. After that, we wanted to do whatever we could to make sure that it would never happen again. Kodas trainer was Ryan, and let me tell you he changed her little life. She went from being a very skittish and shy dog, to being confident and listens to anything we tell her. Now, I can get the mail with her, and was even able to decorate the front yard for Christmas with her being by my side and having no fear of her running away. Ryan is really focused on your dog feeling comfortable, yet pushing them to be their best. You can tell he really cares and that it is a passion to him, not just a job. In the advanced classes we went to many places that built her confidence around things she used to be terrified of. Because of that, Koda is no longer scared of men, and she doesn't even glance at a bike that goes by. The commands that she learned are very useful and I use them almost every day. I highly recommend Ryan and could not thank him and Off Leash enough for improving my dogs saftey and life.

Before going through the 8 session program for reactive dogs, we had already tried multiple other training sites for our stubborn rescue. After the very first session of Off Leash K-9 Training, our 5-year old dog was following commands and showing better manners. Ryan and Andy are amazing at working with all levels of dogs and were extremely patient. The best part of the program is that the trainers take the time to explain why they are doing what they do so that we can keep practicing at home. By the end of our 8 sessions, our previously grumpy and reactive dog could go to dog parks and stores without any issues. I would highly recommend to anyone.