FirstBarkMalachi was great with our 5 month old Berner who came back home well equipped to follow very important basic commands: sit, down, come, place, load. We received daily updates and photos which of course we loved to see.Malachi also sent a helpful check list for us to have for reference to continue to reinforce the new commands. Many thanks!
Off Leash K9 Training, Charlottesville
Ruckersville, Virginia
About Off Leash K9 Training, Charlottesville
Off Leash K9 Training brings proven, real-world dog training to Charlottesville, VA. Since 2014, we've specialized in board-and-train and in-person programs covering puppy foundations, basic and advanced obedience, off-leash reliability, and aggressive or reactive dog rehabilitation. Backed by 200+ five-star reviews, our experienced trainers turn unruly, anxious, or out-of-control dogs into calm, confident companions you can enjoy at home, on walks, and around other dogs and people. Proudly serving Charlottesville, Ruckersville, Waynesboro, Harrisonburg, and surrounding areas. Book your free consultation today!
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
Program details
Behavior modification for problem behaviors: jumping, pulling, anxiety, reactivity and more. We address the root behavior to give you a calmer, more confident dog. · Listed price: From $2,000.00
- Leash training
- Obedience training
Program details
Basic to advanced obedience — sit, down, place, come, heel — plus loose-leash and off-leash reliability. The manners and structure to keep your dog calm and controllable anywhere. · Listed price: From $1,200.00
- Puppy training
- Recall training
Behavior support
- Aggression training
- Barking
- Reactivity training
Program details
Focused training for reactive dogs — leash reactivity, barking, and lunging at other dogs or people. We desensitize and build calm, controlled responses in real-world situations. · Listed price: From $2,000.00
How training happens
- Board and train
Program details
Immersive board-and-train: your dog stays and trains with a professional trainer and comes home with reliable obedience and manners locked in. Fast, lasting results for busy owners. · Listed price: From $3,150.00
- In-home training
- Owner coaching Customer-reported
- Private training
Dog age
- Puppies
Training level
- Advanced obedience
Support between sessions
- Progress reports
- Refresher training Customer-reported
Assistance and working dogs
- Therapy dog training
Program details
Prepare your dog for therapy work and certification. Our program readies you and your dog for testing, with certification available through any therapy dog certifying agencies. · Listed price: From $2,000.00
Additional services
- Boarding
Consultations
- Free consultation
Other listed services
View 3 additional details
- Dog training
Program details
Professional, results-driven training for dogs of all breeds and ages, from foundational obedience to advanced off-leash reliability and behavior work. Balanced methods that hold up at home and in the real world. · Listed price: From $500.00
- Agressive dog training
Program details
Specialized training for aggressive dogs. We safely address aggression toward people or other dogs through obedience, structure, and desensitization, putting you back in control. · Listed price: From $2,000.00
- Marker training
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Customer reviews
Google listing4.9
215 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Daily updates 50
- Report cards 35
- Board and train 32
- Leash pulling 16
- E collar training 14
- Reactive dog training 8
All 10 topics
- Door manners 6
- Distraction training 5
- 2 week training 4
- Anxious dog training 4
Google review topics, not confirmed services.
Malachi is our hero! What a change in our 9 month female Airedale after two weeks. She is the same lovable, sweet dog, however now she listens. The e-collar is a huge help, but must say she doesn’t need it all the time as she truly understands her commands. If you’re considering the expense and questioning if it’s worth it, it is! Thank you Offleash and Malachi!!
I cannot do justice to the excellent work of this company. It is night and day how our dog, Callie, is acting since her training. She is a complete delight to be around, so calm and listens perfectly. Also, the training they have us was so helpful! You have our deepest appreciation for your work.
Our trainer,Jacob, was amazing with our fur babies. We sent our 9 year old Yorkie to board first. She was having some dominance issues and just not being a very good girl. After 2 weeks we were so amazed at her obedience and manners, we decided to sign up our German Shepherd pupp…Read full reviewClose full review
Our trainer,Jacob, was amazing with our fur babies. We sent our 9 year old Yorkie to board first. She was having some dominance issues and just not being a very good girl. After 2 weeks we were so amazed at her obedience and manners, we decided to sign up our German Shepherd puppy, too. Jacob did wonderful with our GS and we are so impressed with his manners and obedience, as well. We knew our babies were being well taken care of and thriving in this program! We give Jacob and the program five stars and would recommend this training to anyone.
I so appreciate the care and tailored instruction that Malachi gave my dog River during the course of our 8 at-home lessons. The lessons were for me, too, as I asked many, many questions and learned from Malachi how to bring out the best in River. The basics that we started with …Read full reviewClose full review
I so appreciate the care and tailored instruction that Malachi gave my dog River during the course of our 8 at-home lessons. The lessons were for me, too, as I asked many, many questions and learned from Malachi how to bring out the best in River. The basics that we started with became bedrock for River as we progressed. It's obvious that Malachi cares for dogs and helps them learn what we want from them in a way that makes them happy to please. I'd recommend Malachi anytime.
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