Off Leash K9 Training, Charlottesville

We had an amazing experience with Off Leash k9, specifically with Lauren. She was responsive from day one, met us in our home an instantly made us and our dog feel comfortable. We were initially wary about the use of the e-collar, but she let us try it on ourselves and talked through the philosophy so we were comfortable with its use (and ultimately let us decide if it would be used). Now, our very anxious dog is doing SO WELL with the e-collar. We are so grateful for all the time and effort Lauren put into our dog, and can’t recommend her or Off Leash K9 enough!

LeeAnn was a wonderful trainer for our baby girl Rosie. We were very nervous/anxious and worried pet parents when we made the decision to leave Rosie for a two week board and train but LeeAnn put all our worries out of the way. She is kind and gentle and extraordinarily patient with our sensitive (and very stubborn) rescue dog! Rosie was already a calm pup with good manners most of the time, but we went to k9 off leash to help with her recall when off leash as well as her on leash manners and to polish up her obedience. Rosie came back to us with an excellent grasp of her obedience, no more leash pulling at all and essentially perfect off leash recall. We specifically were worried about the negative feedback of the e-collar effecting Rosie’s sensitive personality, and although she doesn’t like getting the gentle feedback taps- she is getting more and more used to wearing her collar all the time and is starting to realize that we will hold her accountable to listen and follow through with her commands! We don’t ask as much from her as LeeAnn did every day! We are thankful for LeeAnn’s patience and hard work with our stubborn sweet girl! Rosie is doing great and we are practicing every day.

Leeann was knowledgeable, patient, and friendly. She was easy to communicate with; we felt like we had known her for years. Leeann was in constant communication with us during the 2 weeks of board and train with nightly report cards on Maggie’s progress, eating/health updates, and videos of what they did that day. This was a huge plus in the process as we enjoyed seeing our pup making such wonderful progress in LeeAnn’s care. We could also see that Maggie formed a strong bond with LeeAnn almost immediately. We brought our 5 month old Irishdoodle Maggie for training help. Maggie can be stubborn and we were having a difficult time communicating with Maggie with what we wanted her to do. Within 2 weeks, LeeAnn had transformed our puppy in to a more responsive and obedient pup. For example, we were never able to walk Maggie outside on a leash without constant pulling. Maggie was also bad about jumping on guests and us. After 2 weeks with LeeAnn, Maggie does not pull when walking a leash (in heel command) and she does not jump on people. She has provided us with the tools we need to work with Maggie daily to become the best pup she can be. The training has made a hug difference in our lives and we highly recommend Off Leash K9 training.

I left my 1 year old pup Ace with LeeAnn for two weeks of training. I received daily emails including pictures, a video, and notes of everything ace was doing and how he was doing it! She always asked if she could give him something other than food , ex; pumpkin for loose stools, pup cup for a reward :) She showed me everything that was taught and how to maintain it in daily life within 3 hours of Aces pickup. Ace would jump, bark, chew, not listen to commands etc. When he got back I continued to take him on our daily walk, and to parks where people, dogs, and SQUIRRELS would be passing by. He has learned to not build up so much excitement on things he cannot do like going up to people and possibly jumping on them, meeting dogs and going too crazy. He stopped chewing furniture, I love this because he now knows how to relax and he given attention when oriented, instead of asking for it by wrecking the house. I myself couldn’t train Ace, but I can keep up the training he was taught which everyone needs to know how to do. it’s not a 2 week thing then done. But he has shown massive improvement to the entire family and everyone is so proud of him😊 Family before me gave Ace up and wanted him to go to the pound before I got him because he was “too much.” I really love him and spent the money to give him the best training needed for him and myself. I have no regrets and i’m very fulfilled with everything Ace has learned.