Can’t recommend off leash k9 and specifically Jacob enough! He’s an actual dog whisperer. They are so knowledgeable and you know your dog is in the best hands. They also give you the tools to be successful with training on your own, and are happy to help at anytime. Roo loves Jacob and always looks forward to seeing him! Off leash k9 training all the way!

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
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- 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 listingMentioned 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.
I can’t recommend Off Leash K9 Training enough! Everyone from the start was so nice and friendly, but we can’t go without recognizing LeeAnn. She was amazing from answering all my questions to making us feel so involved in Sandy’s training! All of the videos and pictures we would…Read full reviewClose full review
I can’t recommend Off Leash K9 Training enough! Everyone from the start was so nice and friendly, but we can’t go without recognizing LeeAnn. She was amazing from answering all my questions to making us feel so involved in Sandy’s training! All of the videos and pictures we would get in our report cards every night made us so excited to see what he had learned that day! We love our San-man and we couldn’t be more happier with his training!
My dog loves to jump all over the person, he's not motivated by food or toys. He wants you. It was very hard having company. I was at my very last nerve with my dog. He had training at a place, and I also had a private trainer. No one really addressed my problems. I spoke to Jos…Read full reviewClose full review
My dog loves to jump all over the person, he's not motivated by food or toys. He wants you. It was very hard having company. I was at my very last nerve with my dog. He had training at a place, and I also had a private trainer. No one really addressed my problems. I spoke to Josh at Off Leash and right from that phone call felt a sense of relief. Our trainer Katie touched base with me and we talked about my guys problems. Katie was very reassuring and calmed my concerns quickly. My dog had the 2 week training. Boy, I've got back an enjoyable pet that we should have had from the very start. He's a work in progress but it's a pleasure to work with him and see the improvements he is making. Thank you Off Leash Training and thank you Katie!
I truly can not recommend Lauren at Off Leash enough. There is no words to properly explain how grateful we are for her. We were nervous to take our 6 year old lab to a board and train she is our baby but man am I glad we did it. Lauren is truly the best trainer you will ever mee…Read full reviewClose full review
I truly can not recommend Lauren at Off Leash enough. There is no words to properly explain how grateful we are for her. We were nervous to take our 6 year old lab to a board and train she is our baby but man am I glad we did it. Lauren is truly the best trainer you will ever meet. She is firstly one of the nicest people but the way she cares and loves your dog and is committed to making them better every day is something you will not find everywhere. Sadie was reactive and excited, Lauren taught her and us parents how to manage that reactiveness and now we can take her places we never imagined possible! The downtown mall for dinner, the park, farmers markets, the options are unlimited. We can walk her without being constantly stressed and anxious! Lauren has stayed in constant communication with me always checking in to see how Sadie and I am doing (again she TRULY CARES). I seriously cannot put into words how wonderful Lauren is and how grateful we are for her and off leash!! HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!
I have nothing but Wonderful things to say about K9 Off Leash! We were first introduced to them through their puppy board and train, which is incredible. They were the one Company who would take our puppy before 12 weeks. With the absolute pleasure of working with LeeAnn, who was…Read full reviewClose full review
I have nothing but Wonderful things to say about K9 Off Leash! We were first introduced to them through their puppy board and train, which is incredible. They were the one Company who would take our puppy before 12 weeks. With the absolute pleasure of working with LeeAnn, who was our trainer. The experience overall was wonderful from the thorough on boarding to the daily report cards. It became an exciting evening routine for the kids to look at the pictures and watch the videos of LeeAnn training Maggie. Even at 10 weeks it was incredible was she was able to accomplish with her in such a short period of time. k-9 is great and LeeAnn is a rockstar!
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