We had such an amazing experience from start to finish! I loved receiving daily updates with pictures and a detailed report about my dog’s progress. Our trainer Lauren really helped ease my nerves and my dog came home happy and trained!!!

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.
My dog Mac always pulled on the leash that you would have to run with him. The trainer LeeAnn Gardner did an absolute amazing job that Mac doesn’t tug or pull at the leash. He stays by my side and focuses on me during our walks. I would recommend anyone with a dog to do this trai…Read full reviewClose full review
My dog Mac always pulled on the leash that you would have to run with him. The trainer LeeAnn Gardner did an absolute amazing job that Mac doesn’t tug or pull at the leash. He stays by my side and focuses on me during our walks. I would recommend anyone with a dog to do this training it is 1000% worth the time and money to send your fur baby to a two week boarding school. The difference before and after will surprise you! 10/10 above and beyond
Landon was just wonderful with Poppy. He built a lovely bond with her and took his cues from her. He trained her well and she is proud of her progress and loves the training. I would highly recommend him as a trainer.
Landon was absolutely amazing with my pit bull Lilly. What a wonderful transformation! I also thought my training was informative and patient and Landon explained everything to a tee! I will definitely recommend Landon and Off Leash K9 training !
This is an outstanding program that completely transformed our dog’s behavior and our ability to communicate with him. Our pet is now a joy to be with, very well behaved at home and we are very comfortable taking him out and about. I believe our dog is also much calmer and happie…Read full reviewClose full review
This is an outstanding program that completely transformed our dog’s behavior and our ability to communicate with him. Our pet is now a joy to be with, very well behaved at home and we are very comfortable taking him out and about. I believe our dog is also much calmer and happier now, having a lot of fun & mental stimulation with ongoing training at home, and knowing what is expected of him. Our trainer Jacob was amazing, providing firm but gentle guidance and lots of love. We knew our dog felt safe and comfortable with Jacob right away. We also appreciated that our pet was being trained in a loving home environment and would be exposed to everyday household routines as well as challenging environments like visiting a crowded farmers market and busy stores. We really enjoyed receiving lots of pictures and videos during our dog’s two week training, and we saw he was clearly having a blast! On our reunion day, Jacob spent a lot of time teaching us the fundamentals of the training and answering our questions. Having access to the trainer to answer additional questions as we continue the training at home is a huge help and essential to long term success. Our dog has also loved returning to Jacob for occasional boarding while we’re out of town. We know he’s well loved and cared for, having fun, and continuing to work on his skills. The entire process with K9 has been fantastic. The initial registration was easy and efficient, the trainer was top notch, and the results speak for themselves. If you have any reservations about using an E-Collar, rest assured that it is used very gently in this program and is paired with lots of positive reinforcement, treat rewards and both verbal & body language communication. The combination is both compassionate and highly effective! This program was an excellent investment that has vastly improved our quality of life with our beloved pet. The training we continue to do at home has deepened our bond and ability to have fun together every day. We highly recommend K9!
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