Off Leash K9 Training, Philadelphia

I can not recommend Off Leash enough! I did the 2 week boarding and have been so happy with the results, such a worthwhile investment. If you're on the fence, do it! My pup stayed with Kim for two weeks. I felt so comfortable leaving her with Kim, and got a ton of updates and pictures throughout. They went for long walks and hikes every day, and had homemade turkey meatballs every day. I always knew what they were working on and what is expected for each command/behavior. My pup was extremely energetic and about to start prozac for her anxiety. After training she seems so much less anxious and was able to self-regulate and listen rather than being in a hyperactive state all day. After the two weeks and our final training session together, I felt extremely confident in my ability to continue the training given my pup had such a solid foundation and knew all the commands. This past weekend was the ultimate test as my pup was around several other dogs and about a dozen people. Where she would have previously jumped all over every guest, she patiently laid down and waited to hear the word 'break' before greeting anyone. I am SO proud of her and can't thank Off Leash and Kim enough! It is such a good feeling to trust your dog and give them a bit more freedom to explore.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Working with Claire during Jade’s 2-week board and train was one of the best decisions I could have made for my dog and for our family. My 8-month-old American Staffordshire Terrier, Jade, had a very rough beginning and experienced a major setback in training before coming to Claire. Between her high energy, stubborn personality, lack of structure, and my own difficulty managing everything consistently, I honestly felt overwhelmed at times. Claire approached Jade with patience, calm leadership, and understanding from day one. Instead of forcing results, she focused first on building trust and creating a strong foundation. Once that trust was established, Claire stepped naturally into the leadership role Jade clearly needed — and the transformation was incredible to watch. Within just days, I started seeing changes in Jade’s responsiveness, focus, and behavior. The pictures and videos Claire sent throughout the program showed not only progress in obedience, but a dog who was genuinely becoming more confident, balanced, and happy. You could literally see Jade smiling. What impressed me most was that Claire didn’t just train commands — she helped Jade learn self-control, structure, and how to succeed. Jade is now understanding expectations, responds beautifully to direction, and is developing into the amazing dog I always knew she could be. Our walks, routines, and overall daily life are already dramatically different. The handoff session was equally impressive. Claire made sure we were given every tool, resource, and piece of information needed to continue Jade’s success at home. She took the time to thoroughly explain the training methods, demonstrate how to properly work with Jade, answer every question, and make sure we felt confident moving forward. It truly felt like we were set up for long-term success rather than just sent home with a trained dog. Claire’s communication throughout the process was outstanding, and it was obvious how much she truly cares about the dogs she works with. Her knowledge, consistency, and dedication gave me confidence every step of the way. I am beyond grateful for the time, effort, and heart Claire poured into Jade’s journey. If you are struggling with a high-energy, stubborn, anxious, or difficult dog, I cannot recommend Claire enough. She changed the trajectory of our relationship with Jade, and I’ll forever appreciate what she’s done for us. ❤️

Where to begin? We sent a rambunctious puppy that was very much not aware of his 80lb size to board and train, and Kim (our WONDERFUL trainer) sent back a well-mannered gentleman, all in two weeks!! Our pup was afraid of his own shadow, but the training has really helped improve his confidence. We would absolutely recommend this program again, especially working with Kim. Kim sent us constant updates and videos throughout the two weeks, so we were able to follow our dog’s progress and feel like we were a part of the process. The biggest seller for this program is the training session for the humans at the end of the two weeks and the “touch up” sessions as needed. Do yourself and your dog a favor and sign up for this ASAP. Ask for Kim, who genuinely loves her job and the pups in her care.

Anastasia and her team are amazing dog whisperers. My young pitty, Moxie loved her weekly hour of training and learned all of the commands quickly. We took the advanced training and I learned how to really understand how to read my dog’s communication signals. I realized how I had unintentionally taught my previous dog to do the opposite of what I wanted. I can’t recommend Anastasia enough. She changed life with a dog for me and my family.