Off Leash K9 Training Syracuse provides professional, results-driven dog training in Syracuse, NY for dogs of all breeds, ages, and temperaments. We specialize in obedience training, private lessons, Board and Train programs, puppy training, and behavior modification for issues like leash pulling, jumping, poor recall, reactivity, anxiety, and aggression. Our trainers focus on clear communication, real-world manners, and dependable obedience at home and in public. You’ll also learn how to handle your dog with confidence so progress continues long after training ends. If you’re ready for a calmer, more responsive companion, contact us today to schedule your free phone consultation.
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultationProgram details
Address unwanted behaviors such as anxiety, reactivity, poor impulse control, and disobedience with a structured training plan. Call today for a free phone consultation.
Crate trainingProgram details
Teach your dog to feel calm and comfortable in the crate while building better routines, safety, and structure at home. Call today for a free phone consultation.
House trainingProgram details
Build a consistent potty routine and reduce accidents with clear structure, timing, and owner guidance. Helpful for puppies and newly adopted dogs. Call today for a free phone consultation.
Leash trainingProgram details
Focused training to reduce pulling, improve leash control, and make daily walks calmer and easier. Ideal for dogs that struggle on leash. Call today for a free phone consultation.
Make walks more enjoyable by improving leash control, reducing pulling, and teaching your dog to walk calmly beside you. Call today for a free phone consultation.
Teach your dog to walk without pulling, lunging, or dragging you down the sidewalk. Build calmer, more controlled walks. Call today for a free phone consultation.
Obedience trainingProgram details
Build better focus, manners, and control with obedience training for everyday life. Helps dogs listen more reliably at home, on walks, and around distractions. Call today for a free phone consultation.
Teach key commands like sit, down, place, heel, and recall while building structure and better communication. Great for dogs that need a strong foundation. Call today for a free phone consultation.
Improve off-leash control, distance commands, and reliability around distractions. Ideal for dogs ready to move beyond basic obedience. Call today for a free phone consultation.
Build dependable obedience without relying only on the leash. Focuses on recall, focus, control, and reliability around everyday distractions. Call today for a free phone consultation.
Puppy trainingProgram details
Start your puppy with the right foundation through early obedience, structure, crate habits, potty training support, and confidence building. Call today for a free phone consultation.
Get guidance on puppy behavior, routines, crate training, potty training, and early obedience. Perfect for new puppy owners who want a clear plan. Call today for a free phone consultation.
Recall trainingProgram details
Teach your dog to come when called, even around distractions. A valuable skill for safety, freedom, and better control. Call today for a free phone consultation.
Behavior support
Aggression trainingProgram details
Work on aggressive behavior with a structured approach focused on safety, control, confidence, and better decision-making. Call today for a free phone consultation.
Fear and confidenceProgram details
Reactivity trainingProgram details
Help dogs that bark, lunge, or overreact around people, dogs, sounds, or new environments. Build calmer responses and better focus. Call today for a free phone consultation.
Resource guardingProgram details
Address guarding around food, toys, people, or spaces with safer handling, structure, and behavior training. Call today for a free phone consultation.
How training happens
Board and trainProgram details
A structured stay-and-train program where dogs receive daily professional training for obedience, manners, and better control. Great for busy owners. Call today for a free phone consultation.
A short, focused training program designed to build better obedience, manners, and handler communication. Great starting point for improved control. Call today for a free phone consultation.
A more complete training program focused on reliable obedience, off-leash control, and real-world manners around distractions. Call today for a free phone consultation.
In-home trainingProgram details
Address behavior and obedience issues in the home environment where they happen most. Helpful for manners, structure, and daily routines. Call today for a free phone consultation.
Private trainingProgram details
One-on-one lessons focused on your dog’s needs, behavior, and training goals. Build better obedience with direct trainer guidance. Call today for a free phone consultation.
Dog age
PuppiesProgram details
Help your puppy build early manners, confidence, and basic obedience before bad habits become harder to fix. A smart first step for young dogs. Call today for a free phone consultation.
Prepare your dog for therapy work with training focused on calm behavior, obedience, manners, and control in public settings. Call today for a free phone consultation.
Your dog’s background
Rescue dogsProgram details
Help rescue dogs build trust, structure, confidence, and obedience as they adjust to a new home and routine. Call today for a free phone consultation.
Training approach
Clicker trainingProgram details
Use clear reward-based timing to help your dog understand commands and learn faster. Great for obedience, confidence, and early training. Call today for a free phone consultation.
E-collar trainingProgram details
Use clear, structured e-collar communication to reinforce commands, improve reliability, and support off-leash obedience. Call today for a free phone consultation.
Other listed services
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Marker TrainingProgram details
Build clearer communication by marking the exact behavior you want from your dog. Helps speed up learning and improve consistency. Call today for a free phone consultation.
Training ConsultationProgram details
Discuss your dog’s behavior, training history, and goals so you can choose the right program with confidence. Call today for a free phone consultation.
Free Phone ConsultationProgram details
Talk through your dog’s behavior, challenges, and training goals with a trainer. Get guidance on the right program before starting. Call today for a free phone consultation.
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1/5We had a phone consultation a few weeks ago, we were then told if we were interested in the recommended class we had to call back to schedule an in person consultation. We have been trying to schedule this for almost 2 weeks. We were told a trainer would contact us, first time th…Read full reviewClose full review
We had a phone consultation a few weeks ago, we were then told if we were interested in the recommended class we had to call back to schedule an in person consultation. We have been trying to schedule this for almost 2 weeks. We were told a trainer would contact us, first time they called at 9:30 PM on a weekday which was unexpected so we missed the call. We called back and were told a trainer would contact us again. We got a call a few days later but the call dropped. We called back and got reception again and was told there were no trainers available even though we had JUST been on the phone with them. This happened TWO MORE TIMES and we finally gave up. If it is this difficult to even schedule a consultation, I can't imagine trying to schedule 8 individual sessions. So disappointing. We told the receptionist our frustrations and were pretty much told too bad and to wait for a trainer to contact us. Terrible customer service.
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Eric Gorman
5/5
Nanook before his training would pull so hard he couldn't be walked. 2 weeks with Sam who is great with communication with us he won't leave your side and doesn't pull at all no matter what the distraction is. I'm amazed at how well he responds to his commands and how much they clicked. He was quite the challenge for her but she got it done.His behavior is night and day.
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Stephanie Rowe
5/5
It's very nerve racking to entrust someone with your pet and not see them for weeks. But the pay off was worth it. Sam is an amazing individual and trainer. The connection they forged in such a short time was heart warming. I'd recommend her to everyone.
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Nicole
1/5The main issue I had with Syracuse Dog Trainers was their failure to communicate with each other and with me. When you schedule your lessons, it does not indicate who the trainer will be on any day, so I assumed that I would be able to make the same progress during any scheduled …Read full reviewClose full review
The main issue I had with Syracuse Dog Trainers was their failure to communicate with each other and with me. When you schedule your lessons, it does not indicate who the trainer will be on any day, so I assumed that I would be able to make the same progress during any scheduled lesson. That is not the case at all. I worked with Sam for lesson 1 and 6 and Amber for lesson 2-5. Within the first 5 minutes of meeting Sam, she was condescending (like how dare I not already have a 100% perfectly trained dog???) and hostile. After the first 15 minutes, I thought we were on better footing and chalked it up to miscommunication. Amber was much more friendly and helpful and we got along immediately. She seemed like she was actually trying to help me get a handle on my dog's kid aggression and anxiety and seemed very happy with the progress we were making each lesson. Cue to lesson 6, back with Sam (only because of the day the lesson was scheduled). Sam was clearly disappointed in mine and my dog's progress, rude, and condescending. After a few minutes of being scolded, I stopped the lesson and said I'm leaving because of her hostility. I explained to her that Amber said me and my dog were doing great, meeting all the benchmarks expected to move on to the next lesson and work on more behavior (the owner, Michelle, stated that the first 4 lessons should be for working on obedience and the last 4 should be focused on behavior). So here I am, at lesson 6 with Sam and she said, "oh no...you're not ready to move on...Amber must not have know what was going on." My dog was scared at lesson 6 with Sam. He could sense the hostility and was clearly upset and so was I.
I spoke to Michelle about my terrible experience with Sam and after an hour conversation, she offered 2 off-site lessons to take place of my last 3 on-site lessons. I agree. After a month or so, I try to schedule the off-site lesson at home. Apparently, they don't do home lessons, which was not explained to me. Then I have a 15 minute conversation with Michelle where she rudely tells me the off-site lessons were not available for home use, which she says, "I didn't tell you that was allowed" and I say, "you didn't say it wasn't allowed..." and then she says, "we had an hour long conversation a month ago about what your options were"...and I said, "no, we talked about how terrible the lesson with Sam was."
So long story, short; there was never an apology (until I said, "you could just say sorry for the misunderstanding"), plenty of deflection and excuses. Overall a terrible experience. They refunded my money for the last 3 lessons, which was the least they could do.
If you want to do e-collar training, I recommend Sit-Means-Sit. They were super friendly when I got my older dog trained there, they did a free consultation before we gave them any money (which is where a lot of issues could have been cleared up with Syracuse Dog Trainers). I only didn't use them this time because they don't specialize in dog reactivity. After my experience with Syracuse Dog Trainers, it's clear they do not either. If you need to work on reactivity, I recommend getting a book and talking to your vet.
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Kary Blount
5/5Sam from Off Leash K9 Training, Syracuse is a miracle worker. I cannot believe the difference in our Black Lab after 2 weeks of being with her. He is able to walk without pulling, he is able to sit for a prolonged period of time around various distractions (other dogs, people> et…Read full reviewClose full review
Sam from Off Leash K9 Training, Syracuse is a miracle worker. I cannot believe the difference in our Black Lab after 2 weeks of being with her. He is able to walk without pulling, he is able to sit for a prolonged period of time around various distractions (other dogs, people> etc), and he doesn’t run out the door every time it is opened. She is super caring, communicative and dedicated to the dogs in her care. We highly recommend this program! We are so happy to be able to take our dog places with us without having to man handle him the entire time!
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