Off Leash K9 Training

We are very pleased with the training. We definitely saw a difference in our dog immediately. Thank You!

I’ve had dogs my whole life. We all have that family dog that everyone loves, but still manages to jump up on folks when they get in the house, barks too much, and just runs off if they escape the dog park or the back yard.
When my girlfriend and I recently got a new boxer mix puppy, she was new to most of those issues, and refused to let them continue. She looked and looked and called and called, and decided on Off Leash K9 and Bryan. I scoffed, mostly at the idea, and more than a little at the price, but good lord I’m glad I was wrong.
These guys turned our loving, rambunctious, moderatly annoying Rye into the picture of obedience. My friends are shocked and usually mention how much better she is. In only 4 classes, they’ve helped us build a dog to what it should be, a trusting and loving companion, that hangs on your every word, and really seems to enjoy life more. She was hyper and had a ton of energy, but while that energy is there, its metered and under control. She will sit and stay, and lay and place, all the while looking up at us, waiting for the next command. Telling her BREAK to get out of it seems to be the highpoint of her day, and she runs to us happily to get all of our love and attention for being such a good girl.
The guys were even patient with us humans, teaching us how to respect, and get the respect from the dogs. Even when we were super worried about the tightness and shocks of the collar, they let us feel it, and explained how it worked, and what to do if the dog reacted badly.
Our pet is now a true member of the family, and we actually have other family members requesting that we bring her to functions now. That is simply amazing.
Thank you so much for what you’ve done for us!

We can’t say enough good things about Off Leash K9 Training. I had researched several training options, but this is the only one I had a peace with trying. We have two Boston Terriers that are 5.5 years old. One of them was aggressive towards other dogs, and it was very stressful to walk him and travel with him. The training was perfect for him. The other dogs in the neighborhood that used to push his buttons no longer affect him… he doesn’t even acknowledge them. We go on much longer walks now and life is good. Bryan is fantastic, and as soon as you meet him, you can see how much he loves dogs. We were so thrilled with the training and results we got with our first Boston that we signed up his brother as well. I highly recommend this training for all dogs/​puppies. An obedient puppy is a safe and happy puppy!

Like the other reviewers, I cannot say enough great things about our experience with Bryan and Off Leash K9 Training.
First, some background: I have a 1.5 year old half Shepherd half Husky. I love my furbaby to death but she was super shy, not confident, prone to running away at any chance she got, stubborn, and too smart for her own good. I chose to do training after she had turned one since so that she could be a little more «mature» when we went to class. I have owned her since she was a baby so she was not a rescue.
I couldn’t take her on a walk without losing my shoulders/​extreme jerking and the times that she got loose, I would spend 1 – 2 hours trying to get her back on leash to come home. I often took her to the dog park but would waste so much time trying to get her to leave. She was simply uncooperative and disobedient. One day I finally got to a breaking point. We were at the dog park (I live in the city so the park is located at a touch and go part of town and is not lit after dark) and the sun had gone down. All the other dog owners had gone home and I was stuck there in the dusk, feeling like it could become a dangerous situation with a stubborn dog. That was when I decided I had to invest in some training.
I looked up several reputable dog trainers in the area. I considered the flat rate as many classes as you need training (about $ 250 for the package) to the doggie bootcamps (around $ 2k) that I think Off Leash provides as well. I went with Off Leash’s 4 class package (about $ 600) since it would be one on one attention and I didn’t think my fur child had serious behavioral issues but simply needed some obedience. I could not have made a better choice.
Bryan employs the use of e/​shock collars and initially I was not sure about the e-​collar because I thought there were only used for extremely aggressive or «mean» dogs. I really appreciated the fact that Bryan had me feel the sensation that the collar would give off before we even started the training. I had to turn the setting up to 8 before I felt anything in my hand (during our training sessions we rarely even go to 6 on my fur child). It made me realize that it is used to get the dog’s attention but it was not painful for her. Anyone who has done physical therapy would have felt something similar on the STiM machine.
Bryan is very clear and a good teacher. During class, it is just as much about training the owner and giving us confidence as it is about the dog and giving her confidence. Right away, his comfort level and ability to train my dog was evident. He tells you that practice away from class is important and you get as much out of it as you put into it. I must confess that I did not practice as much as we should but even still, I am amazed at how responsive my dog is. He knew exactly how to address her and answered all the questions I had.
Like other reviewers have stated, she has turned a 180. Just this past weekend, I took her on a long walk on a popular trail in Atlanta and she was absolutely amazing on the walk, even with so many distractions (bikes, babies, birds/​squirrels/​cats, other dogs, and lots of people). She would heel when I needed her close and there was no pulling on the leash as we walked. It is entirely because of Off Leash K9 that I can walk my dog in public without fear or anxiety. It is not a chore for me and both my furchild and I can enjoy our time as intended. She didn’t have any behavioral issues at home so I can’t really speak to that but all the techniques he teaches can be used indoors or outdoors and she obeys the commands when my brother or small children give them to her.
I spent the time writing a really long review because I am so happy with my results and I want people to know and take a chance with Off Leash K9. I truly feel like it was time and money well spent. The price is nothing in comparison to the peace of mind I have and improvement in the quality of the time I can spend with my dog.
Thank you Off Leash K9 and Bryan!

Brian was a life saver! We spent a lot of time and serious $$ with other K9 group training classes, which helped somewhat. I still couldn’t get my then year old black lab to stop jumping and to pay attention to me around other dogs and people. With Brian we saw immediate results. In total we had 9 lessons and now Samson is an amazing companion with great manners. He routinely accompanies me in public places and even successfully flew 6 hours in coach with me! Thank you soooo much Brian!

Off Leash K9 training is amazing! My dog Trixie was basically well behaved around the house, but if she got out the door she would run. My dog listens to me now. She loves going for walks and I don’t have to worry about any other dogs we see along the way. I also don’t have to worry about her slipping out when a friend comes to the door. She sits quietly while I open the door. I was also able to schedule the lessons on weekends, which is very convenient for my busy schedule. Thanks Bryan!

I highly recommend Off Leash Atlanta. It has made a huge difference in our dog and our relationship with her. We got her from a rescue and while she was very sweet, she didn’t listen to us at all and whenever we went outside she was constantly trying to run away. Walking her on a leash wasn’t fun and we were very frustrated. I looked at a couple different places for training but they were hesitant because she has some hound in her and they said hounds are hard to train.
We went to the free consultation with Off Leash and were very impressed. So, we booked a package. Bryan is very professional and he knows his stuff. He explains things clearly and makes it easy to understand. A big part of training a dog is also teaching the owner (s) how to do things and he does a great job of this. He explains the «dog psychology» behind why you do things and it really helps. He is very knowledgeable and experienced and you can tell that he really loves dogs.
Our dog’s behavior has done a complete 180 after only 4 lessons. This is not an exaggeration. If you are looking for something that will really work, this is it.