Just the FAQs

Yes. Off Leash K9 Training San Antonio offers a satisfaction guarantee for the first lesson. If you are not completely amazed and 100% satisfied after the first lesson, that lesson is free. Some programs also include additional support, such as lifetime refresher lessons on commands taught during training. Guarantee details may vary by program, especially for behavior issues like aggression, anxiety, or severe reactivity, so we recommend reviewing the specific program details before enrolling.

Yes. Professional dog training can help your dog build better focus, confidence, manners, and obedience at home and in public. Many common behavior issues, such as jumping, leash pulling, chewing, barking, and poor recall, improve when a dog has clearer structure, consistent communication, and regular mental and physical exercise.

Our training programs are designed to help dogs understand what is expected of them while also teaching owners how to maintain the training after the program is complete. Depending on the program, your dog may work on commands such as come, sit, place, down, heel, off, recall, door manners, greeting manners, and obedience around distractions.

An e-collar is a remote training collar used to help communicate with your dog during obedience training. It allows the handler to send a low-level stimulation through the collar to get the dog’s attention, similar to a tap on the shoulder.

When introduced properly, the e-collar is not used as punishment. It is used as a communication tool to help your dog understand commands, stay focused, and respond more reliably, even around distractions. Your trainer will teach you how the collar is fitted, introduced, and used so you can continue the training safely and consistently at home.

No. During our first meeting we will put the e-collar on your arm and you will feel how mild the stimulation is. We will also stimulate ourselves with the e-collar to show you that it will not hurt your dog. One common misconception is the e-collar will burn their skin. This is false. Other people think that it is like being shocked with a taser, this is also false. We are dog trainers because we LOVE dogs and we would never do anything to harm them in any way! Furthermore, we would never do anything to a dog, that we will not do ourselves.

Contact your local OLK9 Certified Trainer for the location of their training.

Generally, we do not like to train dogs inside the house! Why? It is easy for dogs to listen when they are in their own home. It is a familiar environment. If your pet trains in an unfamiliar environment, with countless distractions, they will listen to your commands anywhere.

The great thing about this training is that you don’t have to set a specific amount of time aside per day in order to train your dog! We will teach you how to incorporate this training into your daily routine.

Basic Obedience is generally done in FOUR lessons.

• Lesson 1: “Come” and “Sit.” Off-Leash
• Lesson 2: “Extended Sit” and “Down.” Extended sit meaning your dog will sit until you release it
• Lesson 3: “Place” and “Extended Down.” Place meaning your dog will sit on a specific object you point to (chair, bench, etc)
• Lesson 4: “Loose Leash Walking.” Meaning, your dog will walk right beside of you while on a leash.

If you are interested in advanced obedience after you and your dog has completed the basic obedience, it is also available!

Generally, we do not start e-collar training on a dog until it is at least 5 months old.

Not a problem! We can still train your pup using the clicker/treat method! This will give your new pup a good foundation for basic obedience! Additionally, We can teach you how to house train your puppy. He/ she will learn how to let you know they need to go. So they don’t continue having accidents in the house.

A clicker is a small device that makes a distinct “click” noise. This is used to instantly mark the desired behavior. Then, it is immediately followed with a treat! This enables the dog to learn the commands much faster because you are instantly “marking” the correct behavior. In return, the dog knows it has not done what you are asking it to do until it hears the distinct “click.”

That is fine! E-Collar training works on a dog of ANY SIZE, ANY SHAPE, and ANY AGE (above 5 months).