Yes! We are so confident in this system, that if you are not completely amazed and 100% satisfied in the first lesson, the lesson is free! No questions asked!

Your dog will benefit tremendously! Most behavior problems (biting, chewing, jumping, etc) are based off of a lack of exercise, discipline, and out of boredom! With this training, your dog is receiving top-quality obedience training, which in turn, allows you to give your dog freedom to run around OFF-LEASH and play! So by doing this training your dog is not bored because it is learning and being stimulated, it is running freely off-leash so it is getting exercise, and it is getting obedience/discipline! Not only does all of this greatly benefit your dog, but it also benefits you and your family!

Remember, if you do not employ your dog and give it a job to do (training), it will become self-employed. A self-employed dog will cost YOU money!

An “e-collar” is basically a collar with a stimulation mechanism. It is similar to receiving E-Stim therapy at your local chiropractor. The collar is controlled by a remote that the handler holds. The remote allows you to maintain full control of your dog for up to 800 yards! Therefore, it gives your dog a lot of freedom and it saves you from worrying about your dog running off! It is not used as a punishment or a “shock” as many people assume, it is simply used as a training device for communicating with your dog. It produces a subtle electrical pulse between two contact points located on the collar. Similar to a “tickle.” In the old days this type of collar was used as “shock collar” and many inexperienced dog owners tried to use this device to scare their dog into submission. In the proven training method we teach, your dog is never “shocked into submission” or abused. Unlike a shocking device, the e-collar is used to get the dog’s attention and keep it focused on listening to the handler. It is the equivalence of someone tapping your shoulder to get your attention, or setting your phone on vibrate so it will get your attention when someone is calling you. We teach the dog to listen to those “taps” and that the “taps” mean, “I am trying to get your attention.”

There is a reason that the top law enforcement agencies, military, and top federal agencies: patrol, detection, and search and rescue dogs are trained using e-collars!

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.

No. Your dog will not always have to wear the e-collar. In fact, inside your home, your dog will quickly be listening to your every command without the e-collar on. However, We always recommend putting the e-collar on your dog before you take it outside off-leash. This is due to the fact that you never know what may get your dog’s attention, so, you still want to be able to maintain complete control of your dog. It’s like an invisible leash. We often compare your pet wearing the collar outside to a child wearing a seat belt. Parents drill into their children the importance of wearing a seat belt each and every time they get into a car. That one time the child doesn’t wear the seat belt could be that one time they are in a car accident and a seat belt would have prevented injury. It only takes one time for you dog to see something that really catches their attention and without the collar, you have no way to stop him/her.

No! Almost everyone is VERY surprised that they receive quite the OPPOSITE reaction from their dog. When you pull the e-collar out the dog gets excited, just like when you pull out the leash! A bored dog is a destructive dog; a trained/exercised dog is a HAPPY dog. They look forward to their training sessions because it stimulates them and gives them something to do. Imagine being at work on a slow day, the day drags and you feel sluggish. When you are busy, it goes by fast and you are energized! Now imagine a dog with no friends, no Facebook, no television, and no internet. Their only REAL stimulation is the training you give them and their time outside to run, play, and bond with you!

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,” “Sit,” (and Extended Sit) and “Break.” The “Break” command is what releases your dog from a “Sit,” “Down,” or other.
• Lesson 2: “Place” and Extended Place. This command means your dog will sit on a specific object you point to (chair, bench, etc) until released.
• Lesson 3: “Heel” (loose leash walking) and “off.”
• Lesson 4: “Down” and Extended Down.

If you are interested in advanced obedience after you and your dog have 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).

Yes. Professional dog training can help improve obedience, manners, focus, and communication between you and your dog. Off Leash K9 Training of Southern Delaware offers structured dog training programs for puppies, obedience, board and train, and reactivity concerns. If daily walks, jumping, recall, or manners feel difficult, training can give you a clearer plan.

 You can contact the team to discuss your dog’s needs.

Yes, older dogs can still learn with the right structure, consistency, and clear communication. Off Leash K9 Training of Southern Delaware works with dogs over 5 months old for e-collar-based obedience programs. 

Older dogs may benefit from Basic Obedience, Basic & Advanced Obedience, or Board & Train depending on their goals. Review the training options or request a consultation.

Choose a dog trainer by looking at the programs offered, the skills taught, and whether the training matches your dog’s behavior needs. Off Leash K9 Training of Southern Delaware offers private lessons, board and train, puppy training, and aggressive dog training. 

The right fit depends on your dog’s age, obedience level, and behavior concerns. Visit the Pricing page or contact them for guidance.

Leash pulling may be addressed through Basic Obedience, Basic & Advanced Obedience, or Board & Train. These programs include loose leash heel or on-leash walking, along with commands that build better focus and control. 

The right option depends on your dog’s age, behavior, and how much support you want. You can compare training programs or ask the team which option fits best.

Yes. Off Leash K9 Training of Southern Delaware includes the “Off” command in several programs to help stop unwanted behaviors such as jumping, mouthing, and chewing.

 Training can also improve greeting manners so your dog learns calmer behavior around people. If jumping is becoming hard to manage, review the obedience programs or contact the team for help choosing a program.

Yes. Recall, or “Come,” is included in multiple programs. The 1 Week Board & Train focuses on coming when called outside, off leash, and around distractions. The 2 Week Board & Train also includes recall as part of its command list. If recall is a major goal for your dog, compare the Board & Train programs or contact Off Leash K9 Training of Southern Delaware.

Basic Obedience is a 4-week private lesson program covering commands such as come, sit, down, place, loose leash heel, off, and manners. Basic & Advanced Obedience is an 8-week program that starts with the basic curriculum, then adds advanced commands, extended distance obedience, heel, watch, through, front, stand, and more. Compare both on the Pricing page or contact the team.

Board & Train may be a good fit if you want your dog to board with a professional trainer for immersive training. Private lessons may be better if you want to work with your dog each week and learn the handling process as you go. Both options teach obedience and manners, but the structure is different. Review the program details or contact Off Leash K9 Training of Southern Delaware.

After Board & Train, the owner receives a one-on-one session to review what the dog learned and how to properly handle the dog at home. The 1 Week Board & Train includes a 1.5-hour owner session, while the 2 Week Board & Train includes a 2-hour session. This helps you continue the training after your dog returns. Learn more on the Pricing page or contact the team.

Yes. The Aggressive Dog Training program is designed for dogs with dog aggression, dog reactivity, or dogs that go over the top when other dogs are around. The program focuses on decreasing reactivity toward dogs and people, desensitizing dogs to sounds and objects, increasing obedience and confidence, and improving decision-making. View the program or contact the team.

Yes. Off Leash K9 Training of Southern Delaware offers an 8-week Aggressive Dog Training program for dogs dealing with dog aggression, reactivity, or intense behavior around other dogs. The program is designed to help reduce reactivity, build obedience, and improve confidence. Since each dog’s needs are different, it is best to contact the team after reviewing the training program.

Training may help a nervous or reactive dog by building obedience, confidence, structure, and better decision-making. The Aggressive Dog Training program includes desensitizing dogs to sounds and objects, decreasing reactivity toward dogs and people, and increasing confidence. This is not the same as making medical anxiety claims. Review the program details or contact the team.

Puppy training can help build early obedience, routine, structure, exposure, and loose-leash foundations. Off Leash K9 Training of Southern Delaware offers Basic Marker Mastery™ for puppies under 5 months using reward-based training methods. This program introduces come, sit, place, slip lead use, and loose-leash walking. Learn more about puppy training or contact the team.

Puppies under 5 months can start with the Basic Marker Mastery™ program, which uses reward-based training methods. The FAQ states that e-collar training generally begins when a dog is at least 5 months old. Early puppy training can help with structure, exposure, basic commands, and leash foundations. Visit the Pricing page or contact Off Leash K9 Training of Southern Delaware.

Yes. Door manners are included in several Off Leash K9 Training of Southern Delaware programs, including Basic Obedience and Board & Train. Training can help your dog wait more calmly at doors instead of rushing, jumping, or ignoring direction. This is useful for safety, guests, and daily routines at home. Review the training programs or contact the team.

Yes. Several programs include the “Off” command, which is used to stop unwanted behaviors such as jumping, mouthing, chewing, and similar habits. Training helps your dog understand what behavior is expected and gives owners a clearer way to respond consistently. If chewing or mouthing is becoming frustrating, review the obedience options or contact the team.

Commands depend on the program selected. Basic Obedience includes come, sit, extended sit, down, extended down, place, loose leash heel, off, and manners.

 Board & Train may include recall, heel, place, sit, down, off, drop, and greeting, door, and meal manners. Basic & Advanced adds commands like watch, through, front, and stand. See the full programs or contact the team.

No. The 1 Week Board & Train is focused on obedience, recall, leash walking, place, sit, drop, off, and manners. The Pricing page states it is not designed for aggression or major behavioral issues. Dogs must also be at least 5 months old and potty/crate trained at the time of Board & Train. Review the program details or contact the team before choosing.

No. The 2 Week Board & Train focuses on obedience, behavior correction, manners, multiple distractions, and multiple environments, but the Pricing page states it is not designed for aggression or major behavioral issues. 

Dogs with aggression or reactivity may be better suited for the Aggressive Dog Training program. Compare the programs or contact the team for guidance.

The best program depends on your dog’s age, behavior, obedience level, and goals. Puppies under 5 months may fit Basic Marker Mastery™, while dogs needing obedience may fit private lessons or Board & Train.

 Dogs with aggression or reactivity may need the Aggressive Dog Training program. Off Leash K9 Training of Southern Delaware can help you compare training options and contact the team.