Off Leash K9 Training DFW has trained 10,000+ dogs across Dallas-Fort Worth with a 4.9-star rating and 595 five-star reviews. Board & train, aggression rehab, puppy training — guaranteed results.
Potty training, socialization, bite inhibition, and foundation obedience — built during the 8–16 week window when it matters most. Veteran-owned, 10,000+ dogs trained since 2014, AKC Evaluator on staff.
Quick answer: Puppies can start training at 8 weeks. Off Leash K9 DFW starts with a $100 Puppy Training Consultation; the 1-Week Puppy Board & Train is $850 and the 6-week AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy program is $450. In-home anywhere in DFW or at our Lewisville facility. Call (972) 372-9225.
What your puppy experiences between 8 and 16 weeks shapes adult confidence, sociability, and trainability. Modern veterinary guidance (per the AVMA) supports careful socialization during this window even before the vaccine series is complete — under-socialization is usually the bigger risk in controlled, low-exposure environments. Our trainers know which environments are safe at each vaccine stage.
Missed the window? Older puppies and adolescents (4–12 months) can absolutely still be socialized — it takes more deliberate exposure work, and that's exactly what the consultation maps out.
$100
A trainer assesses your puppy's temperament and builds your plan: potty training, crate routine, socialization map, bite inhibition. In your home or at our Lewisville facility.
$850
Your puppy lives with our trainers for a week of foundations — potty and crate routine, socialization, name response, and beginner manners — then we transfer everything to you.
$450
Socialization, Training, Activity, Responsibility — with certification at the end. Owner Justin Rie is an AKC Evaluator and can certify your puppy, setting up the Canine Good Citizen test later.
Wondering about total costs? See the 2026 Dallas dog training cost guide or the full prices page. 0% APR Affirm financing available. Graduating puppies move on to dog obedience training or board & train as adolescents.
The critical socialization window. Potty and crate routine, name response, gentle handling, safe exposure to sounds, surfaces, people, and healthy dogs. Bite inhibition via redirection — never punishment.
Most puppies become reliably potty trained with a consistent routine. Foundation commands take shape: Sit, Down, Place, Come. Teething peaks — chew management matters.
Adolescence: testing boundaries is normal. Structure and consistency carry you through; obedience becomes reliable with continued practice. Full training maturity takes 6–12 months total — that's normal cognitive development, not a training failure.
DFW summers punish paw pads and puppies overheat fast. We schedule outdoor exposure for early morning and evening, and build indoor socialization plans for the 100°F stretch.
Socialization before the vaccine series completes is done in controlled environments — not dog parks. See our guide to parvovirus vaccination and prevention.
Puppies can start training at 8 weeks old. The critical socialization window is 8-16 weeks — starting early prevents bad habits and builds confidence. Off Leash K9 DFW's Puppy Training Consultation ($100) gives your new pup a foundation. The 1-Week Puppy Board & Train ($850) is ideal for 8 weeks to 4 months.
Crate training plus consistent outside trips every 2 hours. Reward immediately after they go outside. Never punish accidents indoors — clean and supervise more closely. Most puppies are reliably potty trained by 4-6 months with consistent routine. Off Leash K9 DFW's consultation walks you through the full plan.
AKC Socialization, Training, Activity, Responsibility — a 6-week program ($450 with us) preparing your puppy for AKC S.T.A.R. certification. Owner Justin Rie is an AKC Evaluator and can certify your puppy at the end. Great foundation before the AKC Canine Good Citizen test later. — Off Leash K9 DFW
Bite inhibition is normal puppy behavior — they're learning what's OK. Redirect to appropriate chews, yelp loudly when they nip skin (mimicking littermates), and end play if they don't stop. Never hit a puppy. Off Leash K9 DFW's consultation covers bite-inhibition strategies for your puppy's temperament.
Modern veterinary best practice (per AVMA) recommends careful socialization in the 8-16 week window even before all vaccines complete — risks of under-socialization usually outweigh disease risk in low-exposure environments. Off Leash K9 DFW's trainers know which environments are safe at which vaccine stages.
You can still socialize older puppies and adolescent dogs (4-12 months), it just takes more careful exposure work. Adolescents who missed early socialization often need 1-on-1 trainer guidance to build confidence around new things. Off Leash K9 DFW's consultation can assess where to start.
Free consultation. We'll tell you honestly whether your puppy needs the $100 consult, the $450 S.T.A.R. program, or the $850 board & train.
Off Leash K9 Training Texas · 101 S Railroad St Suite 7, Lewisville, TX 75057 · [email protected]
