Off Leash K9 Training Texas holds a 4.9-star rating from 600 Google reviews in Dallas-Fort Worth. 585 of those 600 are five stars. Below are sixteen of them published in full, each matched to the dog, the breed, the problem the owner arrived with, the exact programme they bought, what it cost and what changed. Every word inside every quotation mark is the customer's own.
Free evaluation · Lewisville, north Dallas-Fort Worth
Every quote on this page is verbatim. Nothing has been reworded or shortened in a way that changes its meaning. Where a quote is an excerpt from a longer review, omitted passages are marked with […]. Reviewer names and dates appear exactly as Google publishes them.
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We have not shown only the easy dogs. You will find a five-year-old 110 lb Rottweiler who had become reactive, a rescue with fear aggression that a previous trainer made worse, and a puppy going through heartworm treatment. You will also find owners who say plainly that their dog is still a work in progress. Those sentences stayed in.
All 16 cases at a glance
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| Dog | Breed / age | Presenting problem | Programme | Price | Trainer | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | Rescue puppy, 4 months | No foundation; owner newly on her own | 1-Week Puppy Board and Train | $850 | Sam | Handover with commands the owner could run herself |
| Riggs | Portuguese Water Dog, under 6 months | Constant excitement, could not settle, no manners | 1-week puppy, then 2-week advanced, then 1-week public | $850 + $3,000 | Brandon and Laci | Obedience, impulse control, off-leash skills, able to settle |
| Ozzy | Vizsla, 5 months | Untested in public | 2-Week Board and Train | $2,200 | Sam | Walked a Lowe's aisle without cowering or bolting |
| Tango | Labrador, 7 months | Owners away during training and nervous about it | 2-Week Board and Train | $2,200 | Laci | Same happy puppy, much better behaved |
| Charlie | Great Pyrenees, 6.5 months | Separation anxiety, hard leash pulling, selective hearing | Board and Train | $2,200 | Misty | Heels off leash, settles alone at home |
| Cooper | Border Collie rescue, 9 months | No boundaries; treats and group classes had not worked | 2-Week Board and Train | $2,200 | Jacob | Off-leash in busy shopping areas |
| Bear | Goldendoodle, 1 year | Counter surfing, nipping family, aggression toward the resident Lab | 2-Week Board and Train | $2,200 | Brandon and Laci | Eight named commands, on and off leash, door manners |
| Ace | Chocolate Labrador, 1 year | Owner wanted advanced reliability | 2-Week Advanced Board and Train | $3,000 | Jacob | Trainer still answering texts and filming techniques weeks later |
| Ralphie | Anxiety and reactivity | Distracted, reactive, pulling, unreliable recall | 2-Week Board and Train | $2,200 | Laci | Walks on and off leash; recall holds |
| Abrams | Rottweiler, 5 years, 110 lb | Became reactive; owners could no longer board him or travel | Board and Train | from $1,100 | Brandon | Owner's wife walks him alone, confidently |
| Biscuit | Rescue, adopted at 9 weeks | Fear aggression to strangers; a previous trainer left him worse | 8 weeks, Aggression and Anxiety | from $1,100 | Brandon | Non-reactive in stores and on holiday |
| Biscuit | Rescue; owner was sceptical | Owner feared the e-collar would hurt the dog or worsen aggression | 8 weeks, Aggression and Anxiety | from $1,100 | Brandon | Dog crossed a feared floor surface unaided |
| Akira | Belgian Malinois | Aggression and anxiety | Aggression / Anxiety Board and Train | from $1,100 | Sam | Owner calls it worth the price point |
| Gypsy | Inherited rescue | Non-stop pulling on every walk | 8-Week Advanced Private Lessons | $650 onward | Misty | Improvement from lesson one; strangers comment |
| Emmie | Golden Retriever, 5 months | Chewing, jumping counters, too rough with the children | 8-Week Advanced | $650 onward | Misty | Attends the children's baseball games; the 8-year-old handles her |
| Percy | German Shepherd mix, about 8 months | High energy while restricted by heartworm treatment | 2 weeks boarding and intensive training | $2,200 | Brittany | Much improved under medical restriction |
Omaha, a four-month-old rescue puppy, completed the 1-Week Puppy Board and Train with trainer Sam at Off Leash K9 Training Texas in Lewisville. Her owner, newly training a dog on her own, received nightly videos and finished the handover able to run the commands herself. The programme costs $850.
“I fostered and ended up adopting My 4 month old Puppy named "Omaha" from Operation Kindness. My Husband trained our yellow lab and He passed away so I really needed help with Omaha. We did the 1 week Puppy board and train with Sam and I would give more than 5 stars if that was an option. Every night videos were posted of Omahas training for the day. Any questions I had Sam would always answer and I had alot of questions no doubt. When I picked up Omaha Sam passed the leash to Me and made sure I was comfortable with the commands He taught Omaha.”
Carrie Uzelac-Luke · Google review, 18 March 2025
What we would add: A one-week programme is not a finished dog and we do not sell it as one. What it produces is an owner who can hold the leash on day one.
Riggs, a Portuguese Water Dog, completed three programmes at Off Leash K9 Training Texas before he was six months old: a one-week puppy board and train, a two-week advanced board and train, and a one-week introduction to public. His owners report large gains in obedience, impulse control, leash manners and the ability to settle.
“Before training, he was a puppy with all the typical puppy challenges-constant excitement, difficulty settling, zero manners and he was pretty bossy (apparently common for this breed). Brandon and Laci gave him a strong foundation while also teaching us how to continue his training at home. They took the time to explain not just what to do, but why it works, which made us feel confident maintaining his progress. [...] We saw an enormous improvement in his obedience, impulse control, leash manners, off leash skills and ability to settle.”
Samantha Romero · Google review, 31 July 2026
What we would add: Explaining why a method works, not only what to do, is what decides whether training survives the first month at home.
Ozzy, a five-month-old Vizsla, completed a board and train with Sam at Off Leash K9 Training Texas. His handover finished inside a Lowe's store so his owners could watch him walk an overstimulating aisle without cowering or trying to bolt, and ran for as long as they needed.
“He posted daily pictures and videos so we could see what Ozzy was learning and where he was going. The daily updates also made us feel at ease and that he was in good hands. On pick up day, Sam was very flexible and took his time showing us what Ozzy learned and allowed us to practice for as long as we needed. We even went on a Lowe's outing to see how Ozzy could walk in an overstimulating store without cowering or trying to take off.”
Nicole Goodman · Google review, 27 February 2026
What we would add: The handover is not a car-park leash pass. It runs until you say stop, and where possible it finishes somewhere with real distractions.
Tango, a seven-month-old Labrador, completed a two-week board and train with Laci at Off Leash K9 Training Texas while his owners were out of town. They were kept informed by text and video throughout and describe collecting the same happy puppy, much better behaved.
“Our 7mo old Lab puppy Tango, recently finished his 2 week board and train with Laci. We were out of town when he was being trained so that made us a bit nervous. Laci was amazing, she kept us informed with texts and videos on how Tango was doing. When we picked him up he was just the same happy puppy, just much more behaved. We could tell he was loved while he was there.”
Kevin S. · Google review, 8 January 2025
What we would add: "The same happy puppy, just much more behaved" is the answer to the fear nearly every owner arrives with.
Charlie, a six-and-a-half-month-old Great Pyrenees, arrived at Off Leash K9 Training Texas with separation anxiety, heavy leash pulling and selective hearing. After board and train with Misty he heels off leash, holds place, recalls from distance and can be left alone at home, which his owner previously found almost impossible.
“Before training, he had selective hearing for commands, was pulling hard on his leash, and had separation anxiety. Now he confidently heels off leash, places, and comes from a distance. He is confident being away from me (both being in another room in the house, and being home alone). This is a huge for relief for both me and Charlie since before I could barely walk a few feet away without him barking and whining. [...] He still needs practice with some commands as is to be expected, but this is such a good foundation that will make life more enjoyable for the both of us for years to come.”
A.D. Mac · Google review, 15 July 2024
What we would add: This owner was already working an hour a day from YouTube videos. Board and train is for the gap between effort and method.
Cooper, a nine-month-old Border Collie rescue, came to Off Leash K9 Training Texas after treats and group classes failed. Following a two-week board and train with Jacob and a three-to-four-hour handover, his owner walks him off leash in busy shopping areas and is candid that the dog is not perfect.
“Although we tried various other ways with treats, group classes, etc. my wife and I were too overmatched and overwhelmed on how to make it all come together. We were very discouraged. [...] We received daily updates along with videos. [...] We met Jacob two weeks later at their facilities for the turnover. 3-4 hours of work with us on how to carry on the training. [...] I've taken Cooper to some busy shopping areas this past week and he's excelled. This isn't to say he's perfect. Far from it. But you're given the tools on how to correct and navigate through the training.”
Brooks Buice · Google review, 4 May 2024
What we would add: "This isn't to say he's perfect. Far from it." That sentence is exactly why we publish whole reviews rather than clipped praise.
Bear, a one-year-old Goldendoodle, was counter surfing, nipping family members and showing aggression toward the household's nine-year-old Labrador. After a two-week board and train with Brandon and Laci at Off Leash K9 Training Texas, his owner lists eight commands Bear now performs reliably on and off leash.
“Before training, he was counter surfing, nipping at family members, ignoring commands, and even showing aggression toward our nine-year-old Lab. It wasn't sustainable. Then came Brandon and Laci. [...] Today, Bear confidently performs sit and extended sit, down and extended down, walks both on and off leash with control, comes on command even with distractions, greets people without jumping, waits patiently at doors, and understands "place" with duration. He's still a puppy, so mealtime patience is a work in progress-but the foundation is rock solid.”
Chandler B. · Google review, 22 April 2026
What we would add: This owner had trained seven Labradors himself before Bear. Eight named behaviours, one honest caveat about mealtimes.
Ace, a one-year-old chocolate Labrador, completed the two-week advanced programme with Jacob at Off Leash K9 Training Texas. Weeks after the programme ended his owner still texts Jacob with questions and receives demonstration videos back, which is what the lifetime refresher support included with most board-and-train programmes looks like in practice.
“Jacob sent us daily videos so we could see Ace's improvements every step of the way, and it was amazing to watch his transformation. [...] Even a few weeks after training, Jacob has continued to be an incredible resource. Whenever I text him with questions or ask for pointers, he responds quickly with helpful advice and even sends videos to demonstrate techniques so I can continue working with Ace at home.”
Justin Smartt · Google review, 10 July 2026
Ralphie came to Off Leash K9 Training Texas highly distracted, reactive, pulling constantly and with unreliable recall. After a two-week board and train with Laci he walks on and off leash and his recall holds. When he became a fussy eater mid-programme, his trainer boiled chicken for him daily.
“Ralphie didn't make things easy on her either! He decided to become picky with his food, and Laci actually boiled chicken for him every day to make sure he was eating. Ralphie also struggles with anxiety, and she handled him with so much patience, kindness, and understanding. She knew how to push him just enough to build confidence without overwhelming him. [...] Ralphie went from being highly distracted, reactive, constantly pulling on the leash, and having unreliable recall to walking beautifully both on and off leash. His recall is amazing, he no longer runs off, and he's so much more focused and enjoyable to take everywhere.”
Taylor · Google review, 12 July 2026
What we would add: Boiling chicken daily for a fussy dog is in no programme description. It is the difference between a kennel and a trainer.
Abrams, a five-year-old 110 lb Rottweiler, had become increasingly reactive to the point his owners could not board him or travel. After board and train with Brandon at Off Leash K9 Training Texas, his owner reports his wife can now walk the dog alone and confidently, and that the dog seems happier.
“I chose them because they are veteran-led and understand the high standards of military K9 training. We planned to enroll our 110lb Rottweiler, Abrams, when we moved back to Texas in late 2022, but life events delayed us. During that time, he became increasingly more reactive, and we were no longer comfortable boarding him, which limited our ability to travel. Before an overseas trip this year, we finally decided it was time for professional training-even at 5 years old. The difference is INCREDIBLE. [...] my wife can now walk him confidently by herself, he is truly better behaved in our home, and he seems much happier overall.”
Bryan Shaw · Google review, 3 April 2026
What we would add: The most common reason owners wait is believing the window has closed. Abrams was five, 110 lb and getting worse.
Biscuit, a rescue adopted at nine weeks, developed fear aggression toward strangers that a previous trainer made worse. After eight weeks on the Aggression and Anxiety programme with Brandon at Off Leash K9 Training Texas, his owner takes him into stores and on holidays without fear.
“He started experiencing high anxiety and fear aggression to new people due to bad experiences at our vet. We hired a trainer that unfortunately had no idea what he was doing and left Biscuit more scarred than when we first got him. We could not take him anywhere and anytime we had family or friends come to our house, we had to lock him in his kennel until they left. [...] Biscuit went through 8 weeks of Aggression and Anxiety training and I can definitely say that my dog has changed for the better. He has more confidence and I am able to take him to stores and vacations without fear.”
Sarah De Vore · Google review, 3 September 2024
What we would add: Eight weeks, not two. Fear aggression compounded by a bad previous experience is the slowest work we do, and we scope it that way.
A sceptical owner at Off Leash K9 Training Texas describes exactly what changed her mind about e-collar training: her dog, who had a fear of wood and tile floors and would not go outside, walked across them of his own free will with no coaxing and no treat once the collar was introduced.
“For those that are concerned about the e-collar, I initially shared the same feelings. Am I hurting him? Will this make him more aggressive? [...] Here is an example: As part of his anxiety, Biscuit has a fear of wood and tile floors. He would NOT go outside no matter what I did. It wasn't until I put the E-collar on him that he walked on his own and came back in without fear. I didn't have to coax him, I didn't have to give him a treat, he walked of his own free will across wood floor and tile. When it came to the E-collar, Brandon answered every question and concern about this method and we became comfortable with using it for his training.”
Sarah De Vore · Google review, 3 September 2024
What we would add: This is the most common hesitation we hear. Our full position is in the e-collar training guide, but we would rather you read a customer working through it in her own words.
Akira, a Belgian Malinois, completed the aggression and anxiety board and train package with Sam at Off Leash K9 Training Texas. Sam is a former U.S. Marine Corps K9 handler, and working breeds with a bite history are matched to handlers who have worked bite-trained dogs.
“Couldn't be happier with Sam at Off Leash K9. You could tell he's very dedicated to taking amazing care to your dog & instills confidence like he did with my Belgian Malinois, Akira. I did the aggression/anxiety board and train package & it was definitely worth the price point.”
Michael Salinas · Google review, 1 July 2026
What we would add: Six of our trainers are military veterans, including two former military K9 handlers.
Gypsy, an inherited rescue that pulled non-stop, went through the eight-week advanced private lesson course with Misty at Off Leash K9 Training Texas. Her owner reports improvement from the first lesson and public compliments since, and is candid that her reactivity around excited dogs is still being worked on.
“I started taking her on my morning walk and it was a miserable experience due to the excessive non-stop pulling. We took the 8 week advanced private lesson course with the trainer Misty and huge improvements came even during the 1st lesson. Our new dog literally went from an undisciplined problem to Homecoming Queen. The trainer gave us homework every week and we were diligent about doing it - the more you put into the program, the more you will get out of it. It was not inexpensive but now we have an investment that pays returns all day, every day. [...] Gypsy never meets a stranger, but is sometimes reactive around other dogs who are excited or aggressive. She has seen improvement in this area as well but this an area that we will keep working on.”
James McElroy · Google review, 26 August 2026
What we would add: Private lessons work when the owner does the homework. This owner says so, and also says what is still unfinished. Both halves are true.
Emmie, a five-month-old Golden Retriever, was chewing baseboards and playing too roughly with the children. After the eight-week advanced programme at Off Leash K9 Training Texas, trainer Misty worked directly with the family's eight-year-old son so he could handle the dog, and Emmie now attends his baseball games.
“Before training, Emmie was chewing baseboards, tearing our clothes, jumping on the counters and was way too rough with our kids. After she completed the 8 week advanced program she was well behaved and able to go to my son's baseball games and other events as apart of our family. My son was a bit scared of her due to how big she was, and Misty worked with my 8 year old to give him confidence with handling her. Emmie now knows how to heal, no longer pulls on the leash, can sit and stay where we place her despite distractions, has learned door manners.”
Carrie Vasquez · Google review, 16 June 2025
What we would add: The trainer worked with the eight-year-old, not only with the dog. Half of handling is the handler.
Percy, a German Shepherd mix of about eight months, was undergoing heartworm treatment, which requires strict activity restriction. Trainer Brittany at Off Leash K9 Training Texas ran a two-week boarding and intensive training programme built around that medical limitation.
“Shortly after they adopted her and took her to the vet they found out she has heartworms. She is about 8 months old During heartworm treatment they have to be calm and have very little physical activity. Brittany was her trainer and we paid for 2 weeks boarding and intense training with her. Percy is still a work in progress and requires training at home but she is much improved.”
Debbie W · Google review, 9 March 2025
What we would add: If your dog has a medical limitation, tell us at the evaluation and the programme is built around it.
These are real client dogs from our YouTube channel, filmed before and after their programmes. The dog's name, breed and age are in each title, and each card shows the year it was published. This footage was filmed between 2019 and 2023; newer clips are on Instagram below.
Hunter - 1.5 Year Old Male German Shepherd TrainingBreed: German Shepherd · 1.5 years · published 2023
Sadie- Off Leash Heel In Public DistractionsOff Leash K9 Training · published 2021
Echo 8 Month Old Belgian Malinois Before & After Off Leash K9 Training DFWBreed: Belgian Malinois · 8 months · published 2021
Moose GSD Before & After Video Off Leash K9 Training DFWBreed: German Shepherd · published 2021
Poppy Golden Retriever 2wk Board And Train Off Leash K9 Training, DFW Best Dog Trainer!Breed: Golden Retriever · published 2021
Ginger 5 Month Old GSD/Husky Mix Before & After Video Off Leash K9 DFWBreed: German Shepherd / Husky mix · 5 months · published 2021
Bruce 11 Month Old Golden Retriever Before & After Transformation Off Leash K9 DFWBreed: Golden Retriever · 11 months · published 2021
Emmie 5 month old goldendoodle before and after video. 2 week board and trainBreed: Goldendoodle · 5 months · published 2019More before-and-after footage is on our YouTube channel.
Posted to Instagram by Off Leash K9 Training Texas. Each link below was checked against the live post on 30 September 2026 — account, date and caption all verified.
Off Leash K9 Training Texas posts training footage, before-and-after clips and client dogs to the accounts below. These are our only official profiles.
Dog training at Off Leash K9 Training Texas costs between $100 and $5,800. A puppy consultation is $100, a one-week puppy board and train is $850, four private lessons are $650, the 2-Week Board and Train is $2,200 basic or $3,000 advanced, and the 4-Week Elite programme is $5,800. Aggression and behaviour work starts at $1,100 and therapy dog development is $1,000 for eight sessions.
Every programme begins with an in-person evaluation at our Lewisville facility, and financing is available. Each price below matches a case study above, so you can see what that money actually bought.
We are not going to answer that about ourselves, because no business can answer it honestly. What is verifiable is this: Off Leash K9 Training Texas holds 600 Google reviews at 4.9 stars, of which 585 are five stars. We have trained dogs in Dallas-Fort Worth since 2014, the business is owned by a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, and six of our trainers are military veterans including two former military K9 handlers.
We are also not right for everyone. We train with a balanced method that includes modern e-collar conditioning. If you want a trainer who uses no aversive tool at all, we are not that, and we would rather tell you at the evaluation than take your money. Two of the cases above are from owners who were sceptical about the e-collar, and one describes in detail what changed her mind.
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| Programme | Price | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Puppy Consultation | $100 | 1 session |
| 1-Week Puppy Board and Train | $850 | 1 week |
| Private Lessons | $650 | 4 lessons |
| 2-Week Board and Train (Basic) | $2,200 | 2 weeks |
| 2-Week Board and Train (Advanced) | $3,000 | 2 weeks |
| 4-Week Elite | $5,800 | 4 weeks |
| Aggression / Behaviour | from $1,100 | varies |
| Therapy Dog Development | $1,000 | 8 sessions |
Yes. All sixteen are published Google reviews on the Off Leash K9 Training Texas business profile, quoted word for word with the reviewer's name and the date Google shows. Open our Google profile, sort by newest, and you can find any of them.
600 Google reviews at a 4.9-star average, of which 585 are five stars. We are not the largest review count in Dallas-Fort Worth and we do not claim to be.
No, and you should be sceptical of any trainer who tells you otherwise. Results depend on the dog, the problem, the programme length and, most of all, what the owner does after the dog comes home. Several owners above say their dog is still a work in progress. Every dog starts with an in-person evaluation so we can tell you honestly what we think is achievable.
One week for a puppy foundation, two weeks for most board-and-train obedience work, and eight weeks for aggression, anxiety or advanced private lesson programmes. The case studies above show all four lengths with the outcome each one produced.
Every programme runs at our facility at 101 S Railroad St Suite 7, Lewisville, TX 75057. Owners travel to us from across Dallas-Fort Worth, including Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Frisco, Allen, McKinney, Southlake, Grapevine, Carrollton and Irving.
It should not, and the reviews above are the evidence. One owner describes collecting "just the same happy puppy, just much more behaved." Another says her dog is "my same sweet happy boy" with the confidence to follow commands. Obedience removes the behaviours that limit a dog's life; it does not remove the dog.
Every board and train finishes with a one-on-one handover session that runs until you are comfortable. One owner above describes three to four hours, finishing out in public. Most board-and-train programmes include lifetime refresher support, and several owners describe texting their trainer for advice weeks afterwards.
Every dog on this page started with a free in-person evaluation. If you want a straight answer about what is realistic for your dog, that is where it starts.
Off Leash K9 Training Texas · 101 S Railroad St Suite 7, Lewisville, TX 75057 · Veteran-owned since 2014
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