Off Leash K9 Training Dog Training Blog
Celebrity dog trainer in Northern Virginia, Nicholas White, who is the owner of globally recognized dog training business, Off Leash K9 Training, set his second world record for the most off leash commands performed in just 5 days of training; during his private 5-day training program in Baton...
Northern Virginia based Celebrity dog trainer, Nicholas White, who is the owner of globally recognized dog training business, Off Leash K9 Training, set a new world record for the longest documented extended down with voice command only; this record was set after only 5 days of working with Belgian Malinois...
Did you know that we now offer underground dog fence installation in Fredericksburg, King George, and Spotsylvania counties?
A highly trained and qualified professional will come out to your house and give you a free no-pressure estimate! Many people do not realize it, but an underground fence is literally...
Are you interested in starting dog training franchise? Have you always wanted to be a dog trainer? Turn your passion into a dog training business!
At Off Leash K9 Training, LLC we currently have 21 licensed locations throughout the United States. It’s a very low start-up business with very...
On a daily basis, we install underground dog fences all throughout Northern Virginia.
We are an official Dog Guard® Installer and Distributor, all of our installs and equipment are backed by a lifetime warranty, as well!
An underground fence is an electronic system to stop pets from departing a...
As official installers for Dog Guard®, we always ensure the owners of our non-visible fence installations in Northern Virginia fully understand what they need to do with their dogs in order to train their dogs on our top-of-the-line fencing system.
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On a weekly basis, we deal with dog fence installations in Northern Virginia.
There are 3 general configurations; however, your fence can be as customized as you wish!
The first is just your backyard, this set-up just keeps your pet contained to the backyard only.
The second set-up is one of...
Canines have one main defense system, their teeth. Each puppy can bite and it can be painful. On the off chance that they are terrified enough, or a “perfect storm” is created, your dog may bite. That doesn’t in any capacity make him a “terrible” dog. It makes him a canine....
On a daily basis we hear stories about dogs who hate having their feet touched or their nails cut, this is generally due to the owners or breeders not doing “body desensitization” with their pups at a young age.
If you have a new pup, it’s highly important for you to do body desensitization...
Dog aggression is something that we literally deal with on a daily basis at our facility in Northern Virginia. If you go to our YouTube channel, you can see countless dog aggression before and after videos.
Just like with our blog on people aggression, we do not base your dog’s severity based...
As the highest rated dog trainers in Northern Virginia, we deal with a wide variety of people and dogs on a daily basis. We are known for our high-level of obedience training; however, one common issue we also deal with is aggression in dogs (towards people and other dogs).
When dealing with aggression,...
At our Northern Virginia dog behavior training facility, we deal with dogs who are aggressive towards people on a regular basis.
One thing that everyone asks is, “Can you fix my people aggressive dog?” That’s a very tricky question to answer until we really start working with your...
Below are some of the puppy training tips we give at our facility in Northern Virginia on a daily basis.
We were just nominated “Best Dog Trainer” and “Best Puppy Trainer” by Northern Virginia Magazine for 2014.
General Dog Training Tips
1. Pick Wisely When Selecting Your Future...
We have the highest rated board and train program for your dog in Northern Virginia. In fact, Northern Virginia Magazine named us “Best Dog Trainers of 2014, 2015, and 2016!
We have people come from all throughout the US for our board and training program! As you will see, our client list includes:...
At our dog training in Northern Virginia, we always get asked about Service Dog Training or Therapy Dog Training. Many do not realize the difference between these two types of training.
Canines might be prepared to perform numerous activities to help handlers or other individuals to handle a few troubles....
We work with therapy dogs at our facility in Northern Virginia on a daily basis. Certain dogs have nice characteristics and certain behaviors that creates the perfect well-balanced friendly dog for individuals. In fact, because of this specific disposition, trainers can easily measure or choose the...
We do most of our dog training in Northern Virginia; however, I just got back from spending 5-days working with the police dogs from Orlando, Daytona Beach, and Brevard County. It was an awesome experience being able to help train these amazing dogs and their handlers.
We were able to get a lot accomplished...
Have you thought about getting an invisible dog fence installed in Northern Virginia?
This is a great way to go if you are looking at giving your dog more fun, freedom, and exercise! Best of all, it literally cost a fraction of the price of traditional fencing. For example, if you were to fence in an...
At Dog Guard Fence in Northern Virginia, we specialize in giving your pets freedom and keeping them safe! We use state-of-the-art electric underground fencing at all of our jobs in Northern Virginia. We are widely recognized as specialists in the pet containment industry, and we can help you customize...
I recently finished a private dog training seminar March 6th-March 11th 2014 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Well, it technically wasn’t “in” Little Rock; however, that is the closest noteworthy city that many people would recognize. The seminar was actually in a small town (population...
I spent March 6th-12th 2014 giving a 5-day private obedience seminar in Murrieta, California! I had such a great time there and it gave me an a well-needed break for the Northern Virginia cold that I had grown accustom to! When I left Virginia, it was 17 and when I landed in Southern...
I have a “bone to pick” with the “service dogs” that are rampantly taking over the United States. I have seen more “service dogs” in the last year than any other time I can remember: unfortunately, there is a huge reason why this is happening.
As you know, service...
Because you can’t ask your pet if he or she is depressed, it can be a case of affixing human emotions onto an animal. It can also be a series of symptoms that have no other logical explanations. It appears that pets can become depressed by changes in their living arrangements, the loss of a close...
Techniques for Trimming Dog Toenails
It is important that trimming your dog’s toenails become part of a regular grooming routine. When the nails become too long they can break, which is painful to the animal. It can cause infections as well as a gait that is irregular. Consistent awkward gaits...
The Pros and Cons of Clothes for Dogs
In a pet forum, one of the fastest ways to get a thread started is to make a statement either for or against the concept of clothes for dogs. Dog owners of both viewpoints will be getting very worked up about the topic each convinced that the other viewpoint is...
According to the ASPCA, many dogs in the U.S. show signs of periodontal disease by the time they are four years of age. There are some obvious signs that there are dental problems. These include bad breath, staining, tartar buildup and excessive drooling. Today, there are products that are intended to...
What Makes A Good Therapy Dog?
At our dog training facility in Northern Virginia, we recently had 8 out of 8 of our trained dogs pass the therapy dog certification with Therapy Dog International.
While there are certain people who like the idea of using their dog in one of the registered therapy programs,...
At our dog training program in Northern Virginia, we always get asked about which treats they should give their dogs.
First, we generally recommend all-natural treats, like Unleashed Treats. Just like people, the less the ingredients, the healthier the food.
When providing treats for your dog, there...
The Purpose of Exercise with Your Dog
At our dog training facility in Northern Virginia, we talk about the importance of exercise with your dog on a daily basis. Some people get a dog, thinking that walking the dog will provide good exercise. If you are a couch potato, taking your pet for a short walk...