Off Leash K9 Training
of Richmond, VA
Join our Pack and get a Personalized Dog Training Program that takes your pup from Out of Control to Out of this World!
Richmond, VA
- richmondvadogtraining.com
- 10097 Patterson Park Rd #210, Ashland, VA 23005
- [email protected]
- 804-635-2288
At Off Leash K9 Training, the bond we create with your dog is genuine, and it begins the moment we meet. Our training approach is to get to know your dog’s individual needs, temperament, and your specific objectives. And we craft a program tailored to them. The core principles are always the same, but your training experience is centered around the uniqueness of your dog!
Ready to begin this transformative journey? Reach out to us today. We’re eager to meet you and your dog and get started right away!
Dog Training in Richmond, VA
Off Leash K9 Training of Richmond, VA serves dog owners across Richmond and the surrounding communities — from puppies through board & train and aggression rehab.
Board & Train in Richmond, VA
Our board & train delivers the fastest results — your dog lives and trains with us, then comes home reliable off-leash. Ideal for busy families who want solid obedience without months of weekly classes.
Puppy Training in Richmond, VA
Start your puppy right. Our Richmond puppy training builds house manners, recall, and confidence early — heading off the bad habits that are far harder to undo later.
Aggressive Dog Training in Richmond, VA
Reactivity and aggression are our specialty. We rehabilitate leash-reactive and dog- or people-aggressive dogs across the Richmond area with structured, real-world training that restores control and calm.
In addition to Richmond, we proudly serve families throughout the surrounding communities:
Meet Our Richmond Trainers
Ryan Newhouse
Dog Trainer
Ryan Newhouse is a professional dog trainer serving Richmond and Ashland with 5 years of experience. He works with obedience training, reactivity, and aggression, helping dogs…
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Brenna Armstrong
Dog Trainer
Brenna Armstrong is a Sales Manager and professional dog trainer serving Richmond and Ashland with 3 years of experience. She specializes in puppy training, off-leash obedience,…
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Rebekah
Dog Trainer
Rebekah is a professional dog trainer serving Richmond, Virginia. She works with obedience, puppy basics, and anxiety support through private lessons and Board and Train. Rebekah…
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Austin Meyer
Head Dog Trainer
Austin Meyer is the head trainer serving Richmond and Ashland with 3 years of experience. He focuses on positive reinforcement, strong leash walking and heel work,…
Read full bio →Locally operated. Backed by the OLK9 network. OLK9 Richmond is part of the nationwide Off Leash K9 Training franchise. Visit our local site at richmondvadogtraining.com for our service-area pages and local reviews.
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Our Training Programs
Every program is delivered by our certified Richmond trainers. Click any program for details, scheduling, and pricing on our local site.
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3 Week Behavioral Board & Train
This “On-Leash Only” package is designed for dogs exhibiting high reactivity towards humans or other dogs, as well as those experiencing significant…
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Expedite Pro™
The ExpeditePro™️ Board and Train Program at Off-Leash K9 Training Richmond offers an expedited training slot with our Head Trainer, compared to…
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2 Week Board & Train – Urban K9
Our Urban K9 Program is a program designed around people who live in or near busy metropolitan areas and require that their…
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2 Week Board & Train – Community K9
Our Community K9 Program is a program that meets the needs of the majority of people. In this program, your dog will…
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In-Home: Basic & Advanced Obedience
Same Great Training as “Basic & Advanced Obedience” Package – but training is done at your home! 8 Private Lessons First 4…
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1 Week Freedom Board and Train
100% Obedience w/ Lifetime Refresher! 1 Week of Immersive Training Dog will board with a Pro Trainer 3 Guaranteed Commands Full Off-Leash…
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In-Home: Basic Obedience
Same Great Training as “Basic Obedience” Package – but training is done at your home! 4 Private Lessons “Come,” “Sit,” and “Extended…
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Aggressive Dog Training
8 Week Program This specially designed program is for dogs with aggression or reactivity issues around other dogs. This 8-lesson program includes…
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Therapy Dog Preparation
8 Week Program Is your goal to have your dog become a therapy dog? This specially designed 8-lesson course prepares you and…
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Basic & Advanced Obedience
8 Private Lessons First 4 lessons include commands from Basic Obedience Training Final 4 lessons are Advanced Obedience Lessons Large Variety of…
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Basic Obedience
4 Private Lessons “Come,” “Sit,” and “Extended Sit.” “Down” and “Extended Down.” Place and “Extended Place” Loose Leash Heel Off (Stop Doing…
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Basic Marker Mastery™
This 4-week program uses positive reinforcement techniques, encouraging markers, and clicker training to reinforce desired behaviors. We emphasize confidence-building exercises and teach…
See Our Richmond Dogs in Action
Real before-and-after transformations from our Richmond training programs.
Frequently Asked Questions — Richmond
What are the hours at OLK9 Richmond?
We're open every day, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Call 804-635-2288 to schedule your training.
Where is OLK9 Richmond located?
We're located at 10097 Patterson Park Rd #210, Ashland, VA 23005, and service all surrounding communities.
Can you train aggressive or reactive dogs?
Yes — aggression and reactivity are a specialty of ours. We regularly rehabilitate leash-reactive and dog- or people-aggressive dogs across the Richmond area with structured, real-world training that restores control and confidence. Call 804-635-2288 for a free consultation.
How do I contact OLK9 Richmond directly?
Does OLK9 Richmond offer a free consultation?
Yes. Call 804-635-2288 to schedule a free phone consultation.
What areas does OLK9 Richmond serve?
We serve Richmond, Ashland, Glen Allen, Innsbrook, Mechanicsville, Short Pump, Tuckahoe, and the surrounding communities.
What training methods does Off Leash K9 use?
We train using the proven Off Leash K9 methodology — real-world, off-leash obedience built on clear communication and a remote (e-collar) when appropriate. The goal is a dog that listens reliably off-leash and stays calm around everyday distractions, not just at home. Call 804-635-2288 to learn what that looks like for your dog.
What Richmond Owners Say
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Emily Price
2 weeks ago
Daisy did the board & train with Austin for 2 weeks. We loved our experience with him. Daisy absolutely loved her time with him. I had many long conversations with Austin beforehand & he spends all the time you need answering questions. Before training, Daisy was a dog that was severely scared & timid of people & the world. She barked at everyone & would pull you away from anyone. She would do anything to not be near strangers. She… Read more
Daisy did the board & train with Austin for 2 weeks. We loved our experience with him. Daisy absolutely loved her time with him. I had many long conversations with Austin beforehand & he spends all the time you need answering questions. Before training, Daisy was a dog that was severely scared & timid of people & the world. She barked at everyone & would pull you away from anyone. She would do anything to not be near strangers. She would never walk past a person. I couldn’t even get her to go down the driveway to go on a walk or get the mail. On the day of drop off, when Austin walked in she barked at him & hid under the table until it was time for us to leave. I had to get her out to be able to hand her over to him & she was very nervous which made me sad to leave her. She took a few days to warm up. When I picked her up, she was attached to Austin. She still barks but warms up way quicker to people. She walks through Home Depot right past people without hesitating now & let a stranger pet her. She goes on hour long walks. She walked over to the neighbors house. She followed the little girl next door all around our house. Austin kept me very up to date with updates, pictures, videos, phone calls. I was so sad & nervous leaving Daisy & he made me feel so much more at ease with all the videos, phone calls & updates. Austin will take as much time as you need to talk on the phone with you. He definitely is dedicated to his work. After spending an hour talking to me on the phone he still had to take Daisy to Home Depot at 8 at night. He helped Daisy gain so much more confidence than she had before. I really do think she had a lot of fun with him & his family. He also has stayed in contact with me after training, texting to check on Daisy. Most of all my dog enjoyed her session & Austin was amazing! Read less
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Jasmine Woods
3 months ago
We did the 2-week board and train with Austin for our 1 year old Australian Shepherd and the experience was top tier. On drop-off day, Austin took his time getting to know Winter and our goals for her training. He explained the process really well and I felt comfortable that she was being left in good hands. Throughout the 2 weeks, I loved that we received updates, pictures, and videos about Winter’s progress. On pick-up day, we got a thorough… Read more
We did the 2-week board and train with Austin for our 1 year old Australian Shepherd and the experience was top tier. On drop-off day, Austin took his time getting to know Winter and our goals for her training. He explained the process really well and I felt comfortable that she was being left in good hands. Throughout the 2 weeks, I loved that we received updates, pictures, and videos about Winter’s progress. On pick-up day, we got a thorough training session on the application and usage of the ecollar and all the commands Winter learned. We were able to practice many times and Austin gave great constructive feedback on how to execute and follow through with the commands. He was very patient and made sure we felt comfortable with everything before going home with Winter and the collar. The first week home was definitely an adjustment as our pup realized the training applied to home life now lol, but Austin was was readily available for us throughout the adjustment period and checked in multiple times to make sure things were going well. We are now 2.5 months post-training and Winter is doing great! She’s got better impulse control, leash-pulling has stopped, we eat meals around her without issue, she hasn’t had anymore accidents inside the home, and I’m able to comfortably go on morning runs with her without her excessive pulling and reactivity! Overall, 10/10 experience and will continue to recommend this place! Read less
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Stephanie Copeland
3 months ago
Austin was a true blessing and perfect match for my sweet and crazy April. She is a german shep/malinois/pit mix and i was super nervous before meeting her trainer. He was amazing and i felt completely comfortable sending her with him for two week board and train program. He used ecollar correctly in his training and taught me to use appropriately. April thrived during her time away. Since returning home, April has been amazing and way more obedient than before.… Read more
Austin was a true blessing and perfect match for my sweet and crazy April. She is a german shep/malinois/pit mix and i was super nervous before meeting her trainer. He was amazing and i felt completely comfortable sending her with him for two week board and train program. He used ecollar correctly in his training and taught me to use appropriately. April thrived during her time away. Since returning home, April has been amazing and way more obedient than before. It is very important to remember to continue training at home. I use a wheelchair for mobility and was amazed that Austin trained her from my spare chair i let him borrow. I highly recommend Austin with Off Leash k9 training. Read less
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Nancy Forbes
6 months ago
Head trainer Austin was our 11 month old American bully, Bo’s board and train trainer and is also our 5 year old pocket bully, Winnow’s aggression package trainer. Bo’s board and train went better than I was anticipating. Austin kept us updated with videos and detailed what progress Bo was making that day. You could tell through video Austin took extra care and time to create a relationship with Bo and most importantly made training fun! Bo learned all basic… Read more
Head trainer Austin was our 11 month old American bully, Bo’s board and train trainer and is also our 5 year old pocket bully, Winnow’s aggression package trainer.
Bo’s board and train went better than I was anticipating. Austin kept us updated with videos and detailed what progress Bo was making that day. You could tell through video Austin took extra care and time to create a relationship with Bo and most importantly made training fun! Bo learned all basic commands, came home with a calmer demeanor and learned how to walk on leash past distractions. It’s been awesome to have Bo home and continue building on the strong foundation Austin has created for us.
I also really appreciated how simply and easy drop off and pick up was. Austin spent over an hour for both days answering any questions I had + going over how to do commands properly.
Winnow is still in the middle of her aggression training , she is highly leash/dog reactive. So far I’m super happy with her progress. It’s a ton of homework and using what you learn from the classes in your daily training sessions but Austin is incredibly easy to talk to and learn from. I can also see he too cares about helping Winnow overcome her fear/reactivity and has been available to call or text when I have questions regarding her.
Overall I’m so glad I not only found Off Leash K9 but also that I get to work with head trainer Austin! Read less
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Catherine Pittman
2 months ago
We cannot say enough incredible things about our two-week board and train experience for Tuna with Rebekah. From the moment we dropped him off, we felt completely confident that he was in the best hands — and somehow, our expectations were still exceeded. Rebekah is truly exceptional at what she does. Not only is she clearly knowledgeable and skilled, but she also genuinely cares about the dogs she works with. Tuna came home more confident, more responsive, and so much… Read more
We cannot say enough incredible things about our two-week board and train experience for Tuna with Rebekah. From the moment we dropped him off, we felt completely confident that he was in the best hands — and somehow, our expectations were still exceeded.
Rebekah is truly exceptional at what she does. Not only is she clearly knowledgeable and skilled, but she also genuinely cares about the dogs she works with. Tuna came home more confident, more responsive, and so much more well-mannered — but still his sassy self. It’s obvious that the training focused not just on obedience, but on building trust, structure, and communication.
The transformation in just two weeks was remarkable. Walks are calmer, commands are consistent, and we feel so much more equipped as owners. One of the most valuable parts of the experience was how Rebekah trained us, too. She made sure we understood how to maintain Tuna’s progress and set him up for continued success.
We also loved receiving updates and seeing how much care and attention Tuna was getting while he was away. It gave us such peace of mind.
If you’re considering a board and train program, do it — and ask for Rebekah. We are beyond grateful for the foundation she’s given Tuna (and us!). It was worth every second and every penny. 🐾✨ Read less
Off Leash K9 Training of Richmond, VA
- 10097 Patterson Park Rd #210, Ashland, VA 23005
- 804-635-2288
- [email protected]
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