Off Leash K9 Training
of Sarasota, FL
Join our Pack and get a Personalized Dog Training Program that takes your pup from Out of Control to Out of this World!
Sarasota, FL
- olk9sarasota.com
- Sarasota, FL 34232
- [email protected]
- 941-357-4500
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 Sarasota, FL
Off Leash K9 Training of Sarasota, FL serves dog owners across Sarasota and the surrounding communities — from puppies through board & train and aggression rehab.
Board & Train in Sarasota, FL
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 Sarasota, FL
Start your puppy right. Our Sarasota 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 Sarasota, FL
Reactivity and aggression are our specialty. We rehabilitate leash-reactive and dog- or people-aggressive dogs across the Sarasota area with structured, real-world training that restores control and calm.
Meet Our Sarasota Trainers
Cristian Pena
Trainer
After spending time in the culinary profession, Cristian took obedience classes with his dog and rekindled a childhood dream of working with dogs. His customer service…
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Don Shaw
Head Trainer
With over 17 years of experience, Don specializes in a wide range of canine training, including basic obedience, advanced off-leash training, behavior modification, working dogs, personal…
Read full bio →Locally operated. Backed by the OLK9 network. OLK9 Sarasota is part of the nationwide Off Leash K9 Training franchise. Visit our local site at olk9sarasota.com for our service-area pages and local reviews.
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Our Training Programs
Every program is delivered by our certified Sarasota trainers. Click any program for details, scheduling, and pricing on our local site.
Board and TrainDog Training
Elite 4 Week Board & Train
Obedience Lifetime Refresher – Best Value
Aggression/ReactivityBoard and TrainDog Training
3-Week Behavioral Board & Train + Lessons blend
Lifetime Refreshers After Completion!
Aggression/ReactivityBoard and TrainDog Training
3 Week Advanced Board & Train
2 Week Program This 2-week program focuses on practical, everyday obedience that is completed with a high level of precision, outside, off-leash,…
Board and TrainDog Training
2 Week Basic Board and Train
Obedient w/ Lifetime Refreshers! Program is only for dogs 6 mo. or older 2 Weeks of Immersive Training Dog will board with…
Board and TrainDog TrainingPuppy Training
2 or 4 Week Puppy Board & Train
Choose 2 weeks ($1,900) or 4 weeks ($3,400) at checkout.
Aggression/ReactivityDog Training
Behavior Modification Lessons
8 Private Lessons This specially designed program is for dogs with aggression or reactivity issues around other dogs. This 8-lesson program includes…
Dog TrainingTherapy Dog Training
Therapy Dog Preparation
Is your goal to have your dog become a therapy dog? This specially designed 8-lesson course prepares you and your dog for…
Dog TrainingObedience Lessons
Basic & Advanced Obedience
8 Private 1 hr lessons First 4 lessons include commands from Basic Obedience Training Final 4 lessons are Advanced Obedience Lessons…
Dog TrainingObedience Lessons
On Leash Obedience Lessons
Interested in training without an ecollar? This specially designed 6-lesson course prepares you and your dog to take on life’s adventures while…
Dog TrainingObedience Lessons
Basic Obedience
5 Private 1 hr private sessions “Come,” “Sit,” and “Extended Sit.” “Down” and “Extended Down.” Place and “Extended Place” “Out” Loose…
Dog TrainingPuppy Training
AKC Star Puppy
Focuses on all the things every puppy and owner need to have a great start together. STAR stands for Socialization, Training, Activity…
Dog TrainingObedience Lessons
Advanced Obedience Training
4 Week Program 4 Private Lessons Large Variety of Advanced Commands Learned Extended distance obedience Heel “Watch” command “Through” command “Stand” command…
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Advanced Lesson
1 Hour Lesson Upon completion of our Basic & Advanced Obedience Package, you may purchase individual Advanced Lessons. Extended distance obedience Heel…
See Our Sarasota Dogs in Action
Real before-and-after transformations from our Sarasota training programs.
Frequently Asked Questions — Sarasota
What are the hours at OLK9 Sarasota?
We're open Monday–Friday 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM and Saturday–Sunday 12:00 – 10:00 PM. Call 941-357-4500 to schedule your training.
Where is OLK9 Sarasota located?
OLK9 Sarasota is a service-area business covering Sarasota, FL and the surrounding communities. Call 941-357-4500 and we'll arrange the most convenient training location for you.
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 Sarasota area with structured, real-world training that restores control and confidence. Call 941-357-4500 for a free consultation.
How do I contact OLK9 Sarasota directly?
Does OLK9 Sarasota offer a free consultation?
Yes. Call 941-357-4500 to schedule a free phone consultation.
What areas does OLK9 Sarasota serve?
We serve Sarasota 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 941-357-4500 to learn what that looks like for your dog.
What Sarasota Owners Say
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Nicholas Augustus
4 months ago
Would highly recommend and use the training service again. Trainer Christian makes the process highly efficient and all training is done in real world scenarios with plenty of exposure to people strangers and other dogs. Our dog started showing big improvement from the first day and by the middle of the 8 weeks was already able to start weaning off the e collar for those worried about reliance on technology. The training works and Christian is able to adjust so… Read more
Would highly recommend and use the training service again. Trainer Christian makes the process highly efficient and all training is done in real world scenarios with plenty of exposure to people strangers and other dogs. Our dog started showing big improvement from the first day and by the middle of the 8 weeks was already able to start weaning off the e collar for those worried about reliance on technology. The training works and Christian is able to adjust so your dog succeeds whether they need more reinforcement or more advanced training session to session. I can assure anyone you will see remarkable improvement by going with this program.
We did the basic and advanced package for 8 weeks. We wish we did this at 6 months with our dog instead of 6 years old. Read less
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MG
8 months ago
UPDATE- the owners reply is ridiculous. Anyone can make a dog perform when blasting them with a high frequency collar. Take responsibility for injuring my dog. Photos attached. This was not the right program for our bichon mix. Our main reason for seeking a board and train program was help with potty training which means the trainer needs to place them on a schedule. This did not happen. Our dog came home with a scab on his neck from the… Read more
UPDATE- the owners reply is ridiculous. Anyone can make a dog perform when blasting them with a high frequency collar. Take responsibility for injuring my dog. Photos attached.
This was not the right program for our bichon mix. Our main reason for seeking a board and train program was help with potty training which means the trainer needs to place them on a schedule. This did not happen.
Our dog came home with a scab on his neck from the E-collar which has made me choose not to even keep up with this form of training. If the collar doesn't hurt them then why does our dog have a visible injury on his neck.
He came home more anxious and trembling which he never did before when we reprimanded him. I believe our dog was one of many dogs and they should not have taken on more than one dog at a time.
This program was a waste of $2600 and our dog spent 18 days away from us only to come home not potty trained with no schedule.
The owner Daniel was not apologetic and defensive of his program. He never apologized for my dog sustaining an injury from their e-collar usage. I absolutely do not recommend this type of training for small, companion dogs. Our dog is stubborn because the breed is notorious for that but he should have been sent home if he wasn't responding well to training. Instead the collar was mis-used and I don't trust anything related to this method or company any more. Read less
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Jade Scott
5 months ago
We came to offleash for help with our dog. She was reactive towards certain dogs, she resource guarded, and was very insecure. I signed us up for the 8 week reactive obedience course. Veronica set us up with an appointment with Chris. Just after one session with him we noticed a huge difference in our dogs body language. We just finished our courses and graduated with a very confident dog (and dog mama). He helped us learn and grow. He… Read more
We came to offleash for help with our dog. She was reactive towards certain dogs, she resource guarded, and was very insecure. I signed us up for the 8 week reactive obedience course. Veronica set us up with an appointment with Chris. Just after one session with him we noticed a huge difference in our dogs body language. We just finished our courses and graduated with a very confident dog (and dog mama). He helped us learn and grow. He was patient and always had encouraging words or advice for us. HE IS THE BEST! He’s a saint and really knows what he’s doing. 5 stars isn’t enough! Read less
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Kym Holland
8 months ago
This was a truly excellent experience for us and our dog, Barry. From the beginning, communication with Cristian regarding expectations for his two-week board & train stay was clear and straightforward. Cristian made the separation process smooth by maintaining consistent communication through texts and videos of Barry’s training progress, helping us feel confident that he was doing well and enjoying his time. We were impressed when we picked him up and saw Barry greeting us off leash at a nearby… Read more
This was a truly excellent experience for us and our dog, Barry. From the beginning, communication with Cristian regarding expectations for his two-week board & train stay was clear and straightforward. Cristian made the separation process smooth by maintaining consistent communication through texts and videos of Barry’s training progress, helping us feel confident that he was doing well and enjoying his time. We were impressed when we picked him up and saw Barry greeting us off leash at a nearby park. Cristian demonstrated all that Barry had learned and provided guidance on how to continue training for a successful transition back home. We also took Barry to a busy waterfront restaurant, where he enjoyed watching the birds, and we were pleased with his behavior and understanding of the expectations. We highly recommend Cristian and the Off Leash team—they truly deserve an A++. Read less
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Wil Hernandez
6 months ago
We had a fantastic experience with our dog trainer. From the very beginning, they were professional, patient, and clearly knowledgeable. They took the time to understand our dog’s behavior and tailored the training to fit his specific needs. The results have been amazing—our dog is more obedient, calm, and confident. You can tell they truly care about both the dogs and their owners. We’re incredibly grateful for the great job they did and would highly recommend their services to anyone… Read more
We had a fantastic experience with our dog trainer. From the very beginning, they were professional, patient, and clearly knowledgeable. They took the time to understand our dog’s behavior and tailored the training to fit his specific needs. The results have been amazing—our dog is more obedient, calm, and confident. You can tell they truly care about both the dogs and their owners. We’re incredibly grateful for the great job they did and would highly recommend their services to anyone looking for real, lasting results. Read less
Off Leash K9 Training of Sarasota, FL
- Serving Sarasota, FL & surrounding areas
- 941-357-4500
- [email protected]
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Hours Closed now
- Monday9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Thursday9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Friday9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Saturday12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Sunday12:00 – 10:00 PM