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Off-Leash K9 Training, LLC

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Welcome to the best dog training in Winston-Salem! Off-Leash K9 Training, LLC is one of the highest-rated, highest-reviewed, and most-talked dog training businesses in the country! Best of all, we are located right here in Winston-Salem! e specialize in dog behavior analysis, owner education and private lessons. This multithreaded education will ultimately create a stronger bond between the owner and the dog. We currently hold a world record in obedience and were were nominated the 2014 and 2015 "Best Dog Trainer in Northern Virginia" by Northern Virginia Magazine. We are one of the highest-rated dog training business in Virginia, DC, and Maryland. Currently, we have over 110 5-star reviews on Google! We currently hold a world record in obedience training. We specialize in off-leash control, in and around severe distractions. You can expect an advanced level of dog obedience training, with your dog having become well versed in the following commands: -Car manners - Come on command - Down at a distance - Down (until released into another command) - Heel - House manners - Off (verbal correction command) - Place - Sit (until released into another command) - Sit/Down at a distance - Quiet on command (stop barking or whining) - Many More! Rion Ferguson is the Head Trainer for Off Leash K9 Winston Salem. Rion has lived and breathed for dogs the majority of his life. He learned at a early age how important they could be and that the phrase “Man’s best friend” was understatement. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington in 2007 with a major in Criminal Justice and minor in Sociology. After graduating, Rion attended The Tom Rose School for Professional Dog Trainers which is considered one of the top three accredited dog training schools in the nation. While attending, Rion developed and honed his skills and abilities in puppy development/imprinting (Working dogs/ Pet Dogs), Obedience (Practical/Competition), Agility, Detection, Protection, and Behavioral Modification. At the completion of the program Rion graduated with High Honors due to finishing first in his class. He then returned back to his home town of Burlington, North Carolina to help as many dogs as he could. In the summer of 2008 Rion was featured in newspapers across the state as being an up and coming Trainer and Behavioralist due to his work with rescues. In 2009, Rion became a Deputy Sheriff. He worked his up the latter from Detention Officer, to Deputy Sheriff, and then fulfilled his dream by being hand picked to become the newest member of the K-9 unit. In the Fall of 2014 Rion ended his career in Law Enforcement and re-entered the dog community. He started working with well known rescue groups such as Great Dane Friends of Ruff Love to which he helped evaluate shelter dogs and rehabilitate dogs in their care.
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Hired 28 times

2 employees

16 years in business

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2016

Services offered
Dog training package

Puppy training

Aggressive behavior modification

General obedience training

Therapy or service dog training

Dog size

Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs)

Small (16 - 25 lbs)

Medium (26 - 40 lbs)

Large (41 - 70 lbs)

Dog training type

Private lessons

Board and train

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Peggy N.

May 22, 2016

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After two months of group training and trying to train my 5 month old Aussie myself she only got worse. I started looking for trainers and liked what I read about Off-Leash K9. I chose the 2 week board and training. What a difference they made in my Zoey. My family and I were amazed at everything she could do after just 2 weeks of training. If you have a problem pet this is the place to go. Rion and Yan, Thanks. You are the Best.
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Cheryl B.

Jun 20, 2016

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We feel so very Blessed that Rion Ferguson spoke with us within 24 hours after I contacted the office. At first, we were going to work with Rion for the weekly basic and the advanced training sessions. When he called us back (after he had worked all day until sometime well after 8:00 pm) and did not become frustrated with the, what seemed to be 100 or more questions that came to our heads, for almost an hour), we knew right then that we were going to enroll our puppy in the board and train program with Rion. We were planning to enroll Bentley (our 6 1/2 month old Great Pyrenees puppy), right after he recovered from his elective gastropexy and neutering, which was a total of 3 weeks, which by then, Rion had a full schedule. Since Bentley's surgery, Rion is booked solid with the 'board and train' program. Rion has continued to answer my texts with the questions I have had with no hesitation. He said he will follow up with me when he has an opening in the board and train program. Honestly, Rion was so friendly and down-to-earth, that I am feeling a level of comfort that it won't be so hard to have Bentley gone for 2 weeks, because I sense how much love Rion has for his 'students'! We're getting very excited, and eager to get a call from Rion, so we can get Bentley trained and really enjoy him!
Dog Training
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JAVIER C.

Dec 2, 2015

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We are very satisfied with the results of the program. Rion, our trainer, was very good working with our dog and us. We do recommend it.
Dog Training
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Mike r.

Jan 19, 2017

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thumbtack was excellent. I have not enrolled my dog in the off leash k9 training. He starts Feb 10th. Really appreciate the service from Thumbtack Mike
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Donna B.

May 22, 2016

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Rion did an awesome job!! A well behaved dog returned home after the 2 week inboard training program! Couldn't ask for anything more...GREAT JOB RION
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