FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Contact us for in-house payment plan options and discounts. (LEO and Military Discounts Available) Basic Obedience Starter Package One individual lesson is $375.00 (This includes the Off-Leash K9 Training E-Collar, 20 foot leash, and the price of the first lesson). Then each additional lesson is just $100.00 per session! The Basic Obedience Package This includes the Off-Leash K9 Training E-Collar which all of our dogs are trained on, a 20 foot leash, and includes all FOUR lessons for $525.00 you save by paying for everything up-front! The e-collar we use has a two-year warranty, it is completely waterproof, and it has a range of 3/4 mile (1200 yards)! This will be brought to your first lesson along with the 20-foot leash! By the end of this package, your dog will be able to be outside, off-leash, with distractions listening on command. Basic Obedience Curriculum “Come,” “Sit,” and “Extended Sit.” “Down” and “Extended Down.” “Place” and “Extended Place.” They will sit on aspecific location that you point to (chair, park bench, etc) “Out.” To drop any and all things you ask them to. “Loose Leash Walking.” They will walk right beside of you on a leash “Off.” Do not jump on me or anyone else. **Extended sit, down, and place means your dog will REMAIN in the down, sit, or place position until YOU tell them to “break” (release them). Basic and Advanced Obedience Package This package is for those who really want their dog to be rock-stars! This includes 8 lessons for $850.00 you save by paying for the Basic Obedience Package and 4 Advanced lessons up-front! The e-collar we use has a two-year warranty, it is completely waterproof, and it has a range of 3/4 mile (1200 yards)! This will be ready at your first lesson along with the 20-foot leash! Advanced Lessons Your dog must finish our Basic Obedience Package before we will teach them advanced lessons! We offer numerous advanced lessons! Some are: extended distance obedience (your dog will be sitting/downing on command from 50+ yards away from you), heel command (they come running, go around you and sit down right beside your left leg), watch command (stare at you until you release them), through command (go in between your legs and sit down), stand command (they will assume a standing position on command), front command (they will come running and sit directly in front of you no matter where they are), focused heeling (will stare at you the entire time they heel), touch command (they will run up and stand up against anything you point to), and many more! 2 Week Board and Train Program This is a very popular program and is usually booked for a few months in advance, so please contact us before paying online or trying to schedule an appointment for this. This is where you drop off your dog, and 2-weeks later you pick up a dog that is flawless outside, off-leash, with distractions! See our youtube channel for numerous board and train before/after videos! This 2-week program is a program which focuses on practical, everyday obedience that is completed with a high level of precision, outside, off-leash, with distractions! This program provides a little bit of everything, including manners and socialization (dogs and people). All behaviors are taught with high-level distraction proofing. This program offers the following: Sit and Extended Sit (Dog remains in position until released) Down and Extended Down Loose Leash and Off-Leash Walking Come on command (outside, off-leash, with distractions) Greeting Manners (not jumping) Waiting politely at doors and gates (wait when they are opened until you release them) Waiting politely for meals (wait until they are released) Training with distractions (dogs and people) Place and Extended Place (Jump up and sit on any object you point to on command and stay there until released) Heel Command (off-leash, will come around the right side of your body and sit down right beside of your left leg). The total price of this 2-week intensive package $2,200.00 (or 6 payments). After completion of the training, owner will be provided with a 2 hour one-on-one session which will detail everything their companion does, how to handle them, and how to properly control them. Therapy Dog Development Program Is your goal to have your dog become a therapy dog? This specially designed 8-lesson course prepares you and your dog for their therapy dog testing and certification. We have had many of our former clients easily pass their therapy dog certification after our training program. The cost of this program is $950.00 (or 3 monthly payments of $316.67). With successful completion of this program, we can evaluate and certify you and your dog through Therapy Pets Unlimited. Dog Aggression Training Package Does your dog have issues with dog aggression, dog reactivity, or simply go over the top when it comes to other dogs being around? If so, this is a specially designed program may be the best option for you and your dog. This 8 private lesson program is $950.00 (or 3 monthly payments of $316.67), which consists of our basic obedience package (4 lessons/5 commands) which will give you a solid foundation of control over your dog, just like the dogs you see in our 700+ videos on our YouTube Channel. Then, we spend the next 4 lessons working you and your dog around other dogs in different scenarios, commands, and situations. Giving your dog (and you) the skills, tools, obedience, and desensitization that is necessary in order to put you back in control of these situations. Therapy Dog Certification We are certified Therapy Pets Unlimited evaluators! Is your goal to make your dog a certified therapy dog? We would recommend our Therapy Dog Development Course. This is our 8 private lesson course which includes the 4 basic obedience lessons (5 commands outside/off leash) followed by 4 lessons specifically tailored to you and your dog passing the Therapy Dog Certification. At the conclusion of this course, we can test you and your dog for certification. Upon passing the Therapy Pets Unlimited test, you and your dog will be awarded the Therapy Pets Unlimited certification and ID. Canine Good Citizen Certification We are certified CGC evaluators! This is a certification program that is designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. The Canine Good Citizen Program is a two-part program that stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs. All dogs who pass the 10-step CGC test may receive a very nice certificate from the American Kennel Club. You and your dog will practice the CGC exercises: Accepting a friendly stranger, Sitting politely for petting, Appearance & grooming, Out for a walk (loose leash walking), Walking through a crowd, Sit and down on command and Staying in place, Coming when called, Reaction to another dog, Reaction to distraction and Supervised separation. This class is perfect for continuing your dog’s education. You and your dog will work toward creating a better relationship while your dog learns to listen to you consistantly. As you work with your dog to teach the CGC skills, you’ll discover the many benefits and joys of training your dog. Training will enhance the bond between you and your dog. Whether your dog is ready to for the certification, or you want us to help get your dog ready for the certification, contact us!
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We talk via email and or phone to get to know our customers, their pets, and their needs. If needed we will do an evaluation of the dog and then provide a recommended training program.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
OLK9 is composed of off leash trainers with experience and training ranging from US Military, DOD, US Secret Service, and Private Sector. Our client’s dogs will be trained to have the same level of obedience as most police/military working dogs. This style of training encompasses the core beliefs and philosophy of consistency, fairness, and crystal clear communication that will turn any dog into a well-behaved member of society in any situation. 100% Obedience, 100% Off Leash! OLK9 Trainer Program @ OLK9 Headquarters Canine Good Citizen Certified Therapy Evaluator