Yes. Off Leash K9 Training of Spokane & Coeur d’Alene offers a first-lesson satisfaction guarantee. If you are not completely amazed and 100% satisfied after your first lesson, that lesson is free, no questions asked. This guarantee applies specifically to your first lesson. To learn more about the training process and find the right program for your dog, contact the team for a free phone consultation.

Your dog will benefit tremendously! Most behavior problems (biting, chewing, jumping, etc) are based off of a lack of exercise, discipline, and out of boredom! With this training, your dog is receiving top-quality obedience training, which in turn, allows you to give your dog freedom to run around OFF-LEASH and play! So by doing this training your dog is not bored because it is learning and being stimulated, it is running freely off-leash so it is getting exercise, and it is getting obedience/discipline! Not only does all of this greatly benefit your dog, but it also benefits you and your family!

Remember, if you do not employ your dog and give it a job to do (training), it will become self-employed. A self-employed dog will cost YOU money!

An e-collar, or electronic collar, is a remote-controlled training tool used to communicate with a dog during certain obedience programs. The collar delivers an adjustable stimulation through two contact points. Off Leash K9 Training of Spokane & Coeur d’Alene describes the sensation as similar to a light tap intended to get the dog’s attention rather than punish or frighten the dog.

During training, the dog learns to associate the stimulation with commands and guidance from the handler. Because the collar is operated remotely, it can also support communication when the dog is working at a distance or around distractions. Owners are taught how to use the equipment appropriately and consistently as part of the training process.

E-collars are included with certain training packages, but they are not used in every program. The website states that e-collar training generally begins when a dog is at least five months old, while younger puppies may begin with clicker-and-treat training.

Contact the team for a free consultation to discuss your dog’s age, training needs, and whether an e-collar-based program may be appropriate.

No. Your dog will not need to wear the e-collar at all times. As your dog learns the commands and you consistently reinforce the training, the collar may not be necessary during routine activities inside your home.

Off Leash K9 Training of Spokane & Coeur d’Alene recommends using the e-collar during outdoor off-leash activities. Unexpected distractions, such as animals, people, sounds, or unfamiliar surroundings, can capture a dog’s attention. Wearing the collar allows the handler to reinforce trained commands and communicate with the dog from a distance when needed.

The e-collar should be viewed as a training and communication tool rather than a replacement for continued practice, responsible supervision, or proper handling. Your trainer will show you how and when to use it as part of your dog’s training program.

Contact the team for a free consultation to learn more about e-collar training and which program may be appropriate for your dog.

Contact your local OLK9 Certified Trainer for the location of their training.

Generally, we do not like to train dogs inside the house! Why? It is easy for dogs to listen when they are in their own home. It is a familiar environment. If your pet trains in an unfamiliar environment, with countless distractions, they will listen to your commands anywhere.

You do not need to reserve a specific block of time every day to work on your dog’s training. Off Leash K9 Training of Spokane & Coeur d’Alene teaches owners how to reinforce commands and good behavior during normal daily activities, such as walks, mealtimes, greetings, and routines around the home.

Consistent practice is still important. Short training opportunities throughout the day can help your dog understand what is expected and strengthen the skills learned during lessons. Depending on the program, you may also receive owner education, handling guidance, and homework to help you continue the training between sessions.

Contact the team for a free phone consultation to discuss your dog’s needs and learn what level of practice may be recommended for your selected program.

Generally, we do not start e-collar training on a dog until it is at least 5 months old.

Not a problem! We can still train your pup using the clicker/treat method! This will give your new pup a good foundation for basic obedience! Additionally, We can teach you how to house train your puppy. He/ she will learn how to let you know they need to go. So they don’t continue having accidents in the house.

A clicker is a small device that makes a distinct “click” noise. This is used to instantly mark the desired behavior. Then, it is immediately followed with a treat! This enables the dog to learn the commands much faster because you are instantly “marking” the correct behavior. In return, the dog knows it has not done what you are asking it to do until it hears the distinct “click.”

That is fine! E-Collar training works on a dog of ANY SIZE, ANY SHAPE, and ANY AGE (above 5 months).

The free phone consultation gives you an opportunity to explain your training goals and ask which available program may be appropriate. The consultation is used to help determine the best program for your needs before you purchase training.

Request a consultation if you are unsure which option to choose.

Yes. Training is available for dogs of different ages, breeds, and sizes. The appropriate program depends on your dog’s current skills and training needs. Some programs also have age requirements or prerequisites. For example, e-collar training generally begins when a dog is at least five months old.

Review the trainer’s methods, available programs, owner involvement, and program requirements. You should also ask what the training includes, how you will maintain your dog’s progress, and whether the program is suitable for your dog’s specific behavior concerns.

A free phone consultation is available to help you understand the training options before enrolling.

The right option depends on your goals. Foundational obedience programs teach commands, walking skills, and household manners. Advanced programs build on previously learned obedience. Separate behavior modification programs are available for concerns such as anxiety, fear, reactivity, and aggression.

Some advanced and specialty programs require dogs to complete an eligible obedience course or Board and Train program first.

Obedience training focuses on commands and practical skills such as come, sit, down, place, heel, loose-leash walking, and off.

Behavior modification is intended for concerns such as anxiety, fear, reactivity, and aggression around dogs or people. These programs may include foundational obedience, additional behavior modification work, owner education, and homework.

Connect with the team to find a training plan that aligns with your goals.

Basic group lessons provide instruction around other participating dogs and owners in a facility setting. Private lessons provide individual instruction and may be offered at the training facility or through an eligible in-home program.

Advanced group and private lesson programs have prerequisites. Dogs must first complete an eligible obedience course or Board and Train program.

Yes. Owners participate directly in private, group, and in-home lesson programs.

Board and Train programs include an Owner Turnover and Education Session after training. During this hands-on session, the trainer reviews the commands, proper handling techniques, and ways to maintain the structure your dog learned.

Board and Train may be appropriate for owners looking for an immersive training format. However, the correct program depends on your dog’s needs.

The standard Foundation, Elite, and Complete Board and Train programs are designed for dogs needing obedience without behavior modification. Separate Board and Train programs are listed for dogs with anxiety, fear, timidness, reactivity, aggression, or other behavior concerns.

Request a consultation before selecting a Board and Train program.

After training, owners participate in a private Owner Turnover and Education Session. This session generally lasts two to three hours.

The trainer reviews what the dog learned, demonstrates proper handling techniques, and provides guided practice while the owner works with the dog. The purpose is to help the owner understand how to continue using the commands and structure after the dog returns home.

The Board and Train descriptions focus on developing obedience, manners, structure, and reliable responses to commands. They do not describe the programs as a way to replace a dog’s personality.

Your dog’s behavior and responsiveness may change through training, but individual results depend on the dog and continued owner involvement.

Get in touch to discuss your goals and what you can realistically expect from training.

Behavior modification programs are available for dogs with anxiety, fear, timidness, reactivity, and aggression. The website lists lesson-based and Board and Train options for different levels of behavior modification needs.

The appropriate option depends on the severity of the behavior and the dog’s individual needs. Training should not be presented as a guaranteed cure for anxiety or fear.

Behavior modification programs are available for dogs with reactivity around other dogs or people. These programs may combine foundational obedience, behavior modification work, owner education, and homework.

The goal is to improve obedience, handling, and the owner’s ability to manage the dog. Results vary, and complete elimination of reactive behavior should not be guaranteed.

Dogs with bite histories or severe aggression require careful program selection. The eight-lesson behavior modification program is not intended for dogs that have attacked or bitten a person or another dog.

A separate customized ten-week Board and Train program is listed for severe behavior modification needs, including dogs with bite histories, severe anxiety, or serious conflict with another dog in the household.

Request a consultation to discuss your dog’s history and whether an appropriate program is available.

Foundational obedience programs include loose-leash heel and walking skills. The website also identifies leash pulling and lunging as behaviors the training team works with.

When lunging is connected to fear, anxiety, reactivity, or aggression, a behavior modification program may be more appropriate than a standard obedience program.

Schedule a quick consultation to discuss what happens during your dog’s walks.

Yes. The Foundation Board and Train program specifically includes greeting manners and training for not jumping.

Other obedience options may also help owners establish commands and clearer expectations around greetings. The appropriate program depends on the dog’s overall training needs.

The website lists excessive barking as one of the unwanted behaviors the training team works with. However, it does not state that one specific program is suitable for every barking concern.

The appropriate training option depends on the dog’s overall behavior and training needs. Results should not be guaranteed before the dog’s situation is discussed.

The Advanced Group Lesson Program includes skills for veterinary care and grooming appointments. It also covers advanced commands, conflict-resolution skills, pack walks, and other advanced exercises.

Dogs must complete an eligible obedience course or Board and Train program before participating in advanced group lessons.

Yes. The website states that its training is designed for dogs of different ages, breeds, and sizes. It does not list a separate rescue-dog program or exclude rescue dogs from the available training options.

The appropriate program should be based on the dog’s current obedience and behavior needs rather than whether the dog came from a rescue.

Therapy-dog preparation is available through a lesson-based program and a Board and Train program. These programs are designed to build foundational skills and prepare dogs for therapy environments, distractions, testing, and certification requirements.

Completing the training does not automatically certify the dog. After successful completion, the owner must still register and complete testing with the proper or recommended evaluator.

Connect with Off Leash K9 Training of Spokane, LLC to discuss your therapy-dog goals and the preparation process.