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Dog Training in Novi, MI

Professional Dog Training in Novi, MI

Off Leash K9 Training of Detroit serves Novi residents with in-home private lessons, a Two-Week Board and Train program, Basic Marker Mastery™, a Puppy Training Consultation, Aggressive Dog Training, and Therapy Dog Preparation. The appropriate option may depend on your dog’s age, current behavior, training history, and your goals. 

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Why Novi Dog Owners Consider Off Leash K9 Training

Training Selected for the Individual Dog

Programs vary by dog's age, behavior, training history, household needs, owner goals, and schedules.

In-Home Private Training

Private lessons provide one-on-one coaching in or around your home. Novi is within our service area.

Practical Training for Everyday Life

Training supports good behavior at home, on walks, around visitors, doors, meals, and public places.

Owner Education and Participation

Owners learn commands and handling. Board and Train includes a 2-hour one-on-one completion session.

Multiple Verified Training Formats

Seven options include Basic, Adv., Board and Train, Marker Mastery™, Puppy, Aggression, and Therapy.

Experienced Michigan Training Team

Head Trainer Katie Cook has an Animal Science degree from Michigan State and deep rescue experience.

Clear Program Information

Website details cover curricula, lesson counts, duration, equipment, owner roles, and consultations.

Find the Right Training Program for Your Dog

Basic Obedience In-Home Training

This program includes four private lessons conducted in or around your home, empowering you to train alongside our professional dog trainers in your dog’s familiar environment. Owner participation is essential throughout.

Commands taught include come, sit and extended sit, down and extended down, place and extended place, loose-leash heel, and off to stop unwanted behaviors. Equipment provided includes an e-collar and a training leash. 

Consistent practice between lessons is key to lasting results.

Best for owners seeking foundational obedience with hands-on involvement.

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Doberman relaxing on raised bed during dog training Novi MI

Basic + Advanced Obedience In-Home Training

This eight-lesson program combines the Basic Obedience curriculum in the first four lessons with advanced obedience in the final four. Advanced work may include extended-distance obedience, heel, watch, through, front, and stand. The program includes an e-collar and a training leash. 

Basic Marker Mastery™

This four-week program includes four one-hour sessions using reward-based training methods. It introduces come, sit, place, and loose-leash walking with the OLK9 slip lead. The program includes a 15-foot leash, clicker, and slip lead. 

Best for owners interested in a reward-based foundational training option. 

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Puppy Training Consultation

Designed for puppies under five months, this consultation covers obedience introduction, house-training, crate training, socialization, establishing routines, and answering common puppy questions. Owner follow-through is vital for success.

Best for new puppy owners establishing early habits.

Aggressive Dog Training

This eight-week program includes eight lessons for dogs with aggression or reactivity concerns involving other dogs. It incorporates the Basic Obedience curriculum with additional lessons around other dogs in different scenarios. The program focuses on owner handling, training tools, control, and desensitization.

Best for owners who want to discuss dog-to-dog aggression or reactivity concerns with the training team.

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Therapy Dog Preparation

This eight-week, eight-lesson program prepares dog and owner for therapy dog testing and potential certification through Therapy Pets Unlimited. It focuses on obedience, handling, and readiness assessment. Preparation is distinct from guaranteed certification.

Best for owners interested in therapy dog work.

2-Week Board & Train

This immersive two-week program has your dog board with a professional trainer while working on sit, place, heel, down, come, and off. Training also includes work around multiple distractions and environments, along with greeting manners, door manners, and meal manners. An e-collar is included. After completion, the owner receives a two-hour one-on-one session covering the dog’s commands and proper handling.

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Dog Behavior Problems We Help Address

  • Leash Pulling and Difficult Walks Loose-leash training improves walks, while owner practice around distractions builds better manners.
  • Barking, Lunging, and Reactivity Training builds obedience, handling, trigger management, and calmer responses around distractions.
  • Jumping and Poor Household Manners Training supports better greetings, door manners, meal manners, and calmer household routines.
  • Ignoring Commands Around Distractions Distraction training strengthens come, sit, down, and place through consistent owner practice.
  • Aggression Toward Other Dogs Aggression training combines basic obedience, structured dog exposure, and informed owner handling.
  • Puppy House-Training and Early Manners Puppy consultation covers crate training, accidents, socialization, obedience, and daily structure.
  • Recall and Off-Leash Reliability Recall training strengthens the come command around distractions while following local leash rules.

Our Dog Training Process

Tell Us About Your Dog

Start by contacting us via the contact form or calling for a free consultation. Discuss your dog’s age, breed, behavior, training history, household, goals, aggression history, preferred format, and schedule.

Complete a Free Phone Consultation

Describe concerns, goals, and review programs. Ask about format and equipment. This is not a veterinary or clinical evaluation.

Choose a Training Program

Review the program duration, curriculum, owner involvement, and current details on the Plans & Pricing page. Training packages must be paid in full before lessons are scheduled.

Begin Training

Formats include in-home owner participation, immersive Board and Train, Marker Mastery™ reward-based sessions, puppy consultations, and specialized programs.

Maintain the Training at Home

Owner coaching covers ongoing practice, reinforcement, equipment use, and household structure. Board and Train clients receive a two-hour owner session for skill transfer.

Meet Trainers

Meet the Off Leash K9 Detroit Team

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Katie Cook, Head Trainer

With Off Leash K9 Training of Detroit since 2018. Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from Michigan State University and grew up showing in 4-H. Has personally fostered and adopted out over 80 dogs through local rescues and shelters, and shares her home with a pack of five rescues of her own.

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Josh Wilson, Owner

Based in Hampton Roads, VA, Josh has built a multi-location Off Leash K9 Training enterprise across several states since he started training in January 2014. He’s married to Devin, has two children, and shares his home with a Black Lab named Charlotte and a Rottweiler named Rocky.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dog Training in Novi, MI

How much does dog training cost in Novi, MI?

Dog training costs vary depending on the selected program, training format, and number of lessons. Visit the Plans & Pricing Page or request a free phone consultation to review the available options. 

Which program may suit my dog?

The appropriate program depends on your dog’s age, behavior, training history, goals, and whether aggression or reactivity is involved. In-home programs require direct owner participation, while Board and Train is an immersive 14-day format. A free phone consultation can help you review the available options. 

At what age should puppy training begin?

The Puppy Training Consultation is intended for puppies under five months and introduces obedience, house-training, crate-training guidance, socialization guidance, and communication about going outside. Early household routines can begin when a puppy comes home. 

Do you work with aggressive or reactive dogs?

Aggressive Dog Training is an eight-week, eight-lesson program focused on aggression or reactivity involving other dogs. Owners should provide complete information about their dog’s behavior and discuss the program with the training team before enrollment. 

Start Dog Training in Novi, MI

Get Started with Professional Dog Training Today

Dog training in Novi begins with a conversation about your dog’s behavior and your goals. Novi is listed within Off Leash K9 Training of Detroit’s service area. In-home availability and any distance restrictions should be confirmed during the free phone consultation. 

Call us for a free consultation and sign up for the training program that will change your life—and your dog’s!



About Off Leash K9 Training
Dog Trainers Who Are Recognized Around The World!
Nick White, Founder Off Leash K9 Training
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Nick White is the Owner and Founder of Off Leash K9 Training.  Nick is a former US Marine and former US Secret Service. He currently has over 130+ dog training locations throughout the United States. 

Nick is globally recognized as being one of the top dog trainers in the world.  He has 2 official world records in off leash obedience, named on Wikipedia as one of the top 20 dog trainers in the world, recently named top 10 trainer in the world by bestdogtrainers.org, has been featured in many magazines and shows, and he is regularly requested by the top celebrities and athletes! He has been called upon by people such as actor Ryan Reynolds, WWE’s John Cena, MLB All Star Max Scherzer, UFC World Champion Jon “Bones” Jones, and many more!

You can visit our YouTube Channel and watch over 1500+ before/after videos of Nick and his team’s work!  Off Leash K9 Training has more documented videos than any dog training business in the entire world!