Dog Training in Troy, MI

Professional Dog Training Programs for Troy Dogs and Their Owners

If your dog is pulling you down the sidewalk, reacting to other dogs during walks, or ignoring commands when distractions appear, you already know how difficult everyday routines can become. Off Leash K9 Training of Detroit serves Troy residents with in-home obedience lessons, Board and Train, puppy guidance, reward-based foundational training, and specialized programs for dog-to-dog aggression or reactivity.

Why Troy Chooses Off Leash K9 Training of Detroit for Dog Training

Our Dog Training Services in Troy

Basic Obedience Package

The Basic Obedience Package includes four private lessons conducted in or around the owner’s home. The curriculum covers come, sit and extended sit, down and extended down, place and extended place, loose-leash heel, and off to stop an unwanted action. An e-collar and a training leash are included. Owner participation is required throughout this hands-on foundational obedience program.

Basic and Advanced Obedience

Basic and Advanced Obedience includes eight private in-home lessons. The first four lessons follow the Basic Obedience curriculum, while the final four introduce advanced work such as extended-distance obedience, heel, watch, through, front, and stand. An e-collar and a training leash are included. This format may suit owners who want both foundational and advanced obedience instruction.

Two-Week Board and Train

The Two-Week Board and Train lasts 14 days, during which the dog boards with a professional trainer. The six listed commands are sit and extended sit, place and extended place, heel with on-leash and off-leash walking, down and extended down, come, and off. Training also covers multiple distractions in multiple environments, plus greeting, door, and meal manners. An e-collar is included.

After completion, the owner receives a two-hour one-on-one session explaining what the dog has learned and how to handle the dog properly. The website publishes a six-command guarantee and lifetime refresher language for this program. Owners should ask the business to explain the current terms, limitations, and owner maintenance requirements.

Aggressive Dog Training

Aggressive Dog Training is an eight-lesson program for dogs with aggression or reactivity concerns involving other dogs. It includes the Basic Obedience curriculum and additional lessons working with the owner and dog around other dogs in different scenarios. The program focuses on providing skills, training tools, desensitization experience, and improved owner control. Owners should discuss their dog’s complete behavior history with the training team before enrolling.

Puppy Training Consultation

The Puppy Training Consultation is intended for puppies under five months. It introduces basic obedience foundations and provides guidance on house-training, communication about going outside, crate training, socialization, pack structure, and common puppy questions. Owners should consult their veterinarian about vaccination status and appropriate socialization activities. Continued owner follow-through at home is important during this stage.

Basic Marker Mastery™

Basic Marker Mastery™ is a four-week reward-based program with four one-hour sessions. 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. Owner participation is part of this foundational training option.

Therapy Dog Preparation

Therapy Dog Preparation is an eight-week program with eight lessons designed to prepare the dog and owner for therapy-dog testing. Following successful completion, Off Leash K9 Training may evaluate and certify the dog and owner through Therapy Pets Unlimited. Preparation does not guarantee certification or test passage.

Dog Behavior Problems We Help Address

Leash Pulling and Difficult Walks Loose-leash heel and consistent handling can help create calmer, more manageable daily walks.
Barking and Lunging Around Other Dogs Aggressive Dog Training may help improve control around barking or lunging at other dogs.
Jumping on Visitors Place, sit, off, and greeting manners can help create calmer behavior when visitors arrive.
Door Manners Door manners help teach dogs to wait calmly instead of rushing through an open doorway.
Meal Manners Meal manners add structure to feeding routines and encourage calmer behavior around food.
Ignoring Commands Around Distractions Training around distractions can improve responses when people, dogs, smells, or movement appear.
Puppy House-Training Puppy consultations include house-training guidance and communication about going outside.
Recall Recall training builds the come command while supporting safe practice and applicable leash rules.

How Our Dog Training Process Works

Meet Trainers

Meet the Off Leash K9 Detroit Team

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.

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

Do you offer in-home training in Troy?

Basic Obedience and Basic and Advanced Obedience are listed as in-home programs conducted in or around the owner’s home. The published program pages do not identify every private or specialized program as in-home. Contact the business to confirm the current setting and availability for your selected program.

What training equipment is included?

Training equipment varies by program. Basic Obedience and Basic and Advanced Obedience include an e-collar and training leash, while the Two-Week Board and Train includes an e-collar. Basic Marker Mastery™ includes a 15-foot leash, clicker, and slip lead. Ask about any additional equipment requirements during the free phone consultation.

How long does it take to see results?

Program durations vary. Basic Obedience includes four private lessons, Basic and Advanced Obedience includes eight private lessons, and Basic Marker Mastery™ includes four one-hour sessions over four weeks. Aggressive Dog Training and Therapy Dog Preparation each include eight lessons over eight weeks. The Two-Week Board and Train lasts 14 days. Results and the time required for progress vary by dog, program, environment, and owner follow-through.

Do you work with aggressive dogs?

The Aggressive Dog Training program is designed for dogs with aggression or reactivity concerns involving other dogs. The eight-lesson program includes Basic Obedience and additional lessons working around other dogs in different scenarios. It focuses on skills, training tools, desensitization, and improved owner control. Owners should provide complete information about their dog’s behavior and discuss program suitability before enrolling.

Get Started with Professional Dog Training in Troy

Get Started with Professional Dog Training Today

If pulling, jumping, dog-to-dog reactivity, puppy concerns, or inconsistent command responses are making everyday routines difficult, Off Leash K9 Training of Detroit offers several training formats serving Troy dog owners.

You do not need to know which program is right before contacting the team.

Start by describing your dog’s age, behavior, previous training, and the situations where you need the most help.

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 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!