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In-Home Dog Training in Detroit, MI

Private obedience lessons delivered in or around your Detroit home.

If your dog pulls on the leash, jumps on guests, or struggles to respond to commands, private training can help you establish clearer communication and more structured daily routines. Off Leash K9 Training of Detroit, Michigan offers four- and eight-lesson in-home obedience programs in which a trainer works directly with you and your dog in or around your home.

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Why Detroit Dog Owners Trust Off Leash K9 Training

Experienced local leadership:

Head Trainer Katie Cook has been part of OLK9 Detroit since 2018 and holds a bachelor's degree in Animal Science from Michigan State University.

Rescue and shelter experience:

Katie has volunteered with rescues and shelters and has successfully fostered and adopted out more than 80 dogs.

Owner-led commitment:

Owner Josh Wilson started training dogs in January 2014 and has developed a multi-location Off Leash K9 Training operation across several states. His stated priority is the health and well-being of every client's dog.

Free phone consultations:

Prospective clients can discuss their dog's age, behavior history, current training needs, and goals before choosing a program.

Direct owner participation:

The Basic Obedience and Basic and Advanced Obedience programs consist of private in-home lessons involving the owner, dog, and trainer.

In-Home and Related Dog Training Programs

Off Leash K9 Training of Detroit offers two programs specifically listed as in-home training: Basic Obedience and Basic and Advanced Obedience. Basic Marker Mastery™ is an additional reward-based option. Owners should confirm its training location and their dog’s eligibility during the free phone consultation.

Basic Obedience Package

The Basic Obedience Package is an in-home program consisting of four private lessons. It introduces foundational commands and leash skills that owners can continue practicing during everyday routines.

Commands covered:

  • Come
  • Sit and Extended Sit
  • Down and Extended Down
  • Place and Extended Place
  • Loose-Leash Heel
  • Off, meaning to stop doing an unwanted action

Equipment included:

  • E-collar
  • 15-foot leash

This package is intended for owners seeking instruction in the listed foundational commands. Continued owner practice is important for reinforcing and maintaining the skills introduced during the four lessons.

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Three Shih Tzus during in-home dog training Detroit MI

Basic and Advanced Obedience

The Basic and Advanced Obedience program is an eight-lesson in-home program. The first four lessons include the Basic Obedience curriculum, while the final four lessons cover advanced obedience.

Advanced commands and components include:

  • Extended-distance obedience
  • Advanced heel work
  • Watch
  • Through
  • Front
  • Stand
  • Additional advanced commands

Equipment included:

  • E-collar
  • 15-foot leash

Owners participate in the private lessons and learn how to use the commands and equipment included with the program. Continued practice is important for developing and maintaining the skills taught during training.

Basic Marker Mastery™

Basic Marker Mastery™ is a four-week program consisting of four one-hour sessions. It uses reward-based training methods and a clicker rather than an e-collar or prong collar.

Skills covered:

  • Introduction to Come
  • Introduction to Sit
  • Learning the Place command
  • Introduction to the OLK9 slip lead
  • Loose-leash walking

Equipment included:

  • 15-foot leash
  • Clicker
  • Slip lead

This program provides a reward-based option for owners who want to introduce foundational commands and loose-leash walking with a clicker and slip lead. Confirm your dog’s eligibility and the current training location during the free phone consultation.

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Why Detroit Chooses Off Leash K9 Training for In-Home Dog Training

Detroit dog owners may prefer in-home training when they want direct participation and an opportunity to practice the listed commands in or around their own homes. Off Leash K9 Training offers two programs specifically identified as in-home training: Basic Obedience and Basic and Advanced Obedience.

  • Training in or around your home: A trainer comes to you for the private lessons included in the selected in-home program.
  • Direct owner participation: You work with the trainer and learn how to use the commands, handling techniques, and equipment associated with your program.
  • Two defined curricula: Basic Obedience includes four private lessons, while Basic and Advanced Obedience includes eight private lessons.
  • Age-appropriate options: The company's FAQ page states that e-collar training generally begins when a dog is at least five months old. Younger puppies may be eligible for clicker- and treat-based training.
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How Our In-Home Training Works

Step 1: Free Phone Consultation

Call (313) 401-0820 or complete the contact form to request a free phone consultation. During the conversation, you can discuss your dog's age, behavior history, current training needs, and your goals. The team can explain the available training programs and help identify an appropriate option.

Step 2: Program Selection and Scheduling

Once you select a program and complete payment, the company provides access to its training calendar. For the Basic Obedience and Basic and Advanced Obedience programs, a trainer comes to your home and works directly with you and your dog. The commands, equipment, and lesson count depend on the selected program.

Step 3: Training and Owner Education

Private in-home lessons involve the owner directly. Your trainer explains the commands, handling techniques, and equipment included with your program. Consistent practice between and after lessons is important for reinforcing the skills introduced during training.

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

How does in-home training work compared with other options?

In-home training provides private lessons with direct owner participation and focuses on goals within your home. Board and Train is immersive, with your dog staying with a professional trainer. Home training may suit dogs that struggle in groups, but dogs should also practice around outside distractions.

What equipment is provided with training programs?

Equipment depends on the program. Basic Obedience and Basic and Advanced Obedience include an e-collar and 15-foot leash. Basic Marker Mastery™ includes a 15-foot leash, clicker, and slip lead. Only the equipment specifically listed for each program is included.

How do I schedule training sessions?

Call (313) 401-0820 or complete the contact form to request a free phone consultation. Training packages must be paid in full before lessons can be scheduled. After payment, you receive calendar access to select an available appointment.

Do you offer training for specific behavior problems?

Yes. The eight-lesson Aggressive Dog Training program addresses aggression or reactivity around other dogs through obedience, desensitization, training tools, and owner control. Puppy consultations for dogs under five months cover obedience, housebreaking, crate training, socialization, pack structure, and potty communication.

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Start Your Dog’s Transformation Today!

Private in-home training gives owners an opportunity to participate directly while their dogs practice the commands included in the selected program. Whether you need foundational obedience or want to continue into advanced commands, the training team can explain the available options.

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!