Off Leash K9 Training

What Off Leash K9 Training does

Off Leash K9 Training, LLC is a US-based dog training franchise founded in 2010 by Nick White, a former US Marine and US Secret Service agent. The company delivers obedience training and behavior modification services — primarily off-leash obedience, aggression/reactivity programs, puppy foundations, and board-and-train immersions — through 145+ independently owned and operated franchise locations across all 50 US states and the UK, supported by a network of more than 500 trainers with military, law enforcement, and Secret Service backgrounds. Its core training technology is a proprietary e-collar methodology (specialized remote collars with 3/4 mile range, waterproofing, two-year warranty) that conditions dogs to military/police working-dog standards, with signature offerings including a 2-week Board and Train program, an 8-lesson aggression protocol, Therapy Dog and AKC CGC certification preparation, and In-Home Training variants.

Name

Off Leash K9 Training

Legal name

Off Leash K9 Training, LLC

Website

https://offleashk9training.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Off Leash K9 Training is a US-based dog training franchise operating 145+ locations across the US and UK, offering proprietary e-collar-based obedience, aggression, and board-and-train programs to dog owners through a 500+ trainer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pet Training Services

NAICS

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (81291), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Training-Integrated Dog Daycare (Day Training) (HSANAFAE)

Keywords

• Dog obedience training
• Behavior modification programs
• Puppy training services
• E-collar dog training
• Board and train

Headquarters

HQ city

Anderson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. In-Person Training Sessions: Private training lessons offered in packages (Basic Obedience: 4 lessons, Basic and Advanced: 8 lessons) and individual sessions. E-collar and 20-foot leash included with first lesson or package purchase.
2. Board and Train Programs: Immersive boarding and training programs lasting 1-2 weeks where dogs live with trainers. Includes 1 Week Freedom Program and 2 Week Signature Board and Train. Often booked months in advance.
3. Training Products: Sale of branded merchandise including officially licensed OLK9 E-Collars ($199.99), Place Cots ($40-$60), and training tools. E-collars include 2-year warranty, waterproof design, 1/2 mile range.
4. Online Courses and Digital Products: Video courses and eBooks sold through website: 'Raising the Perfect Dog' Puppy Training Video Course ($199), 'Mastering the Recall' ($349), 'Mastering the Place Command' ($297), and eBook version ($29).
5. Franchise Licensing: Each location is independently owned and operated under the Off Leash K9 Training franchise model. Franchisees pay for the right to use the brand, training methodology, and receive support from the parent company.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Off Leash K9 Training provides professional dog obedience and behavior modification training services delivered through both private lesson packages and immersive 1- and 2-week board-and-train programs, using a proprietary e-collar methodology designed to achieve off-leash obedience with distraction-proofing. The company also sells branded training hardware (officially licensed e-collars and place cots) and self-paced online video courses authored by founder Nick White.

Product overview

Off Leash K9 Training is a dog training franchise offering a comprehensive portfolio of training services, programs, and products. The core offering consists of in-person training programs including Basic Obedience Package (4 lessons), Basic and Advanced Obedience Package (8 lessons), Board & Train programs (1-week and 2-week options), Puppy Training, Dog Aggression Training, and Therapy Dog Certification programs. The company also offers a digital product line through its online learning platform including video courses (Puppy Training, Mastering the Place Command, Mastering the Recall) and eBooks. Physical products include the officially licensed OLK9 E-Collar and OLK9 Place Cots. All programs utilize e-collar training methodology combined with reward-based techniques.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Basic Obedience Package A 4 private-lesson obedience package that includes the Off-Leash K9 Training E-Collar and 20-foot leash. Covers 'Come,' 'Sit,' 'Extended Sit,' 'Down,' 'Extended Down,' 'Place,' 'Extended Place,' 'Out,' 'Loose Leash Walking,' and 'Off,' targeting all-breed, all-age family dogs needing off-leash obedience with distractions.
• Basic and Advanced Obedience Package An 8 private-lesson package that combines basic obedience with advanced commands including 50+ yard distance response, heel, watch, through, stand, front, focused heeling, and touch, for owners seeking full off-leash control at long range.
• In-Home Training Private lessons delivered at the customer's home, available as 4-lesson Basic Obedience In-Home or 8-lesson Basic and Advanced Obedience In-Home, for owners who prefer trainers to come to their residence.
• 1 Week Freedom Board and Train Program One-week immersive boarding program focused on off-leash recall and freedom at parks, beaches, and playgrounds, covering come, sit, extended sit, door/gate manners, meal waiting, place, and extended place. Includes a 1.5-hour one-on-one owner transfer session upon completion.
• 2 Week Board and Train Program Signature immersive two-week boarding and training program covering sit, down, loose-leash/off-leash walking, greeting manners, door/gate waiting, meal waiting, place, and distraction-proofing, with a 2-hour one-on-one owner transfer session. Frequently booked months in advance.
• Puppy Training Foundation puppy program using a clicker/treat method to teach 'Come,' 'Down,' 'Sit,' crate training, potty training signaling, and 'Leave it,' and to coach owners on house training puppies.
• Dog Aggression Training Package Eight private-lesson behavior modification program for dogs with aggression, reactivity, or issues around other dogs, combining a four-lesson basic obedience foundation with four lessons working around other dogs in varied scenarios for desensitization and control.
• Therapy Dog Development Program Eight-lesson course consisting of four basic obedience lessons followed by four therapy-certification lessons, preparing dogs and owners for Therapy Pets Unlimited testing and certification.
• Therapy Dog Certification (Therapy Pets Unlimited) In-person evaluation and certification administered through the company's status as a certified Therapy Pets Unlimited evaluator. Successful candidates receive a Therapy Pets Unlimited certification and ID.
• Canine Good Citizen Certification (AKC CGC) Evaluation of dogs against the AKC Canine Good Citizen 10-step test covering acceptance of strangers, petting, grooming, loose leash walking, crowd walking, commands, stays, recalls, neutral reactions to other dogs, and supervised separation. Delivered by CGC-certified evaluators.
• Officially Licensed OLK9 E-Collar Mini Educator compact remote training collar with 1/2 mile range, adjustable stimulation levels, tone and vibration options, night tracking light, and 2-year warranty; assembled in the USA and sold for $199.99 to support home reinforcement of OLK9 training protocols.
• Officially Licensed OLK9 Place Cots Elevated, durable, portable 'place' command training cots priced between $40 and $60 that encourage calmness and discipline during place command practice indoors and outdoors.
• Raising the Perfect Dog: Puppy Training Video Course Self-paced online puppy training course by Nick White with 24 instructional videos, 8 printable worksheets, and quizzes covering basic obedience, potty training, crate training, socialization, and prevention of common problem behaviors; priced at $199.
• Mastering the Place Command Step-by-step online video course teaching the 'Place' command with practical tips and real-world applications, priced at $297 for owners wanting to deepen control off-leash.
• Mastering the Recall: eCollar Video Course Over 3 hours of e-collar recall video lessons by Nick White progressing from basic to advanced techniques, suitable for all breeds and ages; priced at $349 and focused on reliable off-leash recall.
• Raising the Perfect Dog (eBook) 100-page eBook by Nick White covering breed selection, crate training, confidence building, socialization, command training, and common puppy problems, with bonus materials such as puppy evaluation and vaccination guide; priced at $29 (reduced from $99).
• Specialized Dog Aggression Training Protocol for Rescue Dogs Customized training plans and 2-to-4-week Board & Train options specifically designed for rescue dogs exhibiting trauma-related aggression, fear-based reactions, and leash reactivity, currently offered in the Northern Virginia region.

Quantifiable outcome

• 12,000+ dogs trained successfully
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Throw Away Dogs Project™minorOthersCharitable partnership where Nick White serves as a top donor. The organization works to save and rehabilitate dogs that would otherwise be discarded, aligning with the company's mission to improve dog welfare.
• Hurricane's HeroesminorOthersCharitable organization that Nick White supports as a top donor. The organization provides assistance related to hurricane situations for dogs and their owners.
• Georgia Police K9 FoundationminorOthersCharitable foundation supporting police K9 units in Georgia. Nick White is a top donor, supporting law enforcement K9 programs and handlers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• SpiritDog Training: Online dog training platform offering video courses and coaching subscriptions. Adjacent competitor to Off Leash K9's online course and Mastering the Recall e-collar product line, particularly for digital-first customers.
• Tom Davis Dog Training: High-profile celebrity K9 trainer and content creator known for aggressive and protection dog work. Overlaps with Off Leash K9 in trainer-driven brand authority and behavior-modification use cases.

Others

• Leerburg Enterprises: Long-running dog training content and product retailer (training videos, collars, courses). Comparable to Off Leash K9 on monetized training content and direct-to-consumer training products.

Direct peers

• Bark Busters: Largest in-home dog training franchise globally, using a proprietary communication/training method. Highly comparable to Off Leash K9 on franchise model, in-person private lessons, and nationwide US footprint.
• Zoom Room Dog Training: Specialty dog training franchise with physical training centers offering classes and agility. Comparable to Off Leash K9 in franchise scale, customer experience focus, and standardized training methodology.
• Sit Means Sit: National dog training franchise built around e-collar/collar-conditioned training with 100+ locations across the US. Closest direct competitor to Off Leash K9 in methodology, franchise model, and customer positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Petco Dog Training: Petco's group and private dog training offering. Reaches overlapping pet-owner segments via the second-largest US pet retail footprint and benefits from cross-sell with Petco stores.
• PetSmart Dog Training: PetSmart's in-store dog training program, the largest pet retail training offering, leveraging big-box retail foot traffic. Competes for first-time and budget-conscious dog owners that Off Leash K9 also targets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@OffLeashK9Training
• Facebookfacebook.com/OffLeashK9
• Instagraminstagram.com/offleashk9training
• Xx.com/offleashk9nj
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/off-leash-k9

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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