Off The Leash Press

What Off The Leash Press does

Off The Leash Press, LLC is a small, founder-operated independent book publisher organized as a Florida LLC, founded in 2009 by Sherri Cappabianca and headquartered in Winter Park, FL. The company's core focus is non-fiction publishing on pets, animals, and wildlife, with selective expansion into poetry, fiction, and children's books that meet stated quality guidelines. Its catalog of approximately seven titles is concentrated in the animal-health and human-animal-bond theme, including 'Healthy Dogs, Your Loving Touch,' 'Healthy Dogs, Soothing Massage,' 'Your Dog, You and the Pandemic,' 'The Aromatic Dog,' 'Essential Oils for Animals,' and 'Haiku Heartsong: In Tribute to My Seeing Eye Dogs.' The company is a member of the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA).

Name

Off The Leash Press

Legal name

Off The Leash Press, LLC

Website

https://offtheleashpress.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Off The Leash Press is a small, founder-operated independent book publisher focused on non-fiction titles about pets, animals, and wildlife, serving a select roster of authors each year through full-service publishing, self-publishing coaching, and a la carte editing and design services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Book Publishing

NAICS

Book Publishers (513130)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731)

akta.pro primary industry

Genre & Category Publishing (Romance, Mystery/Thriller, Sci‑Fi/Fantasy, etc.) (MPAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Print-on-Demand Enablement for Indie Authors (Book POD & Fulfillment) (MPAJAJAD), Editorial & Production Services (Copyediting, Proofreading, Formatting, Typesetting) (MPAJAJAG)

Keywords

• Independent book publishing
• Self-publishing coaching
• Book editing services
• Cover design services
• Book distribution services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hendersonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Book Publishing Services: Comprehensive publishing services including proofreading, copyediting, cover design, interior design, ISBN and barcode provision, LCCN, pricing assistance, global distribution setup, and press release issuance. Priced per-project after manuscript review.
2. Self-Publishing Coaching: Coaching sessions to guide authors through self-publishing process. Topics include book design, layout, cover design, interior design, publishing platforms, and more. Sessions tailored to individual needs and skill levels.
3. A La Carte Services: Individual publishing services offered separately including proofreading, copy editing, cover design, back cover copy, interior design, author bio, social media marketing, author/book website design, and business card design.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Off The Leash Press is a small, independent publisher offering end-to-end book publishing services (proofreading, copyediting, cover design, interior design, ISBN/barcode/LCCN provision, global distribution setup, and press release issuance), self-publishing coaching tailored to individual author needs, and a la carte publishing services for discrete tasks such as editing, design, social media marketing, and author/book website design. Authors retain creative control and copyright throughout the process.

Product overview

Off The Leash Press is a small, independent publisher offering three interconnected service offerings: (1) Book Publishing Services providing end-to-end publishing including editing, design, distribution, and ISBN/barcode provision; (2) Self-Publishing Coaching teaching authors to publish independently with tailored sessions on design and layout; and (3) A La Carte Services for discrete needs like proofreading, cover design, social media marketing, and website design. The company's published titles include Haiku Heartsong, Your Dog You and the Pandemic, Essential Oils for Animals, The Aromatic Dog, Healthy Dogs Soothing Massage, and Healthy Dogs Your Loving Touch—all focused on pets, animals, and wildlife. Authors retain copyright and creative control while receiving professional finished products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Book Publishing Services Comprehensive full-service book publishing including proofreading, copyediting, cover design, interior design and layout, ISBN/barcode/LCCN provision, pricing assistance, global distribution setup, and press release issuance. Targeted at authors with completed manuscripts, primarily in the pets, animals, and wildlife niche.
• Self-Publishing Coaching Guided coaching sessions teaching authors how to publish their own books, covering book design, layout, cover creation, interior formatting, and publishing platform selection. Sessions are tailored to individual author needs and skill levels.
• A La Carte Publishing Services Individual publishing services sold separately including proofreading, copy editing, cover design, back cover copy, interior design, author bio, social media marketing, author/book website design, and business card design. For authors who need specific assistance with discrete parts of their book project.
• Haiku Heartsong: In Tribute to My Seeing Eye Dogs A collection of haiku poems by Rebecca Lineberger, Ph.D., written in tribute to her Seeing Eye dogs, offering glimpses into her life with each beloved guide. Available for sale to general consumers.
• Your Dog, You and the Pandemic A book by Sherri Cappabianca exploring the relationship between dogs and their owners during the pandemic period. Available for sale to general consumers.
• Essential Oils for Animals A guide by Nayana Morag on using essential oils for animal health and wellness, published in two versions. Available for sale to general consumers.
• The Aromatic Dog A book focused on aromatherapy and its applications for dogs. Available for sale to general consumers.
• Healthy Dogs, Soothing Massage A book by Sherri Cappabianca providing massage techniques for dogs to promote their health and well-being. Available for sale to general consumers.
• Healthy Dogs, Your Loving Touch The founding book by Sherri Cappabianca focused on dog health and touch-based wellness techniques, written while she was transitioning from software engineering to working with dogs. Available for sale to general consumers.

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Off The Leash DesignminorOthersOff The Leash Design is a sister company that provides author and book website design services. Referred to as a resource for a la carte service customers who need website design work.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Bowker (ISBN Services): Bowker is the official U.S. ISBN agency and provides identifiers and metadata services that Off The Leash Press uses as an input when provisioning ISBNs for author projects. It is an upstream infrastructure provider rather than a competitor.

Emerging players

• Reedsy: Reedsy is a marketplace connecting authors with vetted freelance editors, designers, and marketers, plus tools for ebook and print production. It competes with Off The Leash Press on the editorial and design service layer, though as a marketplace rather than a bundled publisher.

Direct peers

• iUniverse: iUniverse offers paid self-publishing packages spanning editing, design, ISBN, marketing, and distribution for independent authors. It is a comparable assisted-publishing service targeting the same indie author segment as Off The Leash Press.
• BookBaby: BookBaby provides à la carte publishing services — editing, cover design, formatting, ISBN, and distribution — to independent authors, closely paralleling Off The Leash Press' a la carte and full-service offerings. Both target authors who want professional help without a traditional publisher contract.
• Willow Creek Press: Willow Creek Press is an independent publisher specializing in pet, animal, and nature-themed books, calendars, and gifts. It is the closest content-vertical peer to Off The Leash Press and competes for the same niche reader and author pool.
• Lulu Press: Lulu offers self-publishing services including editing, design, print-on-demand, and global distribution aimed at independent authors — closely mirroring Off The Leash Press' service bundle. It is a direct alternative for the same self-publishing author segment.
• AuthorHouse: AuthorHouse is a paid assisted-self publishing service offering editing, design, ISBN, marketing, and distribution packages to indie authors — directly comparable to Off The Leash Press' full-service and coaching model. It is a well-established direct competitor in the assisted publishing space.
• IngramSpark: IngramSpark provides print-on-demand, distribution, and ISBN services to independent publishers and authors, directly overlapping with Off The Leash Press' a la carte and full-service publishing capabilities. Many small presses use IngramSpark as their underlying production and distribution layer.

Broad incumbents

• Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing: Amazon's free self-publishing platform enables authors to publish print and ebooks globally without any upfront service fees, directly competing with Off The Leash Press' full-service publishing and coaching offerings. It is the dominant incumbent that Off The Leash Press authors could otherwise use at zero cost.
• Storey Publishing: Storey Publishing is an established book publisher focused on animals, gardening, and homesteading — a broader incumbent in the pet/animal non-fiction niche where Off The Leash Press operates. It competes for shelf space, reader attention, and potentially authors in the same subject area.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/offtheleashpress
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/sherricappabianca

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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