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Rated 5 out of 5
Our Strong-Willed Pup Finally Has Discipline!
Off Leash K9 Training has been a phenomenal experience for us! We have a new male pitbull. Super Loving Cuddle Buddy who then want to Test you nonstop because of his Strong Will. Backstory:
- Lucky was taken from his Mother too early. He was passed around multiple times as previous owners didn't have the time or patience to put into him. This caused Lucky to fend for himself and "Grow up" Quick so to speak. Which is why he his set in his ways not knowing who his Fur-ever parents would be next month. Well, fortunately for Lucky, he Lucked out! 😂🤣. He now has a stable home. We wanted to get him Obedient sooner than later. Out of all the researching, We chose Off Leash K9 Training. Fast forward 2 weeks later(2/16/2026), We were greeted by a whole new Lucky! Our trainer Carson, cannot be praised enough for his efforts and discipline he instilled into our little boy. I gave 5 stars as they didn't have 100 stars as an option! Thank you Carson!
Michael Wilken
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We Can Safely Take Fig Places Now!
DO THE TRAINING!!! Seriously. It works. We did 8 private sessions with Carson for our 1 year old Great Dane and his patience, kindness, and expertise have made such a difference — not just for Fig, but for us too. We’ve learned a ton and feel so much more confident working with him. Carson is so knowledgeable and never made us feel guilty for struggling or asking a million questions. Fig is truly a completely different dog than he was at our first session. My husband and I genuinely looked forward to every session with Carson.
Our training was recently put to the test (we had our last session end of Oct, now it is end of Dec) when we took our Dane to Winter Lights at OB park district. It was super packed with kids, dogs, strollers and distractions. We would’ve NEVER been able to take him to that safely before and he handled it like a pro. So kudos to Carson and the OLK9 method, it works!!!!
Our training was recently put to the test (we had our last session end of Oct, now it is end of Dec) when we took our Dane to Winter Lights at OB park district. It was super packed with kids, dogs, strollers and distractions. We would’ve NEVER been able to take him to that safely before and he handled it like a pro. So kudos to Carson and the OLK9 method, it works!!!!
Rachel Arlowe
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Alyssa Made Amazing Progress In Just Two Weeks!
I can’t thank Alyssa enough! She did such an amazing job with my now one-year-old Catahoula Leopard Dog, Waylon. He’s truly a new and improved version of himself!
Before I sent him to the two-week board and train with Alyssa, every day was a battle. Waylon didn’t listen, he was super stubborn (but so smart!), struggled with resource guarding his food, struggled being in the crate at night and was terrible on the leash. But now, he’s a totally different dog. He listens to me, doesn’t pull me every which way on walks, sleeps peacefully in the crate and we’ve been consistently working on the exercises Alyssa showed me to manage his resource guarding.
I finally have my goofy, cuddly boy back but now without the worry of him getting out of control. I can’t express enough how grateful I am. Thank you so much, Alyssa!
I highly recommend Alyssa to anyone considering training for their dog. Waylon isn’t the easiest dog to work with but he loves to work, and the progress she made with him in just two weeks is nothing short of amazing. She also sent daily updates showing how he was doing in her care, and she was incredible at teaching me how to continue everything once he came home.
Before I sent him to the two-week board and train with Alyssa, every day was a battle. Waylon didn’t listen, he was super stubborn (but so smart!), struggled with resource guarding his food, struggled being in the crate at night and was terrible on the leash. But now, he’s a totally different dog. He listens to me, doesn’t pull me every which way on walks, sleeps peacefully in the crate and we’ve been consistently working on the exercises Alyssa showed me to manage his resource guarding.
I finally have my goofy, cuddly boy back but now without the worry of him getting out of control. I can’t express enough how grateful I am. Thank you so much, Alyssa!
I highly recommend Alyssa to anyone considering training for their dog. Waylon isn’t the easiest dog to work with but he loves to work, and the progress she made with him in just two weeks is nothing short of amazing. She also sent daily updates showing how he was doing in her care, and she was incredible at teaching me how to continue everything once he came home.
Kylie Brockett
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All The Credit Goes To Lydia!
Lydia is a miracle dog trainer!!! George Washington, our 9 month old cavalier, was paired with Lydia for the two-week board and train. George is a hyper- active puppy who loves everybody. The problem? He jumps up on people to get attention. He even knocked my 1-year-old granddaughter down while she was trying to pet him. That’s when I decided to send George away for the two-week board and train.
The George Washington that came home after his time with Lydia was the same fun loving rascal. But the command “place” along with the door manners Lydia taught him, have given George the structure he needed to focus on me and what I am asking of him. He is actually much happier because he knows boundaries and expectations. And all the credit goes to Lydia!
Because of the outstanding training George got from Lydia, we are now able to get him certified as a therapy dog to visit children in hospitals.
The best thing we ever did for George and our family is take him to K-9 Off Leash Training. George won the lottery when he was paired with Lydia! And by the way, Lydia is also good at training owners. 😊
Genevieve Ferraro
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We’re So Glad We Signed Up For The 8-Week Program!
We had a fantastic experience with Off-Leash K9 Training for Willow, our 1 year old Wire-haired Pointing Griffon. Throughout the 8 week program, our trainers Sam and Scarlet not only helped us master various commands like sit, come, and down, but also helped us work through behavior challenges that stemmed from Willow being a high drive hunting dog. What I found extremely valuable about the course was that Sam and Scarlet didn't just teach us the commands, they gave us the training tools and confidence to tackle new challenges in the future. I'm so glad that we signed up for the 8-week program, and would definitely recommend Off-Leash!
Pawel Piechocinski
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Maya Is Much Calmer And More Obedient Now!
Highly recommended Off Leah K9 Board and Train program especially with Carson! He worked wonders with our 7 month old rescue. Maya had issues with reactivity, bad behavior habits and not obeying her commands. 2 weeks with Carson and she is much calmer, so much more obedient and just overall made tremendous progress. Loved Carson’s daily updates and his patience answering all our questions. Best decision we made. Thank you Carson!
Barbara Worwa
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He Came Home With Manners And Leash Skills!
We rescued a 1 year old pit mix, that’s 76 pounds and had been with three families before us. None of the families had trained him, so he had absolutely no manners. A few weeks after we got him I set up the two week board and train with Carson at OLK9 training Chicago. We picked him up today and we couldn’t be more pleased with the results! He walks great on a leash now! (before we couldn’t have taken him anywhere) This was our families first time trying a board and train so we weren’t real sure what to expect, but Carson sent us daily updates, photos and videos of him which was so nice because we missed him so much! Highly recommend OLK9 training & Will probably use them again in the future.
Amy Easter
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We No Longer Have The Problems We Had Before!
My husband and I are so happy we had our puppy, Louie, trained by Carson of Off Leash K9 Training, Chicago. Louie now knows to place, heel, stay, down, etc. He is a calmer puppy soon to be a year old. He's very proud of himself too. You can tell this when he looks at us for our praise.
Carson was amazing with Louie. Carson focused on some of the challenges we were having with Louie and we no longer have those problems.
We are so grateful my brother shared this program with us. We will recommend it to anyone.
Kimberly
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Whiskey Is More Confident In Everyday Situations!
I had an incredible experience with Off Leash K9 Training, and I can’t recommend them enough. My dog Whiskey, a 2.5-year-old husky/rottweiler mix, has always struggled with situational decision-making around other dogs. Carson was amazing from day one—patient, consistent, and genuinely invested in helping Whiskey learn how to slow down, think, and make better choices in the moment.
Throughout her training, Whiskey picked up a wide range of new commands and skills, and what impressed me most was how confidently she carried them forward once we brought her home. The training truly stuck, which was the most encouraging part for us. She’s calmer, more focused, and noticeably more responsive in situations that used to trigger her. Carson also took the time to explain the “why” behind each lesson, which helped us reinforce the training properly at home. The communication was fantastic—we always knew what Whiskey was working on, how she was progressing, and what to practice between sessions.
Beyond the behavioral improvements, we’ve seen Whiskey grow more confident and comfortable in everyday scenarios that used to be stressful for her. Walks are more enjoyable, her recall is sharper, and she seems genuinely proud of herself when she nails a command.
Off Leash K9 Training exceeded our expectations, and we’re so grateful for the care and expertise Carson put into Whiskey’s training. If you’re considering structured, effective, and lasting training for your dog, this is absolutely the place to go.
Throughout her training, Whiskey picked up a wide range of new commands and skills, and what impressed me most was how confidently she carried them forward once we brought her home. The training truly stuck, which was the most encouraging part for us. She’s calmer, more focused, and noticeably more responsive in situations that used to trigger her. Carson also took the time to explain the “why” behind each lesson, which helped us reinforce the training properly at home. The communication was fantastic—we always knew what Whiskey was working on, how she was progressing, and what to practice between sessions.
Beyond the behavioral improvements, we’ve seen Whiskey grow more confident and comfortable in everyday scenarios that used to be stressful for her. Walks are more enjoyable, her recall is sharper, and she seems genuinely proud of herself when she nails a command.
Off Leash K9 Training exceeded our expectations, and we’re so grateful for the care and expertise Carson put into Whiskey’s training. If you’re considering structured, effective, and lasting training for your dog, this is absolutely the place to go.
Jarrett Gustafson
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We’re Very Pleased With The Outcome!
My wife and I would highly recommend Off Leash K9 Training. We worked with Carson and his team who were very knowledgeable and responsive to our questions with our dog, a Pit Bull/ Pharaoh Hound mix. We appreciated their flexibility in booking appointments as we wanted to be part of the 8 week training program, and my wife and I have inconsistent schedules. If one day did not work, every effort was made to make another arrangement.
We brought our dog in for reactivity and negative behavior, especially throwing tantrums (barking, jumping, biting the leash) when another dog would be in the vicinity. Our classes concentrated on our dog’s needs, as opposed to a “blanket, cookie cut” course. The classes included some command training as well (sit, down, come, heal.. see attached video). We are especially happy about the last few sessions where we would have our dog training with other dogs around to act as a distraction (a final test of sorts).
We are very pleased with the outcome of the classes and have a great foundation to continue our training with our buddy! We, as the owners, also have more confidence and peace of mind!
Robert Bryan
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Thoughtful Training Made A Big Difference!
I had a really great experience working with Carson and Alexis while training my dog Busta! They were both very knowledgeable, patient, and supportive throughout the process. What I appreciated most was that the training wasn’t just about getting Busta to follow commands right away, they helped me learn how to better understand him and guide him through certain behaviors and emotions so he could get there successfully. That approach helped me grow as an owner and made a big difference in Busta’s progress. I’m really grateful for everything they taught us and would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for thoughtful and effective dog training!!
Summer Lawrence
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We Can Take Rex To Busy Places Now!
This is the place to go!!! Rex has always been super smart but just didn’t know how to settle down. It was almost impossible to bring him to a brewery or walk him down a busy street. We sent him off for the 2 week board and train with Samantha, she did an amazing job and kept us updated every day. We looked forward every night to see his progress and she sent videos aswell. When we picked him up it was the same Rex! We hoped this wouldn’t change his spunk and who he was and it didn’t. His manners did and made us as a family finally go out more and trust him. He is now off leash all over the place and has the best recall even with high distractions. Thank you so much Samantha and off leash k9!
Luke Worwa
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