How to Teach a Dog a Release Word and Why It Matters
A clear ending can make cues like ‘sit,’ ‘down,’ and ‘stay’ easier for your dog to understand. If your dog doesn’t know when the job
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Off Leash K9 Training serves dog owners throughout the New River Valley and Roanoke Valley. Our programs include private obedience lessons, Board & Train, puppy training, behavior modification, and therapy dog preparation.
We help owners build clearer communication and practice skills for everyday life. Program suitability depends on your dog’s age, temperament, behavior history, and training goals.
Continued practice at home is an important part of training. Contact us for a free phone consultation to discuss your dog and compare available programs.
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4 Private Training sessions where we teach you all the basics to get you and your dog started on their journey to better obedience!
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A two-week residential program focused on everyday obedience and manners. Off-leash goals depend on your dog’s suitability and progress. Owner instruction helps you continue training at home.
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8 Private Lessons. Behavior Modification that specifically targets aggression and reactivity issues in your dog.
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3 Week program where puppy lives with a pro trainer in their home. This program will help set the foundation for potty training and crate training your new puppy.
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Six 30-minute sessions that will give you and your new pup a good foundation for basic obedience. (Dogs must be between 10 weeks and 6 months of age)
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Buying a puppy for your home, can lead to many years of laughter and affection. In fact, many would consider a family dog as their own child. However, like any child, most dogs require almost constant supervision. And once you take your eyes off of them for a single moment, there is no telling what they may do, or what may happen to them.
Any responsible dog owner will do their best to keep them from harm, but what can you do when you cannot always be around to watch them all day? Just as you would with a child, you would want to teach them how to be more independent, more obedient, and most importantly, safer, when you are and aren’t home watching them.
You may not be able to ship your dog off to boarding school, but you can take them to one of the highest rated dog training companies in the nation. Off Leash K9 Training of Blacksburg/Roanoke VA helps dogs all across the NRV and Roanoke become obedient and happy family companions.
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Bonus Training Tips !
Why Your Dog Won’t Drop the Toy and How to Teach “Drop It”
If your dog won’t drop the toy, the game stops being fun fast. You ask nicely, you ask again, and your dog trots off like
Dog Body Language Stress Signals: How to Spot Trouble Before It Escalates
Dog body language stress signals are physical cues that may show your dog is uncomfortable, afraid, anxious, or overwhelmed. Changes in posture, facial expression, tail
