Yes! We are so confident in this system, that if you are not completely amazed and 100% satisfied in the first lesson, the lesson is free! No questions asked!

There is a lifetime guarantee with free refresher training for all board and train programs.

Your dog will benefit tremendously! Most behavior problems (biting, chewing, jumping, etc) are based off of a lack of exercise, discipline, and out of boredom! With this training, your dog is receiving top-quality obedience training, which in turn, allows you to give your dog freedom to run around OFF-LEASH and play! So by doing this training your dog is not bored because it is learning and being stimulated, it is running freely off-leash so it is getting exercise, and it is getting obedience/discipline! Not only does all of this greatly benefit your dog, but it also benefits you and your family!

Remember, if you do not employ your dog and give it a job to do (training), it will become self-employed. A self-employed dog will cost YOU money!

An “e-collar” is basically a collar with a stimulation mechanism. It is similar to receiving E-Stim therapy at your local chiropractor. The collar is controlled by a remote that the handler holds. The remote allows you to maintain full control of your dog for up to 400 yards! Therefore, it gives your dog a lot of freedom and it saves you from worrying about your dog running off! It is not used as a punishment or a “shock” as many people assume, it is simply used as a training device for communicating with your dog. It produces a subtle electrical pulse between two contact points located on the collar. Similar to a “tickle.” In the old days this type of collar was used as “shock collar” and many inexperienced dog owners tried to use this device to scare their dog into submission. In the proven training method we teach, your dog is never “shocked into submission” or abused. Unlike a shocking device, the e-collar is used to get the dog’s attention and keep it focused on listening to the handler. It is the equivalents of someone tapping your shoulder to get your attention, or setting your phone on vibrate so it will get your attention when someone is calling you. We teach the dog to listen to those “taps” and that the “taps” mean, “I am trying to get your attention.”

There is a reason that the top law enforcement agencies, military, and top federal agencies: patrol, detection, and search and rescue dogs are trained using e-collars!

No. During our first meeting we will put the e-collar on your arm and you will feel how mild the stimulation is. We will also stimulate ourselves with the e-collar to show you that it will not hurt your dog. One common misconception is the e-collar will burn their skin. This is false. Other people think that it is like being shocked with a taser, this is also false. We are dog trainers because we LOVE dogs and we would never do anything to harm them in any way! Furthermore, we would never do anything to a dog, that we will not do ourselves.

No. Your dog will not always have to wear the e-collar. In fact, inside your home, your dog will quickly be listening to your every command without the e-collar on. However, We always recommend putting the e-collar on your dog before you take it outside off-leash. This is due to the fact that you never know what may get your dog’s attention, so, you still want to be able to maintain complete control of your dog. It’s like an invisible leash. We often compare your pet wearing the collar outside to a child wearing a seat belt. Parents drill into their children the importance of wearing a seat belt each and every time they get into a car. That one time the child doesn’t wear the seat belt could be that one time they are in a car accident and a seat belt would have prevented injury. It only takes one time for you dog to see something that really catches their attention and without the collar, you have no way to stop him/her.

No! Almost everyone is VERY surprised that they receive quite the OPPOSITE reaction from their dog. When you turn an e-collar on, it beeps. In a very short time, your dog will recognize this “beep” as their collar being turned on. Almost every dog upon hearing this beep, will coming running and sit down in front of you and wait for you to put it on them. Why? Because the dog knows the e-collar means that they are going outside (to run, play ball, be free, etc) AND they know they are going to do training! A bored dog is a destructive dog; a trained/exercised dog is a HAPPY dog. They look forward to their training sessions because it stimulates them and gives them something to do. Imagine being at work on a slow day, the day drags and you feel sluggish. When you are busy, it goes by fast and you are energized! Now imagine a dog with no friends, no Facebook, no television, and no internet. Their only REAL stimulation is the training you give them and their time outside to run, play, and bond with you!

Contact your local OLK9 Certified Trainer for the location of their training.

Generally, we do not like to train dogs inside the house! Why? It is easy for dogs to listen when they are in their own home. It is a familiar environment. If your pet trains in an unfamiliar environment, with countless distractions, they will listen to your commands anywhere.

The great thing about this training is that you don’t have to set a specific amount of time aside per day in order to train your dog! We will teach you how to incorporate this training into your daily routine.

Basic Obedience is generally done in FOUR lessons.

• Lesson 1: “Come” and “Sit.” Off-Leash
• Lesson 2: “Extended Sit” and “Down.” Extended sit meaning your dog will sit until you release it
• Lesson 3: “Place” and “Extended Down.” Place meaning your dog will sit on a specific object you point to (chair, bench, etc)
• Lesson 4: “Loose Leash Walking.” Meaning, your dog will walk right beside of you while on a leash.

If you are interested in advanced obedience after you and your dog has completed the basic obedience, it is also available!

Generally, we do not start e-collar training on a dog until it is at least 5 months old.

Not a problem! We can still train your pup using the clicker/treat method! This will give your new pup a good foundation for basic obedience! Additionally, We can teach you how to house train your puppy. He/ she will learn how to let you know they need to go. So they don’t continue having accidents in the house.

A clicker is a small device that makes a distinct “click” noise. This is used to instantly mark the desired behavior. Then, it is immediately followed with a treat! This enables the dog to learn the commands much faster because you are instantly “marking” the correct behavior. In return, the dog knows it has not done what you are asking it to do until it hears the distinct “click.”

That is fine! E-Collar training works on a dog of ANY SIZE, ANY SHAPE, and ANY AGE (above 5 months).

For most dogs, the hardest “command” isn’t a trick, it’s reliable obedience around real distractions, like coming when called at the beach, near other dogs, or when something exciting shows up. That’s why the Board and Train programs focus heavily on proofing behaviors in multiple environments, not just in your living room. 

Yes, as long as it’s a program that trains the dog and teaches you how to keep the results at home. The 2 Week and 3 Week Board and Train options are designed exactly for that, including an owner go-home session so you understand the system and how to handle your dog moving forward. 

Most owners would say recall (come) with distractions, or a long duration “place” or “down” when your dog really wants to move. Those are the kinds of skills these programs build through repetition, structure, and distraction training. 

There’s no universal “hardest” breed, because a lot depends on energy level, genetics, and the home routine. Breeds that are more independent, highly driven, or under-exercised can feel harder because they need clearer structure and consistency. The good news is the right plan makes a bigger difference than the breed label.

In most cases, yes, because training gives dogs clarity and structure, and reduces the stress that comes from chaos and confusion. 30A Dog Trainers also points out that many common behavior issues come from lack of exercise, discipline, and boredom, and training helps solve that by giving your dog a “job” and healthy freedom.

No. Dogs don’t forget their people in a few weeks. A 3 Week Board and Train is a short chapter in your dog’s life, and the goal is to bring your dog back with better habits, then show you how to keep those habits going at home.

Many dogs do miss home at first, especially the first day or two. What helps is that your dog stays busy with structured training, and owners often get updates during the process so they feel connected and confident about how things are going. 

Frustration often looks like barking, whining, pulling hard on leash, jumping, grabbing the leash, or “meltdowns” when your dog can’t get to what they want (a person, a dog, a smell, a door). The fix is usually a mix of impulse control, better communication, and gradually teaching your dog how to stay calm around triggers, which is the purpose of reactivity-focused work. 

In general, breeds that were developed to work closely with people tend to learn quickly. The AKC commonly lists dogs like Border Collies, Poodles, German Shepherd Dogs, and Golden Retrievers among the most trainable. 

If someone truly wants a lower-maintenance routine, the best choice is usually an older, calmer dog with a temperament that matches their lifestyle. Even “easy” dogs still need basic structure and some daily exercise, so it’s less about being lazy and more about being realistic and consistent.

The hardest part is usually consistency in the home, not the dog learning the skill. Most dogs can learn sit, down, place, and recall, but keeping it reliable requires the same rules every day, plus practice around distractions. That’s why Board and Train includes an owner session, so you’re not guessing once your dog comes home.

First, manage safety right away: avoid situations that trigger biting, use a leash when needed, and prevent rehearsing the behavior. Then address the cause (over-arousal, fear, guarding, lack of structure) with training and behavior work. If the biting is aggression-related, their aggression/reactivity options are built around obedience plus controlled exposure and desensitization, but they also clearly note that major aggression issues can’t be “guaranteed” as a complete fix. 

This is commonly used for hot pavement: place the back of your hand on the ground for 7 seconds. If it’s too hot for you, it’s too hot for your dog’s paws, which matters a lot around sunny sidewalks, parking lots, and beach areas.

Red flags usually include hard staring, stiff body posture, lip lifting, growling, snapping, guarding food or toys, repeated lunging, or biting. Any behavior that feels like your dog is escalating quickly, or you feel unsafe managing, is worth getting professional help early.

Some mouthing and nipping is normal puppy behavior, but red flags look different. Aggression concerns can include repeated hard biting that breaks skin, guarding food or toys, freezing and growling, or intense snapping that does not improve with normal puppy guidance and structure. If you are seeing any of those patterns, early intervention matters because these behaviors are easier to change when they are addressed early. If you are unsure what you are seeing, reach out to Off Leash K9 Training 30A for a free phone consultation so we can help you choose the safest next step and the right training plan.

I would not punish an aggressive puppy. Punishment often increases fear and can make the behavior escalate. Instead, focus on safety first by calmly interrupting the behavior, removing access to what triggered it, and guiding your puppy into a clear replacement behavior you can reward. The goal is to teach your puppy what to do instead, not create more stress. If you are seeing growling, snapping, or hard biting, reach out to Off Leash K9 Training 30A for a free phone consultation so we can help you choose the safest next step and the right training plan.

Keep it simple and immediate. Calmly interrupt the behavior, redirect your puppy to what you want instead (sit, place, or chewing the right item), then reward the moment they make the correct choice. Puppies learn fastest when feedback is clear, consistent, and happens right when the behavior is happening, not later.

 If you want help building a simple routine the whole family can follow, reach out to Off Leash K9 Training 30A for a free phone consultation and we will point you to the right starting plan.

Common signs include trembling, a tucked tail, hiding, pacing, excessive whining, clinging, refusing to eat, or panicking when separated. Some puppies also show anxiety as over-excitement that turns into nipping or barking. If you are noticing these patterns and you are not sure what is normal versus what needs support, reach out to Off Leash K9 Training 30A for a free phone consultation so we can help you choose the right next step for your puppy.

Early stress signs include lip licking, yawning when not tired, turning the head away, pinned ears, a tense body, heavy panting, whale eye (showing the whites of the eyes), and sudden shaking off. Catching it early helps you de-escalate before it turns into barking, snapping, or a bigger reaction. If you are seeing these signals often or in specific situations, reach out to Off Leash K9 Training 30A for a free phone consultation so we can help you figure out what is triggering the stress and what to do next.

Common triggers include separation, loud noises, unfamiliar dogs or people, unpredictable handling, changes in routine, car rides, and overstimulating environments. The goal is usually to build confidence through gradual exposure, along with training skills that help your dog settle, focus, and recover faster when something feels stressful. Reach out to Off Leash K9 Training 30A for a free phone consultation and we will help you choose the right next step.