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Off Collar

Alexandria, Virginia

4.9/5· 50 Google reviews

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About Off Collar

We offer private dog training and dog walks in Alexandria VA! We work on dog behavior modification, puppy training and basic obedience. We are appointment based only so call us today, we love to take care of your fur-baby!

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation
  • Crate training
  • Obedience training
  • Puppy training

How training happens

  • Day training
  • Group classes
  • Online or virtual training
  • Pack walks
  • Private training

Dog age

  • Adult dogs
  • Puppies

Support between sessions

  • Personalized training plans

Additional services

  • Dog walking

Other listed services

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  • Cat sitting (in-home)
  • Dog sitting (in-home)
  • Other pet sitting (in-home)
  • Balanced Dog Trainer
  • Balanced Dog Training
  • Canine Behavior
  • Canine Behaviorist
  • Collar Safe
  • Dog Sitting
  • Dog Training Behavioral
  • Dog Training Pack
  • Dog Walkers
  • Drop-In Pet Sitting
  • Drop-In Visits
  • In- Home Dog Training
  • Kitty Care
  • Kitty Sitting
  • Leash Aggressive
  • Other Pet Care
  • Personalized Training
  • Pet First Aid
  • Pet First Aid Certification
  • Pet Sitter
  • Pet Sitters
  • Pet Taxi
  • Potty Break
  • Private Walks
  • Training Course
  • Training Sessions
  • Walks And Exercise
  • Drop-in 30 minute visit (Dog)
    Program details

    Have a pet sitter come to your home up to 4 times a day to take care of your beloved pet! You will receive detailed pet reports and photos of each visit. Additionally, newspapers and mail will be brought in and plants watered if needed! No more than 12 hours will pass between visits

  • Drop-in 30 minute visit (small animal)
    Program details

    Have a pet sitter come to your home up to 4 times a day to take care of your beloved small animal (non-dog). You will receive a detailed pet report and photos of each visit. No more than 12 hours will pass between visits

  • Overnight Pet Sitting
    Program details

    Prefer to have a professional pet sitter spend the night with your pet? Not a problem. Have ours come to you home.

  • Overnight Stay
  • Private Dog Walk

Confirm current programs and availability directly.

Customer reviews

Google listing
4.9
out of 550 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • Walker 13
  • Dog sitting (in-home) 6
  • Dog walking 6
  • Pet care 5
  • Trustworthiness 3
  • Barking 2
All 10 topics
  • Dog park 2
  • Pack walks 2
  • Reliability 2
  • Scared 2

Google review topics, not confirmed services.

50 collected reviews

Text reviews first · newest first
Heather Masson-Forsythe
5/5
Lauren helped us retrain our dog before moving abroad after he became impossible in older age and it honestly changed our life! Our dog Piper had become extremely reactive towards other dogs and couldn’t even walk by them. After working with Lauren, Piper has been playing with ot…Read full reviewClose full review

Lauren helped us retrain our dog before moving abroad after he became impossible in older age and it honestly changed our life! Our dog Piper had become extremely reactive towards other dogs and couldn’t even walk by them. After working with Lauren, Piper has been playing with other dogs every single day, visiting crowded markets in Europe happily, sitting at cafés, hiking off leash, and is even loving the dog park. He has had no issues with dogs big and small. Strongly recommend!

Business response

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback, Heather! We're thrilled to hear that Lauren was able to help Piper overcome his challenges and that your lives have changed for the better. It's fantastic to know that Piper is now enjoying activities that he previously found difficult. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we're here to support you and Piper whenever you need us. Wow, thank you so much for the fantastic 5-star review! We're over the moon to hear that you and your furry friend had such a great experience with us. At Off Collar, we truly believe in creating a positive and enriching environment for every pup that comes our way, and knowing we've made a difference in your lives means the world to us!

Review on Google
Lisa Reichenbacher
5/5

Lauren is awesome. She provides one on one focus on you and your pets as well as has a deep understanding of animal behavior and does a great job explaining the why and the what behind any questions you may have regarding behavior and training. The pack walks are great for getting in socialization and exercise.

Business response

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that Lauren has made such a positive impact on you and your pets. Her expertise in animal behavior and training is truly invaluable, and we're glad you enjoy the pack walks as well. Your support means a lot to us, and we look forward to continuing to help you and your furry friends! Wow, thank you so much for the fantastic 5-star review! We're over the moon to hear that you and your furry friend had such a great experience with us. At Off Collar, we truly believe in creating a positive and enriching environment for every pup that comes our way, and knowing we've made a difference in your lives means the world to us!

Review on Google
Charlotte Jonas
5/5
A Thank You to Lauren and the Story of an Ex-Reactive Rescue Dog ✨ Oh, it was such a joy to finally take my favorite rescue dog, Nessa (an 8-year-old Belgian Malinois), home after a month of walks at the shelter. It was exciting because she was our first dog ever. But after jus…Read full reviewClose full review

A Thank You to Lauren and the Story of an Ex-Reactive Rescue Dog ✨ Oh, it was such a joy to finally take my favorite rescue dog, Nessa (an 8-year-old Belgian Malinois), home after a month of walks at the shelter. It was exciting because she was our first dog ever. But after just 5 days, we started noticing serious problems: endless barking (I'm not exaggerating when I say 500 times a day), reactivity towards dogs/people/cats/birds, protective behavior, pulling on the leash, restlessness at home, uncontrollable behavior, it felt dangerous... To be honest, after 10 days, we considered bringing her back to the shelter. We felt so incapable and thought someone else could handle it better. This was not at all the dog we had dreamed of. But then came the turning point. We desperately called Lauren, who guided us from A to Z. Thanks to her help, Nessa transformed in just a few weeks into a happy, relaxed dog. I never could have dreamed back then that we would have such a wonderful dog now. She can now walk off-leash, is no longer reactive, has found peace, is super obedient, is starting to trust people, and our bond is stronger than ever. If you are struggling, I want to encourage you and let you know there is hope. Don’t be afraid to ask for help because a good relationship with your dog is worth its weight in gold. Charlotte

Business response

Thank you for sharing your heartwarming story, Charlotte! We're thrilled to hear about Nessa's transformation and how Lauren was able to assist you on this journey. Your encouragement to others in similar situations is invaluable. We appreciate your kind words, and we're glad that you and Nessa are building such a strong bond. Wow, thank you so much for the fantastic 5-star review! We're over the moon to hear that you and your furry friend had such a great experience with us. At Off Collar, we truly believe in creating a positive and enriching environment for every pup that comes our way, and knowing we've made a difference in your lives means the world to us!

Review on Google
Simão Pereira
5/5

Amazing trainer, who knows a lot about dogs!!! It’s been great to learn and see her in action. No doubt, 100% recommended!! 👌

Business response

Thank you, Simão! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with our trainer. Your recommendation means a lot to us! We look forward to seeing you and your dog again soon. Wow, thank you so much for the fantastic 5-star review! We're over the moon to hear that you and your furry friend had such a great experience with us. At Off Collar, we truly believe in creating a positive and enriching environment for every pup that comes our way, and knowing we've made a difference in your lives means the world to us!

Review on Google
Tee D
5/5

They are the most trust worthy pet sitting and training company in the area. Lauren & team are always timely and professional In all our communications.

Business response

Thank you so much for your feedback, Tee! We're thrilled to hear about your amazing experience with Lauren and the rest of our team and we're proud that we're able to deliver reliable and professional pet care services. Looking forward to continue serving you in the future! Wow, thank you so much for the fantastic 5-star review! We're over the moon to hear that you and your furry friend had such a great experience with us. At Off Collar, we truly believe in creating a positive and enriching environment for every pup that comes our way, and knowing we've made a difference in your lives means the world to us!

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