Off Leash K9 Training, Chicago

I cannot recommend the training enough. There is a night and day difference from the first lesson to final in how much more confident and obedient my dog is. My dog had a traumatic experience with an attack at a dog park which had made her very scared of other dogs and now she is doing much better with seeing and meeting other dogs in public and no longer pulls on the leash when walking. Lydia was great and very accommodating when personal things came up that made us have to reschedule our lessons!

My dog Cash had a good understanding of sit but he would do it when it was convenient for him. I wanted him to be at a point where he would do it on command and that’s exactly what Off Leash K9 Training provided! Ultimately my end goal was that he could have more freedom off leash but I would only give him that freedom if I knew I could trust him. He’s now such a well trained dog and I get compliments from strangers all the time on how well behaved he is for a puppy. Lydia was super knowledgeable and always willing to answer questions even outside of class. She corrected me all the time on my personal bad habits so that I could be the best owner I could be for my dog. Overall you and your dog will grow to be the envy of the neighborhood. I feel so much more connected to Cash as well and have confidence knowing that he’ll listen to me when the need ever arises. I highly recommend Off Leash, absolute 10/10!

I am truly amazed by the results of the two-week training program for my husky, Cesar. I was very hesitant at first, but my son really wanted to move forward with the training, and I’m so glad we did. Before training, Cesar was very energetic, would jump on people when they visited, and often pulled on the leash. We had some behavior issues that made things challenging. After meeting with Samantha for a consultation—where she observed Cesar’s behavior and evaluated him—we decided to enroll him in the two-week program, even though I wasn’t thrilled about being away from him that long. Samantha is an outstanding trainer. Throughout the program, she sent us detailed daily updates on what Cesar worked on, how he responded, and how he was progressing. That communication made us feel very comfortable and confident in the process. After two weeks, the difference in Cesar was like night and day. He is much better behaved, easier to manage, and still very much himself—just with better manners and control. I would highly recommend Samantha for her work with Cesar; what was advertised was 100% delivered. One important tip: when you pick up your dog, take the time to listen carefully to the trainer, stay for the full handoff session, and follow the guidance they give you at home. It makes a huge difference in maintaining the results. Samantha and the K9 team did an amazing job with Cesar. I couldn’t be happier with the outcome—and I have to admit, my son was right on this one. Thank You Sam for all of your hard work Humza R.

We had a great experience working with Sam through an 8-week training program with Off Leash K-9. Sam was very knowledgeable, patient, and really supportive throughout the entire process and helped us navigate training in way that was helpful and beneficial to reach our goals with our pup. Sam helped us better understand how to work with our pup and build more structure and confidence into our daily routines, specifically our walks. We saw noticeable progress with walks and overall responsiveness, and it also helped us feel more confident as owners/pawrents. We really appreciated that Sam was always available to answer our many, many questions and provide guidance when things came up. It was a pleasure working with Sam, and we’re very grateful for her support and expertise. We would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for effective training.