Dog Training Burlington, NC
Expert Dog Training Services for Burlington Area Dog Owners
Finding the right training for your dog starts with understanding what professional obedience training can offer. Dogs of all breeds, sizes, and ages can benefit from structured programs that focus on building reliable commands, improving manners, and strengthening the bond between you and your dog.
Off Leash K9 Training Winston-Salem serves Burlington, NC, and nearby Piedmont Triad communities with training programs focused on obedience, behavior, and real-world reliability.
Why Professional Dog Training Benefits Your Dog
Off-leash obedience training helps dogs develop reliable responses to commands, which can enhance their behavior in various environments such as walks, parks, and home settings.
DISTRACTION-PROOF TRAINING
Distraction-proof training helps dogs behave reliably in busy environments. Achieving this level of reliability often requires consistent training, socialization, and exposure to distractions so dogs can stay focused and respond to commands. The 5 D’s of Training, which include distance, duration, distraction, direction, and disappearing, help solidify commands over time.
BEHAVIOR SUPPORT
Proper training can help address issues such as aggression, anxiety, and reactivity through specialized training approaches. Professional help is recommended for dogs with challenging behaviors because customized plans can better support the dog’s needs and the owner’s goals.
STRONGER OWNER-DOG BOND
Professional dog training helps create a stronger relationship built on trust and communication. Positive reinforcement supports cooperation and keeps dogs engaged while encouraging them to repeat desired behaviors.
EARLY PUPPY TRAINING
Early puppy training helps prevent behavior problems before they become harder to manage. Puppy training often focuses on housebreaking, crate training, basic commands, and good behavior habits. Socialization also helps puppies learn how to interact positively with other dogs and people.
BETTER TRAINING PROGRESS
Short, frequent training sessions are often more effective than one long session. Professional guidance helps owners use the right techniques, stay consistent, and make faster progress toward their training goals.
Our Dog Training Services
Board and Train Programs
Board and Train programs offer immersive training, where dogs stay with trainers to focus on obedience and behavior modification
Off Leash K9 Training Winston-Salem offers three board and train options: the 1 Week Board & Train, the Community K9 2 Week Board & Train, and the Urban K9 2 Week Board & Train. Each program focuses on obedience, recall, place command, and manners training with varying levels of distraction exposure.
Private Lesson Programs
Private dog training provides individual attention tailored to your dog’s specific needs and your training goals. Basic Obedience Training is a 4-week program with four private 1-hour lessons, one lesson per week. This program covers commands including come, sit, extended sit, down, extended down, place, extended place, out, loose leash walking, off, and break as the release command.
Basic & Advanced Obedience includes eight private lessons. The first four lessons cover the commands from Basic Obedience Training. The final four lessons are Advanced Obedience Lessons and may include extended distance obedience, heel, watch, through, front, stand, and other advanced commands.
Individual Advanced Lessons are available after completion of the Basic & Advanced Obedience Package for continued skill development. These 1-hour training sessions can cover extended distance obedience, heel, watch, through, stand, front, focused heeling, and touch.
Specialized Training Programs
Aggressive Dog Training addresses issues like dog aggression and reactivity, providing owners with the tools to manage these behaviors effectively. While results can vary, the program is designed to help improve interactions and provide lasting strategies for control.
Therapy Dog Preparation is an 8 private lesson course designed to prepare the dog and owner for therapy dog testing and certification. This program helps dogs and owners work toward readiness, though certification is not guaranteed.
Puppy training options include the Puppy Training Consultation and AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Classes. Crate training is highly recommended for housebreaking and providing a safe space for dogs, and these programs address common behavioral issues early on to prevent them from becoming ingrained habits.
Our Top 10 Training Programs
- Urban K9 2 Week Board & Train: A 2-week immersive board and train program designed for dogs living in or near busy metropolitan areas and exposed to high-level distractions such as busy events, highly populated metropolitan areas, airports, shopping centers, and train stations.
- Community K9 2 Week Board & Train: A 2-week immersive board and train program designed for mid-level distractions commonly encountered in daily life. Examples include house manners, parks, baseball games, trails, various neighborhoods, and big box stores.
- Basic & Advanced Obedience: A comprehensive eight private lesson training package that builds from foundation commands through advanced obedience work including extended distance obedience and focused heeling.
- 1 Week Board & Train: A 1-week immersive board and train program focused on obedience, full off-leash recall, place and extended place, sit and extended sit, recall in multiple distractions and environments, greeting manners, door manners, and meal manners.
- Aggressive Dog Training: A specialized 8 private lesson program for dogs with reactivity issues, providing owners with tools to better manage challenging behaviors around other dogs.
- Therapy Dog Preparation: An 8 private lesson program designed to prepare dogs and owners for therapy dog testing and certification readiness.
- Basic Obedience Training: A 4-week foundation training program with weekly private lessons covering essential commands and leash manners.
- Basic Marker Mastery™: A 4-week reward-based training program using positive reinforcement techniques. Topics include introduction to come and sit, learning place, introduction to the OLK9 slip lead, and loose-leash walking. Includes a 15-foot leash, clicker, and slip lead.
- AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Classes: Six private lessons, 30 minutes each, that are positive reinforcement based. Topics include health, nutrition, vaccines, first aid, and basic commands a puppy needs to thrive.
- Online Puppy Training Course: A comprehensive video course designed to guide owners through essential puppy training techniques, covering potty training, basic commands, and fostering confidence in various environments.
Our Dog Training Process
Step 1: Initial Assessment
Every training journey begins with understanding your dog’s current behavior, temperament, and training needs. Off Leash K9 Training Winston-Salem evaluates your dog’s personality, age, and any specific challenges you are facing. This assessment helps determine which training program aligns with your goals and lifestyle requirements.
Step 2: Program Selection
Based on the initial assessment, you can choose between board and train or private lesson options. Program details, including duration, included equipment like e-collars and training leashes, and scheduling logistics, are reviewed. Board and train programs can vary in length, commonly offered in one or two-week formats, allowing for different levels of training intensity and focus on specific behavioral goals.
Step 3: Professional Training
Dogs receive training focused on foundational commands such as sit, down, place, recall, and heel. Positive reinforcement and clear communication techniques are used to build confidence and reliability, especially in off-leash settings. Practice occurs in various environments and distraction levels appropriate to the selected program.
Step 4: Owner Education
After board and train programs, owners receive one-on-one sessions to transfer training knowledge. The 1 Week Board & Train includes a 1.5-hour owner session, while the 2-week programs include a 2-hour owner session. These sessions teach proper commands, timing, and reinforcement techniques. Positive reinforcement training is proven to be safe, humane, and effective, as dogs learn better when they are motivated and comfortable. Both 2-week board and train programs include a free refresher for life for ongoing support.
Customer Success Stories
Burlington
“We are so pleased with Off Leash K9 Training and Rick as our trainer. Winston was our second boxer who trained with Rick and we have been so pleased! Winston was 7 months old and was all puppy! Rick stayed in contact everyday and sent pics and videos. With each day we saw progress and by the time 2 weeks was up I was so impressed with Winston’s turn around. I never worried about his care and I knew he was well loved for the 2 weeks. I highly recommend Rick and Off Leash K9 training. ”
Kristina Wade , Winston-Salem // Verified Google Review
Burlington
“ Definitely recommend Off Leash K9 Training. Our trainer, David, took super great care of our Millie girl and she returned home extra smart! I was apprehensive about leaving her with someone for a week as she’s still a puppy, but David was super communicative with progress updates. He stayed in touch about her well being and I never once worried that she wasn’t in good hands! Now the hard part begins – Millie teaching Mom!”
Patricia Wood,Winston Salem // Verified Google Review
Frequently Asked Questions
What commands will my dog learn during training?
Basic commands include come, sit, extended sit, down, extended down, place, extended place, out, loose-leash walking, off, and break as the release command. Advanced programs add commands such as heel, watch, through, front, stand, touch, and focused heeling. Board and train programs may also include greeting manners, door manners, meal manners, and full off-leash recall.
What is extended duration and distance training?
Extended duration training teaches dogs to hold commands such as sit, down, and place until released. Distance training helps build reliability when commands are given from farther away, such as across a room, yard, or other training environment.
How do board and train programs work?
Board and train programs involve immersive training where your dog boards with a professional trainer for either one or two weeks. During the program, dogs receive daily training focused on obedience, recall, manners, and behavior improvement while practicing around appropriate distractions and in different environments.
What happens after a board and train program?
After training, owners receive a one-on-one session to learn the commands, handling techniques, and structure their dog has practiced during the program. Programs may include e-collars and training equipment, and the Community K9 and Urban K9 programs include a free refresher for life.
Dog owners in Burlington, NC, and surrounding areas can contact us to learn which program best fits their dog’s training needs
- Phone: (336) 600-1885
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: 1385 South Park Drive, Kernersville, NC 27284
Photo: A&E
Nick White is the Owner and Founder of Off Leash K9 Training. Nick is a former US Marine and former US Secret Service. He currently has over 130+ dog training locations throughout the United States.
Nick is globally recognized as being one of the top dog trainers in the world. He has 2 official world records in off leash obedience, named on Wikipedia as one of the top 20 dog trainers in the world, recently named top 10 trainer in the world by bestdogtrainers.org, has been featured in many magazines and shows, and he is regularly requested by the top celebrities and athletes! He has been called upon by people such as actor Ryan Reynolds, WWE’s John Cena, MLB All Star Max Scherzer, UFC World Champion Jon “Bones” Jones, and many more!
You can visit our YouTube Channel and watch over 1500+ before/after videos of Nick and his team’s work! Off Leash K9 Training has more documented videos than any dog training business in the entire world!