Professional Dog Training Services in Greensboro, NC
Expert Dog Training and Behavior Modification Services
Dog training in Greensboro, NC can help your dog build reliable obedience, better manners, and safer behavior around real-world distractions. Off Leash K9 Training Winston-Salem offers structured dog training programs for dogs of many breeds, sizes, ages, and training backgrounds, with services available from its Kernersville facility for dog owners in the Greensboro area.
The training focus is practical: come when called, sit with duration, place with duration, loose leash walking, heel, off, out, break as a release command, greeting manners, door manners, meal manners, and recall around distractions. For dogs working toward off-leash reliability, proper and thorough training starts with a strong foundation in basic obedience commands so the dog can respond reliably without a leash.
Why Professional Dog Training is Essential for Your Dog
Training improves obedience, safety, confidence, and communication between dogs and owners.
Off-leash reliability
Off-leash training builds recall, focus, and obedience around real-world distractions.
Behavior modification
Behavior training identifies triggers and teaches calmer responses through consistent structure.
Stronger bond
Regular training builds trust, improves communication, and strengthens your bond with your dog.
Safety and control
Reliable commands help dogs stay safer and easier to manage in distracting situations.
Professional guidance
A trainer helps choose the right program, tools, and structure for your dog’s goals.
At-home practice matters too. Training sessions should be brief and frequent to keep learning fun for dogs. Short practice sessions of 10 to 15 minutes can help prevent burnout while reinforcing desired goals during the maintenance phase.
Our Dog Training Services
Board and train programs involve dogs boarding with a professional trainer for a set period while receiving immersive, structured training. These programs are designed to address specific obedience goals with focused and consistent work away from normal home distractions, then transfer the skills back to the owner through a one-on-one owner session.
The 1 Week Board & Train is a 1-week immersive board and train program priced at $1,500. It focuses 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. It includes an e-collar and a 1.5-hour one-on-one owner session after completion.
The Community K9 2 Week Board & Train is priced at $3,000. This 2-week immersive board and train program is designed for mid-level distractions commonly encountered in daily life, such as house manners, parks, baseball games, trails, various neighborhoods, and big box stores. Skills include sit and duration sit, place and extended place, off-leash heeling, down and duration down, down from distance, off, full off-leash recall, greeting manners, door manners, and meal manners. It includes an e-collar, a 2-hour one-on-one owner session, and a free refresher for life.
The Urban K9 2 Week Board & Train is priced at $3,000. This 2-week immersive board and train program is designed for dogs living in or near busy metropolitan areas and exposed to high-level distractions, including busy events, highly populated metropolitan areas, airports, shopping centers, and train stations. Skills include sit and extended sit, place and extended place, on-leash heeling, down and duration down, off, full off-leash recall, greeting manners, door manners, and meal manners. It includes an e-collar, a 2-hour one-on-one owner session, and a free refresher for life.
Private Lesson Programs
Private lesson training programs are designed for dog owners who want hands-on instruction and practice with their dog. Basic Obedience Training is a 4-week program priced at $625, with four private 1-hour lessons, one lesson per week. Supported commands include come, sit, extended sit, down, extended down, place, extended place, out, loose leash walking, and off. The program also teaches owners how to use “break” as the release command for extended positions.
Basic & Advanced Obedience is an 8 private lesson program priced at $995. The first four lessons include the commands from Basic Obedience Training. The final four lessons may include extended distance obedience, heel, watch, through, front, stand, and other advanced commands. It includes an e-collar and training leash.
Individual Advanced Lessons are priced at $100 per lesson and are available after completion of the Basic & Advanced Obedience Package. Supported advanced commands include extended distance obedience, heel, watch, through, stand, front, focused heeling, and touch.
Specialized programs include Therapy Dog Preparation, an 8 private lesson course priced at $995, and Aggressive Dog Training, an 8 private lesson program priced at $995. Therapy Dog Preparation is designed to prepare the dog and owner for therapy dog testing and certification, but certification is not guaranteed. Aggressive Dog Training includes the basic obedience package and additional lessons working with the dog around other dogs in different scenarios, commands, and situations.
Our Top Dog Training Programs for Greensboro Area Dogs
- Community K9 2 Week Board & Train: $3,000 board and train for off-leash obedience, recall, manners, and real-world distractions nearby.
- Urban K9 2 Week Board & Train: $3,000 board and train for obedience, recall, manners, and control in crowded metropolitan settings.
- Basic Obedience Training: $625 private training covers recall, sit, down, place, leash manners, off, out, and release command.
- Basic & Advanced Obedience: $995 private lessons build from basics into heel, focus, distance work, and advanced command skills.
- Aggressive Dog Training: $995 private lessons support reactivity management, obedience, handler control, and calmer handling.
- Therapy Dog Preparation: $995 private lessons prepare dogs for therapy testing using obedience, manners, exposure, and focus.
- Basic Marker Mastery™: $500 reward-based lessons cover markers, sit, place, leash walking, and basic puppy training skills.
- AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Classes: $300 puppy lessons support obedience, confidence, social skills, and manners with positive practice.
- Online Puppy Training Course: $199 online course covers potty training, crate confidence, commands, leadership, and common habits.
- Individual Advanced Lessons: $100 advanced lessons after training improve heel, focus, distance work, and command skills further.
Our Dog Training Process
Step 1: Program Assessment
The process begins by reviewing the dog’s age, behavior, training history, and goals to determine whether basic obedience, board and train, puppy training, therapy dog preparation, or aggressive dog training is the best fit.
Step 2: Customized Training Plan
A customized plan focuses on the right commands, environments, and behavior goals for the dog, starting in low-distraction settings before building toward more reliable obedience around distractions.
Step 3: Professional Training Implementation
Experienced trainers work with the dog using the selected program’s methods and tools, including e-collar training when applicable, to build obedience, manners, focus, and reliability in appropriate environments.
Step 4: Owner Education and Transfer
Owners receive guidance on handling, follow-through, and daily practice so they can maintain the dog’s training, reinforce good behavior, and support long-term success at home.
Success Stories from Greensboro Area Dog Owners
Greensboro, NC
“I cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience with the 2 week board and train for our one year old mini schnauzer Willard with Offleash K9!!!!!
From our first interactions with the office personnel Tamera, who answered all my questions and concerns, to getting daily updates from Rick our trainer, we did not have any worries about our pup being in the best hands. Willard’s recall and leash manners have improved night and day. My husband and I appreciate all the support at the turnover appointment that we will be able to maintain and continue all the skills our has dog learned. Willard was a good boy before our board and train, not having any major issues, we just wanted to dial in his recall, heel and overall confidence. We could not be more grateful with the results. He is the bestest boy and we so grateful! ”
Lea Quakenbush // Verified Google Review
Greensboro, NC
“Dave at Off Leash K9 has totally changed our pup for the better!! She was a super reactive puppy when she first started her basic obedience training and over the course of 8 weeks she has improved immensely since training with Dave. I will say it’s important to remember that the dog is not the only one getting trained but you are in this process as well. So that first week may seem impossible, but week 2 I returned and told Dave all my concerns how Maple was reacting and he reassured me to trust the process and I am sooooo glad I did!! My dog Maple was the worse at pulling while on walks and now she heel walks beside me like a rockstar! I would recommend any friend or stranger to go to Off leash for their puppy or any age dog training because they are amazing people and take care of you and your pup. 10/10 experience and the next puppy we get were brining right to Dave!! ”
victoria dannunzio // Verified Google Review
Frequently Asked Questions
What commands will my dog learn in your programs?
Supported commands may include come, sit, extended sit, down, extended down, place, extended place, out, loose leash walking, off, break, heel, watch, through, front, stand, focused heeling, touch, manners, and recall around distractions, depending on the program selected.
Can you help with aggressive dogs?
Yes, Aggressive Dog Training is designed to help owners manage dog aggression, reactivity, and intense reactions through obedience, structure, handler control, and realistic expectations.
What's the difference between Community K9 and Urban K9?
Community K9 focuses on mid-level daily-life distractions with off-leash heel and down from a distance, while Urban K9 focuses on high-level metropolitan distractions with on-leash heel.
Do Board & Train programs include owner support after training?
Yes, Board & Train programs include a one-on-one owner session, and the 2 Week Board & Train programs also include a free refresher for life.
Dog training in Greensboro, NC can help your dog develop obedience, confidence, and safer responses around distractions. Whether your dog needs basic obedience, puppy foundations, advanced skills, therapy dog preparation, or help managing behavioral issues, Off Leash K9 Training Winston-Salem can explain which program may fit your dog’s age, behavior, and training goals.
Off Leash K9 Training Winston-Salem serves dog owners from its facility in Kernersville, NC and works with clients in the greater Winston-Salem and Triad area, including Greensboro.
- Phone: (336) 600-1885
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: 1385 South Park Drive, Kernersville, NC 27284
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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!