Just the FAQs

Yes. Off Leash K9 Training Milwaukee offers a first-lesson satisfaction guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied with your first training lesson, that lesson is free, with no questions asked. This guarantee applies to the first lesson and gives owners an opportunity to experience the training approach before continuing with their program.

Yes, obedience training can help your dog develop better listening skills, improve everyday manners, and respond more consistently to commands. Off Leash K9 Training Milwaukee offers Basic Obedience, Basic & Advanced Obedience, and 2 Week Board & Train programs covering skills such as Come, Sit, Down, Place, Loose Leash Walking, and Off. These programs provide structured opportunities to practice obedience, address behaviors such as jumping and leash pulling, and strengthen communication between dogs and their owners. The right program depends on your dog’s current behavior, training needs, and goals.

An e-collar is a remote-controlled training collar that delivers adjustable electrical stimulation through two contact points to help communicate commands to a dog. Off Leash K9 Training Milwaukee uses e-collars as part of its obedience training approach, including In-Home Basic Obedience, Basic & Advanced Obedience, and 2 Week Board & Train programs. During training, the handler uses the remote to reinforce learned commands and help the dog maintain attention. Trainers also introduce owners to the equipment and explain its use. The website generally recommends starting e-collar training when a dog is at least five months old.

Will the e-collar hurt my dog?

E-collar stimulation can feel uncomfortable depending on the intensity and your dog’s sensitivity, so it is important to use the equipment carefully. Off Leash K9 Training Milwaukee uses e-collars as communication tools in its obedience training programs. During your first meeting, the trainer will demonstrate the stimulation on their own arm and give you an opportunity to experience how it feels. This allows you to better understand the equipment and ask questions about its use before beginning training with your dog.

No. Your dog will not need to wear the e-collar at all times. Off Leash K9 Training Milwaukee uses e-collars as communication tools during obedience training and recommends putting the collar on before taking your dog outside off-leash. This allows owners to reinforce learned commands when unexpected distractions arise, such as other animals or unfamiliar surroundings. Although dogs may learn to respond to commands without the collar indoors, off-leash activities require additional precautions because no training tool guarantees complete control or prevents a dog from running away.

Private dog training sessions are conducted at your home through Off Leash K9 Training Milwaukee’s in-home obedience programs. The In-Home Basic Obedience program includes four private lessons, while the In-Home Basic & Advanced Obedience program includes eight private lessons. Both programs cover essential obedience skills, with advanced training adding commands such as Heel, Watch, Front, and Stand. Training at home allows owners to work directly with a trainer in their dog’s familiar environment.

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!

Off Leash K9 Training Milwaukee generally recommends starting e-collar training when a dog is at least 5 months old. E-collars are included in the In-Home Basic Obedience, Basic & Advanced Obedience, and 2 Week Board & Train programs. For puppies younger than five months, the website recommends clicker and treat-based training to introduce basic obedience skills before beginning e-collar training.

Puppies younger than five months can still begin training without an e-collar. Off Leash K9 Training Milwaukee uses clicker and treat-based training to introduce basic obedience skills and help young puppies develop a foundation for future training. The trainers also provide guidance on house training, including teaching puppies to communicate when they need to go outside. This early training helps owners establish consistent routines and work toward reducing indoor accidents as their puppies learn.

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.”

Private dog training involves scheduled lessons at your home, while Board & Train provides two weeks of training with a professional trainer while your dog stays with them. Off Leash K9 Training Milwaukee offers four- and eight-lesson in-home obedience programs, plus a 2 Week Board & Train program that covers obedience commands, greeting manners, and training around distractions in different environments. Private lessons allow owners to participate directly in training, while Board & Train includes a two-hour, one-on-one owner instruction session after completion.

If you are unsure which option fits your dog, you can review the available training programs or schedule a free phone consultation to discuss your dog’s needs and goals.

Your dog can learn basic obedience commands such as Come, Sit, Down, Place, Out, Loose Leash Walking, and Off. Off Leash K9 Training Milwaukee offers a four-lesson In-Home Basic Obedience program that also covers Extended Sit, Extended Down, and Extended Place. The eight-lesson In-Home Basic & Advanced Obedience program builds on these foundational skills with advanced commands such as Heel, Watch, Through, Front, and Stand, along with extended distance obedience. The commands covered depend on the training program you select.

Yes. Dog training can help reduce leash pulling by teaching dogs to walk beside their owners instead of pulling ahead. Off Leash K9 Training Milwaukee offers a four-lesson In-Home Basic Obedience program that includes Loose Leash Walking, which teaches dogs to walk beside their handlers while on a leash. Owners can continue practicing this skill during everyday walks to reinforce the commands learned during training.

Yes. Dog training can help reduce unwanted jumping by teaching dogs appropriate behavior when greeting people. Off Leash K9 Training Milwaukee includes the Off command in its In-Home Basic Obedience program, which teaches dogs not to jump on people. The 2 Week Board & Train program also covers Greeting Manners, focusing on polite interactions with people at home or in public. These skills give owners clear commands to reinforce during everyday greetings.

Yes. Dog training can help owners develop obedience and handling skills to better manage aggression or reactivity toward other dogs. Off Leash K9 Training Milwaukee offers an eight-lesson Aggressive Dog Training program that includes basic obedience and additional lessons working with owners and their dogs around other dogs in different situations. The program focuses on desensitization, obedience, and behavior management, although complete resolution of aggression cannot be guaranteed.

If your dog displays aggression or reactivity, you can schedule a free phone consultation to discuss your dog’s behavior and available training options.

Aggression involves behaviors that threaten harm, such as growling, snapping, biting, or lunging, while reactivity refers to excessive responses to specific triggers or situations. Off Leash K9 Training Milwaukee offers an eight-lesson Aggressive Dog Training program for dogs with aggression or reactivity issues around other dogs. Aggression may be associated with fear, resource guarding, or territorial behavior, while reactivity can involve responses to unfamiliar people, other dogs, or leash-related triggers. Understanding your dog’s specific behavior can help you discuss appropriate training options.

Yes. Dog training can help dogs practice following obedience commands when distractions are present. Off Leash K9 Training Milwaukee offers a 2 Week Board & Train program that includes obedience training around multiple distractions in different environments. The program covers commands such as Come, Sit, Down, Place, Heel, and Off, helping dogs practice their skills in situations beyond familiar surroundings.

After completing the 2 Week Board & Train program, owners receive a two-hour, one-on-one instruction session with a trainer. Off Leash K9 Training Milwaukee includes this session to explain the obedience commands their dog has learned and demonstrate proper handling techniques. This helps owners understand how to communicate with their dogs and continue practicing the trained commands at home.

Yes. Off Leash K9 Training Milwaukee offers a 2 Week Board & Train program that includes off-leash obedience training. The program covers Heel for on- and off-leash walking, Come on Command for recall, and additional commands such as Sit, Down, Place, and Off. Dogs also practice obedience around multiple distractions in different environments to develop skills beyond familiar settings. However, consistent responses in every situation cannot be guaranteed.

Therapy dog training helps dogs and their owners prepare for therapy dog testing and certification. Off Leash K9 Training Milwaukee offers an eight-lesson Therapy Dog Preparation program designed to prepare both dogs and their owners for the testing and certification process. Upon successful completion of the program, the training team can evaluate and certify dogs and their owners through Therapy Pets Unlimited. Certification is not automatically guaranteed by completing the lessons.

Yes. Off Leash K9 Training Milwaukee offers a four-week Introduction to Obedience group class at the Downtown Milwaukee Dog Park. The program covers basic obedience skills, including Come, Sit, Place, Break, Heel, and Down, with sessions listed from 5:30 to 6:30 PM on scheduled evenings. Owners participate alongside their dogs in a group setting to practice commands and leash manners.

You can review the group class details and schedule for more information.

The right dog training program depends on your dog’s current obedience skills, behavior concerns, and training goals. Off Leash K9 Training Milwaukee offers In-Home Basic Obedience for foundational commands, Basic & Advanced Obedience for additional skills, and 2 Week Board & Train for training around distractions in different environments. The business also offers Aggressive Dog Training for dogs with aggression or reactivity toward other dogs and Therapy Dog Preparation for dogs and owners preparing for therapy dog testing.

If you are unsure which option fits your dog, you can review the available training programs or schedule a free phone consultation to discuss your dog’s needs and goals.

Yes. Dog training can help dogs learn to wait politely at doors and gates instead of rushing through them. Off Leash K9 Training Milwaukee includes Door Manners in its 2 Week Board & Train program, teaching dogs to wait until a door or gate is opened and they are released. This skill gives owners a clear way to manage their dog’s behavior when entering or leaving an area.

Yes. Dog training can teach your dog to wait politely for permission before eating. Off Leash K9 Training Milwaukee includes Meal Manners in its 2 Week Board & Train program, which teaches dogs to wait for their meals until released. This skill helps owners establish a consistent mealtime routine and practice obedience during everyday feeding.

Yes. Dog training can teach your dog to release objects when given a specific command. Off Leash K9 Training Milwaukee includes the Out command in its four-lesson In-Home Basic Obedience program, which teaches dogs to drop items when instructed. The command is also included in the eight-lesson In-Home Basic & Advanced Obedience program, giving owners a clear cue they can practice when asking their dog to release an object.

Yes. Advanced obedience training can teach dogs to respond to commands even when they are farther away from their owners. Off Leash K9 Training Milwaukee offers an eight-lesson In-Home Basic & Advanced Obedience program, with the final four lessons focused on advanced skills, including extended distance obedience. The website describes this skill as following commands from distances of 50 yards or more, helping dogs practice obedience beyond close-range interactions.

Yes. Off Leash K9 Training Milwaukee offers a full refund within seven days of purchasing a training package, unless training is scheduled to begin within 30 days. This condition means refund eligibility depends on both the purchase date and the scheduled training start date. 

Customers should review the published refund policy before purchasing a training package.

Yes. Off Leash K9 Training Milwaukee includes lifetime refreshers with its 2 Week Board & Train program. The program also includes two weeks of training with a professional trainer and a two-hour, one-on-one owner instruction session after completion. Owners can contact the training team to ask about refresher training arrangements and scheduling.

Yes. Off Leash K9 Training Milwaukee requires all training packages to be paid in full before lessons can be scheduled. Customers can purchase their selected training package online or over the phone, and appointment scheduling can begin once payment has been received. 

If you need help choosing a program before purchasing, you can schedule a free consultation to discuss your dog’s training needs and goals.

Off Leash K9 Training Milwaukee serves Milwaukee and surrounding communities, including Mequon, Germantown, River Hills, Brown Deer, Glendale, Whitefish Bay, Shorewood, Wauwatosa, West Allis, Greenfield, Franklin, and New Berlin. The business offers in-home obedience training and other published dog training programs for Milwaukee-area dog owners. 

Additional communities are listed on the contact page, where owners can also request a free consultation to discuss their location and training needs.