Off Leash K9 Training, Georgia
Call: 770-450-0988
Email: [email protected]
Where do you conduct these private lessons?
We are currently conducting lessons at 6 locations in Georgia. Our Facility in Peachtree City and at Dogma Dog Care in Smyrna for our Atlanta residence; our Columbus, Athens, and Augusta Facilities cover those areas; we also conduct lessons and provide our board and train service in Macon! We prefer to use outdoor areas when weather permits because they offer a good baseline level of distractions that we can help proof against during each lesson! There are daytime, evening, and weekend lessons. We try our best to accommodate schedules to make things easy for our clients. Now offer in home lessons in Atlanta and surrounding counties! We believe in real world, unpredictable distractions and work under those distractions so that your dog learns to listen under any condition.
“A big part of training a dog is also teaching the owner(s) how to do things and he does a great job of this. He explains the “dog psychology” behind why you do things and it really helps. He is very knowledgeable and experienced and you can tell that he really loves dogs. Our dog’s behavior has done a complete 180 after only 4 lessons. This is not an exaggeration. If you are looking for something that will really work, this is it.” –Google Review
What is an “e-collar” and how does it work?
An “e-collar” is basically a collar with a stimulation mechanism (similar to an electric fence collar). The collar is controlled by a remote that the handler holds. The remote allows you to maintain full control of your dog for 800-1200 yards! It is not used as a punishment or a “shock” as many people assume, it is simply used as a training device for communicating with your dog. It produces a subtle electrical current between two contact points located on the collar. In the old days this type of collar was used as “shock collar” and many inexperienced dog owners tried to use this device to scare their dog into submission. In the proven training method we teach, your dog is never “shocked into submission” or abused. Unlike a shocking device, the e-collar is used to get the dog’s attention and keep it focused on listening to the handler. It is the equivalents of someone tapping your shoulder to get your attention, or setting your phone on vibrate so it will get your attention when someone is calling you. We teach the dog to listen to those “taps” and that the “taps” mean, “I am trying to get your attention.”
Las Vegas K9 recently switched to using e-collars on their service dogs about two years ago. Shortly thereafter, they took ‘top dog’ and ‘top agency’ at the Western States Canine Trials! Their obedience to the commands became faster, sharper, and instant because the dogs know exactly what is expected of them when given the commands! During the trials, the dogs are not allowed to wear the e-collars!
There is a reason that the top law enforcement agencies, military, and top federal agencies: patrol, detection, and search and rescue dogs are trained using e-collars!
Will the e-collar hurt my dog or affect their personality?
No. During our first meeting we will put the e-collar on your hand and you will feel how mild the stimulation is. One common misconception is the e-collar will burn their skin. This is false. Other people think that it is like being shocked with a taser, this is also false. We are dog trainers because we LOVE dogs and we would never do anything to harm them in any way! Furthermore; we would never do anything to a dog that we will not do to ourselves. Please check out the link to our blog and read up for more info on the e-collar: E-collar Blog
Will my dog always have to wear the e-collar?
No. Your dog will not always have to wear the e-collar. In fact, inside your home, your dog will quickly be listening to your every command without the e-collar on. However, We always recommend putting the e-collar on your dog before you take it outside off-leash. This is due to the fact that you never know what may get your dog’s attention, so, you still want to be able to maintain complete control of your dog. It’s like an invisible leash. We often compare your pet wearing the collar outside to a child wearing a seat belt. Parents drill into their children the importance of wearing a seat belt each and every time they get into a car. That one time the child doesn’t wear the seat belt could be that one time they are in a car accident and a seat belt would have prevented injury. It only takes one time for you dog to see something that really catches their attention and without the collar, you have no way to stop him/her.Will my dog hate wearing the e-collar?
Will my dog hate wearing the e-collar?
No! Almost everyone is VERY surprised that they receive quite the OPPOSITE reaction from their dog. When you turn an e-collar on, it beeps. In a very short time, your dog will recognize this “beep” as their collar being turned on. Almost every dog upon hearing this beep, will coming running and sit down in front of you and wait for you to put it on them. Why? Because the dog knows the e-collar means that they are going outside (to run, play ball, be free, etc) AND they know they are going to do training! A bored dog is a destructive dog; a trained/exercised dog is a HAPPY dog. They look forward to their training sessions because it stimulates them and gives them something to do. Imagine being at work on a slow day, the day drags and you feel sluggish. When you are busy, it goes by fast and you are energized! Now imagine a dog with no friends, no Facebook, no television, and no internet. Their only REAL stimulation is the training you give them and their time outside to run, play, and bond with you!
But wait… How do you fix behavioral problems?
We target the issues you are having while working through our obedience program. In our opinion, behavior cannot be modified without having complete trust and control of your dog. Behavioral modification and obedience go hand in hand. As you are working through our program, we will also be working on the specific issues you may be facing with your dog.
“Off leash K9 Atlanta owner Bryan swihart trained my husky Dakota and the relationship with my dog is better than it has ever been before. Bryan was professional, knowledgeable and awesome to work with. You can tell he has a deep passion for dogs!” –Facebook User
How much time per day do I need to train my dog?
The great thing about this training is that you don’t have to set a specific amount of time aside per day in order to train your dog! We will teach you how to incorporate this training into your daily routine. We do ask that you spend 30 minutes per day working with your dog for the first 4 weeks of training, to set a good foundation for the training, but after that integrating the training into your daily routine will be easy!
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=videoseries?list=PLh_-1DlJWz223Be-MM-HPtDsXx3zj2B_x]Can I get the same results with the lessons as your 2 week board and train program?
Yes, but you get what you put in. With the lessons we give you homework each week and I can not follow you home and make you do it! But if you follow our instruction you can get the same results, just like Annie: https://youtu.be/1e_dOl8BC8U
At what age can we start e-collar training?
Generally, we do not start e-collar training on a dog until it is at least 5 months old depending on size.
What if I have a puppy that is not 5 months old?
Not a problem! We can still train your pup using the marker/treat method! This will give your new pup a good foundation for basic obedience! Additionally, We can teach you how to house train your puppy. He/ she will learn how to let you know they need to go. So they don’t continue having accidents in the house.
Bonus: If you come to us for the puppy class, we’ll give you the money you spent on the puppy lesson off of any general obedience package.
What if I have a small dog?
That is fine! E-Collar training works on a dog of ANY SIZE, ANY SHAPE, and ANY AGE (above 5 months).
Do you offer a guarantee?
Yes! We are so confident in this system, that if you are not completely amazed and 100% satisfied by the end of your first lesson we will refund your money! No questions asked! You have nothing to lose but an hours time.
How will my dog benefit from this training?
Your dog will benefit tremendously! Most behavior problems (biting, chewing, jumping, etc) are based off of a lack of exercise, discipline, and out of boredom! With this training, your dog is receiving top-quality obedience training, which in turn, allows you to give your dog freedom to run around OFF-LEASH and play! So by doing this training your dog is not bored because it is learning and being stimulated, it is running freely off-leash so it is getting exercise, and it is getting obedience/discipline! Not only does all of this greatly benefit your dog, but it also benefits you and your family!
Remember, if you do not employ your dog and give it a job to do (training), it will become self-employed. A self-employed dog will cost YOU money!