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Reviews & Results · Jacksonville, NC
Twelve real training cases from our Google reviews: what each dog was doing before, which program the family chose, and what changed, in the owners' own words.
★ 5.0 on Google · 37 reviewsOff Leash K9 Training of Jacksonville, NC is rated 5.0 out of 5 on Google. As of October 2026, all 37 Google reviews are five-star. Owners most often describe a one- or two-week board and train that ended with a calmer, more obedient dog; progress updates with photos and videos during the stay; and a hand-off session where the trainer taught the family the same commands. Eight reviews describe dogs that were reactive, aggressive or anxious before training.
Documented cases
Each case is built only from what the owner wrote in a public Google review of our Jacksonville, NC location. Quotes are word-for-word; nothing is added.
"She has made a drastic change in her ability to calmly walk with me. She isn't pulling at all and doesn't go nuts when people and other dogs come by. She has even stopped barking in the house."
Jerri B., Google review, March 2022 · Obedience training
"Even my vet had told me It would be best to rehome my Boston with young kids in the house due to is anxiety and aggression. ... my Boston can now stay in my home with young children."
Ali M., Google review, December 2018 · Board & train
"When we got our chocolate lab back, I could not believe it was the same dog. He listens to every command we give him and know more advance commands than before he left."
Thomas M., Google review, June 2019 · Aggressive dog training
"Knight, our pitty, has no manners. He was horrible to walk and acted crazy every time he saw other dogs. Now he is so well behaved and listens to our command without any issues!!"
Dianna G., Google review, August 2020 · Aggressive dog training
"He was jumped by a couple dogs at a dog park and became very agitated around other dogs. Now, he walks by like it doesn't even bother him."
Allison W., Google review, September 2018 · Obedience lessons
"Its been a week since we got Nala back and it has been a world of difference, she no longer pulls when walking and follows every command."
Jay P., Google review, July 2018 · Board & train
"We can have friends, family & kids over without worrying about his relentless jumping. We can enjoy walks without his constant pulling. We can even sit on our front porch and let him roam freely in the front yard without fear of him running off."
Lauren M., Google review, March 2020 · Board & train
"Before going to the 2 week board and train, our dog ran our house and had control over us. Now that she is back home we have control over her and our house."
Kristen L., Google review, August 2019 · Board & train
"We wanted Piper to learn the basic commands and to be safe off leash. We chose the two week program, which worked out perfectly for us."
Margie M., Google review, December 2020 · Board & train
"He can be calm and live among his family without us having to be stressed about what he is chewing or jumping on."
Jen B., Google review, March 2020 · Board & train
"Sit, come, down, place, heel all make a safe & happy puppy... and even happier owners."
A. G., Google review, August 2020 · Puppy training
"She has helped me understand how to work with my dog and not let her get away with everything she wants because she's so cute."
Heather B., Google review, March 2021 · Obedience lessons
We read every Google review of Off Leash K9 Training of Jacksonville, NC and kept the ones that describe a specific dog, a specific problem and a specific result. Quotes are copied exactly, including the owners' spelling. Reviewer names are shortened to a first name and last initial. The cases cover 2018 to 2022. Today's team is led by Head Trainer Bradley McKee with trainer Jan Metzger: meet the trainers.
Want to see the dogs, not just read about them? Watch our before-and-after training videos.
Yes. Every case on this page comes from a public Google review of our Jacksonville, NC location, quoted word for word. You can read all 37 reviews on our Google listing.
Owners describe dogs that stop pulling on the leash, stop jumping on guests, come when called and hold commands like sit, down, place and heel. Several also describe the hand-off session, where the trainer teaches the family the same commands before the dog goes home.
Eight of our Google reviews describe dogs that were reactive, aggressive or anxious before training, including a beagle attacked at a dog park and a Boston terrier whose vet had suggested rehoming. Our aggressive dog training program is eight private lessons for $1,000. Results vary by dog and by how consistently the family keeps up the training.
Updates are one of the most mentioned details in our reviews: owners describe evening or daily photos, videos and messages about their dog's progress.
Board and train is $1,600 for one week or $2,800 for two weeks. Basic obedience is $650 for four private lessons, and a puppy consultation is $100. Every price is listed on our pricing page.
Tell us what your dog is doing and we'll tell you which program fits and what it costs. Phone consultations are free.
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