Dog Training in Canton, GA
One-on-one lessons with a trainer who travels to you, and board and train programs where your dog lives and trains with one of our professional trainers.
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Off Leash K9 Training is the most loved dog training company serving Canton and Cherokee County.
Canton is one of the towns we work in most. Our trainers travel to clients across Cherokee County for private obedience lessons, and our board and train programs end with a one-on-one handover session so the training keeps working at home. Every program and price is on our plans and pricing page.
Why professional training is essential for Canton dog owners
Behavior modification
Address jumping, pulling, barking, anxiety, and reactivity at the root, not just the symptom.
Safety & control
A dog that listens the first time is a safer dog around traffic, livestock, wildlife, and people.
Stronger bond
Clear communication builds trust, so your dog looks to you for direction instead of guessing.
Skills that transfer
We hand the training over to you at pickup, so the obedience keeps working at home.
Family harmony
A calm, well-mannered dog means a calmer home for kids, guests, and other pets alike.
Our dog training programs for Canton dogs
Every lesson is one-on-one, and our trainers travel to clients across North Georgia by appointment. Here is how the programs break down.
Obedience lessons
Private lessons with a professional trainer. You are there for every one, so the training comes home with you.
- Come, sit, down, place, loose-leash heel and off
- Four or eight private lessons
- Advanced commands in the eight-lesson program
Board & train
Your dog lives and trains with one of our professional trainers for one or two weeks, then you get a one-on-one handover session.
- One and two-week programs
- Off-leash recall around real distractions
- Greeting, door and meal manners
Aggressive dog hybrid program
For dogs with aggression or reactivity: private lessons first, then a board and train built around what the trainer saw.
- Four private lessons before the stay
- A professional evaluation of your dog's behavior
- One or two-week board and train
Our most popular training programs
Flat-rate pricing, listed in full on our plans and pricing page. Not sure which fits? A free phone consultation sorts it out.
Basic Obedience
Four private lessons on come, sit, down, place, loose-leash heel and off. Includes e-collar and leash.
Basic & Advanced Obedience
Eight private lessons: the basic commands first, then heel, watch, front, stand and distance work.
1 Week Board & Train
One week living and training with a trainer, then a 1.5-hour one-on-one handover session.
2 Week Board & Train
Two weeks of immersive training, off-leash recall and lifetime refreshers, then a 2-hour handover session.
2 Week Aggressive Dog Hybrid Program
Four private lessons and a behavior evaluation, then two weeks of board and train with lifetime refreshers.
Payment plans are available. Call us today to learn more about payment options.
Built for how Canton dogs actually live
Canton has the Etowah River running through it, riverside trails, busy neighborhood parks and a downtown that fills up on weekends. For a dog, that means other dogs, joggers, kids and strollers, often all on the same path.
A dog that lunges, barks or pulls every time another dog walks by turns every walk into a fight. We see that dog a lot, and the fix starts with the basics: a loose-leash heel, a reliable sit and a place command your dog will hold while the world goes past.
For dogs that react hard to other dogs or people, our aggressive dog hybrid program starts with four private lessons and a behavior evaluation before the board and train.
Where your dog will shine
- Etowah River Park
- Boling Park
- Heritage Park
- Brown Park
- Historic Downtown Canton
Owner Tyler Breh moved to Georgia in 2015 to start his law enforcement career, and spent most of it as a K9 handler. Since then he has trained in obedience, detection, bite work, tracking and decoy work with working-dog trainers across Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina.
He and his team of trainers work with dogs and their owners across North Georgia today.
Dog training service areas near Canton
We train dogs from Canton and the towns around it. Our trainers travel to clients across North Georgia by appointment.
What our clients say
“Tyler did such a great job with our Berniedoodle. Brought barking and jumping to a minimum, she obeys commands and a 100% different dog than before starting the program.”
“The 2 week board and train has helped grow Jackson. He now can enjoy being outdoors and gets to roam the unfenced yard. Before he would dart and run away any opportunity he had.”
“We are mastering all the skills we learned during our at home lessons. One of our dogs has major motion sickness so it was such a plus to have him come to our home.”
Frequently asked questions
Do you train dogs in Canton?
Yes. Canton is one of the towns our clients come from most, and our trainers travel to clients across Cherokee County by appointment. Call for a free phone consultation and we will set up your first lesson near you.
Where do the lessons take place?
Somewhere with real distractions near you, not inside your house. A dog that listens in a quiet living room has not learned much yet; a dog that listens at a busy park has. Your trainer sets the spot with you when you book.
What happens in board and train?
Your dog lives and trains with one of our professional trainers for one or two weeks. When your dog comes home you get a one-on-one handover session (1.5 hours after the one-week program, 2 hours after the two-week) on every command and how to handle it. Details are on our plans and pricing page.
My dog is reactive or aggressive. Can you help?
Yes, through our aggressive dog hybrid program: four private lessons first, where the trainer evaluates your dog's behavior, then a one or two-week board and train focused on what sets your dog off. No trainer can honestly promise a complete fix for serious aggression, and we will not pretend to.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes. Payment plans are available. Call us today to learn more about payment options.
Ready to train your dog in Canton?
Book your free phone consultation and we'll recommend the right program for your dog and your goals.