Dog training costs at Off Leash K9 Training Murfreesboro range from $100 for intro puppy packages up to $5,800 for comprehensive board and train programs. Here's a full breakdown:

• AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy: Starting at $100
• Basic Obedience / Private Lessons: $1,100–$2,200
• Board & Train (2 weeks): $2,900–$3,800
• Board & Train (4 weeks): $4,200–$5,800
• Reactive / Aggressive Dog Programs: $1,100–$4,350

Every program includes lifetime support at no additional charge. Financing available. Call (615) 905-6559 for a personalized quote.

Our 2-week board and train programs in Murfreesboro range from approximately $2,900 to $3,800 depending on the specific program level and your dog's behavioral needs. This includes:

• Multiple professional training sessions every single day
• All boarding at our 2213 NW Broad Street facility
• Owner training session at pickup
• E-collar or training equipment (included in most packages)
• Lifetime support — zero additional cost, ever

When you break this down across your dog's 12–15 year lifespan, it comes to roughly $200–$250 per year — less than many Murfreesboro families spend on doggy daycare in a single month.

Petco's group dog training classes typically range from $119 to $359 per course in the Murfreesboro area. Here's an honest comparison:

• Petco classes are taught by retail employees, not certified behavior specialists
• They cannot accept reactive, aggressive, or difficult dogs — these are declined
• Classes happen in a retail store environment, not a real training facility
• No lifetime support or guarantees included
• Results are limited to basic group obedience in a low-distraction setting

For basic manners on a very easy dog, a group class can be a fine starting point. For real behavioral issues — reactivity, aggression, reliable off-leash obedience — you need a specialist. That's what OLK9 Murfreesboro is built for.

The cheapest upfront option is self-training with YouTube videos and books — but "cheap" is relative. Consider what's actually included in the "cost" of DIY:

• Months or years of inconsistent results (and increasing frustration)
• Behavior that doesn't generalize outside your living room
• No correction when you use the wrong timing or technique — actually cementing bad habits
• No support when you hit a wall (and you will)

Our most accessible program — the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Package — starts at $100, and our basic private obedience packages give you professional results that hold. Financing through Affirm makes any program accessible. The cheapest option long-term is one that actually works.

We're going to be honest with you: yes, if you choose the right trainer. Here's the real math that our Murfreesboro clients describe after completing our programs:

• Peace on every walk — for 10–15 years. What is that worth per day?
• Ability to include your dog in family life, parks, events, travel
• Elimination of property damage, liability risk, and management costs
• A relationship with your dog built on actual communication — not management and stress

The families who say "it wasn't worth it" are usually those who chose the cheapest option, got minimal results, and quit. Our 320+ five-star reviews from Murfreesboro and Rutherford County families represent people who saw the complete transformation and would do it again in a heartbeat.

It means exactly what it says — and we want to be very clear about this because it's one of the most meaningful parts of every program we offer.

After completing any OLK9 Murfreesboro program, you have free access to our trainers forever. Moving to a new neighborhood and need a quick refresher session? Call us. Your dog started slipping on a command six months later? Call us. New puppy joined the family and you need integration help? Call us.

There is no expiration date, no annual fee, no "maintenance package" upsell. We're invested in your dog's long-term success because our reputation is built on it. Call (615) 905-6559 and ask us anything — we love hearing from our alumni.

Reactive dog training at OLK9 Murfreesboro falls within our behavior modification pricing: $1,100–$4,350 depending on the severity of reactivity and the program format chosen (private lessons vs. board and train).

For most reactive Murfreesboro dogs, we recommend board and train — because reactive behavior needs consistent, expert repetition that's difficult to achieve with once-weekly lessons. The immersive environment of our facility allows us to safely work through trigger exposure in a controlled, progressive way. For dogs with mild to moderate leash reactivity, our private lesson packages are also highly effective. Call us and describe your dog's specific situation — we'll be honest about what's actually needed.

Yes — training equipment is included in most of our programs. For board and train packages and programs that use e-collar communication, the collar is included in your program price. We don't believe in selling you equipment separately that you then have to figure out on your own.

Our trainers also spend significant time during your pickup session (and in follow-up support) teaching you exactly how to properly use any equipment that's part of your dog's training. Equipment without understanding is useless — sometimes harmful. We make sure you leave as a confident, capable handler.