Some OLK9 Love
Real Middle Tennessee Dogs, Real Results
Off Leash K9 Training Middle TN has trained more than 2,500 dogs in Murfreesboro and across Middle Tennessee since 2017, and holds a 4.9-star rating across 321+ Google reviews. Below are fourteen real cases — the dog, the actual problem, the programme, the outcome — each with the customer's own unedited Google review.
Three of the families on this page had already decided to rehome their dog before they called us. All three still have that dog. That is the honest measure of this work, and it is why we publish the full text of every review rather than a hand-picked sentence.
- 4.9★321+ Google reviews
- 2,500+dogs trained
- 2017serving Murfreesboro
- $100–$5,800programme range
- Lifetimeobedience refresher
How to read these case studies
Every case below follows the same structure so you can compare like with like: the dog and its age or breed, the presenting problem in plain language, the exact programme that was purchased and what it costs today, and the outcome. Underneath each one is the customer's Google review, reproduced in full and unedited, with their name and the date they posted it.
We have not shortened, rewritten or stitched together any review. Where a customer named their trainer, that name is left in their words exactly as they wrote it. Where a customer was critical, we have not deleted the review from Google — our public profile carries every review we have ever received, and you are welcome to read all 321+ of them yourself before you call.
Prices shown are the current published prices for the programme that dog completed, not what that family paid at the time. The full list is on our pricing page.
Watch a Middle Tennessee dog before and after
These two dogs were trained by this location. Press play to watch the same dog before training and again at the end of the programme — no cuts, no narration, just the dog working.
We have more than 1,500 before-and-after videos on the Off Leash K9 YouTube channel. If you want to see a dog with your dog's specific problem, ask us and we will send you the closest match we have.
Two-Week Board & Train
The two-week Board & Train is the programme most Middle Tennessee owners come to us for, and it produces the before-and-after most people picture when they imagine a trained dog. Your dog lives with a trainer and works every day in real environments rather than a classroom. Every stay includes daily photo and video updates, a handover session where you are taught the commands yourself, and a lifetime obedience refresher. The pattern in the reviews below repeats almost word for word: nervous at drop-off, reassured by the daily updates, genuinely surprised at the handover.
Can a husky mix become reliable enough around children to come to work with you?
- Dog
- Charlie
- Breed & age
- Husky mix, 11 months
- Programme
- 2-Week Board & Train
- Price
- $2,900
The problem. Needed to be reliable enough around heavy distraction to come to work at a small private school, and was jumping on children.
The result. Stopped jumping on kids, handled school-level distraction, and the owners were walked through every command at the handover.
We sent our 11 month old husky mix, Charlie, for 2 weeks of training with Danielle. Danielle’s training style is firm, but affectionate (with lots of patience). I loved seeing Charlie receive back scratches and big praise in the video updates Danielle sent throughout the process. Charlie is my family and it calmed my nerves to know she wasn’t being treated like a robot. I work at a small private school and it was important to me that Charlie have lots of exposure to distractions so she can come to work with me. When Danielle sent the first video of Charlie playing with her kids and NOT jumping on them, I think I cried! Danielle was incredibly thorough at the pickup meeting and walked my husband and I step by step through the commands Charlie learned and had us work the commands ourselves. I think it’s important to note that the training has to continue at home. Danielle gave us, and Charlie, all the right tools and it’s up to us to use them. I’m not an expert, and I’m not expected to be! Danielle has been fantastic about answering questions that arise as I keep up Charlie’s training. It’s so nice to have continued support now that we’re home. The 2 week OLK9 training is truly one of the best investments I’ve ever made. If you are on the fence, don’t be. Just book the training!
Can an Australian Shepherd that barks and pulls actually be trusted off leash?
- Dog
- Ryan
- Breed & age
- Australian Shepherd
- Programme
- 2-Week Board & Train
- Price
- $2,900
The problem. Excessive barking, pulling hard enough on leash to make walks difficult, and selective listening.
The result. Reliable off leash. Daily photo and video updates through the stay, then an in-person handover session.
EVA is the BEST EVER! Our Australian Shepherd is such a happy and excited boy but would bark excessively, pulled on his leash which made it very difficult to go on walks and is very stubborn and would only listen when he felt like it. We did the two week board and train with Eva. She sent us updates everyday so we got to see his progress and I was blown away! I never thought he would be able to be off leash! It is clear our pup loves Eva and she loves him which also help put me at ease. When we met to pick Ryan up we got to see them in action in person. I was very nervous and anxious to have to do this myself but Eva encouraged me and walked me through everything! I left there with confidence which in turn instilled confidence in Ryan when he was with me. She has checked on him everyday since him being home with us and I love I am able to ask her questions! I highly recommend her and Off Leash K9 Training!! I feel like my dog is happier and we have a great relationship. It is such a relief to not get frustrated with him. This was the best decision we made!
How do you stop a friendly dog from mobbing every person he meets?
- Dog
- Moose
- Breed & age
- Goldendoodle, 1 year
- Programme
- 2-Week Board & Train
- Price
- $2,900
The problem. Loved people so much he could not contain it, greeting everyone without any impulse control.
The result. Still affectionate, but now waits to be released before giving love. Daily progress updates throughout.
My 1 year old golden doodle Moose has spent the last 2 weeks with Eva and he came back trained so well! Moose loves people and loves attention while he still does he now loves them in a respectful manner. Moose is calm and waits until he is told to give love. I was so nervous sending my baby away but after meeting Eva I knew he was in great hands. She sent me updates daily showing Moose’s progress. Everytime I watched I could tell how much he loved being with her. This put me so at ease. Off leash k9 is an amazing program (every dog in our family is trained by Off Leash). Eva is a trainer exceptional!
Aggression, Reactivity and Anxiety
These are the cases other trainers turn away. Dog-to-dog aggression inside a single household, reactivity on leash, fear that has hardened into avoidance, and dogs with a bite history. The honest framing is that this work is slower and less linear than obedience, it requires an evaluation before we will quote it, and it asks more of the owner afterwards. What it is not is hopeless. Three of the four families in this section had already decided, or were within days of deciding, to give a dog up.
What do you do when two dogs in the same house start fighting each other?
- Dog
- Two dogs from the same litter
- Breed & age
- Littermate pair
- Programme
- Board & Train, recommended after a detailed behaviour history
- Price
- $1,100 - $4,350
The problem. Aggression between the two dogs had escalated to the point the family feared they would have to rehome them.
The result. Both dogs kept. The dominant, growling dog became obedient and settled; the household became peaceful again.
We contacted Off Leash due to aggression issues that had developed between our two dogs. They had become so bad we feared we would have to re-home them. After taking a detailed history they suggested our dogs may have litter mate syndrome. They gave us immediate suggestions to help us before training could start. They suggested the board and train due to severity and that we work with Eva. Eva called and talked with us for a long time before we started. She knew we couldn’t be scheduled for a couple of months. She allowed us to have an introductory training and worked with our schedule. Those couple of lessons taught us so much and began our journey to a better life. When our first dog went off to training we watched through videos and pictures our dominant, growling dog become obedient and happy. Eva worked on the issues we were concerned about and made sure the training would fit with our lives. Our neighbors and friends are impressed and cannot believe the change. Our lives are more peaceful. I think we will be able keep our family together!
Can two dogs with completely different problems be trained at the same time?
- Dog
- Raven and Bruce
- Breed & age
- Belgian Malinois and a young German Shepherd
- Programme
- 2-Week Board & Train, both dogs
- Price
- $2,900 each
The problem. Recall needed hardening on the Malinois; the GSD was reactive toward dogs and people and carried behaviour problems from a previous owner.
The result. Malinois recall solid and comfortable on the e-collar after trust-building. GSD markedly less reactive with a real recall foundation.
We decided to try Off Leash K9 to further solidify our Belgian Malinois’ recall as well as as work with our young GSD who was struggling with reactivity. Our trainer Mason did an excellent job with both dogs. Raven (Mal) was a little weary of the E Collar at first, but Mason was very patient with her and worked on building her trust. She is now doing excellent! Bruce (GSD) completed a 2 week board and train and is less reactive toward other dogs and people, has developed a good foundation with recall, and is doing much better with other behaviors we needed worked out from his previous owners. Overall we are very pleased with the training from Off Leash K9 and how Mason handled things. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a dog trainer. Thank you Mason!
Can a rescue dog that is aggressive toward other dogs go to a brewery patio?
- Dog
- An adopted corgi mix
- Breed & age
- Corgi mix, 3 years, rescue
- Programme
- Advanced obedience, private lessons
- Price
- $1,000
The problem. Aggression toward other dogs on walks. The owner wanted to be able to take him hiking and to breweries and restaurants.
The result. Able to go out in public. The training plan was adjusted mid-course when the owner changed the goal.
I brought my 3year old adopted corgi mix to Off Leash because of some aggressive issues toward other dogs when on walks. We chose to do the advanced training so we could work on being able to take him on hikes and to breweries/restaurants. Eva was such a great trainer! She was super knowledgeable and always available to answer questions. Whenever i wanted to change the direction if training she was very flexible with that too. My dog learned so quickly under her supervision and i felt like i really could carry over the training at home.The advanced sessions really felt like just hanging out with a friend.
Can training help a dog that is anxious rather than disobedient?
- Dog
- Toby
- Breed & age
- Anxious, low-confidence dog
- Programme
- Private lessons focused on confidence and desensitisation
- Price
- $650 - $1,000
The problem. Anxiety and low confidence severe enough that walks in the park were a struggle and stores were out of the question.
The result. Now enjoys public places. Still cautious about some things, but the owner was given a method to keep working the problem.
My dog Toby struggles with anxiety & low confidence, but with the help of our trainer Eva he is now doing so much better!! She is so helpful and did a great job showing me what to do to help Toby work through his fears. Before working with Eva, even just walks in the park were a struggle. I wouldn’t have even attempted taking him into Lowes or pet stores because he was just so nervous! Now he loves going to public places ๐ He is still fearful of some things, but Eva has helped us work through so much & has given me the information I need to continue working through his struggles! I am so thankful for all of her help, now I am able to take him lots of places & he is much happier! I definitely recommend this training program!
Puppy Training and AKC S.T.A.R.
The socialisation window between eight and sixteen weeks does not reopen. Most of what owners later pay to fix — leash manners, recall, kennel anxiety, nipping — is cheaper and faster to build correctly the first time than to repair at two years old. Puppy programmes run from a $100 consultation, through the $400 AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy package, to one- and two-week puppy board and train.
Can 14-week-old puppies learn recall against a hound nose and farm distractions?
- Dog
- Summitt and Boone
- Breed & age
- Bluetick Coonhounds, 14 weeks
- Programme
- 1-Week Puppy Board & Train, both puppies
- Price
- $850 each
The problem. No manners at all, no kennel routine, pulling on leash, and no recall against hound scent drive plus farm distractions.
The result. Recall was the biggest gain. Sit with duration, willing kennelling at night, better leash manners, and calmer overall.
We took our 14 week old Bluetick Coonhounds Summitt & Boone for the 1 week board training. The left us with little to no manners, but came home very improved puppies. Mason was great with them & taught them more than we imagined could happen at their young age. They learned sit & to have patience while sitting. They worked on kennel training and now (most of the time) go willingly to their kennels at night. Walking on a leash improved also, but the biggest improvement overall is recall. Between their hound noses & farm distractions at home, recall was definitely a problem before Mason worked with them. They are more attentive, come to you when called, and calmer puppies now. It is obvious how hard Mason worked with them & how much fun they had. We give Mason & Off leash training a 10 out of 10. Thank you for your hard work Mason!!
Is AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy enough, or does a puppy need board and train too?
- Dog
- A nipping, jumping puppy
- Breed & age
- Puppy
- Programme
- AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy classes, then a 2-Week Board & Train
- Price
- $400, then $2,900
The problem. Nipping and jumping, and walks were stressful.
The result. Walks stopped being stressful. Daily communication with pictures and video through the board-and-train stay.
Our dog is forever changed! I am so happy that we were referred to Off Leash. We did the Star Puppy classes and then the 2 Week Board and Train. Eva was fantastic! She communicated with us daily and sent us pictures and videos. He is going to miss her and so will we! Our nipping and jumping puppy is now a well behaved boy and simple things like going for walks are not stressful as they were before. We are so pleased with the results and we can truly enjoy our boy now.
Private Lessons: Basic and Advanced Obedience
Not every dog needs to board. Private lessons put the training in your hands from the first session, which suits owners who want to understand the mechanics rather than receive a finished dog. The trade-off is honest: you do the daily repetitions. Every owner in this section says some version of the same thing — the programme worked because they worked it.
Can an 85-pound Labrador that drags you down the street learn to walk politely?
- Dog
- Bentley
- Breed & age
- Fox Red English Labrador, 1 year, ~85 lb
- Programme
- Basic Obedience, four weeks of private lessons
- Price
- $650
The problem. Dragging his owner on every walk badly enough to injure her arm; jumping on guests; mouthing hands and arms. The family had decided to rehome him and was about to post the ad.
The result. Kept in the home. Walks became enjoyable, guests stopped being knocked over, and the mouthing stopped.
I don’t do a lot of reviews, but in this case, I felt compelled to share my experience with Eva Ford of Off Leash K9 Training in Murfreesboro. We have a one year old very expensive Fox Red English Labrador that weighs about 85 pounds that was extremely hard to handle. After many months of him dragging me all over the place and injuring my arm, we came to the very hard decision that we would find another home for him. Before posting an ad to sell him, I started searching for trainers and came across Off Leash K9. I decided to call them and spoke with Kristin, which was so kind, helpful, snd articulate in explaining their programs. This is where everything started changing for the better. We met Eva (our trainer) and she instantly developed a connection with our dog and us. She spent time explaining the commands, taught us by example, and after the first week of training, I felt like there was hope for a mutually enjoyable companionship with our dog. We completed 4 weeks of basic obedience training and I can tell you without hesitation that working with Eva was the best decision we ever made! Bentley is a different dog and one that our family can enjoy by taking him for a walk, have friends over without him knocking them down, or him biting my hands and arms constantly. If you are looking for a dog trainer that loves her job and the pets/families she works with, I cannot recommend anyone better than Eva. She is FANTASTIC, and your dog will become the most obedient and enjoyable companion.
Does a Great Dane that already had some training need more?
- Dog
- Loki
- Breed & age
- Blue Great Dane, 11 months
- Programme
- Beginning course plus two advanced courses
- Price
- $650, then $1,000
The problem. Had some prior training but would not listen reliably to his owner, and was difficult on walks.
The result. Walking and listening transformed. The owner is explicit that his own commitment was part of the result.
Loki is a beautiful blue Great Dane that has had some training; however, I felt he needed more training in regard to listening to me and behaving during walks. After much research I contacted Off Leash K9. At the time of this writing, Loki is 11 months old, been through the beginning course and two advance courses and he is doing such a wonderful job. The trainer I worked with, Eva, is an amazing individual. Her love and passion for dogs helped made the experience that much better. Not only did Loki learned, I also learned so much from Eva. I am very grateful for her honest comments and instructions. I would highly recommend this company to work with and train your dog. But as an owner I, and you, must be committed to work with your dog as well. Love Eva and Off Leash K9.
Can you actually train a stubborn English Bulldog?
- Dog
- Harvey
- Breed & age
- English Bulldog
- Programme
- Private lessons
- Price
- $650
The problem. Classic bulldog stubbornness and unwillingness to work when asked.
The result. A structured handover where the owners were walked through everything they needed to keep the training going.
We have had the best experience with Off Leash K9 Training Tennessee. Our trainer was Trinity. From the very first day meeting her she was very thorough with what to expect and SO kind. She taught our boy Harvey wonderfully. When he came home she taught us everything we needed to know and again was so thorough, answered all of our questions and literally walked us through ALL the thing WE needed to do to continue his success. As an English Bulldog they can be stubborn and lazy when you want them to do something, but she showed us what to do and it has been such a great experience. OFLK9 has been a great company for training, very good communication. Thank you Trinity for guiding us through this process and loving our boy as much as we do.
The E-Collar Question
This is the objection we hear most often, and it deserves a straight answer rather than a marketing one. An e-collar at Off Leash K9 is conditioned at the lowest level your dog perceives — a level most people cannot feel on their own hand — and it is used as a tap on the shoulder, not a punishment. It is how a dog earns off-leash freedom safely near roads. And if you would rather not use one at all, the $500 Basic & Marker Mastery programme is positive-reinforcement only, built on clicker and marker work.
What if you do not want to use an e-collar on your dog?
- Dog
- Artemis
- Breed & age
- Blue Heeler mix
- Programme
- Private training with e-collar conditioning
- Price
- $650
The problem. Wild all the time. The owner actively did not want to use a training collar and called several companies before choosing.
The result. The owner's fear that the collar would change his dog's personality did not survive watching the training.
This is the first time I have had to get training for one if my pups. I did a lot of calling around getting prices and a feel for each company. From the time I talked to the sales rep at Off Leash I knew I had the right people. Our Blue Heeler mix was absolutely wild all the time, I hated the idea of having to train Artemis with a training collar. Mason changed my entire view on them, he has a very happy/gentle way with dogs that really shows he loves what he does. My biggest fear of losing who my pup was at heart with having to use a training collar went away when I watched him train. I can't thank him enough and say enough great things about him. If I could add more than 5 stars to the review I would. Thank you Mason for all the help.
Small Dogs
Small dogs are routinely under-trained because their problems are easy to physically overpower. A twelve-pound dog that barks, pulls and panics is living with the same stress as a ninety-pound dog doing the same thing, and the owner is having the same bad walk. The programmes and the method are identical.
Does this work on small dogs, or only on big ones?
- Dog
- Lola and KoKo
- Breed & age
- Morkie Poo, 7 years, and a Yorkie, 3 years
- Programme
- Private lessons, both dogs
- Price
- $650 each
The problem. Anxiety, leash pulling and barking in the older dog; no structure or basic training in the younger one.
The result. Months later both dogs were still holding the training, and the owner was given methods to keep reinforcing at home.
Off Leash K9 trainer Eva is great and truly helped my sweet 7 year old Morkie Poo Lola and my mother’s 3 year old Yorkie KoKo back in September and worked wonders on sweet Lola and KoKo. Lola had anxiety and pulling on the leash when walking plus loved to bark! KoKo was undisciplined with basic training and really needed structure. It has been months and both of these pups are still shining stars. Eva was truly wonderful to work with and very helpful with provided education to use at home with the pups!
What owners say over and over
Reading 321 reviews in one sitting, the same five things come up again and again. They are worth stating plainly, including the parts that are not flattering.
- The daily updates are what calm people down. Almost every board-and-train review mentions the photos and videos sent during the stay. Owners are not nervous about the training; they are nervous about handing their dog to a stranger for two weeks. The updates are the answer to that, and they are included in every board-and-train programme.
- The handover session matters as much as the training. Repeatedly, owners describe arriving anxious about whether they could hold the training, and leaving confident. You are not handed a trained dog and waved off; you are taught every command yourself before you go home.
- Owners who keep working the dog keep the results. Several reviewers say this unprompted and without being asked to. One puts it bluntly: the training has to continue at home. We would rather you read that now than discover it later.
- The e-collar fear is real and it is usually resolved by watching. More than one owner came to us actively not wanting to use one, and changed their mind after seeing how low the working level actually is. If you would still rather not, the $500 Basic & Marker Mastery programme is positive-reinforcement only.
- Several families came to us as a last resort. The phrase “we were going to rehome him” appears more than once on this page. Those are the cases we are proudest of, and they are the reason we accept dogs other trainers have already declined.
Which programme fits your dog?
If your dog pulls, ignores recall, jumps on guests or will not settle, a two-week Board & Train at $2,900 is the fastest route to reliable off-leash obedience, and it is what most of the dogs on this page completed. If you would rather learn the mechanics yourself, private lessons start at $650 for Basic Obedience.
If your dog is reactive, fearful, or aggressive toward people or other dogs, start with aggression and reactivity training. These programmes run from $1,100 to $4,350 and every board-and-train option requires an evaluation first — we will not quote a programme we are not confident we can deliver.
If you have a puppy, the window between eight and sixteen weeks is the cheapest training you will ever buy. Puppy programmes start at a $100 consultation, and the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy package is $400 for six private lessons ending in certification.
Frequently asked questions
How long does dog training take at Off Leash K9 Training Middle TN?
Most dogs reach reliable off-leash obedience in a two-week board and train. Private-lesson programmes run four to eight lessons scheduled around you, typically across four to eight weeks. Aggression and anxiety cases take longer and require an evaluation first, with board-and-train programmes running two to three weeks.
How much does dog training cost in Murfreesboro, TN?
Programmes run from $100 for a puppy consultation to $5,800 for the Elite four-week board and train. The most common choices are Basic Obedience at $650, the two-week Board & Train at $2,900, and aggression programmes from $1,100 to $4,350. Financing is available through Affirm - as low as 0% APR, subject to eligibility (see footer for details) - and we offer military and first-responder discounts.
Will my dog still have their personality after training?
Yes, and it is the single most common worry we hear. Training changes what a dog does, not who a dog is. Read Artemis's story on this page: his owner called several companies specifically because he did not want to change his dog, and said watching the training end that fear entirely.
Do you take dogs that other trainers have refused?
Yes. We regularly take bite-history and human-aggression cases that have been declined elsewhere. Every aggression board-and-train requires an evaluation before we accept the dog, because we will not quote a programme we are not confident we can deliver.
What happens after my dog comes home?
You get a handover session where you are taught every command yourself rather than simply handed a trained dog back. Board-and-train programmes include a lifetime obedience refresher, and every programme includes lifetime support. The reviews on this page make the reason plain: the owners who keep the training going are the owners who keep the results.
Are the reviews on this page real?
Every quotation on this page is the unedited text of a public Google review of Off Leash K9 Training Middle TN, reproduced in full with the reviewer's name and the date it was posted. Nothing has been shortened, rewritten or combined. Our rating is 4.9 stars across 321 Google reviews.
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