The Off-Leash Training blog

Stop Your Dog From Nipping, Play Biting, or Mouthing

Our Puppy Training classes addresses nipping, play biting and mouthing. Malinois, Australian Shepherds, German Shepherds and Huskies can be more prone to this behaviour. They are “prey driven or herding dogs – meaning, its in their DNA to want to herd and chase things (squirrels, rabbits, etc). Dogs have natural herding tendencies or like to nip at your heels, shoes

OLK9UK 11 February 2020

Dog Training

Board and Train or Lessons? How do you decide?

We often are asked, “Is it better for me to do lessons with my dog or the 2-Week Board and Train programmeme?” Our answer: “it depends.” What is most beneficial based on your life, especially with time and availability? When we do lessons in Chiswick, Hampstead Heath or Rickmansworth, the lessons are an hour private 1-2-1 with the trainer. Lessons

OLK9UK 2 February 2020

Avoid Group Classes For Dog Training

We are asked about group classes vs private lessons daily at Off Leash K9 Training London. We are familiar with several dog training styles and believe private lessons are far more effective than group classes or group training. Our founder, Nick White, one said, “I have never seen a dog that impressed me in obedience, that did it through group

OLK9UK 1 February 2020

Dog Aggression

How Do I Get My Dog To Listen Around Distractions?

Your dog will listen around distractions if you follow the proper steps. Most people say their dog behaves brilliantly inside, but a different way outside. At Off Leash K9 Training London we train dogs to behave regardless of the situation. We want your dog listening whether inside or out, on or off the lead. If you attempt to train a

OLK9UK 29 January 2020