Off Leash K9 Training · Chattanooga, TN
Dog Training FAQ for Chattanooga, TN
Off Leash K9 Training Chattanooga is a dog training company at 2120 Test Drive, Unit 106, Chattanooga, TN 37421, rated 4.9 stars across 177 Google reviews. Programs include private obedience lessons, 2-week board and train, in-home training, puppy programs, aggression and reactivity work, and service and therapy dog training. Prices run from $50 to $3,500. Call (423) 430-6559 for a free phone consultation.
Last updated: November 11, 2026
Quick facts
Off Leash K9 Training Chattanooga at a Glance
- Business
- Off Leash K9 Training of Chattanooga
- Address
- 2120 Test Drive, Unit 106, Chattanooga, TN 37421
- Phone
- (423) 430-6559
- Hours
- Monday through Sunday, 9am to 8pm
- Google rating
- 4.9 stars, 177 reviews
- Serving Chattanooga since
- 2020
- Service area
- Chattanooga, Hamilton County and North Georgia
- Price range
- $50 to $3,500
- Network
- 150+ Off Leash K9 Training locations
Cost and Pricing
How much does dog training cost in Chattanooga?
Dog training at Off Leash K9 Training Chattanooga costs between $50 and $3,500, depending on the program. Private Basic Obedience is $650 for four weekly lessons, and the 2-week board and train is $2,900. The lowest price is a 30-minute service dog evaluation; the highest is the 2-week aggression and anxiety board and train. Every current price is listed on the plans and pricing page.
How much does a 2-week board and train cost?
$2,900 at Off Leash K9 Training Chattanooga. That covers 14 days of immersive training at our facility, all seven basic obedience commands, practice around distractions in multiple environments, and a 2-hour one-on-one owner transfer session when your dog comes home. Puppies from 8 weeks to 5 months have their own shorter programs. See the board and train program for the full schedule.
What do private obedience lessons cost?
Private lessons at Off Leash K9 Training Chattanooga start at $400. Basic Obedience is $650 for four weekly one-on-one lessons. Advanced Obedience is $400 and requires Basic first. Buying both together as the 8-week bundle costs $1,000, which saves $50. Basic Marker Mastery, a reward-based program with no e-collar, is $500 for four 1-hour sessions. Details are on the obedience training page.
How much is in-home dog training in Chattanooga?
In-home training from Off Leash K9 Training Chattanooga is $850 for the 4-week basic program and $1,400 for the 8-week basic plus advanced program. It is the same training as our facility lessons, delivered at your home, and both prices include the e-collar and leash. Your home must be within 20 miles of Chattanooga. More on the private and in-home training page.
Is the e-collar included in the price?
Yes, on the programs that use one. Basic Obedience and both in-home programs include a professional e-collar and leash. Basic Marker Mastery does not use an e-collar; it comes with a 15-foot leash, a clicker and an OLK9 slip lead instead.
Do you offer financing or payment plans?
Financing through Affirm is available to qualified applicants at Off Leash K9 Training Chattanooga. Call (423) 430-6559 and we will walk you through the options for the program you are considering.
Is the first consultation free?
It is. Off Leash K9 Training Chattanooga offers a free, no-obligation phone consultation at (423) 430-6559. If you would rather start online, the free dog assessment quiz takes about two minutes and points you to a program.
Choosing a Program
Which training program is right for my dog?
Start with your goal. Choose private lessons if you want to train alongside your dog each week. Choose board and train if you want the fastest change and can be without your dog for two weeks. Puppies under 5 months go into a puppy program, and dogs with aggression or major anxiety go into a behavior program. A free call to (423) 430-6559 will confirm the fit.
What is the difference between board and train and private lessons?
Who does the daily training. In board and train, your dog stays with us for 14 days and a trainer works with them every day, then teaches you in a 2-hour transfer session. In private lessons, you and your dog meet a trainer once a week for four weeks and you practice at home between lessons.
Is there a dog obedience school in Chattanooga?
Yes. Off Leash K9 Training Chattanooga runs obedience programs from its training facility at 2120 Test Drive, Unit 106, Chattanooga, TN 37421, and has served the area since 2020. Training is one-on-one: private lessons, in-home lessons, and board and train. We are open Monday through Sunday, 9am to 8pm.
What will my dog learn in Basic Obedience?
Seven commands: Come, Place, Sit, Down, Heel, Break and Off. Basic Obedience is four weekly private lessons, and the goal is a dog that follows those commands off leash and around distractions. Advanced Obedience adds distance work, with your dog sitting or lying down on command from 50 yards or more.
How long does dog training take?
One to eight weeks at Off Leash K9 Training Chattanooga, depending on the program. Board and train is 14 days. Basic Obedience is four weekly lessons, and the Basic plus Advanced bundle runs eight weeks. Puppy board and train lasts one or two weeks, and the aggression and anxiety management program is seven private lessons.
How much time per day do I need to practice?
You do not need to block out a set training hour. We teach you how to work commands into things you already do each day, such as walks, meals, play and greeting guests. Short, consistent practice is what keeps the training reliable.
Puppies and Age
At what age should a dog start training?
As early as 8 weeks. At Off Leash K9 Training Chattanooga, puppies from 8 weeks to 5 months start in puppy programs built around potty training, crate training, socialization and first commands. E-collar obedience training generally begins at 5 months or older. Adult and senior dogs can start at any age.
What puppy training programs do you offer?
Four options at Off Leash K9 Training Chattanooga. The 1-week puppy board and train is $850 and the 2-week version is $1,700, both for puppies 8 weeks to 5 months. The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy package is six private 30-minute positive-reinforcement classes for $400, with an AKC certificate at the end. A 1-hour puppy consultation is $100. See puppy training in Chattanooga.
Can you help with potty training and crate training?
Both are part of our puppy programs. Puppy board and train covers potty training, crate training and bite inhibition alongside first commands, and the 1-hour puppy consultation covers potty training, nutrition and socialization if you want to do the work yourself at home.
Is my dog too old to train?
No. There is no upper age limit for training. Adult and senior dogs learn the same commands, and we adjust the pace and physical demands to the dog. See senior dog training.
Training Methods and E-Collars
What training method do you use?
Balanced training. Off Leash K9 Training Chattanooga pairs reward and marker training with a modern e-collar used at low levels, so your dog gets clear communication at a distance as well as up close. If you prefer no e-collar, Basic Marker Mastery is fully reward-based.
What is an e-collar, and is it safe for my dog?
Used correctly, yes. An e-collar is a remote training collar that delivers a mild electronic stimulation, similar to a TENS unit used in physical therapy. At Off Leash K9 Training Chattanooga we introduce it at the lowest level your dog can feel and use it to get attention, like a tap on the shoulder, not as punishment. At your first lesson you can feel it on your own arm. We explain the tool in depth in Are e-collars cruel?.
Can I train my dog without an e-collar?
Yes. Basic Marker Mastery is a 4-week reward-based program with four 1-hour sessions and no e-collar, priced at $500. The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy package is also taught entirely with positive reinforcement.
Will my dog always have to wear the e-collar?
Not indoors. Most dogs follow commands inside the home without it. We do recommend putting it on whenever your dog is outside off leash, the same way you would buckle a seat belt, because you cannot predict what will catch a dog's attention.
What is clicker training?
Clicker training, also called marker training, uses a small device that makes a click the instant your dog does the right thing, followed by a treat. The click marks the exact behavior, which helps dogs learn faster. We use it with puppies under 5 months and in Basic Marker Mastery.
What is the 3-3-3 rule for dogs?
The 3-3-3 rule is a guideline for a newly adopted dog: about 3 days to decompress, 3 weeks to learn your routine, and 3 months to feel fully at home. It sets expectations for behavior during the adjustment period. We cover it step by step in the 3-3-3 rule for dogs.
Behavior Problems
Can aggressive or reactive dogs be trained?
Yes. Off Leash K9 Training Chattanooga offers two behavior programs. Aggression and Anxiety Management is seven private lessons, with an optional eighth lesson in your home, for $1,100. The Aggression and Anxiety Board and Train is a 2-week intensive program for $3,500. Read more on aggressive dog training and reactive dog training.
How do you stop leash pulling and leash reactivity?
Leash pulling is addressed with the Heel command, taught in Basic Obedience and in board and train, so your dog learns to walk beside you on a loose leash. Reactivity toward dogs or people is handled in our behavior programs. Our guide on how to stop a dog pulling on the leash explains the first steps.
Can you help a dog with separation anxiety?
We can. The Aggression and Anxiety Management program is also designed for dogs with major anxiety, and it is taught in private lessons so the plan fits your dog and your home. See separation anxiety dog training.
Do you train small dogs and every breed?
All breeds and sizes are welcome, from toy breeds to giant breeds. The commands and standards are the same; we adjust equipment and handling to the dog in front of us.
Service, Therapy and AKC Programs
Do you train service dogs in Chattanooga?
Yes. At Off Leash K9 Training Chattanooga it starts with a 30-minute service dog evaluation of your dog's drive, aptitude and temperament. The evaluation is $50, and the fee is waived if you enroll in a service dog program. We train psychiatric and PTSD response dogs and mobility support dogs; pricing for those programs is quoted by phone. Under the ADA, service dogs are not required to be certified or registered. See service dog training.
Do you offer therapy dog or emotional support animal training?
Therapy Dog Development or ESA is an 8-lesson course for $1,000. It prepares you and your dog for therapy dog testing and certification, or builds the manners an emotional support animal needs. This program is purchased by phone at (423) 430-6559.
Do you offer AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) training?
We do. Our team includes an AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator, and Off Leash K9 Training Chattanooga is approved for the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy program. Learn what the test covers on our Canine Good Citizen page.
Location, Hours and Getting Started
Where are you located, and what areas do you serve?
The Off Leash K9 Training Chattanooga facility is at 2120 Test Drive, Unit 106, Chattanooga, TN 37421. We serve Chattanooga, Hamilton County and North Georgia, including Hixson, Ooltewah, East Brainerd, Signal Mountain, Red Bank, East Ridge, Cleveland, Ringgold, Rossville and Fort Oglethorpe. In-home lessons are available within 20 miles of Chattanooga. See all service areas.
What are your hours?
Off Leash K9 Training Chattanooga is open Monday through Sunday, 9am to 8pm. Call (423) 430-6559 to schedule a lesson or a board and train drop-off.
Do you guarantee results?
At Off Leash K9 Training Chattanooga, some programs include a guarantee or lifetime support, and the terms depend on the program. For example, the Aggression and Anxiety Board and Train includes a lifetime support guarantee. Guarantee details: our results, satisfaction, and lifetime support/refresher guarantees apply to select programs only, and terms vary by program. Please contact us for the full guarantee terms that apply to your dog's program.
Who is the best dog trainer in Chattanooga?
The best trainer is the one whose method, results and prices fit your dog, so compare on facts. Ours: Off Leash K9 Training Chattanooga holds a 4.9-star rating across 177 Google reviews, has trained in Chattanooga since 2020, publishes every price, and ends board and train with a 2-hour owner transfer session. Read client reviews and decide for yourself.
What happens after training ends?
Board and train ends with a 2-hour one-on-one transfer session where we teach you every command your dog learned. Private lesson clients practice between lessons, so the skills are already yours by week four. Off Leash K9 Training has more than 150 locations nationwide.
How do I get started?
Call Off Leash K9 Training Chattanooga at (423) 430-6559 for a free phone consultation, or take the free dog assessment quiz online. We will ask about your dog's age, breed and behavior, recommend a program, and book your first lesson or board and train start date.
Still Have a Question?
Ask a trainer directly. The phone consultation is free and there is no obligation.
Prices on this page were checked against our plans and pricing page on November 11, 2026 and can change; call to confirm current pricing.
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