I highly recommend Ciara! She treats her client’s dogs like her own and is an outstanding trainer. My dog came home from her 2-week board and train with skills and manners I couldn’t have taught her. Ciara then trained me on how to maintain the training and is always available afterwards for questions.

Ciara was the trainer for our dog, Alfie, who was adopted from a shelter and came with no manners. He excelled at leash pulling, counter and table cruising, had no impulse control and needed a high-quality education. Ciara was able to supply that and he is now a joy to be around! His manners are impeccable, walking him is an absolute pleasure, and the countertops and tabletops are now safe. She also discovered that he had a severe lack of confidence and did a lot of self-confidence building with him. She taught me what to look for in his body language when he is getting stressed and how to help him work through that stress in a safe and healthy manner. Even after getting him home, Ciara and I are still in touch and she is answering questions and giving suggestions when I sent her updates. Ciara and her staff truly care about the dogs in their care, and the facility has always been absolutely spotless every time I’ve been there. The property that they train on is absolutely gorgeous, as well! I highly recommend Ciara and her facility to anyone who is looking for either a two-week board and train program or even just obedience classes. You will be amazed at what your dog will learn!

Our friends gave us a beautiful labradoodle puppy last year. She has the sweetest disposition, but our attempts to train her were inconsistent and ineffective. We were fortunate to get an appointment for her with Off Leash K 9. Now we have a beautiful, sweet OBEDIENT labradoodle! I take her for an off leash walk every day and she is perfect. Off Leash K9 gets 6 stars on a 5-star rating system from us.

OLK9 Training is the way to go!!! I have a 2 year old Beagle that knew one or two commands… but would not hold commands, he always pulled on the leash, and he also loved to jump on the furniture/people. I chose to do the 2 week board and train, and I would recommend this training package to everyone. Ciara done so well with Memphis, and Memphis loved her. To see what all she trained him to do in only 2 short weeks is absolutely amazing. She really cares about each and every dog that comes through her training, and you can see that just by talking to her. She turned my 2 year old stubborn Beagle into a very well behaved dog… when I take him out now people are always complimenting on how well behaved he is. A big thank you to Ciara for all your hard work.

Ciara and Off Leash K9 were fantastic! Francie went from completely unmanageable to receiving compliments on her behavior. She did a complete 180° after just the first session. I highly recommend Off Leash K9 to anyone thinking about training their pup.

I am a medical student on student loans. I also happen to be a dog owner (who loves her pup more than anything). A few months ago, Molly ran outside at a friend’s house and ran around a moderately busy neighborhood area in Birmingham until she allowed me to catch her. I immediately started researching dog training. My biggest fear would be her getting hit by a car or running away. I was skeptical because Molly was extremely timid. I knew she was smart, I easily taught her a few very basic commands, but she would only perform them in the comfort of our apartment, when she wanted to. She is also a stubborn pup.

I found OLK9 online, and emailed Ciara. I got a response quickly with a detailed explanation of services, videos of dogs she has trained, and more information. The cost is a big investment, and it sounded incredible, but I wanted more information before I made a commitment. I brought Molly out to Ciara’s land and spent almost an hour talking with her and having her show me the training facility and explaining how she trains and what she guarantees. I put a deposit down that day.
Fast forward to today: I am absolutely THRILLED with OLK9, Ciara, and my incredibly well behaved and trained Molly. I cannot say enough good things. It was worth every penny and more. I didn’t know that being a dog owner could be more fun and truly stress free.

I went on a 4 mile hike yesterday with Molly, and didn’t put the leash on her once. (Keep in mind that 2 months earlier I ran a mile down the side of the same mountain -not on a trail- after Molly). Even when I wasn’t keeping her in a heel command, she would wander up ahead a little bit but stay within eye sight, all on her own accord. She is such a happy pup with her new freedom and is having a BLAST. When I think of having Molly for her lifetime, and the fear that is now gone of her being hit by a car or not coming when called, I would do the same thing over again in a heart beat. I wholeheartedly recommend OLK9 (and in particular Huntsville) to anyone who is a dog owner and is considering training. Molly is thrilled with her new freedom. I am ecstatic about the quality of her training. And it is so apparent that this is not just a job for Ciara. She truly cares and has a passion for what she does and the dogs she trains.

TLDR: do it. You won’t regret it.