Wilmington, NC · Serving the Cape Fear Coast
Off-Leash Dog Training in Wilmington, NC
100% obedience, 100% off-leash, 100% distraction-proof — for all dogs, all ages, and all issues. Rated 5.0★ by 288 Google reviewers.
5.0★ · 288 Google reviews
Training center on Carolina Beach Rd
Wilmington to the beaches & beyond
All BreedsAll dogs, all ages, all issues
Off-LeashBeach-proof, park-proof, real-world results
Visit Us2245 Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington
Training Programs
Dog Training Programs Built for Coastal Life
Every package has a published price — no quotes, no games. Compare them all on the Wilmington dog training cost guide or see plans & pricing.
Board & Train
From $1,600Your dog lives and trains with a Pro Trainer for 1 or 2 weeks, then we teach you everything at turnover. E-collar included.
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Puppy Training
From $100Consultations, the online Ultimate Puppy Course, and the right start before formal training begins around 5 months.
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Obedience Lessons
From $375From a single starter lesson to the complete basic-and-advanced track — private, one-on-one, with duration commands that hold.
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In-Home Training
From $1,000We come to you — private lessons at your home, where the habits actually live. Basic and advanced tracks available.
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Aggressive Dog Training
$1,000An 8-lesson private program for dog aggression and reactivity — obedience foundation first, then structured desensitization.
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Therapy Dog Development
$950A 7-lesson course preparing you and your dog for therapy dog testing and certification.
Therapy details →AKC Canine Good Citizen — Prep & Certification
Train for and earn the AKC's famous 10-skill Canine Good Citizen title right here in Wilmington — $600 for the complete prep and certification program.
Why Off Leash K9
Obedience That Works From Your Living Room to the Beach
- Off-leash reliability — recall that holds at Wrightsville Beach, the Riverwalk, and your own front yard.
- Published prices — 15 packages, every price on the site. No "call for a quote" games.
- A real training center — visit us at 2245 Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington, NC 28401, or choose in-home lessons and we come to you.
- Proof in public — 288 five-star Google reviews and thousands of before-and-after videos across the OLK9 network.
Coastal Carolina Dogs
Trained for the Way You Actually Live Here
Wilmington dogs live big lives — beach mornings at Wrightsville, boardwalk strolls in Carolina Beach, patios downtown, and boats on the Intracoastal. Our programs train the commands that make that freedom safe: recall past seabirds, calm greetings on busy sidewalks, and a Place command that holds on a boat deck.
Off Leash K9 Training was founded by a former U.S. Marine and Secret Service K9 handler — and our Wilmington team has trained this community's dogs to that standard from our Carolina Beach Road training center, backed by 288 five-star reviews.
Talk to a TrainerYour Trainers
Meet the Wilmington Team
Jan Metzger
Lead Trainer — 40+ years with German Shepherds, longtime rescue coordinator, M.Ed.
Bradley McKee
Trainer — raised with working German Shepherds; structure and routine first.
Kristin Roberts
Trainer — a lifetime with dogs and horses, grounded in animal science.
Lance Morgan
Trainer Assistant — raised around German Shepherd rescue work.
Service Areas
Serving Wilmington, the Beaches, and Three Counties
In-person training across New Hanover, Brunswick, and Pender counties — tap your area:
Downtown Wilmington
Landfall & Mayfaire
Wrightsville Beach
Ogden
Porters Neck
Murrayville
Castle Hayne
Monkey Junction
Masonboro
Carolina Beach
Kure Beach
Leland
Southport
Hampstead
Surf City
Also serving Burgaw, Rocky Point, Winnabow, Boiling Spring Lakes, St. James, Oak Island, Bald Head Island, Topsail Beach — see every area we cover.
Visit our training center
2245 Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington, NC 28401 · (910) 622-7987
Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Not Sure Which Program Fits Your Dog?
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Quick Answers
Wilmington Dog Training FAQs
How much does dog training cost in Wilmington, NC?
Our programs run from $100 for a puppy consultation to $2,800 for a 2-week board & train — with 15 published packages in between, including a $375 single-lesson starter. See the full breakdown on our cost guide.
Can my dog really become reliable off-leash at the beach?
That's our specialty — off-leash Recall trained against escalating distractions until it holds around birds, waves, and other dogs. The 2-week board & train is the fastest route there.
Do you offer training at my home?
Yes — our private in-home programs ($1,000–$1,500) bring the lessons to your house, where the habits actually live.
Ready for a Dog You Can Take Anywhere?
Free phone consultations. Published prices. 288 five-star reviews from your neighbors across the Cape Fear region.
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