Dog Training in Jacksonville, TX
Private lessons at your home or a Jacksonville park, plus one- and two-week board and train, for dogs that need to listen around the lake and open land.
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Off Leash K9 Training of Tyler trains dogs in Jacksonville and the towns north toward Tyler.
Jacksonville sits south of Tyler on U.S. 69, and our trainers make the trip to you for private obedience lessons. If you would rather hand the work to a trainer, our board and train programs take one drop-off and one pickup. Every program and price is on our plans and pricing page.
Why professional training is essential for Jacksonville dog owners
Behavior modification
Address jumping, pulling, barking, anxiety, and reactivity at the root, not just the symptom.
Safety & control
A dog that listens the first time is a safer dog around traffic, other dogs, and people.
Stronger bond
Clear communication builds trust, so your dog looks to you for direction instead of guessing.
Skills that transfer
We hand the training over to you at pickup, so the obedience keeps working at home.
Family harmony
A calm, well-mannered dog means a calmer home for kids, guests, and other pets alike.
Our dog training programs for Jacksonville dogs
Lessons happen where your dog already spends its days; board and train dogs live and train with one of our trainers. Here is how the programs break down.
Obedience lessons
Private lessons with a professional trainer, held at your home, in your neighborhood, or at the park you already walk to. You work alongside the trainer, so the training stays with you.
- Come, sit, down, place, heel and off
- Loose-leash walking
- Four or eight lessons, e-collar and leash included
Board & train
Your dog lives and trains with one of our trainers for one or two weeks, then you get a one-on-one handoff session before they come home.
- One-week and two-week programs
- Recall and manners around distractions
- Handoff session at pickup
Therapy dog preparation
A two-week board and train that builds the calm, reliable obedience a dog needs before future therapy dog work.
- Greeting manners and public behavior
- Focus around distractions
- Groundwork for the Canine Good Citizen test
Our most popular training programs
Flat-rate pricing, listed in full on our plans and pricing page. Not sure which fits? A free phone consultation sorts it out.
Basic Obedience
Four private lessons on come, sit, down, place, loose-leash heel and off. Includes e-collar and training leash.
Basic & Advanced Obedience
Eight private lessons: the four basic lessons, then four on advanced commands and extended distance.
1 Week Board & Train
One week living and training with a trainer, then a one-on-one session to hand the training over to you.
2 Week Board & Train
Two weeks of immersive training with daily photo updates and a before-and-after video.
2 Week Therapy Dog Board & Train
Two weeks preparing a friendly, steady dog for future therapy dog work.
Payment plans are available. Call us today to learn more about payment options.
Built for how Jacksonville dogs actually live
Jacksonville is the largest town in Cherokee County, with Lake Jacksonville just southwest of downtown. Dogs here spend time at Lake Jacksonville Park, in Nichols' Green Park, Buckner Park and Bolton Park, and plenty live on land with room to roam.
A dog that listens in the living room can still ignore you at the water's edge. So we practice recall where your dog gets distracted, whether that is the lake, a busy park or your own back acreage. When you want a dog you can trust off leash, board and train is where we build it.
Not sure which fits your Jacksonville dog? Tell us what a normal week looks like on a free phone call. If you want to learn alongside your dog, we will point you to lessons. If you need a trainer to do the heavy lifting first, we will talk through board and train.
Where your dog will shine
- Lake Jacksonville Park
- Nichols' Green Park
- Buckner Park
- Bolton Park
- Your own yard and land
Zach and Holly Wheeler own Off Leash K9 Training of Tyler and brought it to Tyler, Longview and the surrounding East Texas towns. Holly started working with dogs at a veterinary hospital in Edmond, Oklahoma, at 16, earned her degree at the University of Oklahoma, and has worked with hundreds of dogs and their families as an Off Leash K9 trainer. Zach's training centers on clear communication, consistency, and training that works in everyday life, not just during a lesson.
Trainer Patrick Callahan, who has fostered and trained dogs since 2019, works alongside them.
Dog training service areas near Jacksonville
We train dogs in Jacksonville and north toward Tyler, including Bullard on U.S. 69 and Troup to the northeast. Our home base is Tyler, and our trainers travel to you.
Frequently asked questions
Will a trainer really come out to Jacksonville?
Yes. Our home base is Tyler, and Jacksonville is one of the towns we travel to. Lessons can happen at your house, on your own land, or at a park like Bolton Park or Buckner Park. Basic Obedience is four lessons and Basic & Advanced Obedience is eight.
Can you help my dog listen around Lake Jacksonville?
That is the kind of distraction we train for. Coming when called gets practiced in more than one place, with real distractions around. The 1 Week Board & Train centers on off-leash recall. If your dog also needs manners and a stronger heel, look at the 2 Week Board & Train.
How does board and train work from Jacksonville?
You drop your dog off once and pick your dog up once. In between, your dog lives and trains with one of our trainers for one or two weeks. Pickup includes a one-on-one session that shows you how to handle your dog at home. Your dog needs to be at least six months old. Ask about drop-off and pickup on your free phone call.
How much does dog training cost in Jacksonville?
Lessons are $650 for four or $950 for eight. Board and train is $1,850 for one week or $2,850 for two weeks. The 2 Week Therapy Dog Board & Train is also $2,850. Payment plans are available. Call us today to learn more about payment options.
Will the e-collar hurt my dog?
No. We work at a low level, and it is a way to get your dog's attention, like a tap on the shoulder. It is never a punishment. Before we use it on your dog, we put it on your arm so you can feel how mild it is. Basic Obedience, Basic & Advanced Obedience, the 1 Week Board & Train and the 2 Week Board & Train all include the e-collar.
Ready to train your dog in Jacksonville?
Book your free phone consultation and we'll recommend the right program for your dog and your goals.