Dog Training in Meridian, ID
Private obedience lessons and one, two and three-week board and train programs for dogs in Meridian and the Treasure Valley, by appointment.
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Off Leash K9 Training Boise trains dogs in Meridian and across Ada County.
Meridian is one of the busiest places we work, with new neighborhoods, crowded parks and a lot of dogs. Most Meridian owners start with private obedience lessons so they learn alongside their dog, and our board and train programs are one drop-off and one pickup. Every program and price is on our plans and pricing page.
Why professional training is essential for Meridian 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, livestock, wildlife, 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 Meridian dogs
Every program is by appointment. Here is how they break down.
Obedience lessons
Private, one-on-one lessons with a pro trainer. You are there for all of it, so the training goes home with you.
- Come, sit, down, place, loose-leash heel and off
- Four private lessons, or eight with the advanced half
- E-collar and 15-foot leash included
Board & train
Your dog boards and trains with a pro trainer, then you get a one-on-one session before they come home.
- One, two and three-week programs
- Off-leash recall around distractions
- Greeting, door and meal manners
Reactive & aggressive dogs
An eight-lesson program for dogs that react to other dogs, with lessons around other dogs in different scenarios.
- Obedience as the foundation
- Practice around other dogs, in different places
- A reactivity board and train is available: call for availability
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 over four weeks: come, sit, down, place, loose-leash heel and off. Includes the e-collar and a 15-foot leash.
Basic & Advanced Obedience
Eight private lessons: the basic four first, then four lessons of advanced commands and distance work.
Aggressive/Reactive Dog Training
Eight private lessons for a dog with reactivity around other dogs: the basic obedience package, then lessons working around other dogs.
1 Week “Freedom” Board & Train
One week boarding and training with a pro trainer, then a 1.5-hour one-on-one session. This program is on-leash only.
2 Week Board & Train
Two weeks of immersive training including off-leash recall around distractions, then a 2-hour one-on-one session.
3 Week Board & Train
Everything in the two-week program plus a third week of four advanced commands, off leash and around distractions.
Payment plans are available. Call us today to learn more about payment options.
Built for how Meridian dogs actually live
Settlers Park and Kleiner Park are full of kids, bikes and other dogs on a nice day, and The Village at Meridian is wall-to-wall people. Those are exactly the places where a dog that pulls, jumps or ignores you turns an outing into a chore.
We train for real-world distractions like these, because obedience that only works in the kitchen is not much use on a busy path. Our lessons cover come, sit, down, place, loose-leash walking and off, and the Basic & Advanced Obedience package adds four lessons of advanced commands and distance work.
If your dog reacts to other dogs on the walk, the Aggressive/Reactive Dog Training program adds lessons working around other dogs. We will tell you honestly which program fits your dog on a free phone call.
Where your dog will shine
- Settlers Park
- Kleiner Park
- The Village at Meridian
- Neighborhood sidewalks and paths
- Visitors at the front door
Megan Klawiter has been a dog owner and enthusiast her whole life. At 16 she talked her family into a Great Dane puppy, and working out how to give that dog the best life is what sent her into training as a career. She started in the dog training industry in 2012.
She runs Off Leash K9 Training Boise with Paul Klawiter, a professional trainer since 2013 whose work has included service dogs, confidence building and helping dogs that needed a second chance. Megan's favorite part of the job is teaching owners how to build their bond with their dog through training.
Frequently asked questions
Do you train dogs from Meridian?
Yes. Meridian is one of the Treasure Valley towns we serve. Lessons are by appointment, and we set the place with you when you book. We usually train somewhere other than your living room on purpose: a dog that learns to listen with real distractions around listens everywhere. See the Basic Obedience lessons for what is covered.
How does board and train work?
Your dog boards with a pro trainer and trains every day, for one, two or three weeks. You then get a one-on-one session that shows you what your dog learned and how to handle them: 1.5 hours after the one-week Freedom program and 2 hours after the 2 Week Board & Train. The one-week program is on-leash only.
How old does my dog need to be?
We start e-collar training at five months old. If your dog is younger, call us and we will tell you what fits.
How much does dog training cost?
Private lessons are $675 for four and $975 for eight, and the eight-lesson Aggressive/Reactive program is $1,000. Board and train is $1,800 for one week, $2,900 for two weeks and $4,350 for three. Every program is listed on our plans and pricing page. Payment plans are available. Call us today to learn more about payment options.
Will the e-collar hurt my dog?
No. At our first meeting we put the e-collar on your arm so you can feel how mild it is. We use it to get your dog's attention, like a tap on the shoulder, never as punishment. Lesson packages include the e-collar and a 15-foot leash.
Ready to train your dog in Meridian?
Book your free phone consultation and we'll recommend the right program for your dog and your goals.