4-Week Off-Leash Training

The hallmark of our off-leash program is teaching your dog to respond reliably even when you’re across a field or park, other dogs or people are present, wildlife or interesting scents are nearby, in unfamiliar environments, or during exciting or stressful situations.

Your dog will master all essential commands with both voice and hand signals: sit, down, stay, heel, come, leave it, and place. Each voice command has a corresponding hand signal, allowing you to communicate with your dog silently when needed—particularly useful around other dogs, in quiet environments, or at a distance.

Like our on-leash program, off-leash training includes correction of common behavioral issues: no jumping, controlled greetings with people and other dogs; no barking, quiet command effective at any distance; no chewing, respect for household items and furniture; no digging, eliminating destructive yard behaviors; no play biting, gentle, appropriate interaction; and controlled energy, calm behavior even in exciting situations.

We begin by solidifying basic obedience commands, ensuring your dog has a strong foundation before progressing to off-leash work. Your dog learns to respond immediately and reliably while on leash.

Gradually introducing off-leash training in controlled environments, building reliability and confidence in both dog and commands. We practice in various areas of our property with increasing distractions.

Advanced distance work and introducing real-world distractions to ensure commands hold up in any situation. Your dog learns to respond from across our property, around other dogs, and despite exciting stimuli.

Throughout the program, you’ll receive private lessons where you’ll learn how to give effective voice commands and hand signals, proper timing and reinforcement techniques, how to maintain training after your dog returns home, and you’ll receive unlimited follow-up lessons after graduation at no additional charge.

• 28 consecutive days of professional off-leash training
• Comfortable boarding at our Topanga ranch
• Daily care, feeding, and monitoring
• Socialization with other dogs in supervised play groups
• Training on both voice commands and hand signals
• Private lessons for you and your family
• Detailed instructions for maintaining training at home
• Unlimited lifetime follow-up lessons at the Ranch at no charge

Perfect for families who hike, camp, or spend time outdoors and want their dog to have freedom while remaining under control. Off-leash training gives you confidence to take your dog anywhere.

Ideal for dogs who have completed basic obedience training or who respond reasonably well to simple commands. This program takes their skills to the next level with distance work and off-leash reliability.

For dog owners who want the highest level of communication and control with their dog. Off-leash training creates a level of trust and responsiveness that goes beyond basic obedience.

If you have space where your dog can roam, off-leash training ensures they’ll respond to commands even at a distance, making your property safer and more enjoyable for both of you.

Off-leash training represents the pinnacle of dog training achievement. For owners who want the very best for their dog, this program delivers exceptional results and a remarkable relationship.

Our professional trainers have extensive experience in advanced obedience training. They understand the nuances of off-leash work and know how to build the reliable response needed for true off-leash freedom.

We use balanced training methods that include lots of praise, love, and enthusiasm, with gentle corrections if needed. Our approach builds your dog’s confidence while establishing clear boundaries and expectations.

Our Topanga ranch provides the ideal setting for off-leash training—open spaces for distance work, natural distractions for real-world scenarios, and a controlled environment for safe learning.

We assess each dog’s temperament, learning style, drive level, and specific challenges, then customize training accordingly. What works for one dog may not work for another, so we adapt our approach for optimal results.

We train in various environments around our ranch to ensure your dog’s obedience transfers to real-world situations. Your dog practices commands in different areas, around other dogs and distractions, and in various weather and time-of-day conditions.

Canyon View offers a life-time guarantee on our 4-week On-Leash and Off-Leash Obedience Training Programs. After graduation, if at any time your dog stops responding to the basic obedience commands, we will gladly provide refresher lessons with you and your dog at the ranch for free. Our number one goal is to create the kind of relationship between you and your best friend that you always hoped for; one that will last a lifetime!

Yes! We train in controlled environments and teach safety-first principles. Your dog will learn reliable recall and impulse control that makes off-leash time safer than ever. We always emphasize responsible use of off-leash skills.

Off-leash training is an advanced program that teaches commands at a distance without physical leash control, plus adds hand signals for silent communication. It builds on basic obedience to create exceptional reliability.

With our comprehensive training approach, yes. We build such reliable recall that your dog will respond even with major distractions present. This is the cornerstone of off-leash training.

High prey drive requires additional focus during training, but we have extensive experience working with dogs of all drive levels and can adapt our program accordingly. Many high-drive dogs excel in off-leash training.

While not required, we recommend dogs have basic obedience foundation. Our free evaluation will determine if your dog is ready for off-leash work or would benefit from starting with on-leash training.

Always obey local leash laws. Use off-leash control in appropriate, safe environments like private property, designated off-leash areas, or when hiking in permitted areas. We teach you how to use these skills responsibly.

Absolutely! While it may take slightly more time, dogs of any age can learn off-leash obedience with proper training. We’ve successfully trained dogs of all ages from young adults to seniors.

Bring your dog’s regular food (enough for 28 days), current vaccination records, any medications with clear instructions, and a favorite toy or blanket if desired. We’ll provide everything else your dog needs during their stay.

We provide detailed instructions and private lessons to ensure you know exactly how to maintain your dog’s training. Regular practice is key—using commands daily keeps skills sharp and reinforces the bond between you and your dog.