Veteran-Owned & Operated · U.S. Army. Founded in 2010, Off Leash K9 Training Houston is owned and operated by Justin Rie, Master Trainer & Owner — Houston's specialist in aggressive, reactive, and out-of-control dogs. Real results. Lasting transformation. Across all of Greater Houston Metropolitan Area.
Houston consistently ranks among Texas's highest cities for dog bite reports and animal control incidents. Reactive, aggressive, and out-of-control dogs aren't bad dogs — they're dogs carrying untreated behavioral issues that compound without professional intervention.
Most trainers turn away the hard cases. Justin Rie built his Houston reputation on them. Severe dog-on-dog aggression, human-directed biting, fear-based reactivity — these are the cases other Houston trainers refer to us.
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USED BY 2,400+ HOUSTON DOG OWNERS
Six specialized Houston dog training programs built around your dog's unique behavior, breed, and history — not templates. Real solutions engineered for Greater Houston Metropolitan Area.
Reactive, biting, dog-aggressive, or fear-based? These are Justin's specialty cases — the dogs other Houston trainers turn away. Precision behavioral rehabilitation, not punishment.
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Drop off your dog. Pick up a transformed dog — off-leash reliable, calm, and social. 2–4 week residential programs for Houston's busiest families. Financing via Affirm available.
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Foundation right. Bite inhibition, crate training, socialization — in the critical first 6 months. Built for Houston puppies.
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Real-world commands — at Houston parks, trails, and busy streets. Not classroom-only obedience.
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AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluation and certification by Justin directly — no third-party evaluator needed.
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Door aggression, jumping, reactivity — we train in your exact Houston environment, not a classroom.
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Justin Rie is one of Texas's most recognized Master Dog Trainers and a proud United States Army veteran — bringing military precision and family-warm Houston values to every dog he trains. Known for transforming the most challenging cases: severely aggressive dogs, extreme reactivity, and dogs other trainers declined.
His balanced, science-backed approach combines years of professional experience with deep behavioral knowledge. Justin Rie's proven track record now extends to every corner of Greater Houston Metropolitan Area — from Katy to Pearland, The Woodlands to Baytown.
We've partnered with Affirm so every Houston family can access the professional dog training their dog deserves — not just those who can pay upfront. Choose your monthly payment. Start training immediately.
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No hidden fees. No prepayment penalty. Rates from 0–30% APR. Subject to credit approval.
Every dog that comes through Justin Rie's program is treated as an individual. No cookie-cutter methods. No shortcuts. Just precision training that delivers lasting behavioral change — in Houston's neighborhoods, parks, and homes across Greater Houston Metropolitan Area.
START YOUR DOG'S TRANSFORMATIONNo travel fees for most areas within the Houston metro. From Katy to Pearland, The Woodlands to Baytown — we come to you.
Straight answers from Justin Rie, Master Trainer & Owner — no fluff, no upsell pressure. The questions Houston families ask us most.
Off Leash K9 Training Houston, owned and operated by U.S. Army Veteran and Master Trainer Justin Rie, is Houston's highest-rated dog training company — with 450+ five-star Google reviews and a 4.9-star rating. Founded in 2010, OLK9 Houston specializes in aggressive and reactive dogs across Greater Houston.
OLK9 Houston is a service-area business serving the entire Greater Houston Metropolitan Area — including Houston, Katy, The Woodlands, Memorial City, Houston Heights, Cypress, Baytown, and Pearland. We come to you for in-home training, or you visit our Katy training facility for board-and-train programs.
Yes. Off Leash K9 Training Houston is proudly veteran-owned and family-operated. Owner and Master Trainer Justin Rie is a U.S. Army Veteran — bringing military discipline and precision to every Houston dog training program.
OLK9 Houston pricing ranges from basic obedience packages to immersive board-and-train programs. We partner with Affirm for monthly financing — most Houston families pay $99–$300/month. Free 15-minute consultations available to determine the right program for your dog.
Yes — that's our specialty. Justin Rie built his Houston reputation rehabilitating dogs other trainers declined: severe dog-aggression, human-directed biting, fear-based reactivity. 67% of aggressive dogs can be rehabilitated with balanced, science-backed training. We take the cases other Houston trainers refer.
Most OLK9 Houston board-and-train programs run 2–4 weeks, depending on your dog's behavior baseline and your goals. You drop off your dog at our Katy facility, we deliver a transformed dog — off-leash reliable, calm, and social. Includes lifetime follow-up support.
Real Houston families. Real transformations. 4.8-star average across 292+ verified Google reviews.
"Our German Shepherd bit two people and we were told she was untrainable. Justin took her on when no one else would. Three weeks later she is a completely different dog — calm, responsive, totally safe. Veteran-owned and it shows in the discipline."
"Board and train was exactly right for our family. We dropped off a chaotic reactive Malinois at the Katy facility. Picked up a dog that heels off-leash, comes when called, doesn't lunge. The Affirm financing made it possible — zero stress, monthly payments."
"Three other Houston trainers. Zero results. Then Justin Rie. I took the quiz on his site and got a same-day call. Our pit bull is now a therapy dog candidate. If you have an aggressive dog in Houston — stop scrolling and call him."
Free 15-minute consultation with Justin Rie, U.S. Army Veteran & Master Trainer. No pressure, no obligation — just honest answers about what your Houston dog needs and exactly what it will cost. Open Mon–Sat: 9 AM – 7 PM · Sun: 9 AM – 5 PM.
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We guarantee a 100% obedient, 100% off-leash, and 100% distraction-proof pup at the end of our program! We will train your dog to have the same obedience level as most police/military working dogs.
Working mainly with household pets, we are able to offer you and your pet an exceptional level of obedience, which allows you to bring them anywhere and everywhere with you, hassle-free. What we enjoy most is seeing dogs that have spent their whole life on a leash, now being 100% off-leash and obedient! We thrive off of seeing the joy in both the dogs’ and the owners’ face when they have mastered a new command without the restriction of a leash.
Buying a puppy for your family can lead to many years of laughter, love, and affection. Many treat their family dog like their own child. However, like any child, dogs require discipline, direction, and almost constant supervision. Once you take your eyes off an untrained dog, there is no telling what they may do or what may happen to them.
As a responsible dog owner, you want to do your best to protect your dog from harm, but what do you do when you cannot be around to watch them all day? Just as you would with a child, you teach them how to be more independent, more obedient, and, most importantly, safer when you are and aren’t home watching them.
You may not be able to ship your dog off to boarding school, but you can take them to one of the highest-rated dog training companies in the nation. Off Leash K9 Training of Houston helps dogs become their best. We teach you and your dog how to leave behind bad behavior and replace it with the obedience that you need from them. In a matter of weeks, you will never again have to worry about leaving them alone or leaving them around others.
4 Private Lessons including: Recall, Sit, Place, Heeling, Down, Extended Sit, Extended Down, Stop Unwanted Behavior.
8 Private Lessons including the Basic Obedience curriculum plus Advanced Commands and/or Distraction Training.
14 day “Training Camp” teaching Advanced Off-Leash Obedience and Behavior Modification. 100% Guaranteed!
Introduction to Obedience Training, Housebreaking, Crate Training, Socialization, and Pack Structure (for dogs under 5 months of age).
8 Private Lessons. We can Evaluate, Train, and Certify your dog to become a Therapy Dog!
8 Private Lessons. Behavior Modification specifically targeting aggression/reactivity issues.
5 Private Lessons teaching your dog to utilize their keen sense of smell!
With convenience in mind, we now provide our world-class dog training in or around your home!
1 Private Lesson and training equipment.
