U.S. Marine Corps Veteran-Owned. Founded in 2010, Off Leash K9 Training Houston is led by Justin Rie, Master Trainer & Owner and a team of professional trainers — serving Houston families with puppy training, Board & Train, obedience, and behavior programs across all of Greater Houston Metropolitan Area.
Whether you have a brand-new puppy, a teenage dog who needs structure, or an adult dog who pulls on leash, ignores the recall, or simply needs the basics dialed in — training is the single biggest investment a Houston dog owner can make.
Houston is a vibrant, fast-growing dog city. We help families across Greater Houston Metropolitan Area build calm, confident, well-mannered dogs through structured puppy programs, Board & Train residential training, and obedience programs. Specialized behavior support is also available for dogs that need it.
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Answer 8 questions about your dog and get a personalized training recommendation from our Houston team — completely free, no phone call required.
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From your first puppy class to off-leash mastery — three flagship programs designed for every stage of your Houston dog's life. Pick the one that fits where you are right now.
Bite inhibition · crate training · socialization · house manners · the foundation behaviors every Houston puppy needs. Built around the science of puppy development — and the specific challenges of raising a dog in Greater Houston.
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Your dog lives, sleeps, and learns alongside one of our professional trainers for 2 to 4 weeks. Three program tiers — Basic 2-Week, Advanced 2-Week, and Elite 4-Week. Affirm financing with 3, 6, 12, or 24 monthly payments.
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Sit, place, down, heel, come, off — practiced in real Houston environments: parks, sidewalks, busy streets. Not classroom-only commands. Built so your dog responds the first time, every time, anywhere across Greater Houston Metropolitan Area.
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Calm, focused, ready for real-world service work. Therapy dog preparation tailored to your dog.
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For dogs that need behavioral support beyond standard obedience. Individual evaluation required.
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Every Houston training program · pricing · what's included. Find your perfect fit.
VIEW PRICING →"A dog that truly listens isn't trained by force or bribed with food — it's trained by people who understand how dogs actually think. That's what our Houston team brings to every program." — Justin Rie · Master Trainer & Owner · Katy, TX
Justin Rie is one of Texas's most recognized Dog Trainers and a proud U.S. Marine Corps Veteran who served in Operation Enduring Freedom — bringing military precision and family-warm Texas values to OLK9 Houston since 2010. As Master Trainer and team leader, Justin Rie oversees every program — but the day-to-day training is handled by his full team of professional trainers who live with, work with, and develop every dog that comes through our doors.
Justin owns and operates Off Leash K9 Training DFW — an operation that has trained 10,000+ dogs across Dallas-Fort Worth with a 4.9-star rating and 557+ five-star reviews. Now Justin is bringing that same proven Marine Corps DNA, the same training methodology, and the same team-led standard to Houston. From Highland Park to Houston Heights, Frisco to Katy, the OLK9 standard travels.
Whether your dog joins one of our puppy programs, Board & Train residencies, or obedience tracks, you're getting a Houston team that has been built, trained, and certified to the same OLK9 standard across Greater Houston Metropolitan Area — from Katy to Pearland, The Woodlands to Baytown.
We've partnered with Affirm so every Houston family can access professional dog training — not just those who can pay upfront. All programs eligible — puppy, Board & Train, and obedience. 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 our programs is treated as an individual. No cookie-cutter methods. No shortcuts. Just precision training that delivers lasting results — from puppyhood to adulthood, in Houston's neighborhoods, parks, and homes across Greater Houston Metropolitan Area.
GET STARTED TODAYServing Greater Houston from Katy to Pearland, The Woodlands to Baytown — Board & Train, Puppy, and Obedience programs available across the metro.
Straight answers from the OLK9 Houston team — no fluff, no upsell pressure. The questions Houston families ask us most.
Off Leash K9 Training Houston, led by U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and Master Trainer Justin Rie alongside a full team of professional trainers, is one of Houston's highest-rated dog training companies — with 292+ verified five-star Google reviews and a 4.8-star rating. Founded in 2010, we serve every stage of dog training from puppyhood to advanced obedience across Greater Houston.
Our three flagship Houston programs are Puppy Training (ages 8 weeks to 6 months), Board & Train (Basic 2-Week, Advanced 2-Week, and Elite 4-Week residential programs), and Obedience Training. We also offer specialty programs including Therapy Dog Prep and individualized behavior support for dogs that need it.
No — Justin leads a full team of professional Houston trainers. As Master Trainer and team leader, Justin Rie oversees every program and trains the trainers, but the day-to-day work with your dog is handled by his team. Every trainer on the OLK9 Houston team has been built, trained, and certified to the same standard.
Yes — Justin owns and operates Off Leash K9 Training DFW, an operation that has trained more than 10,000 dogs across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. OLK9 DFW currently holds a 4.9-star rating with 557+ five-star reviews and serves Dallas, Plano, Frisco, Fort Worth, Arlington, and surrounding communities. OLK9 Houston brings that same proven training system, Marine Corps discipline, and team-led methodology to Greater Houston.
Yes. Off Leash K9 Training Houston is proudly veteran-owned and family-operated. Owner and Master Trainer Justin Rie is a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran — bringing military discipline and precision to every Houston dog training program.
Our Houston Board & Train programs run from $2,200 (Basic 2-Week) to $5,800 (Elite 4-Week). Puppy and obedience program pricing varies by package. All programs are eligible for Affirm financing with monthly payment plans over 3, 6, 12, or 24 months. Approval takes 60 seconds with no impact to your credit. Call (713) 730-4998 for a free consultation.
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. Board & Train programs are based out of our Katy training facility.
Real Houston families. Real transformations. 4.8-star average across 292+ verified Google reviews.
"We brought our Goldendoodle puppy in at 10 weeks and the OLK9 Houston team gave us such a great foundation. By 5 months, she sits, comes when called, and has perfect manners with guests. The puppy program was worth every penny."
"Board and train was exactly right for our family. We dropped off a sweet but completely chaotic Lab. Picked up a dog that heels off-leash, settles on place, and finally comes when called. The Affirm financing made it possible — zero stress, monthly payments."
"After two failed group classes, we found OLK9 Houston. I took the quiz on their site and got a same-day call. Our adult rescue learned solid obedience in just a few weeks. If you have a Houston dog who needs real training — stop scrolling and call them."
Free 15-minute consultation with the OLK9 Houston team — led by Justin Rie, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran & Master Trainer. No pressure, no obligation — just honest answers about which program fits your Houston dog. Open Mon–Sat: 9 AM – 7 PM · Sun: 9 AM – 5 PM.
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