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Off-Leash Program

Freedom built on trust, not hope

Structured e-collar conditioning and off-leash proofing. Your dog learns to respond at distance because they understand what is being asked, not because they are on a leash. Requires solid on-leash obedience. We will assess readiness at your evaluation.

Master Dog TrainerHighland Canine Certified960+ Training HoursLifetime Support

$100 in-person evaluation. Free consultation first.

Built around your dog

No template. No canned curriculum.

Every program is custom. Shane meets your dog in person, sees what you are actually dealing with at home, and builds a plan around the specific dog in front of him — not a pre-packaged course.

What your program looks like, how long it runs, what we work on first, and what tools come into play is all decided after the evaluation — with you.

Where training happens

Trained where life actually happens.

Your dog does not live in a controlled environment, so we do not train like they do. Sessions go wherever your dog needs to perform — your home, public parks, pet-friendly stores, sidewalks, restaurants, trails. The results transfer because the training does.

Your homePublic parksPet storesSidewalks & trailsRestaurantsAnywhere you go

What your custom program could include

These are the kinds of elements Shane may weave into your plan — selected and sequenced based on what your dog actually needs, not pulled from a checklist. Your exact program is confirmed after your in-person evaluation.

Weekly private sessions in the real world — your home, parks, stores, wherever your dog needs to perform

E-collar conditioning built on working-level identification, not high-output corrections

Long-line foundation phase — the bridge from obedience to true off-leash

Off-leash recall at increasing distances and distraction levels

Proofing across parks, trails, fields, and real environments

Handler coaching on timing, level selection, and when to press

Emergency recall training

Lifetime support after completion

Possible components — not a fixed package. The right mix for your dog is determined during your evaluation.

What's Possible

Off-leash, done right.

Real off-leash reliability is not hope. It is a system — clean conditioning, tested at distance, proofed in the environments that matter. Here's what your dog can become capable of when we build it properly.

E-Collar Fluency

Proper low-level conditioning
Clear, humane communication
Fair, understood, never forced
Handler skill that keeps evolving

Distance Recall

20ft, 50ft, 100ft and beyond
Out-of-sight recall
Recall through heavy distraction
Emergency recall that actually works

Trail & Field Work

Hikes with your dog actually with you
Open-space freedom
Adventure-ready confidence
Handler-focused when wildlife shows up

Distraction-Proof

Around other dogs
Around deer, squirrels, and livestock
Reliable under real-world pressure
Around strangers and novel people

Long-Line Foundation

The bridge between obedience and off-leash
Handler timing built on a 30-foot line
Proofing before the leash comes off
No shortcuts — the foundation that makes it hold

Real-World Freedom

The park, the trail, the campsite
The life you want with your dog
A dog you can actually trust
Freedom without the knot in your stomach

Off-leash is the reward for doing the foundation work first. We assess where your dog is and build the bridge from there.

This might be the right direction if

Not sure? That is exactly what the evaluation is for. Shane meets your dog and gives you an honest recommendation.

Your dog has solid on-leash obedience and you are ready for the next step

You want reliable recall at the park, on trails, or anywhere the leash comes off

Your family spends time outdoors and you want your dog there with confidence

You want e-collar training done correctly — conditioned, fair, never forced

You are willing to learn the handler side — the training holds because you carry it

How it works

In-Person Evaluation

Shane meets your dog in person and sees what is actually going on.

Your Custom Plan

You receive a personalized recommendation and quote built around your dog.

Weekly Sessions

One-on-one coaching wherever the work needs to happen: your home or whatever public environment your dog needs to perform in.

Ongoing Support

Lifetime check-ins and guidance whenever you need it.

Common questions

“What sets Shane apart is his individualized approach. He carefully observes each dog, then studies how it interacts with its owner — and builds a plan from there. The results we've seen have been meaningful and lasting.”

Stuart C., Cane Corso & Black Mouth Cur owner

“We left Xena, our 2-year-old Rottie, 5 days with him. She learned to listen, walk loose on a leash, and calm down. In just one week she showed so much improvement. He is a miracle worker.”

Blanca I., Reactive Rottweiler — board & train

Your evaluation determines the right program for your dog. This page describes one direction we may work in.

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Ready to get started?

Start with a free consultation. If an in-person evaluation is the right next step, it is $100. No obligation to enroll.

Shane takes a limited number of new clients each month.