Training the Trainers of Tomorrow!
A veteran-owned, state-approved academy training future dog trainers through hands-on education and real-world experience.
about OTCK9 ACADEMY
Our Mission
At Off The Chain K9 Academy, our training courses provide hands-on training with real dogs of all breeds and sizes. Whether you’re starting a new career or adding a skill, our program sets you up for success.
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post-secondary approved courses
OTC 1002: Grooming Course
OTC 3002: Dog Trainer Master Journeyman
OTC 3002: Dog Trainer Master Journeyman
OTCK9 Grooming Academy is where passion meets purpose! 🐾 Our 130-hour, hands-on grooming certification program is designed to turn animal lovers into skilled, confident professional groomers. Led by experienced instructors and operated by a veteran-owned team, students learn everything from breed-specific grooming techniques and safety t
OTCK9 Grooming Academy is where passion meets purpose! 🐾 Our 130-hour, hands-on grooming certification program is designed to turn animal lovers into skilled, confident professional groomers. Led by experienced instructors and operated by a veteran-owned team, students learn everything from breed-specific grooming techniques and safety to salon operations and business entrepreneurship. Whether you dream of opening your own grooming salon or joining an established spa, our program provides real-world experience working with a variety of breeds and coat types. Graduates leave with the skills, confidence, and lifetime support they need to succeed in this rewarding career.
OTC 3002: Dog Trainer Master Journeyman
OTC 3002: Dog Trainer Master Journeyman
OTC 3002: Dog Trainer Master Journeyman
Our highest-level course focuses on developing complete reliability and control in all training situations. Students gain mastery in teaching advanced obedience both on and off-leash, introducing complex handling patterns, and maintaining calm, consistent performance under heavy distractions. This level is designed to prepare students to
Our highest-level course focuses on developing complete reliability and control in all training situations. Students gain mastery in teaching advanced obedience both on and off-leash, introducing complex handling patterns, and maintaining calm, consistent performance under heavy distractions. This level is designed to prepare students to work with owners who want their dogs to excel as true partners — whether in public settings, advanced training pursuits, or everyday life.
OTC 4001: Instructor Training Course
OTC 3002: Dog Trainer Master Journeyman
OTC 4001: Instructor Training Course
This program is designed for individuals pursuing a career as professional dog trainers. Students develop a strong foundation in training theory, behavior modification, balanced training techniques, class management, and client communication skills. Instruction combines classroom-style learning with extensive hands-on experience, allowing
This program is designed for individuals pursuing a career as professional dog trainers. Students develop a strong foundation in training theory, behavior modification, balanced training techniques, class management, and client communication skills. Instruction combines classroom-style learning with extensive hands-on experience, allowing students to work with dogs of varying breeds, temperaments, and behavioral challenges. Emphasis is placed on both technical training ability and the interpersonal skills needed to guide owners effectively.
Graduates will be prepared to lead group classes, conduct private lessons, and manage board-and-train programs with confidence, professionalism, and a well-defined training philosophy.
POST SECONDARY APPROVED COURSES
OTC: 1001 Introduction to Dog Training
OTC: 1001 Introduction to Dog Training
OTC: 1001 Introduction to Dog Training
This course lays the foundation for becoming a skilled dog trainer. Students learn how to effectively teach core commands such as sit, down, stay, come, and leash manners while developing the ability to guide owners in maintaining consistency at home. The focus is on mastering everyday training techniques, building clear communication ski
This course lays the foundation for becoming a skilled dog trainer. Students learn how to effectively teach core commands such as sit, down, stay, come, and leash manners while developing the ability to guide owners in maintaining consistency at home. The focus is on mastering everyday training techniques, building clear communication skills, and developing confidence as a trainer — creating graduates who are prepared to work successfully with both dogs and their owners.
OTC: 2001 Dog Trainer Apprentice
OTC: 1001 Introduction to Dog Training
OTC: 1001 Introduction to Dog Training
Designed for students who have mastered the fundamentals, this course strengthens their training reliability and introduces more advanced challenges. Students practice teaching skills such as longer stays, recall with distractions, loose-leash heeling, and polite greetings. They also learn how to coach owners in managing their dogs in rea
Designed for students who have mastered the fundamentals, this course strengthens their training reliability and introduces more advanced challenges. Students practice teaching skills such as longer stays, recall with distractions, loose-leash heeling, and polite greetings. They also learn how to coach owners in managing their dogs in real-world settings, preparing them to handle more advanced training scenarios with confidence.
OTC 3001: Dog Trainer Journeyman
OTC: 1001 Introduction to Dog Training
OTC 3001: Dog Trainer Journeyman
This program pushes students to the next level of their trainer education. Instruction emphasizes teaching off-leash control, advanced heeling patterns, duration and distance with commands, and reliable recall in high-distraction environments. The course builds each student’s precision, timing, and responsiveness as a trainer, while stren
This program pushes students to the next level of their trainer education. Instruction emphasizes teaching off-leash control, advanced heeling patterns, duration and distance with commands, and reliable recall in high-distraction environments. The course builds each student’s precision, timing, and responsiveness as a trainer, while strengthening their ability to foster trust and accountability between dogs and owners—ensuring obedience holds up in any environment.