Off leash reliability training

We currently offer off-leash reliability (e-collar) training in Uxbridge, North York and Parkdale (Toronto), and Guelph.

This is one of our favourite services to offer because NOTHING enriches a dog’s life like off-leash freedom!

Please see below for the options we offer for off-leash training.

  • Our off-leash reliability session package consists of 7, hour long lessons with you and your dog.

    In these sessions, we will teach you everything you need to get your dog fully off leash reliable.

    We introduce motivation/handler engagement and all the obedience skills they’ll need for off-leash reliability on a long line, and then we introduce the e-collar and take you through the process of teaching your dog to listen around ANY distraction.

    $825+HST (e collar sold separately)

    Sessions are available in Uxbridge, North York and Parkdale (Toronto), and Guelph.

  • Let us train your dog for you!

    In this 4 week program, we will train your dog to be fully off leash reliable around any distraction. Not only will your dog learn recall (come), they’ll also learn:

    • To move in the same direction as you on hikes (instead of veering off to sniff)

    • Heel

    • Stop/wait

    • Sit/down stay

    Program includes:

    • Initial assessment session

    • 4 weeks of training in our trainer’s home

    • 4 transfer sessions with you to make sure you are comfortable handling the e-collar and walking your dog off leash, even around their biggest distractions

    $3495+HST (e collar sold separately)

    Program currently available in Uxbridge.

    Please note all dogs must be crate trained prior to booking a board and train program.

  • This program is a combination of private sessions and board and train - ideal for those who want to take on a role in their dog’s learning process, but also want some additional support/training repetitions handled by their trainer!

    Program includes:

    • 4 private sessions to teach handler engagement/motivation and all foundation skills on a long line

    • 2 weeks of training in our trainer’s home to complete off-leash reliability

    • 2 follow up sessions to ensure you’re comfortable handling the e collar and walking your dog off-leash, even around their biggest distractions

    $2540+HST (e collar sold separately)

    Please note all dogs must be crate trained prior to booking a board and train program.

Work With Us

What people are saying about our off leash programs

Working with Hanna was such a great experience! My dog Hippo and I learned how to use an e-collar to achieve reliable off-leash freedom. Hanna always took the time to thoroughly explain each step and made sure we understood the process of building off-leash reliability along with other obedience training. With the valuable skills that Hanna have taught us we have been able to go on so many fun adventures and create lots of great memories.

She was easy to communicate with when scheduling sessions and always showed up with a cheerful, positive attitude. I highly recommend Hanna!

Tatra C.

If you’re thinking of hiring Mindful Dog Co. for training, please do it!!! We had the absolute best experience with Hanna and she’s someone who truly goes above and beyond for her clients and dogs! We wanted more off-lead freedom for our energetic vizsla but were conflicted about how to train an e-collar. For a long time we didn’t think it was possible as our dog has intense prey drive and has struggled with stranger danger in the past.

Hanna puts the dog’s wellbeing and mental state at the forefront of her training. I was so impressed with her thorough explanations every session (plus follow up notes and homework!) and how she provided several options to train the collar that suited us and our girl. She was available outside of our sessions for questions we had and so flexible with any schedule conflicts that arose.

I’m proud to say our vizsla graduated with an A++ and we are now living our best off-leash life! I no longer feel the need to book enclosed Sniff Spots for my reactive dog as we now have the tools and knowledge to proof her recall in every environment! And she comes running back to us so happy knowing she’s going to get some kind of positive reinforcement. It has truly made the bond with our dog that much stronger. My only wish is that we had done training with Hanna sooner :) If you’re looking for an amazing e-collar trainer in the city, don’t hesitate to book with Mindful Dog Co.!

Our little family recently enjoyed a day at a crowded beach and we didn’t have our Viz on leash once. It’s what we had dreamed of for so long and we truly can’t thank Hanna enough! :)

Jessica K.

Hanna helped us go from frustrated, worried dog guardians to confident leaders of a dog who we get to talk on long off-leash beach walks. Hanna doesn't just help train your dog, she helps you figure out how to have a relationship with your dog that lets them thrive, is super supportive of any anxieties you may have, and willing to go over things as many times as you need. I went from lost to excited about what new things we can work on. Tito and I couldn't be more grateful


Natalie. S