VETERAN OWNED & OPERATED
otck9 training team
Darrell S. - Master Trainer
Darrell S. - Master Trainer
Darrell S. - Master Trainer
Darrell Swanson has been training dogs for most of his life. He Graduated Jo-Thor's Dog Trainers' Academy and achieved his Advanced Master Dog Educator Certification . He served over 20 years in the United States Air Force and after retiring chose to serve his community. He is the Pack Leader of "Ghost the Corso, "Kassius Peabody Clay" AKA Kash the Dobie and Zoi and Yuki, AKA "Yorksters"
Kim S. - Owner
Darrell S. - Master Trainer
Darrell S. - Master Trainer
Kim Swanson is Retired USAF and is the definition of "dog lover", she is the heartbeat of OTCK9. Kim is from Sherman Texas and has been a dog Mom for most of her life. She is the proud Mom of "Yuki", "Zoi", "Ghost", and "Kassius" AKA the "Swanson bunch".
Emily L. - Facility Manager
Darrell S. - Master Trainer
Melissa S. - Customer Service
Melissa S. - Customer Service
Kelsey R. - Service Dog Trainer
Melissa S. - Customer Service
Melissa is from Kennesaw, Georgia and absolutely loves dogs. She is the proud owner of Paige the GSD and Lucian the handsome Pit-bull.
Jasper Y. - Lead Trainer
Kelsey R. - Service Dog Trainer
Kelsey R. - Service Dog Trainer
Jasper is from Kennesaw, Georgia and a graduate of Jo-Thor's Dog Trainers' Academy and achieved her Professional Dog Educator Certification. She has a passion for training dogs and educating owners. She is the proud Mom of "Luka" the Doberman.
Kelsey R. - Service Dog Trainer
Kelsey R. - Service Dog Trainer
Kelsey R. - Service Dog Trainer
Nicolas W. - Obedience Trainer
Nicolas W. - Obedience Trainer
Nicolas W. - Obedience Trainer
Olya S. - Day-School Trainer
Nicolas W. - Obedience Trainer
Nicolas W. - Obedience Trainer
Olya (aka "CJ") is from Woodstock, Georgia and graduated from the University of North Georgia. She was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Georgia Army National Guard in 2020. She has a passion for helping animals and has experience in training, fostering and rehoming animals that have abusive histories. She is the proud owner of Atlas the Malinois mix, Balto the Husky, and Jack the cat.
Olivia B - Day-School Trainer
Nicolas W. - Obedience Trainer
Olivia B - Day-School Trainer
Olivia is from Canton, Georgia and is an absolute animal lover! Some of her favorite animals include sugar gliders, cats, farm animals, reptiles and of course, dogs! She has been around dogs her whole life and loves caring for the ones at OTCK9.
Open - Boarding Attendant
Open - Boarding Attendant
Olivia B - Day-School Trainer
Open - Boarding Attendant
Open - Boarding Attendant
Open - Boarding Attendant
Open - Boarding Attendant
Open - Boarding Attendant
Open - Boarding Attendant
all breeds all sizes
Leading the way one paw at a time...
We try our best to make your furry friends feel right at home.
Homecoming
Board and Train Family Reunion
Exercise, Obedience, Affection
Board & Trains Daily Walk
We take them shopping
ONE-ON-ONE TIME
PUPPY LOVE
Teamwork
Grooming
Group Class Graduation
Community relations
Quality Dog Training
For over 6 years, we have been serving the pets and families of Kennesaw, Acworth and surrounding areas. We love caring and connecting with animals and creating everlasting relationships. We provide care for your fur babies as if they were our own, and ensure that they receive the highest quality care and training while in our care. Schedule your dog training, boarding, grooming or dog daycare appointment today.
About The Owners
Darrell and Kim Swanson welcome you to Off The Chain K9 Academy LLC where dogs are trained and people are educated. Both Darrell and Kim have served over 20 years in the military. They take pride in their commitment to their customers knowing that dogs aren't just pets but part of the family.
Darrell's love for dogs and Kim’s love for dogs brought them to Jo-Thor's Dog Trainers Academy with the Post 9-11 GI Bill. They studied for four years and achieved Professional, Advanced and Advanced Master Dog Educator/Trainer Certifications.
During those six years, they partnered in a dog training, boarding, and dog daycare business located in Kennesaw, Georgia and named it Off The Chain K9 Academy. Since opening, Darrell and Kim have trained and boarded hundreds of dogs at their Kennesaw and Canton locations. Some dogs with severe behavior problems and others with the calm personality to become a service or therapy dog to a Veteran or Civilian with PTSD.
If you have a dog and you need some help, give OTCK9 a call. With their proven training program, you'll soon have a dog you can be proud of.
Satisfaction Guaranteed
We are always prepared for any pets' needs and ensure that your pet will receive the best care and love. Their happiness and care is our priority and we strive to provide a service we would want our own pets to receive.