otck9 training team
Darrell S. - Retired USAF Veteran - Owner/Advanced Master Trainer
Darrell S. - Retired USAF Veteran - Owner/Advanced Master Trainer
Darrell S. - Retired USAF Veteran - Owner/Advanced 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 by rehabilitating dogs and educating their humans. He is the Pack Leader of "Ghost the Corso, "Kassius Peabody Clay" AKA Kash the Dobie and Zoi and Yuki, AKA "Yorksters"
Kim S. - Retired USAF Veteran Co-Owner/Social Media Guru
Darrell S. - Retired USAF Veteran - Owner/Advanced Master Trainer
Darrell S. - Retired USAF Veteran - Owner/Advanced 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".
Carlos R. - Manager/Trainer/Army Veteran
Darrell S. - Retired USAF Veteran - Owner/Advanced Master Trainer
Carlos R. - Manager/Trainer/Army Veteran
Carlos has been training dogs for over 6 years. He is a
US Army veteran and joined OTCK9 to continue his service to his community. He specializes in behavior modification, aggression rehab and community relations. He also runs his own Kennel business providing Service Dogs to those in need.
Sarah - Customer Service
Sarah - Customer Service
Carlos R. - Manager/Trainer/Army Veteran
Sarah has been working with OTCK9 for over a year. Her charismatic attitude sets the tone for our family-owned business. She has been around dogs most of her life. Her passion, dedication and loyalty exemplifies our business model.
Nick - Obedience Trainer
Sarah - Customer Service
Nick - Obedience Trainer
Nick has been training dogs ever since he can remember. He is from Atlanta Georgia and started his own dog training business at a very young age. His love for dogs and contagious personality is the perfect fit for our company.
Sara B. - Groomer
Sarah - Customer Service
Nick - Obedience Trainer
Makaila A. - Day School Trainer
Makaila A. - Day School Trainer
Makaila A. - Day School Trainer
Kelsi. - Day School Trainer
Makaila A. - Day School Trainer
Makaila A. - Day School Trainer
Izzy - Day School Trainer
Makaila A. - Day School Trainer
Izzy - Day School Trainer
Taylor - Kennel Tech
Taylor - Kennel Tech
Izzy - Day School Trainer
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Taylor - Kennel Tech
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Taylor - Kennel Tech
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REAL LIFE DOG TRAINING
Leading the way one paw at a time...
We try our best to make your furry friends feel right at home.
Community relations
Quality Dog Training
For over 8 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 top priority and we strive to provide a service we would want our own pets to receive.