Off-leash transition

Invisible Leash® Level 2

The next step after Level 1, focused on the transition from leash-based control to reliable off-leash response around real distractions.

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Focus on control, safety, distractions, and trust

Two private sessions plus group class progression

Builds confidence for real-world handling

Level 2 is the second step in the Invisible Leash® system and is for dogs that have completed Level 1. It focuses on the transition from on-leash control to off-leash reliability.

This level strengthens what the dog learned in Level 1 and introduces the tools and techniques needed for distance, distraction, and safety work.

Like Level 1, it combines private instruction with group classes so the dog receives focused coaching and then practices around mild real-world distractions.

Because the system is progressive, Level 2 assumes the owner and dog already understand the specific communication system taught in Level 1.

Golden retriever running through water off leash — Reliable response around real-world distractions.

Corgi heeling beside a person outdoors — Control, trust, and distance work beyond the leash.

Off-leash transition

Off-leash work requires verbal control. Level 2 teaches owners how to get better control using voice, structure, and the communication system already introduced in Level 1.

Safety is the core reason for this training. When a dog is off leash, the owner needs commands and techniques that keep the dog safe and responsive.

Control: stronger verbal response without relying on the leash
Safety: commands and techniques for off-leash situations
Distractions: response to commands no matter what is happening around the dog
Trust: a stronger bond between dog, owner, and the training system

Program details

Level 2 begins with two private training sessions at the facility. These sessions introduce off-leash obedience and the first steps toward higher-level Invisible Leash® work.

After the private sessions, owners attend small half-hour group classes. These classes give owners time to keep practicing, troubleshoot stumbling blocks, and progress at their own pace.

The source page describes eight small half-hour group classes after the private lessons, while one later heading references six classes. The important operational point is that group classes continue the work and can be completed at the owner's pace.

Owners do not need to attend every week or keep the same day and time. The classes are designed to fit real schedules.

Intro to off-leash obedience
Response to verbal commands at a distance
Techniques for complete off-leash control
The three most important commands a dog must know before going off leash
Next steps toward going completely off leash
Reliable recall around distractions
Off-leash heel position around distractions
Longer stays with distractions
Fast response to verbal commands in on-leash and off-leash situations

Getting started

Enrollment is simple.

Level 2 is for dogs that have completed the Invisible Leash® Level 1 Program.

Owners ready to move on can call 774-319-6351 to schedule the first Level 2 lesson.

Owners who are not sure whether Level 2 is right can schedule a free no-obligation evaluation with a trainer.

Success stories

Trained across MA & RI.

Amanda moved to Rhode Island with two young huskies and progressed through Level 1 and Level 2, eventually hiking with one husky reliably off leash.

Amanda Alexander

Jon credited the team with helping his family train a German Shorthaired Pointer from puppy class through remote-collar/off-leash work.

Jon Bednarz

Kylie saw broad improvement with her German Shepherd after puppy obedience and private Level 2 training, including better public behavior.

Kylie Tavares

Program questions

What to know before you start.

Can I skip Level 1 if I trained somewhere else?

No. The Invisible Leash® system is progressive, and Level 1 establishes the communication system used in Level 2.

Can any breed learn off-leash control?

The program is built for all breeds, including breeds that many owners assume cannot be trained for off-leash reliability.

What if I completed Level 1 but do not want off-leash training?

The system can support different goals. The school also offers additional classes such as CGC and F.I.D.O., an indoor obstacle and obedience class.