Dog Trainers for Knoxville, TN Families

Dog training for Knoxville owners at K9 Services Unlimited costs $2,000 for a 2-week puppy head start, $3,500 for 4-week board and train, $4,500 for 6 weeks and $6,500 for 8-week behavior modification. Half is due at the start and half at the finish. Your dog trains one-on-one in our home in Loudon, not a kennel, and you learn the same skills so the results hold up at home.

Dog training programs and prices for Knoxville

Not sure which fits? Read what dog training costs in Knoxville, see how long board and train takes, or request a free consultation and we will recommend a program.

Where a Knoxville dog's training gets tested

A dog that sits perfectly in the living room can fall apart on a busy sidewalk. Training only counts if it holds in the places your dog actually goes. In and around Knoxville, those places tend to expose different gaps:

• Third Creek Greenway and other greenways: joggers, cyclists and other leashed dogs passing close by test leash manners and impulse control.
• Downtown sidewalks around Market Square and Gay Street: crowds, outdoor dining and noise test focus and loose-leash walking. Our gallery includes sessions on downtown Knoxville streets.
• World's Fair Park and the Tennessee Riverwalk: open space and other dogs test recall and place work.
• Your own front door: guests, deliveries and door-rushing test settle and stay.

Problems Knoxville owners call us about

• Leash pulling that gets worse on busy routes because pulling has always worked
• Jumping on guests, because even negative attention reinforces it
• Recall that fails in open areas where running off is more rewarding
• Door-rushing and barrier frustration that makes every arrival a safety risk
• Commands that work in the kitchen and collapse near other dogs or cyclists
• Aggression or reactivity toward people or other dogs, handled through our behavior modification program

Each of these has a specific fix, and none of them needs a different dog. We teach you the timing and consistency that keep the training working after your dog comes home.

Your Knoxville dog trainers

Rebeka is NePoPo Gold Certified and known for clear communication, including regular progress updates during board and train programs. Justin Rigney has 33 years of professional dog training experience, including 17 years in law enforcement and 10 as a K-9 handler and trainer, and holds a diploma in the NePoPo Gold Training System. Meet the whole training team.

Dog training in Knoxville: common questions

How much does dog training cost in Knoxville, TN?

K9 Services Unlimited charges $2,000 for a 2-week puppy head start, $3,500 for 4-week board and train, $4,500 for 6 weeks and $6,500 for 8-week behavior modification. Half is due at the start and half at the finish. See the full breakdown on our dog training cost page.

Where do you train, and how far is it from Knoxville?

Our home-based training is at 3504 Watkins Rd in Loudon, TN, roughly 30 miles from downtown Knoxville. Call (865) 455-5191 and we will talk through the best way to get your dog to us.

How long is board and train?

Our board and train programs run 4 or 6 weeks, and behavior modification runs 8 weeks. Your dog trains one-on-one every day, and you learn how to keep the results going at home.

Do you train puppies and aggressive or reactive dogs?

Yes to both. We start puppies as early as 8 weeks. Dogs with aggression, reactivity or fear go through an evaluation first, then our behavior modification program.

Is there a free consultation?

Yes. Call (865) 455-5191 any day from 7 AM to 7 PM or request a free consultation online. Tell us about your dog and we will recommend a program.

Which towns around Knoxville do you serve?

We serve Knoxville and East Tennessee, including Farragut, Maryville, Oak Ridge, Lenoir City, Loudon, Sevierville and Morristown.

Also serving Farragut, Maryville, Oak Ridge, Lenoir City, Loudon, Sevierville and Morristown.