Tennessee Dog Training Schools

Many trainers are available in Tennessee, offering different training options from basic obedience to search-and-rescue skills. Many of these trainers are very specialized in the type of dog training they provide, so decide the training level and skills you would like your dog to complete and choose accordingly.

  1. Advanced Canine

    • Located in Nashville, Advanced Canine has more than 30 years' experience in the field. Their services range from simple household obedience to the training of search-and-rescue and police dogs. Advanced Canine will also work with misbehaving animals in their behavior modification program. The program is reward-based and available to any age, breed or temperament of animal.

      Advanced Canine
      916 Anderson Lane
      Nashville, TN 37115
      615-348-1490
      advancedcanine.com

    Spirited Canine Academy

    • Specializing in smaller classes and shorter seminars, Spirited Canine Academy is located in Old Hickory and serves Rutherford, Wilson, Williamson and Davidson counties. Spirited Canine also offers in-home instruction and private lessons. The owner of this business received a trainer's certification through the Animal Behavior College and offers training to performing show dogs and breed research assistance. They offer a discount for adopted shelter dogs. In addition to these services they offer a puppy-specific one-hour training program for potty training, crate training and attention-seeking behaviors.

      Spirited Canine Academy
      3418 Old Hickory Blvd-&46
      Old Hickory, Tennessee 37138
      615-210-0230
      spiritedcanine.com

    Wilson K-9 Service

    • Wilson K-9 Service of Murfreesboro concentrates on one-on-one learning. They offer obedience, search-and-rescue and personal protection training. This trainer offers the Canine Communications format, a new concept in dog training creating close bonds between owner and pet through very individualized training sessions. Wilson K-9 will work with problem dogs in behavior modification as well as socialization and obedience. The owner is a certified police dog trainer and the consultation is free.

      Wilson K-9 Service
      8293 Franklin Road
      Murfreesboro, TN 37128
      615-349-5433
      wilsonk9service.com