About Us
Company Bio
Welcome to Knoxville’s Premier Dog Training Services, the leading dog training and care facility in the region. Our journey began with a pitbull named Deuce, who struggled with reactivity toward other dogs. As a devoted dog lover, I sought training for Deuce, and together, we achieved incredible progress. My passion and dedication caught the attention of the training company that worked with Deuce, and they offered me a position as a dog trainer. However, I wanted to push the boundaries further and deepen my knowledge, which led me to train under some of the world’s top dog trainers. This experience eventually inspired me to start my own dog training business.
Knoxville’s Premier Dog Training Services was founded out of a profound love for family—including our cherished dogs, who are essential members of it—and a commitment to helping others build strong, lasting bonds with their canine companions. The Hawaiian concept of ‘Ohana,’ meaning family, served as our inspiration, emphasizing the importance of connection, care, and community in everything we do.
We felt inspired to share the spirit of connection and community with Knoxville through Knoxville’s Premier Dog Training Services, embracing the values of trust, family, and harmony among dog owners.
In 2019, we started training dogs from our garage, offering free services to friends and family. Word quickly spread, and through social networking, our passion grew into a flourishing business. For three years, we operated a full-scale dog training service from our home, building a reputation for excellence and care within our community.
Today, Knoxville’s Premier Dog Training Services operates from a cutting-edge 8,000-square-foot facility. Our experienced team includes 6 professional dog trainers and 8 dedicated kennel technicians. Our facility features outdoor play areas, personalized training zones for each trainer, a temperature-controlled crate room, and secure accommodations designed for the comfort and safety of every dog in our care.
Over the past five years, we’ve solidified our position as Knoxville’s leader in dog training, earning accolades for outstanding services. Our expertise has been recognized with awards for best dog trainer and best daycare and boarding services. We remain at the forefront of dog training by utilizing the latest, most effective techniques to ensure the best outcomes.
At Knoxville’s Premier Dog Training Services, our mission goes beyond training dogs. We empower owners by teaching them how to reinforce the training, creating a strong and lasting bond with their pets.
As we continue to grow, we’re excited to serve even more families in Knoxville and beyond. Our goal is to educate and collaborate with dog owners, fostering a harmonious relationship with their canine companions. This is just the start of our journey to become Knoxville’s most trusted name in dog training and care. We look forward to welcoming you and your furry family members!
Professional Dog Trainers
K9 Services Unlimited provides dog training services in Knoxville, Tennessee. We have multiple dog training programs to help make dogs obedient, confident, and enjoyable, including on-leash board and train, off-leash board and train, aggression rehab, puppy university, and 1-on-1 training. We service all of Knoxville and surrounding areas!
At Knoxville’s Premier Dog Training Services, our dedicated staff prioritizes sanitation, care, and safety to provide the highest level of service for your dog. Each team member undergoes extensive training to expertly handle dogs of all sizes and temperaments. From feeding and hydration to potty breaks and detailed care, our staff ensures every need is met with precision and attention.
Philosophy
At Knoxville’s Premier Dog Training Services, we recognize that every dog is unique, requiring a personalized approach to training. Our experienced trainers take the time to build a strong bond with your dog, tailoring a training journey to suit their individual needs and temperament. We reject the idea of a “one-size-fits-all” method, focusing instead on customized strategies that deliver the best possible results.
As balanced trainers, we utilize operant conditioning principles—including positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, positive punishment, and negative punishment—to achieve optimal outcomes. While we employ a balanced approach, we emphasize positive reinforcement as the foundation of our training, effectively shaping and encouraging desirable behaviors in a way that keeps your dog motivated and enthusiastic to learn. Inspired by some of the world’s top trainers, we have refined these methods to create an approach that combines modern tools and techniques, delivering exceptional results for you and your dog.
What sets Knoxville’s Premier Dog Training Services apart is our unwavering commitment to continuous growth and innovation. We constantly adapt and refine our tools, techniques, philosophies, and services to ensure we provide the highest quality training for you and your dog. Staying at the forefront of dog training enables us to consistently deliver exceptional results.
Effective Communication
Clear and consistent communication is the cornerstone of a successful relationship between you and your dog. We prioritize teaching owners essential communication skills, empowering you to effectively guide your dog and support their progress throughout the training journey.
Structure and Boundaries
Establishing proper management, structure, boundaries, and expectations is crucial for a solid training foundation. Many challenges arise when these elements are overlooked. We work with you to create a balanced approach that prevents issues caused by excessive predictability or too much freedom, fostering harmony and effective training.
Relationship-Based Training
A strong bond between you and your dog is vital for effective performance. Our trainers are dedicated to helping you build this connection, providing detailed guidance on fostering a deep and trusting relationship that enhances your dog’s willingness and responsiveness to training.
Psychology-Driven Methods
Understanding the psychology behind effective training allows us to align your dog’s motivation with training goals. By making commands rewarding and advantageous, we create a positive experience that encourages your dog to become a well-behaved and responsive companion.
Balanced Training Approach
Our balanced approach teaches your dog to earn rewards and understand the consequences of their actions. This clear distinction between desired behaviors and those needing correction fosters better understanding and balanced responses, resulting in well-rounded behavior.
Motivation-Focused Techniques
Every dog has unique preferences, whether it’s food, toys, praise, or play. We identify what motivates your dog and tailor our approach to enhance their enthusiasm and responsiveness throughout training.
Empowering Owners
We believe a dog’s training is most effective when owners feel confident and skilled in handling their dogs. While we can work with your dog, it’s crucial that they respond well to you. We’re dedicated to helping you build the knowledge and confidence needed to lead effectively and foster a strong bond with your dog.
Innovative Immersive Board & Train Program
We introduced Knoxville’s first truly immersive Board & Train program, redefining traditional training. Unlike programs that keep dogs for the duration with only a final lesson, our approach emphasizes owner involvement. Dogs stay with us Monday through Friday, and every Friday includes a one-hour lesson for owners to practice and reinforce techniques over the weekend. This ensures dogs learn to respond to both their owners and our trainers. Our “homework” approach has been widely praised and supported by the community, demonstrating our dedication to educating both dogs and their owners.
As our reputation has grown, we’ve inspired other trainers to adopt similar methods or variations of our innovative approach. We’re proud to have influenced local training standards and continue to set the benchmark for excellence in dog training and owner education.