Here at East Tennessee K9 we realize that each dog is an individual with different abilities and temperaments.  We pride ourselves in developing a custom training program for each individual dog.  After discussing your goals with you and evaluating your dog, we design a training program based on both your desires and your dog's abilities.

Every dog matures and learns at a different speed, but from our experience, the following is a good general guideline as to training time:

Basic Obedience:  (4-6 Weeks) 

Does your dog need obedience??? Sure it does. Without obedience your companion can be a nuisance. Imagine a nice walk in the park with your dog walking with you instead of dragging you. You stop to talk to a friend, you tell your dog to sit while you visit, and he actually sits and stays until you tell him otherwise. You tell your dog to lay down, and… that’s right, it happens, he lays down. How nice would that be? Try this one… call your dog to you, “Here” and he comes running. NICE!!!!  Yes, this can be a reality, and you can really enjoy spending quality time with your dog. We call this “Basic Obedience” you can train with your dog for 25.00 per lesson (approximately one hour) or we will train your dog $500.00. He/she will stay with us from 4 to 6 weeks.

 

“Basic Obedience”

 

Heeling – Walk beside you

Sit / Stay – Dog doesn’t get up until you give him/her further instructions.

Down – Dog lays down until you give him/her further instructions.

Here – Dog comes when you call him/her to you. 

Basic Protection Training:  (3-4 Months) 

Intermediate Protection Training:  (5-7 Months) 

Advanced Protection Training: 

You will receive a monthly evaluation (either by email or phone) describing your dog's progress, as well as his strengths and weaknesses. 

Please call to discuss your individual needs.