Every trainer passes a background check and provides dog training credentials.
Popular Knoxville dog trainers
Prices are estimates per training session for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search and includes a booking fee of 11%.
“Carol is an excellent, expert dog trainer. She truly understands dog behavior, instinct, and body language and is phenomenal at breaking it down to explain to you so YOU can understand your dog better. She helps you learn how to establish yourself as the "pack leader" while also prioritizing safety, professionalism, and a stress free environment. My dogs recall, obedience, and behavior improved drastically after working with Carol. Your dog will be in excellent hands with her and there is no one else I would trust to train my dogs.”
“Greatly enjoyed working with Aubrey! She has a clear love for animals of all kinds and did the majority of training with my German Shepherd. I would not hesitate to recommend her for anything regarding animals. She has a big heart for them.”
“We had a consultation with her and it was a wonderful experience. She is incredibly sweet, patient, and knowledgeable. She took the time to listen to our concerns and offered clear, thoughtful guidance that made us feel confident moving forward. We left the consultation feeling encouraged and well-informed. Highly recommend!”
“Rebecca trained my mini Bernadoodle puppy. She is an excellent trainer, and I recommend her every time I hear someone is looking for a trainer. She provides great insight and feedback, and will customize training ideas to fit what works best for the puppy (and/or the owner). She backs her training with solid philosophy, and explains why it will work. She is very kind and wonderful with animals. I would highly recommend her without hesitation.”
“I’ve known Manuela for 12 years. She’s an amazing dog trainer. She was my mentor and taught me so much. Manuela has an awesome ability to see what most people can’t see with their dogs and her positive reinforcement training skills are on the money. She cares about you and your fur kids. I absolutely recommend her for your trainer. You won’t be disappointed.”
How dog training on Rover works
1. Search
Read verified reviews and choose a trainer who’s a great match for you and your dog.
2. Chat with your trainer
Talk about your training goals and find a time that works for you.
3. Book training sessions
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Dog Training FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Trainers listing on Rover must be credentialed dog trainers, commit to reward-based training methods, and pass a background check to offer dog training in Knoxville.
Reward-based training encourages dogs to offer desired behaviors by reinforcing the behavior with something the dog likes; treats, play, or toys. Reward-based training prioritizes using the least intrusive intervention; it promotes thinking rather than punishing mistakes.
When rewards are used, the likelihood the behavior is repeated increases. The positive connection to the reward results in making learning enjoyable, strengthens the human animal bond and over time leads to consistent desired behaviors.
Training can happen many places — your home, a park, a store, or anywhere else that you and your trainer decide is best for the training you are doing! Many trainers will recommend training in your home. This allows them to observe your dog in their natural environment so they can effectively assess and best help reach your training goals.
Trainers will often mention on their profile where they typically hold training sessions, but you can always contact a trainer to learn more!
Rover makes it easy to find Knoxville dog trainers to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star trainers you can find on Rover will work with you and your dog to build new skills and address behaviors. Dog trainers can work on:
- Puppy training, adult dog training, agility training, clicker training and advanced training.
- Behaviors such as barking, leash manners, leash reactivity, house manners, jumping, fearful behavior, anxious behavior, separation distress, recall, biting, chewing, mouthiness, potty training and resource guarding.
Of course! Having a trainer that is the right fit for both you and your pup is an important step to reaching your training goals. We recommend reaching out to any trainer that interests you. Your initial request is not final until both you and the trainer decide you want to move forward with booking.
Also, trainers may offer or require consultations. Make sure to ask trainers so you can make the best decision for you and your pet.
Many trainers on Rover indicate experience in a wide range of behaviors, from puppy training to more advanced behaviors and training types.
Review a trainer’s profile to see if their experience aligns with your needs, and if you have questions, don’t hesitate to contact them to ensure they’re the right trainer for you and your pet.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your dog training service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your trainer’s cancellation policy.
Note: If your dog trainer requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
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