DOG BOARD & TRAIN COURSES
The Spot 4 Dogs in Knoxville offers Board and Train Courses that will allow our Certified Dog Trainer to establish a good balanced structure for you and your dog so you can both have a pawsitive relationship. When your dog completes our Board and Train Course we will spend time with you one-on-one to teach you how to maintain the structure and the commands your dog has learned. You will also receive all communication tools required for your dog. Your Dog may also attend boarding if you plan to go out of town. Exlusive to Training Dogs ONLY.
3 week board and Train
(On and Off Leash)
A 3-week immersive program designed to provide your dog with structured training for both on-leash and off-leash reliability. This program enhances obedience, builds confidence, and stops unwanted behaviors while allowing your dog to enjoy more freedom and better communication.
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What Your Dog Will Learn:
✔ Stop Unwanted Behaviors – Jumping, leash pulling, barking, lunging, counter surfing, chasing, herding, nipping, excessive barking
✔ Obedience & Manners – Sit, Down, Place, Come, Heel, and Door Manners
✔ On-Leash Control – Establish clear communication and structured walking
✔ Off-Leash Reliability – Gain confidence and freedom with e-collar training
✔ Stay & Train: Your dog stays with a Certified Trainer at our home facility for intensive, hands-on training.
✔Includes: 4 private lessons, training equipment, and lifetime support.
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Price: $3,000
LET’S GO, NEPOPO!
(6-Week Board & Train)
A 6-week immersive training program that harnesses modern NEPOPO® training techniques to develop your dog’s critical thinking skills and reliability in obedience. This method focuses on free shaping, allowing your dog to make choices and be rewarded, creating a thinking, engaged, and motivated learner. NEPOPO® is a lifestyle approach to training that builds long-term success and reliability.
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What Your Dog Will Learn:
✔ Theory of NEPOPO® Training – A balanced approach to create confident, thinking dogs
✔ Positive Reinforcement – Build motivation through reward-based learning
✔ Free Shaping – Encouraging dogs to offer behaviors on their own
✔ Understanding Negative Reinforcement – Learn why and when to use it correctly
✔ On-Leash & Off-Leash Obedience – Structured training for real-world reliability
✔ Obedience in Public Environments – Train around distractions and ensure control
✔ Stay & Train: Your dog stays with our NEPOPO® Certified Trainer for hands-on, specialized coaching.
✔ Includes: Lifetime support, training equipment, and expert guidance throughout the program.
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Price: $5,000
4-6 Week Board & Train
(For High Anxiety/Aggressive Dogs)
A specialized program designed for dogs with high anxiety or aggression, providing structured training tailored to their needs. Whether on-leash or off-leash, your trainer will determine the best approach to create a calm, well-balanced, and confident companion.
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What Your Dog Will Learn:
✔ Creating Calm & Decompression – Techniques to reduce anxiety and overexcitement
✔ Understanding How Dogs Learn – Learn training theory to better support your dog
✔ Stop Unwanted Behaviors – Jumping, leash pulling, barking, lunging, counter surfing, chasing, herding, nipping, excessive barking
✔ Obedience & Manners – Sit, Down, Place, Come, Heel, and Door Manners
✔ On-Leash & Off-Leash Control – Build confidence and structure with proper communication
✔ Stay & Train: Your dog stays with a Certified Trainer at our home facility for immersive training.
✔ Includes: 3 private lessons, training equipment, and lifetime support.
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Price: $3,800 + $500 per additional week