4 Paws Canine Training

4 Paws Canine Training offers three main programs: Private In-Home Lessons (3 or 5+ sessions, trainer comes to client’s location), Puppy Raise & Train (14–60 days for puppies 8–16 weeks), and Board & Train (4+ weeks for dogs 5 months and older). All programs include real-life exposure, obedience training, and post-program owner coaching. The Board & Train program includes monthly maintenance circles. Programs are customizable based on goals and behavior issues, with a minimum 6-week requirement for leash/reactivity cases.

Pricing Summary

Private lessons start with 3 one-hour sessions; pricing varies by number of sessions and location-based travel fees. Board & Train programs are 4+ weeks for adult dogs and 14–60 days for puppies, with payment plans available. A $250 travel fee applies for in-person consultations.

Policies

Weekend inquiries are responded to on the next business day. In-person consultations have a $250 travel fee. Board & Train requires dogs to be crate trained or willing to learn prior to acceptance. Payment plans are available for qualified applicants.

4 Paws Canine Training is a woman-owned dog training business based in Westmoreland, TN, serving Middle Tennessee. They specialize in relationship-based training that helps dog owners build lasting bonds with their pets through real-life, outdoor experiences—no concrete floors or rubber mats, just natural environments. They offer private in-home lessons, puppy training programs, and intensive board & train options, including a 4-week+ program for dogs with leash reactivity or behavioral issues. Their training focuses on teaching owners how to train their dogs, not just training the dog for them. They also provide free monthly training circles post-program and offer boarding and daycare services to maintain progress. Their trainer, Anyssa Loux, has 7 years of hands-on experience and has trained dogs with a wide range of issues including reactivity, aggression, and fearfulness.

They take dogs on real-life outings across Middle Tennessee, including Nashville, to proof skills in distracting environments. Their puppy program is designed for puppies 8–16 weeks old, with options for 14, 21, 30, or 60-day stays. Private lessons are ideal for hands-on owners on a budget, and all programs include travel fees based on location. Payment plans are available for qualified clients.

Accomplishments

Trainer Anyssa Loux has 7 years of professional dog training experience, holds a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Boise State University, and trained at Prestige’s Michael Ellis School for Dog Trainers in California. She competes with her own dogs in Hunt Tests, Dock Diving, and AKC Trick Titles, earning a Master’s Dock Diving Title and Junior Hunter Title.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with submitting a contact form. After submission, the team responds within 3 business days to schedule a free consultation. Clients must specify their dog’s age, breed, behavior challenges, and desired program (private, board & train, or puppy raise).