Elite Paws K9 Training

Elite Paws K9 offers five board and train programs: 2-week leash manners and off-leash recall ($2,200), 2-week puppy foundation ($1,200), 10-day off-leash recall ($1,000), 4-week comprehensive obedience ($3,500), and 6-week behavior modification ($5,000). All include follow-up sessions and training tools. Private sessions are offered in 4-week or 8-week formats with weekly or biweekly 1-hour sessions. Programs focus on obedience, recall, leash manners, and behavior modification in home and public environments. Puppies receive discounted future training. All dogs stay in the trainer’s home during board and train, with daily updates and videos provided.

Pricing Summary

Board and train programs range from $1,000 for a 10-day recall program to $5,000 for a 6-week behavior modification program. Private sessions are $600 for 4 weeks or $950 for 8 weeks. A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to secure a spot in any program. For board and train, 75% of the balance is due 24 hours before drop-off, and the remainder before the go-home session. Boarding requires a 25% non-refundable deposit, with 50% cancellation fee if canceled within 72 hours. In-home consultations are $50 and credited toward program deposits. E-collars can be purchased for $200 additional.

Policies

All training packages require a $500 non-refundable deposit to hold a spot, which is transferable if the start date is pushed back but not refundable. For board and train programs, 75% of the balance is due 24 hours before drop-off, and the remaining 25% is due 24 hours before the go-home session. Boarding requires a 25% non-refundable deposit; cancellations within 72 hours incur a 50% fee, and cancellations within 24 hours receive no refund unless due to extreme emergency. In-home consultations are $50 and credited toward program deposits. E-collar purchases are optional and additional.

Elite Paws K9 Training is a dog training business founded by Cayla Carpenter, offering personalized training solutions tailored to individual dog needs. They specialize in board and train programs, private sessions, and boarding services, with a focus on building strong owner-dog bonds through effective communication and motivation-based training. Cayla uses a balanced approach, incorporating tools like prong collars and e-collars only after the dog understands commands, emphasizing reliability without fear or pain. Training is conducted in her home-based facility, allowing dogs to learn in-home behaviors like counter surfing and threshold manners alongside public skills. She tailors rewards to each dog’s motivation—whether food, play, exploration, or affection—and avoids food deprivation. Clients receive follow-up sessions, daily updates, and videos during board and train programs. The business also offers in-home consultations for $50 (credited toward programs) and free phone consultations to help owners choose the right plan.

Cayla holds a Bachelor’s in Psychology and Entrepreneurship and has extensive hands-on experience training a variety of dogs, including a wolfdog and her own competition dogs. She actively participates in canine sports like GRC, AKC Agility, and Canine Biathlons, and both her dogs hold CGC and CGCA titles. Elite Paws K9 is known for its high-touch, low-dog-capacity model, treating each dog like family with personalized attention.

Additional services include pet boarding, in-home consultations, and training for behavioral issues such as reactivity, aggression, and fearfulness. The business serves dog owners in Nashville and surrounding areas.

Cayla is also a certified therapy dog handler with Music City Pet Partners, and her dog Jake performs therapy work in the community.

Accomplishments

Cayla Carpenter holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology and Entrepreneurship. She completed a two-week internship training Labrador retrievers for bomb and drug detection. Her dogs, Jake and Rolex, hold multiple AKC titles including CGC, CGCA, ACT 1 Standard, ACT 1 & ACT 2 JWW. Jake is a certified therapy dog with Music City Pet Partners. Cayla has competed in and finished multiple Canine Biathlons and Obstacle Races, including 2nd place in the 2023 Adventure Canine Challenge Summer. She attended advanced GRC seminars with Jay Jack and trains her dogs for GRC sports including wall climb, weight pull, and spring pole.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can start with a free phone consultation by texting (615) 502-2199 to discuss their dog’s needs and determine the best program. For certain behavioral issues, an in-home consultation ($50) is recommended and credited toward the program deposit if booked. Clients then select a program, pay the $500 deposit, and schedule drop-off dates.