Liberty Canine LLC – Tennessee

5.0 Stars,6 Reviews
1604 Meiser Ln, McMinnville, TN 37110

Service area: Serves McMinnville, Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville, and surrounding areas in Tennessee; also serves Columbus, Fortson, and surrounding areas in Georgia.

Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

  • Family Dog
  • Working Dog
  • Behavior Modification

Specialty Focus Areas

  • Puppy Training
  • Basic Obedience
  • Leash Pulling
  • Recall
  • Reactivity / Aggression
  • Separation Anxiety
  • Barking Excessively
  • Potty Training
  • Stealing Food
  • Fearfulness

Training Formats Offered

  • Board and Train
  • Private Facility
  • Day Training
  • Private Lessons
  • Video Calls

Program Formats

  • One-Time Consultation
  • Intensive Program
  • Sessions Package

Types of Dogs

  • Sporting
  • Working
  • Herding

Age of Dogs Trained

  • Puppy (<1 year)
  • Adolescent (1-2 years)
  • Adult (2-8 years)

Dog Training Methodology

Methods: 

  • Balanced Training

Equipment: 

  • Clickers
  • Food Rewards
  • Harnesses
  • Flat Collars
  • Martingale Collars
  • Pinch Collars
  • E-Collars
  • Obstacle Courses

Training programs include 4-, 8-, and 12-week board and train options tailored to obedience, hunting, or versatile skills. Puppy Program is a two-part foundational course. Lessons are offered weekly at client’s location. All programs include owner education to reinforce training at home. Board and train programs feature one-on-one training, supervised play, and kennel care. Hunting packages include field training and hands-on hunting trips.

Pricing & Policies

Pricing Summary

Offers structured board and train packages: Freedom Package (4 weeks), Pointer Package (8 weeks), Versatile Package (12 weeks), and Traveler Package (4 weeks + hunting trips). Also offers The Basics (4-week lessons) and Advanced Lessons (8-week lessons). Pricing not listed publicly; requires consultation for quote.

Testimonials

“The transformation is incredible, thanks to Randall. He is an excellent trainer! He truly understands animals, their behaviors, and how to train them; there are none better than him. She was in excellent condition when we picked her up!! We rate him 10++++. … He changed her life and ours as we now get to enjoy this wonderful dog doing activities that once were not possible.”
– Marge & Dean

“Liberty Canine changed everything for me & my good boy. He’s a great house dog & very obedient after spending a couple week with Randall… Now he’s a bird hunting machine that holds steady until flush & doesn’t care about gun fire at all.”
– Cory

“Liberty Canine is hands down the most professional dog trainer! Kobe is night & day difference from before to after Liberty took him in. From not being able to get him to heel off leash… Liberty Canine was able to get him to heel off leash with distractions.”
– Connor

About the Trainer

Liberty Canine LLC is a professional dog training business based in McMinnville, TN, and Fortson, GA, offering personalized training for pet dogs, hunting dogs, and their owners. They specialize in balanced training methods that emphasize clarity, trust, and communication to build strong, lifelong bonds between dogs and their handlers. Services include puppy training, obedience, board and train programs, and specialized hunting dog training for pointing breeds. Their small class sizes and limited number of dogs per trainer ensure individualized attention. They also offer boarding, day training, and hands-on hunting trips. Training is delivered at their facility and includes follow-up education for owners to sustain results.

The team includes Randall Lykens, a certified Multi-Purpose Canine Handler with national competition experience, and Nick Adair, a former military and entrepreneurship professional with deep expertise in gun dog training and owner coaching. Both trainers focus on transforming dogs into well-mannered companions capable of thriving in home and field environments.

Liberty Canine provides free consultations and emphasizes lasting results through structured, relationship-driven training. They serve clients across Tennessee and Georgia, including Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville, and surrounding areas.

Accomplishments

Randall Lykens holds a Multi-Purpose Canine Handler certification, completed six national training courses, and earned top placements in weeklong working dog competitions against top U.S. police canine teams. Nick Adair is founder of the Gun Dog It Yourself podcast and has trained dogs across the country, integrating elite trainer insights into his methods.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with a free consultation to assess the dog’s needs and discuss training goals. After consultation, clients select a program (board and train or lessons) and schedule start date. Training begins with individualized plan tailored to dog and owner.

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  • 18+ Years Experience

  • Insured

  • Free Consultation

Availability

  • Weekdays
  • Weekends
  • Morning
  • Afternoon
  • Evening

Hours

Monday: 9am-5pm
Tuesday: 9am-5pm
Wednesday: 9am-5pm
Thursday: 9am-5pm
Friday: 9am-5pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Certifications

  • Credentialed

Associations

  • Accredited

Languages

  • English

Other Services Offered

  • Pet boarding service
  • Kennel

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