Teach Your K9

4.3 Stars,12 Reviews
1140 New Hwy 7, Columbia, TN 38401

Service area: Primarily serves the Tennessee (TN) area, including Brentwood and the Nashville (615 area code) region. Private lessons are available at the client’s home.

Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

  • Family Dog
  • Competition / Agility
  • Working Dog
  • Behavior Modification

Specialty Focus Areas

  • Basic Obedience
  • Leash Pulling
  • Reactivity / Aggression
  • Separation Anxiety
  • Potty Training

Training Formats Offered

  • Private Lessons
  • Group Classes
  • In-Home
  • Board and Train
  • Video Calls

Program Formats

  • Sessions Package
  • Intensive Program

Types of Dogs

  • Small
  • Working

Age of Dogs Trained

  • Puppy (<1 year)

Dog Training Methodology

Methods: 

  • Balanced Training

Equipment: 

  • E-Collars

Teach Your K9 focuses on dog-human relationship training, helping owners understand how to teach their dog and have fun. They aim to develop well-behaved canine companions that fit individual lifestyles.

They offer private and group classes, including Foundation Building, Relationship Building Games, Basic Obedience, Obedience Intensive, K9 Management, Introduction to Agility, Boot Camp, K9 Scent Work, E-Collar training, House Training, Tricks to fun leash walking, Introducing a new dog to your pack, and How to pick the right dog for your family.

They can specialize programs for individual needs, with private lessons available at home. Workshops are also offered on topics like bite work, protection work, grooming, advanced agility, dog CPR, and first aid. They also provide board and train services.

Testimonials

“Shirley has an incredible ability, not only to understand dogs, but to work with both dogs and their owners to find the best solutions. I’ve seen her work with many different breeds, addressing the individual needs of each dog. She certainly worked magic with mine!”
– Radney Foster

“We love Shirley! It really eases our minds to know that Rudy is having so much fun with his friends when we are away.”
– Robbie Brooks Moore

“Shirley fostered Robbie from Middle Tennessee Boxer Rescue after being told he was aggressive and was about to be euthanized. After 2 months of teaching Robbie, I adopted him and I can’t be more thrilled to have my best friend. Shirley is amazing at what she does.”
– Jessica Rae

About the Trainer

Teach Your K9, led by Shirley Catalina, specializes in dog-human relationship training, aiming to help owners understand how to teach their dogs while having fun. They are committed to providing quality training to develop well-behaved canine companions that fit individual lifestyles.

They offer a variety of services including private and group classes, with private lessons available at the client’s home. Their programs cover Foundation Building, Relationship Building Games, Basic Obedience, Obedience Intensive, K9 Management, Introduction to Agility, Boot Camp, K9 Scent Work, E-Collar training, House Training, and Leash Walking.

Teach Your K9 also provides workshops on specialized topics such as bite work, protection work, grooming your dog, advanced agility, dog CPR, and first aid. Additionally, they offer board and train services and pet boarding. Shirley Catalina has 35 years of experience in animal behavior and focuses on empowering owners in the training process.

Accomplishments

Shirley Catalina, the primary trainer, has 35 years of experience in animal behavior. She has worked extensively with Middle Tennessee Boxer Rescue, assisting with dogs that had significant behavioral issues and helping them become well-adjusted family members.

She is recognized for her “remarkable knowledge and insight into dog psychology” and her “excellent ability to read and understand our canine friends.”

How to Get Started!

Clients can request to book a 1-hour training session directly through the website. For Board and Train or Group Training Sessions, clients are instructed to contact Teach Your K9 for more information. A contact form is available on their website for inquiries.

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  • 35 Years Experience

  • wheelchair accessible parking

Other Services Offered

  • Pet boarding service
  • Pet groomer

Location

1140 New Hwy 7, Columbia, TN 38401

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