Tri Cities Border Collies
Service area: Serves Northeast Tennessee (Bristol, Kingsport, Johnson City) and surrounding areas in North Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky, Georgia, and South Carolina.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Competition / Agility
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Puppy Training
- Basic Obedience
- Recall
- Leash Pulling
- Separation Anxiety
- Reactivity / Aggression
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- In-Home
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
- Day Training
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
Types of Dogs
- Herding
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
Training is integrated with puppy adoption, focusing on family readiness, basic obedience, recall, leash manners, and behavior adjustment for households with children and other pets. Ongoing support is provided to new owners, with sessions likely tailored to individual puppy development and home environment.
Pricing & Policies
Policies
One client reported being denied a partial refund for a deaf puppy unless the dog was returned, indicating a strict no-refund policy unless the dog is returned. No other policies are stated.
Testimonials
My family and I have gotten two border collies from Ron at Tri Cities Border Collies. In 2014, we got Teddy. We met Teddy and his litter mates and parents shortly after he was born. Ron allowed us to visit frequently to play with and bond with Teddy until he was ready to come to his forever home with my husband and I. During this period, we met Shiloh and loved her. We told Ron that whenever she had pups, we wanted one of hers and in 2015, we followed the same process and brought home Jack. Both boys are amazing with other animals and children. We have since had 3 children of our own and Teddy and Jack have adjusted well to each addition. Ron breeds the most even tempered dogs and Ron was an absolute joy to work with while adding fur babies to our family!!! Our hearts are so full thanks to Ron!! I highly recommend Tri Cities Border Collies!!
– Client
Adopted a pup in March 2022, didn’t realize he was deaf until about a week after adoption. After becoming attached to him we requested a partial refund but we would keep him. Ron absolutely refused unless we abandon/return the pup for another. We’re not that heartless, but this puppy mill is heartless. He is a wonderful dog, but it is a challenge and we think we should get a partial refund. This place takes no consideration to the bond people and dogs makes. When I asked Ron if a deaf dog upon return would be killed, he would not answer me. So I believe in asking for a 50% refund was very reasonable on my part. Considering he got $1000 and I got partial dog.
– Client
Ron was very helpful and i bought a breeding pair of border collies from him. Wonderful pups and a nice addition to my family. I’ve sort of spoiled them a bit and we spend many happy hours together.
Thank you Ron
– Client
About the Trainer
Tri Cities Border Collies is a dog breeding and training business located in Northeast Tennessee near Bristol, Kingsport, and Johnson City. They specialize in breeding purebred Border Collies that are gentle, even-tempered, and family-ready, with a focus on humane practices and membership in the American Border Collie Association. While primarily known as a breeder, they also provide dog training services to help families integrate their Border Collies into home life. Clients report success with training their dogs in family settings, including adjustment to children and other animals. Their training approach appears to emphasize positive bonding and temperament development, rooted in their breeding standards.
They serve clients primarily from Tennessee, North Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky, Georgia, and South Carolina, with placements across the United States. Their training services are closely tied to their breeding program, ensuring puppies are socialized and prepared for life with families. Training support is offered to new owners as part of the puppy adoption process.
Accomplishments
Members of the American Border Collie Association; breeding dogs are also members; puppies are described as “family ready” with even temperaments; multiple clients have adopted multiple puppies over years with successful outcomes.
How to Get Started!
Potential clients visit the breeder’s location to meet puppies and parents shortly after birth, bond with the puppy before adoption, and receive ongoing training support as the puppy transitions to its new home.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Hours
Monday: 10am-5pm
Tuesday: 10am-5pm
Wednesday: 10am-5pm
Thursday: 10am-5pm
Friday: 10am-5pm
Saturday: 10am-5pm
Sunday: 9am-5pm
Associations
- Accredited
Languages
- English
Other Services Offered
- Dog breeder
Location
138 Lana Bowman Ln, Jonesborough, TN 37659Listing Tools for Trainers
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