Troubled to Trained

Training is delivered through one-on-one in-home or facility sessions, or an intensive 5-day board-and-train program where dogs learn sit, down, stay, leave it, and come. Each program is customized based on a behavior assessment. In-home training includes a free copy of the book “Troubled to Trained.” Board-and-train clients receive daily video updates and personalized progress reports. AKC Canine Good Citizen certification is available. Follow-up support is provided to reinforce training.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed. A free evaluation is offered to assess needs and determine cost. Board-and-train program includes a money-back guarantee for the 5-command course. In-home sessions are 90 minutes; facility sessions are 60 minutes. Follow-up sessions are offered at no additional cost.

Policies

No cancellation or rescheduling policies are explicitly stated. However, Shane offers follow-up sessions at no extra cost and maintains open communication throughout training. The board-and-train program includes a money-back guarantee if the five commands are not learned in five days.

Trained by Shane Hawkins, Troubled to Trained offers personalized dog training services designed to transform problematic behaviors such as aggression, fearfulness, and separation anxiety. Shane provides both in-home and facility-based training sessions, tailoring methods to each dog’s unique temperament and needs using techniques like food motivation, marker training, and e-collar training. He also offers an intensive board-and-train program where dogs learn five key commands in five days, backed by a money-back guarantee. Shane’s approach is rooted in his experience with Operation Second Chance, a rescue program where he trained high-risk dogs for adoption, and he authored the book “Troubled to Trained” to help owners understand canine behavior. He provides free copies of his book with in-home sessions and offers AKC Canine Good Citizen certification. Additional services include dog walking and day care. His training philosophy emphasizes leadership, consistency, and building trust between dog and owner.

Shane serves clients in Blount County, Tennessee, and is available seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. He prioritizes communication, sending daily videos and updates during board-and-train programs and offering follow-up sessions at no extra cost to reinforce progress.

Clients appreciate his calm demeanor, deep understanding of dog behavior, and ability to resolve issues other trainers couldn’t, especially with reactive, anxious, or aggressive dogs.

Shane’s methods are practical, instinct-based, and focused on long-term behavioral change rather than quick fixes.

Accomplishments

Shane Hawkins developed his training methods while working with high-risk rescue dogs through Operation Second Chance in Georgia, where he trained dogs with severe behavioral issues for adoption. He authored the book “Troubled to Trained,” which highlights successful transformations of dogs once deemed untrainable, including “Superstar Sonja.” His methods have helped dogs that were at risk of euthanasia, and he is recognized by clients for turning around extreme cases of aggression and anxiety.

How to Get Started!

Begin with a free evaluation by calling (865) 336-0000. During the evaluation, Shane assesses the dog’s behavior, temperament, and owner goals to recommend the best training approach—whether in-home sessions, facility training, or board-and-train. Clients receive a free copy of the book “Troubled to Trained” with in-home sessions.