Dog Training Sevierville TN — Off-Leash Obedience at the Gateway to the Smokies

Sevierville sits at the front door of the Great Smoky Mountains—12 million tourists a year funnel through the Parkway (US-441), foot traffic swarms Tanger Outlets and the Governor's Palace corridor, and the Memorial River Trail Greenway fills up every weekend with joggers, cyclists, and off-leash dogs. If your dog loses its mind the second you leave the driveway, dog training in Sevierville, TN with Off Leash K9 gives you the tools to fix it—permanently.

We don't train for quiet living rooms. We build obedience that survives Dolly Parton Parkway on a Saturday afternoon, holds steady on the crowded greenway near Sevierville City Park, and stays locked in through the chaos of a Veterans Blvd shopping run. Real distractions, real environments, real results—backed by 700+ Google reviews and a 4.9-star rating.

Sevierville Neighborhoods & Nearby Areas We Serve

We work with dogs and owners across Sevierville and the entire Sevier County gateway:

• Sevierville core: downtown/Courthouse area, Bruce Street, Dolly Parton Pkwy (US-411/SR-35), Parkway (US-441), Veterans Blvd, Winfield Dunn Pkwy (TN-66), and the 37862/37864/37876 zip codes
• Sevier County: Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Seymour, Kodak, Boyds Creek, Wears Valley, New Center, Jones Cove
• Quick connections: Maryville and Alcoa via Chapman Hwy/US-411, Knoxville metro via I-40/TN-66, Morristown via US-411 north

What Dog Training in Sevierville Looks Like

Start with a free phone consultation—we ask about your dog's breed, age, daily routine, and the specific behaviors driving you crazy. Then we recommend the fastest path to results. No pressure, no upsell.

For board-and-train, your dog's daily schedule alternates between focused obedience drills, controlled exposure to real distractions (parking lots, foot traffic, other dogs), structured place work, and deliberate downtime that teaches the dog how to simply settle. That calm-switch matters most for Sevierville families—living in a tourist corridor means your dog encounters more strangers, more noise, and more chaos on a random Tuesday than most suburban dogs see in a month. We train for that reality.

For private lessons, each session targets one or two skills with bite-size homework you can knock out in 10 minutes a day. We start with leash communication and marker clarity, then layer recall, place, and threshold manners before proofing in progressively busier environments—your neighborhood first, then Sevierville City Park, then a Saturday afternoon on the Parkway with the full tourist crowd as your distraction layer.

Frequently Asked Questions — Dog Training Sevierville TN

How much does dog training cost in Sevierville, TN?

Programs range from $450 to $3,500. Basic Obedience private lessons are $650 for 4 weeks. The 2-Week Board & Train—our most popular option for Sevier County families—is $2,900 and includes pickup/delivery, e-collar, training leash, a 2-hour transfer session, and lifetime support. The Basic & Advanced Combo is $1,000 for 8 weeks. In-home training starts at $850. Aggression programs range from $1,100 (private lessons) to $3,500 (board-and-train). See every option on our Prices & Packages page.

Do you have a trainer based in Sevierville?

Yes. Morgan H. is our Sevierville-based trainer—Pet First Aid & CPR certified, experienced in obedience, agility, and scent work. She trains in the same parks, greenways, and tourist-zone corridors your dog encounters daily. For board-and-train, we also offer pickup and delivery within a one-hour radius of our Knoxville facility at 3511 Overlook Circle, 37909.

Can you help with leash reactivity or dog aggression?

That's one of our specialties. Our Aggression & Anxiety program ($1,100 for private lessons or $3,500 board-and-train) uses desensitization, counter-conditioning, and structured obedience to address leash lunging, dog-to-dog reactivity, fear aggression, resource guarding, and territorial behavior. These issues are especially intense in Sevierville where dogs are constantly exposed to tourist crowds, unfamiliar dogs, and high-traffic environments.

What age can my puppy start training?

We take puppies as young as 8 weeks. Early training during the critical socialization window (8–16 weeks) prevents fear aggression, separation anxiety, and resource guarding before they develop. Our AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy program includes 6 private positive-reinforcement sessions over 6 weeks.

What training method do you use?

We use a balanced, marker-based system—clear communication paired with fair structure. All programs include a modern e-collar (100+ stimulation levels; most dogs work at 5–15, similar to a TENS unit) and a 20-foot training leash. The result is a confident dog who listens because the rules are clear, not because they're afraid. Read more about our trainers and approach.

Where can I see your reviews and before/after videos?

We have 700+ Google reviews with a 4.9-star rating. Read detailed stories on our Testimonials page, watch 1,500+ before-and-after videos on our YouTube channel, or go straight to our Google Business profile.