Website: https://thankdogtraining.com/
Thank Dog! Training is a dog training and behavior modification service operating in the Greater Nashville area of Tennessee. The business is owned and run by trainer Noelle Blessey, who emphasizes individualized programs over standardized lesson plans, stating, “Dogs are individuals as much as humans are – there is no cookie cutter solution.” The company describes its approach as holistic, “treating the dog as a whole” while also accounting for the owners and the home environment, and it focuses on addressing the root causes of behavior rather than managing symptoms.
Services
Thank Dog! Training offers a range of programs for dogs at different stages and with different needs:
- Basic Obedience Training
- Behavior Modification, which the company identifies as its specialty
- Off-Leash Dog Training
- Puppy Training, for puppies six months and under
- In-Home Dog Training
- Board and Train
Behavior modification is identified as the company’s core focus, with the website stating, “Behavior modification is not just our specialty. It’s our passion.” The company specializes in aggression and serious behavioral issues and positions itself as an advocate for dogs that others have given up on or labeled beyond help. Behaviors it addresses include aggression, fear, and anxiety. Its philosophy centers on understanding root causes rather than surface behaviors, noting that “many of the concerning behaviors that dogs display are based more in confusion than anything else,” and that dogs often need help understanding the world from a less intimidating perspective rather than punishment-based corrections. The process begins with a thorough behavioral consultation, after which training can take the form of in-home sessions, a board-and-train program, or a combination, with ongoing unlimited troubleshooting.
In-home training uses the household environment as the training ground and comes in two main formats. In the “Train the Owner” format, one-on-one sessions teach the owner to become an effective trainer, with a progress-based timeline so that new material is introduced only when the owner and dog are ready. In the “Day Training” format, a professional trainer works with the dog while the owner manages their schedule, with weekly follow-up lessons to pass the new skills back to the owner. The company notes that the initial consultation is free and that all training includes a “Train the Owner” component emphasizing human-dog communication.
The Board and Train program is described as “a unique version of dog sleep-away camp that takes place in a home setting,” where a dog receives training while being included in daily activities. The company frames this as “true lifestyle training that he will continue when he comes home to you.” The program includes customized training tailored to owner-set objectives, immersion in a structured daily schedule, socialization and enrichment activities, an owner-training component, free admission into the group training club, and ongoing support that the company describes as “unlimited troubleshooting.” The stated aim is that owners “truly see a dramatic change in their dogs and their behavior in less time,” with owner education included so that dogs maintain their skills at home.
About
The business is led by owner and trainer Noelle Blessey. Its training philosophy centers on individualized, root-cause-focused work and a holistic view of the dog within its household and environment. The company notes that its work has been featured by outlets including the Today Show, Cesar’s Way, Access Hollywood, and Bark magazine.
Location & Contact
Thank Dog! Training serves the Greater Nashville area, including Nashville, East Nashville, Brentwood, and Hendersonville, Tennessee. The business can be reached by phone at (615) 933-6393 or by email at [email protected]. A phone consultation can be booked through the company’s online scheduling link.
Additional Information
The company holds a 5.0-star Google rating. Prospective clients are encouraged to begin with a consultation so that a program can be matched to the individual dog and household. Specific pricing, program durations, and business hours are not published on the website.
Profile compiled from the company’s official website (thankdogtraining.com).