Love Your Dog Through Leadership!
With over 25 years of professional experience, we offer balanced, permission-based dog training designed to build trust, structure, and lasting results. Whether you're working on obedience, behavior issues, or advanced training, our experienced trainers are here to help.
Our 35-acre training facility in Lyles, TN, just 45 minutes west of Nashville, provides a მშვიდ, spacious environment ideal for focused learning.
Our services include:
• Basic & advanced obedience training
• Behavior modification
• Customized training programs
• Safe, structured training environment
• Van service available for your convenience
We’re committed to helping you build a strong, respectful relationship with your dog through cle
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultation
Crate training
House training
Leash training
Obedience training
How training happens
Board and train
In-home training
Owner coachingCustomer-reported
Dog age
Puppies
Training level
Advanced obedience
Advanced training
Support between sessions
Personalized training plans
Refresher trainingCustomer-reported
Assistance and working dogs
Detection dog training
Therapy dog training
Your dog’s background
Rescue dogs
Training approach
Balanced training
Additional services
Boarding
Daycare
Grooming
Other listed services
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Additional Training
Clean Up
Collar Training
Day Stay
Ear Cleaning
Facility Training
Full Bath
Full Groom
Healthy Dog Treats
Individual Exercise
Leash Hike
Nail Trim
Pest Control
Public Access Training
Scent Detection Groups
Scent Detection Training
Training Routine
Transportation Service
Veterinary Care
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5/5We are so incredibly thankful for Thurman’s Place. We sent both of our dogs (2 years and 6 months) and it’s been a blessing! All of the trainers and staff are very kind, incredibly knowledgeable, and love each one of the dogs that go through the program. Chuck and Carley LOVE goi…Read full reviewClose full review
We are so incredibly thankful for Thurman’s Place. We sent both of our dogs (2 years and 6 months) and it’s been a blessing! All of the trainers and staff are very kind, incredibly knowledgeable, and love each one of the dogs that go through the program. Chuck and Carley LOVE going back to board and play. It’s genuinely their Disney World and our peace of mind while we are traveling and have to be away from them. If you are thinking about sending your fur-baby there…you should run, not walk! You will NOT regret it!
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Rene Ciarametaro
5/5
We LOVE Thurman's Place for boarding our mini golden doodle, Moose! The staff is super responsive to questions and are always kind and loving to our Moose! It is wonderful to go on vacation and know he is well taken care of and that he is loves where he is boarded! We would recommend Thurman's to anyone -for boarding or training! Moose was also trained there! Thank you Thurman's Place!
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Summer Aukerman
5/5
We always hate leaving our dog but know he has the time of his life when he is at Thurmans Place! We appreciate their prompt communication and pictures on instagram so we can see him while we are apart!
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Angela Stannard
5/5Thurman's Place is the best experience for both a dog and its owner. The staff are BEYOND amazing! Aside from the love and care my dog got from each and every person at Thurman's his training was outstanding. When they picked my dog up he was a mess - barking, whining, trying …Read full reviewClose full review
Thurman's Place is the best experience for both a dog and its owner. The staff are BEYOND amazing! Aside from the love and care my dog got from each and every person at Thurman's his training was outstanding. When they picked my dog up he was a mess - barking, whining, trying to run out the door, etc. When he returned home I put him on place and he stayed there, door wide open! The staff sent me photos during his stay which I loved. THANK YOU THURMAN'S!!!
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Diane Flournoy
5/5Thurman’s Place is the ONLY place we would ever consider for boarding our two dogs. Our now 5-year old dogs are graduates of Thurman’s Right Paw program, and their behavior is admired by everyone who sees them. Karen and her staff not only LOVE dogs, they KNOW dogs. They take the…Read full reviewClose full review
Thurman’s Place is the ONLY place we would ever consider for boarding our two dogs. Our now 5-year old dogs are graduates of Thurman’s Right Paw program, and their behavior is admired by everyone who sees them. Karen and her staff not only LOVE dogs, they KNOW dogs. They take the time to interact with their boarders on an individual basis, and the result is content, happy, well-adjusted pups. The facility is sparking clean, and the boarding areas are roomy and comfortable. If you have any doubts about Thurman’s Place, just board your dog for a one-night Groom and Play stay. You will NOT be disappointed!!
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