Troubled to Trained

We have a new Australian Shepard puppy who is about to turn 10 weeks old. Shane came to our home for puppy training and also teaching us to handle and progress the training on our own. We saw amazing results and learned so much in just an hour and a half. We are eager and excited to continue doing what he taught all of us, we will be using Shane once our puppy turns 6 months for further training. Highly recommend.

I can’t recommend Shane with Troubled to Train dog training highly enough. If you’re looking for a professional dog trainer in the Knoxville/Maryville area, he is outstanding. Jake and I worked with Shane in a variety of settings that included in-home training sessions, sessions at his training facility, dog park training, and a 5-day off-leash board and train. The structure of the program was incredibly effective because Jake learned how to behave not just in controlled settings, but in real-world environments. Shane has a deep understanding of dog behavior and communication, and he does a great job teaching the owner as well as the dog. He explains the reasoning behind the training so you feel confident continuing it on your own. Every session was practical, thoughtful, and tailored to Jake’s needs. The off-leash training was especially impressive. Jake’s responsiveness, focus, and overall behavior improved dramatically. Shane also worked with us in public settings like the dog park so Jake could practice staying calm and listening even with distractions. Beyond the technical training, Shane clearly cares about the dogs and their owners. He’s patient, knowledgeable, and invested in long-term success, not just quick results. If you’re dealing with behavior issues, reactivity, leash pulling, or you want reliable off-leash training, I highly recommend Troubled to Train dog training. Working with Shane has been one of the best investments I’ve made for Jake.