Puppy Training in Cookeville, TN — Off Leash K9 Training
Positive, private puppy programs for pups under 5 months — potty training, socialization, bite inhibition, and first commands from day one.
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Quick Answer: Puppy Training in Cookeville
Puppy training in Cookeville at Off Leash K9 Training runs $100–$1,700. Pups under 5 months train with the clicker/treat method — never an e-collar. Start with a $100 one-hour consultation, enroll in the $400 AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Package (six private lessons), or choose an immersive puppy board & train ($850 for one week, $1,700 for two) for pups aged 8 weeks up to 5 months. E-collar obedience begins at 5 months, when your pup graduates into Basic Obedience. Free phone consultations at (615) 905-6559.
Three Ways to Start Your Puppy
Every puppy program is completely private — no group classes. Here’s the path most Cookeville puppy owners follow.
1. Puppy Consultation — $100
One hour, one-on-one, focused on the questions every new puppy owner has: potty training, nutrition, first aid, vaccination schedules, marker training concepts, positive behavioral shaping, and socializing and imprinting. And if a phone call is all you need first, phone consultations are free.
2. AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Package — $400
Six completely private, 30-minute positive-reinforcement classes over six weeks. Class topics include potty training, nutrition, first aid, vaccination schedules, socializing & imprinting, and positive behavioral shaping. Commands covered can include come, sit, place, heel, and down. An AKC S.T.A.R. certificate is issued upon completion. Puppy classes are not a replacement for Basic Obedience (which starts at 5 months due to your dog’s growth and socialization window) — they’re designed to give you both the foundation needed to excel.
3. Puppy Board & Train — $850 (1 week) / $1,700 (2 weeks)
An immersive program for pups aged 8 weeks up to 5 months. Your puppy lives with a certified trainer and concentrates on nutrition, crate training, bite inhibition, and marker training concepts, with commands including come and sit with some leash handling. Choose one week ($850) or two ($1,700) for more repetition before your pup comes home.
What Your Puppy Learns (and How)
- House training that sticks. Your puppy learns to let you know when they need to go, so accidents in the house actually stop.
- Clicker & marker training. A clicker instantly marks the desired behavior and is immediately followed by a treat. Your pup learns commands faster because the correct behavior is marked the moment it happens.
- Socialization and imprinting. The under-5-months window shapes your dog for life — positive exposure is built into every puppy program.
- Bite inhibition and crate training. Covered in depth in the board & train programs, so nipping and crate stress are handled before they become adult habits.
- First commands. Come, sit, place, heel, and down — the same foundation our Basic Obedience program builds on at 5 months.
Puppy Training Ages: What Starts When
- 8 weeks – 5 months: Puppy board & train eligibility window. Consultations and the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Package serve this whole range — all training uses the clicker/treat method.
- Under 5 months: No e-collar, period. Positive reinforcement only, building the foundation for basic obedience.
- 5 months and up: Your dog is ready for e-collar Basic Obedience — the four-lesson, $650 program where off-leash reliability begins.
Who Puppy Training Is For — and Who It Isn’t
A great fit if: you just brought home a pup between 8 weeks and 5 months; you’re fighting potty accidents, nipping, or crate meltdowns; you want the AKC S.T.A.R. certificate; or you’d rather a certified trainer handle the hardest weeks through a board & train.
Not the right page if: your dog is already 5 months or older — go straight to Basic Obedience, where e-collar training starts. Not sure which fits? Take the free assessment or call — we’ll recommend the right program, not the most expensive one.
Puppy Training Prices in Cookeville
| Program | Length | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Puppy Consultation | 1 hour | $100 |
| AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Package | 6 lessons (30 min, private, over 6 weeks) | $400 |
| 1 Week Puppy Board & Train | 1 week (pups 8 wks–5 mo) | $850 |
| 2 Week Puppy Board & Train | 2 weeks (pups 8 wks–5 mo) | $1,700 |
If you’re not completely amazed and 100% satisfied in the first lesson, the lesson is free.* See the full price list for all 18 programs, or compare packages in our Cookeville dog training cost guide.
*Guarantee applies to program participants; see program terms.
What Cookeville Puppy Owners Say
“Simply the Best!” — “Our Vizsla, Harper, just completed a two week board and train with OLK9. Harper is a very energetic puppy and was a handful before training. I cannot express enough how happy I am with the training she has received. I especially appreciated them sending me photo and video updates.”
“Amazing Results!” — “After the very first lesson he mastered ‘come’ and ‘sit.’ Now I can actually tell him to sit in a place of my choosing and he will stay there, regardless of distractions, until I give him the release command. The training method is easy to follow and works great.”
“Look No Further!” — “Before my dog left he would not mind and was very disobedient. After the 2 week program my dog is now minding and obeying commands.”
Read more on our testimonials page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does puppy training cost in Cookeville?
Puppy training at Off Leash K9 Training Cookeville costs $100–$1,700. A one-hour Puppy Consultation is $100, the six-lesson AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Package is $400, and immersive puppy board & train programs run $850 (1 week) or $1,700 (2 weeks) for pups aged 8 weeks up to 5 months. All prices are published on the pricing page.
At what age should I start training my puppy?
Start at Off Leash K9 Training Cookeville as soon as your puppy comes home — puppy board & train accepts pups from 8 weeks old. Under 5 months, all training uses the clicker/treat method to build a foundation for basic obedience. E-collar training generally begins once a dog is at least 5 months old, due to the growth and socialization window.
Do you use e-collars on puppies?
No. Off Leash K9 Training Cookeville does not start e-collar training until a dog is at least 5 months old. Puppies train with the clicker/treat method: a clicker instantly marks the desired behavior and is immediately followed by a treat, so your pup learns commands faster and builds the foundation for Basic Obedience.
What does the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Package include?
The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Package at Off Leash K9 Training Cookeville is six completely private 30-minute positive-reinforcement classes over six weeks, covering potty training, nutrition, first aid, vaccination schedules, socializing and imprinting, and commands like come, sit, place, heel, and down. An AKC S.T.A.R. certificate is issued upon completion.
What does a puppy board & train cover?
Puppy board & train at Off Leash K9 Training Cookeville is a one- or two-week immersive program for pups aged 8 weeks up to 5 months. It concentrates on nutrition, crate training, bite inhibition, and marker training concepts, plus commands including come and sit with some leash handling. It costs $850 for one week or $1,700 for two weeks.
Where do puppy lessons happen if there's no storefront?
Off Leash K9 Training Cookeville is a service-area business — puppy lessons are completely private and happen in real-world locations around Cookeville, Crossville, Sparta, and Algood rather than at a facility. We're open 9AM–9PM, seven days a week; call (615) 905-6559 for a free phone consultation.
Ready to Start Your Puppy Right?
The habits your puppy builds before 5 months last a lifetime. Free phone consultations, 7 days a week, 9AM–9PM.