Thunderhawk Canine, LLC is Middle Tennessee's Premier Dog Training Facility. Trusted and recommended by Cookeville and the Upper Cumberland's Veterianry Community. Offering group obedience class, private sessions, and In-Board Training options, our trainers are experienced with everything from basic obedience, to competition coaching, to clinical behavior problems.
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Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultation
Canine Good Citizen preparation
Leash training
Obedience training
Puppy training
How training happens
Board and train
Day training
Group classes
Owner coachingCustomer-reported
Private training
Dog age
Puppies
Training level
Advanced obedience
Advanced training
Beginner trainingCustomer-reported
Intermediate training
Assistance and working dogs
Police K9 training
Protection training
Service dog training
Therapy dog training
Dog sports
Agility
Dock diving
Rally obedience
Scent work
Trick training
Additional services
Boarding
Daycare
Dog walking
Other listed services
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Akc Community Canine
Akc Tricks
Behavior Class
Blow Dry
Canine Classes
Canine First Aid
Certified Behavior Consultant
Continuing Education
Dog Parents
Dog Shows
Dog's Behaviors
Education Classes
Education Programs
Emotional Support Animal
Emotional Support Dog
Handling Classes
In-Board Training Programs
In-Home Consult
Novice Course
Off Leash
Problem Behaviors
Protection Sports
Scent Detection
Sport Dogs
Teaching Classes
Virtual Coaching
Weekly Class
Weekly Lessons
Weight Pulling
Working Dog
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Questions & answers
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What people have asked about this business.
Do they use shock collars?
Hi Diane! Thank you for reaching out. We do not generally introduce any remote training in group classes. If you choose to do private sessions, we can help train using any methodology or tools that you are most comfortable with. We do use remote collars on our in-board program for a reliable come behavior.
Community answer · Thunderhawk Canine LLC · 2024-09-21
I have a medium to large dog that I would like to have trained as a service dog for me to help me with my Diabetes. I would like an idea of how much it would be to get him certified as a service dog. Please advise.
I am so sorry that we missed this question. We do offer assistance training diabetic alert dogs. The cost is dependent on which programs are used to build the reliable obedience and task training needed. If you are still in need, I am happy to have some give you a call or set up a free virtual conversation to discuss it all in detail. Any service dog work has a lot of ins and outs, and we are happy to share our expertise.
Community answer · Thunderhawk Canine LLC · 2025-09-21
I need lots of help with my dog Halo. He will be a year old in October and still refuses to be potty trained and he refuses the leash. Can anyone help with this?
Hi Tia!
We have a variety of training programs to explore, all detailed on our website www.thunderhawkcanine.com. That said, I think you would be best served by starting with a private training session. The trainer and you could discuss your specific needs and areas of concern and develop a plan of action to get there. We cover a ton of info in that first session- including environmental management to prevent issues, training appropriate behaviors, and realistic goals. Private sessions cost $45 at our facility (Thunderhawk's Academy on 111) and $60 to meet in your home or alternate location, provided its within 30 miles of our facility.
Booking requests can be made via the website as well. Looking forward to helping you guys get started.
Community answer · Thunderhawk Canine LLC · 2019-09-21
I'm very sorry in the delay of answering this. Still getting the hang of the Google community :-)
We do not offer standard boarding services outside of our training programs.
Community answer · Thunderhawk Canine LLC · 2019-09-21
Can you stay with your dog and have the trainers help YOU to train your dog???
Hi Angel! We absolutely do offer programs where you can get coaching on how to most effectively work with your dog. Our group classes and private sessions both fill that roll. The details of both are on our website www.thunderhawkcanine.com, as is booking options. Please let us know if we can help in any way :-)
-Christie, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA
Owner, Thunderhawk Canine
Community answer · Thunderhawk Canine LLC · 2019-09-21
5/5Thunderhawk Canine is hands down the most knowledgeable, talented, and dedicated team of trainers in the Upper Cumberland area. For me, they will always hold a special place in my heart.
Christie, the visionary behind Thunderhawk Canine, has been immersed in the dog world for de…Read full reviewClose full review
Thunderhawk Canine is hands down the most knowledgeable, talented, and dedicated team of trainers in the Upper Cumberland area. For me, they will always hold a special place in my heart.
Christie, the visionary behind Thunderhawk Canine, has been immersed in the dog world for decades. Her journey began as a child, when she passionately begged her parents to let her foster a dog—an experience that sparked a lifelong love for animals and evolved into the thriving business we see today.
With an incredible depth of expertise, Christie is committed to ongoing education—not only for herself and her staff but for every client she works with. Her passion for learning and teaching ensures that every dog and owner receives top-tier training and care.
When life became overwhelming, Christie adopted my first heart dog and transformed her into one of the smartest, most amazing companions I could have imagined. From obedience and agility to therapy dog training, Thunderhawk Canine truly does it all. If you’re looking for the best partner to guide you and your furry friend, look no further than Thunderhawk Canine—they are simply unmatched.
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jordyn walker
5/5
Absolutely wonderful experience with the puppy classes!
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Joel
5/5I used Thunderhawk K9 for a former dog of mine. He was a rescue with extreme separation anxiety, and had no training. I enrolled in their online dog training program, and their videos and instructors were incredible. My dog learned basic behaviors very quickly with their help. He…Read full reviewClose full review
I used Thunderhawk K9 for a former dog of mine. He was a rescue with extreme separation anxiety, and had no training. I enrolled in their online dog training program, and their videos and instructors were incredible. My dog learned basic behaviors very quickly with their help. He unfortunately still suffered from anxiety, but that is in no part a reflection of Thunderhawk. The trainers are very knowledgeable and happy to help trouble shoot. The best part is that they don’t just tell you what the dog needs to do, but showed me what I needed to do as well. They are also willing to do what many trainers won’t, aka managing expectations about the results you may achieve. I will recommend them to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, honest, and trustworthy training facility.
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Rebecca Culley-Healey
5/5
This lady knows dogs and dog behavior and has a passion for what she does. If you're on the fence trying to decide whether or not to choose Thunderhawk Canine for training, know that Christie and the entire staff are full of integrity and are an excellent choice.
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Mandy Cumby
5/5
Christie and her crew are fantastic!!
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