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Good dogs.
Calmer homes.
Real results.

Home-Based Dog Training in Chattanooga, TN

350+ dogs trained since 2020
10+ yrs experience
Chattanooga born & based
Lifetime support
Google Reviews 4.9 52 reviews Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 52 Google reviews.
He walks next to us off leash now too!

Chynna Vidrio

K9 Ambitions Dog trainer · Chattanooga, TN Read all reviews on Google (opens our Google Business Profile in a new tab)
Pick your path

Three ways to train.
One result: a dog you're proud of.

Pick by how involved you want to be, not by how many weeks it runs.

10% off till Dec 31

Board & Train

Your dog stays with us for a deep reset, daily structured work and a clean go-home handoff.

Your involvementLightest
Length
2 / 3 / 5 weeks
Schedule
Full-time or Mon–Fri
Price
$1,500 – $3,250
Best for
Resets & behavior work
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Private Lessons

Weekly one-on-one coaching with you as the handler. Custom pace, custom goals.

Your involvementHands-on
Lessons
As many as you want
Schedule
Weekly lessons
Price
$150 a lesson
Best for
Hands-on owners
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E-Learning Academy

Step-by-step courses with trainer video demos, anywhere in the US, with your trainer's feedback every week.

Your involvementYou, every day
Length
3- or 8-week plan, your pace
Schedule
Homework every week
Price
$199.99 – $599.99
Best for
Owners at any distance
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How it works

From "help, my dog is nuts"
to "I can't believe this is the same dog."

Four steps. No mystery. No upsells. Every in-person program follows this arc.

Step 1: Free consult

30 minutes on a call. We hear your dog's story, your goals, and your household. No pressure, no script.

Step 2: Custom plan

A fit recommendation based on honesty, not margin. We point you to the smallest right-sized package.

Step 3: Structured training

Daily repetitions in real environments — home, parks, stores. Every skill gets proofed where it counts.

Step 4: Owner handoff

We train you, not just your dog. Go-home sessions, homework, and lifetime support to keep it sticky.

Real dogs, real homes

Dogs who used to pull, bark, counter-surf,
and ignore their name — now don't.

A small sample of the pack. Every dog below came to us with a "problem" behavior. Every one went home with a clear routine, a reliable recall, and owners who knew what to do next.

350+ dogs trained since 2020

Want to see your dog in this grid?

Tell us what's going wrong at home. We'll tell you honestly which program fixes it, and how long it should take. Free · 30 minutes · no obligation

Google Reviews

4.9/5 from 52 Google reviews

The dog that came home to us was a completely different dog, in the very best way.

The dog that came home to us was a completely different dog, in the very best way. Molly 3.0, if you will. And since that time we have had follow-up, in our home, and Elizabeth has been available and supportive, offering guidance and assistance via text and phone call. Absolutely worth every penny.

Lexi Finkle Google review

…the transformation we’ve seen in our dogs is priceless.

We had our dogs go through her intensive, thoughtful 5-week training program, and the entire process was so easy from start to finish. … But honestly, the transformation we’ve seen in our dogs is priceless. We get to spend more time simply enjoying our dogs because they are happier, more confident, and so much better behaved.

Megan Daniels Google review

My puppy made amazing progress in his 5 weeks!

My puppy made amazing progress in his 5 weeks! He learned that the human is the leader, not just a source of food and play. I learned how to keep his training going and work with him for lasting results. He was always happy to see Elizabeth and always happy to return home. He clearly had a good time at boarding school while learning so much!

Kathleen Locker Google review

Elizabeth did a great job with our beloved little psycho Aussiedoodle.

Elizabeth did a great job with our beloved little psycho Aussiedoodle. He’s still got a lot to learn and a lot of calming to do but he now knows lots of commands and is more attentive than before the 5wk course. Elizabeth is also great at helping out after training with tips for further corrections. Highly recommend!

Tony Pritchard Google review

…we could not be happier with how well he has done!

We sent our pup to Elizabeth for the 3 week board & train and we could not be happier with how well he has done! Not only did he come back with a strong foundation of all the essential basics, but Elizabeth takes the time to make sure YOU feel confident maintaining the training and makes sure you have all the resources you need.

Abby Ladage Google review

He walks next to us off leash now too!

He had a hard time with running off every time the door was open and now he doesn’t. He walks next to us off leash now too! … It was the best investment we could have made for our dog and our family.

Chynna Vidrio Google review
A K9 Ambitions trainer walking a golden retriever on a loose leash down a city sidewalk
Meet your trainer

Training built on trust,
not on tricks.

We serve Chattanooga and the surrounding Tennessee communities from a home-based setup because it works. Your dog learns in a comfortable, low-stimulation environment built on trust, structure, and real affection — not a kennel hallway.

  • Balanced methodsMix of reward, structure, and clear corrections
  • Home-basedLow-stress environment, not a kennel
  • Lifetime supportEvery Board & Train client, any length or schedule
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The Walnut Street Bridge over the Tennessee River in Chattanooga at golden hour
Where we work

Rooted in Chattanooga.

Board & train dogs come to us.
Private lessons come to you.

  • Signal Mountain
  • Hixson
  • Red Bank
  • East Ridge
  • Ooltewah
  • Collegedale
  • Soddy-Daisy
  • Lookout Mountain
  • Apison
  • Cleveland
Good questions

The stuff every owner asks
before they book.

Fit

Which package is right for my dog?
The shortcut: pick by how involved you want to be, not how many weeks it runs. Hands-off? Board & Train. Want your dog home on weekends to practice? Board & Train, Monday–Friday. Want to learn it yourself from day one? Private Lessons. Book a free call and we'll tell you honestly.
What ages and breeds do you take?
All breeds. Puppies from around 10 weeks through senior dogs. The program structure adapts — younger dogs lean into socialization and foundations, older dogs lean into behavior resets.
What if my dog has serious behavior issues?
Start with a free consultation so we can hear the details. Reactive dogs go in the 5-week Board & Train, and so do most resource guarding and anxiety cases. On the call, we'll tell you honestly what fits your dog.

Cost & timing

How much does dog training cost in Chattanooga, TN?
Private Lessons are $150 each, and you can buy as many as you want. Board & Train is $1,500 for 2 weeks, $2,500 for 3 weeks, and $3,250 for 5 weeks, which includes off-leash work and a Mini Educator e-collar. Full-time or Monday–Friday costs the same. See the full pricing breakdown →
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes. Any package can be split into installments — half up front and the remainder scheduled across your program. We set exact terms during your consultation.
How soon can we start?
Typical lead time is 2–4 weeks depending on the program and your region. Spring and summer intakes fill first — reserve early if you're targeting a specific window.
Is there a guarantee?
We guarantee our effort and the handoff — not your dog becoming a robot. Results last when owners follow through on the homework, which is why every program is designed to make that follow-through easy.

Where we work

What areas around Chattanooga do you serve?
We're based at 107 N Lovell Ave in Chattanooga and serve Hamilton County and the surrounding towns — Signal Mountain, Hixson, Red Bank, East Ridge, Ooltewah, Collegedale, Soddy-Daisy, Lookout Mountain, and out toward Cleveland, TN. Board & Train dogs come to us, full-time or Monday–Friday; private lessons come to you.
Not near Chattanooga?
Try the K9 Ambitions E-Learning Academy. Its On Leash course is built on the same five commands we teach in person (Sit, Down, Come, Place and Heel), in step-by-step lessons with trainer video demos that you follow at home, anywhere in the US. Every course comes with weekly homework and your trainer's feedback: written reviews with self-paced, live coaching calls with trainer-led. Courses start at $199.99, a one-time purchase. Dogs with a bite history or serious aggression need an in-person evaluation instead. See the courses →
Ready when you are

Let's turn "walk the dog"
into the best part of your day.

Book a free 30-minute consultation. We'll talk through your dog, your goals, and the honest shortest path to get there. No sales script. No pressure. Just a plan.

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