Knoxville dog training experts

professional dog training. reliable results.

Rioghal Canine, a premier dog training service based in Knoxville, offers advanced obedience training,  With a commitment to enhancing the lives of both dogs and their owners, Rioghal Canine offers a comprehensive range of training programs designed to cater to every need. Whether it’s basic obedience for a new puppy or advanced training for an adult dog, our small team of expert trainers bring a wealth of experience and a passion for animal welfare to every session. Through balanced training, positive reinforcement, and clear communication, Rioghal Canine ensures that every dog reaches their full potential while fostering a healthy relationship with their human companions. Rioghal Canine stands as a beacon of professionalism and dedication in the Knoxville community, committed to helping dogs and their owners thrive together.



OUR PERSONALIZED SERVICES

BOARD AND TRAIN

Allow your dog to live and learn with a Rioghal Canine trainer. From Labradoodles to German Shepherds, we work with all breeds.

PRIVATE LESSONS

Searching for professional guidance when training your dog? We are happy to help you and your dog navigate the training and behavioral issues that matter most to you!

BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION

Worried about walking your dog past other dogs? Showing aggression with family or friends? We can evaluate your dog and design a working plan.

Most Comprehensive Board and Trains in Knoxville!

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We believe that we offer one of the best board and train packages in Knoxville! Our Premier Program includes 4 weeks of boarding, training, a training collar and a remote collar for better off leash reliability. Every program also includes 3 lessons some during training and after your dogs go home. You can pick and choose when and where to use these lessons to help you continue to advance your training. We also offer pick up and drop off services to the greater Knoxville area. You’re also welcome to come visit our facility where we live on site and someone is always on property 24/7.  We also provide weekly updates on your dogs progress. 

After your dog’s program and lessons are used you will receive access to client only boarding stays as well as discounted future private lessons. 

We offer multi dog discounts, and discounts on future dogs training should you want training on a dog you may add to your pack in the future. 

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KNOXVILLE DOG TRAINING

EXPERTS

 Knoxville offers a unique experience to its residence with countless parks and nature trails to explore with your dog. Our city has tons of dog friendly cafes, breweries and stores. A well trained dog will help you get the most out of all the Marble city has to offer. We want Knoxville to be known not only as a great dog friendly city but also for having some of the best trained and most well mannered dogs of any city. Knoxville dog trainers are committed to helping pursue that goal one dog at a time.

IS YOUR DOG?

Barking at other dogs or people?

Counter surfing? 

Pulling on the leash? 

Not coming when called? 

Rushing out of doorways? 

Chewing on things he shouldn’t? 

Needing more confidence and exposure? 

Needing more socailization? 

WE CAN HELP!

Donald Dudich
Donald Dudich
@Donalddudich
Recently we had the pleasure of working with Ben and Erika at Rioghal Canine and had an outstanding experience while training our Great Dane, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. By just six months old, he was already big and strong enough to pull my wife across the property, and we knew—for everyone’s safety—that he needed proper, effective training and to reliably listen to commands. The at-home drop-off and training lesson was incredibly informative and practical. It wasn’t just about training our dog; it was about training us as owners too. We were given clear tools, techniques, and expectations that set us up for long-term success. This is not a “one and done” program—you have to put in the work daily—but Rioghal Canine makes sure you’re fully equipped to reinforce the training and build real, lasting results. If you’re serious about your dog’s behavior, safety, and overall success, I highly recommend Rioghal Canine. The professionalism, knowledge, and hands-on approach truly set them apart.
Peggy
Peggy
@peggyk
I cannot say enough WONDERFUL things about Rioghal and Erika - she is an absolute miracle worker. She has trained 2 of our dogs and completely changed all of our lives. Both dogs struggled with dog reactivity on a leash, with one dog stemming from actual dog aggression. He used to be horrible - I would have to pull him, lunging and screaming, away from other dogs he saw across the street. Both dogs are now amazing - they are neutral, calm and confident, passing by other dogs closely without any issues. They have perfect obedience (in the house and on walks) and we get compliments all the time on how well behaved they are. I am forever grateful to Erika and cannot recommend her and Rioghal Canine more!!!
Chris Layforte
Chris Layforte
@chrislayforte
STOP. If you’ve been looking for somewhere to take your dog this is the place. I’ve been to 3 other trainers and none could handle Titan. Ben got his issues fixed and his obedience is impeccable. Couldn’t recommend them more.

SERVICE AREA

Rioghal Canine is proud to service all domestic and international clients for advanced obedience training, personal protection dog training, and sport dogs. The list below is our most frequented markets for travel and training. We are currently in the process of relocating our headquarters to Knoxville while continuing to employ in home trainers in the Nashville area. 

  • Alcoa
  • Athens
  • Crossville
  • Gatlinburg
  • Farragut
  • Maryville
  • Sparta
  • Soddy Daisy
  • Murfreesboro 
  • Oak Ridge
  • Clarksville
  • Nashville
  • Memphis
  • Chattanooga
  • Knoxville
  • Huntsville
  • Birmingham
  • Atlanta