Good habits start early.

Home-Based Puppy Training in Knoxville, TN

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Early Paws Puppy Academy is a cozy, home-based puppy training program in Knoxville, Tennessee.
We are designed to build strong foundations, prevent bad habits, and help your puppy fit seamlessly into your family’s lifestyle.

 What we do

Unlike traditional board-and-train programs, our puppies live in our home and learn through real daily routines. This personalized, low-volume approach creates confident, well-mannered dogs who transition seamlessly into family life.

Learn About Our Training Programs

  • “Despite having completely different personalities, both of our dogs came home confident, happy, and exceptionally well-trained. Sarah’s program produces beautifully socialized dogs and her communication throughout the process was outstanding. We couldn’t recommend her more.”

    —Betty V, owner of Hailey and Darla

  • "Sarah is a fantastic trainer and human. She has a calm and patiently authoritative way of working with animals that leads to the best outcomes. Highly recommend!"

    —Katie B.

  • “Sarah has a rare, natural ability to understand animals. Her positive, home-based training produces confident, well-mannered, and beautifully socialized dogs — which is why our clients return to her again and again.”

    —Bouchard’s Best Shepherds, trained GSDs Hailey, Darla, Bear, and Hogan for clients from their breeding program

  • “Sarah’s home-based, positive training gave our puppy a foundation that has lasted for years. Her confidence, behavior, and joy today are a direct reflection of Sarah’s care and expertise.”

    —Bailey G, owner of Wrigley