Dog Boarding, Knoxville, TN

Talyn has given our puppy the best week at puppy training!! She has been so informative and helpful, walking us through what she would learn and providing updates throughout the week with pictures and texts. I could tell Birdie felt at home right away with her!! She has taught her the fundamentals & more, giving us a tutorial in person on how to contribute the training at home. With three young kids at home we will be able to enjoy our puppy more now because of Talyn & Sublime K9 Training.

Kayla did an outstanding job with our dog, Atreides. We struggled so badly with leash reactivity that made walking our 100lb German Shepherd feel impossible and not enjoyable. He struggled a bit with basic obedience as well; was generally high strung, quick to bark big guy. We had even medicated him for anxiety for months not knowing how else to solve these problems. Once the medication seemed to only take the edge off, we decided more training may be needed. We had previously been to a board and train that did not quite work. Under Kayla’s guidance at her 3 week board and train, he has come home a completely different dog. He relaxes, and does not bark at every little thing. He heels during walks and does not react to other dogs passing. He does not pull or dominate walks. He is more calm and confident. It has made a world of difference for our boy, Atreides and for us. She provided us with daily updates with photos and videos of his progress as well. The communication was outstanding. We will be going back for boarding and grooming as well. Her facility is incredibly clean and organized with a great outdoor area!! This is the place for anything dog related you could need!
I can’t thank or recommend Kayla and her team enough. They have given my dog his comfortability back to the point where I don’t believe he even needs medication anymore. She truly worked some magic for us.

We had an outstanding experience with Sublime K9 and Kayla! Our young German Shepherd had some behavioral issues, and after trying training programs at other places that just didn’t stick, we were starting to feel discouraged. Sending him to Sublime K9 for the board and train program was the best decision we could have made.
Kayla was exceptional from start to finish. She communicated with us regularly throughout the entire process and sent frequent videos so we could see the progress our dog was making. As she described him during training it was evident she really got to "know" him and how to handle him. It was incredibly reassuring to watch the transformation happen and to know he was in such capable hands.
What really set this experience apart was the time Kayla spent with us when we picked him up. She gave a thorough re-acclimation lesson that helped us understand exactly how to support the structure and training she had put in place. It wasn’t just about training our dog—it was about teaching us how to continue that success at home.
The difference in our dog has been remarkable. He’s more focused, responsive, and confident, and we feel much more equipped as owners to continue supporting the training she was able to create.
We highly recommend Sublime K9 to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, dedicated trainer who truly cares about both the dogs and their owners. Kayla is fantastic!

You won't be disappointed with the traing or the boarding!

If you have a high-energy, wild child of a pup like mine, RUN — don’t walk — to Sublime K9 Training & Boarding, LLC. 🙌🐶

Before training, Aoki knew a few commands… as long as I was holding treats 😅. Jumping, barking, leash pulling — zero impulse control.

After her board-and-train? TOTAL transformation. Focused. Obedient. Social. Calm in public. Walks like a pro.

This isn’t surface-level obedience — it’s real-world behavior. I’m grateful, Aoki’s grateful, and honestly… so is the public. 😂

Highly recommend. Go book it!

I have two dogs who have went through puppy training here. My Golden, Tucker in ‘21 and my Poodle mix, Salem in ‘25. It really got them on the right track and taught them their basic manners that I alone struggled to get down. Since training they’ve both continued to go to daycare weekly and have boarded overnights several times. I have absolute trust in the staff. These ladies really are dog lovers and care about my pups. My two love their daycare days and are happily exhausted after a day of playing. I’m a dog groomer in Knoxville and anytime I get clients needing a recommendation I always tell them about Sublime. I really love this place! (Pic is my two happy dogs at the Halloween daycare party)

Took my 8 month old corgi to Kayla for 6 weeks of one on one training. Wow!!! She did a great job training her in the things I requested, especially walking with me without trying to chase cars, squirrels etc. I would highly recommend Kayla and Sublime K9 for all your doggie training needs.

Ashlyn is amazing! She helped so much with my stubborn puppy!

I love this place! So does my dog, Axel! Everyone is very kind and takes great care of Axel! We have trained, boarded and groomed here since 2023. Axel even became a Canine Good Citizen! I have so much respect for Kayla Daniels and her staff, they all have been great for us every time and genuinely love Axel.

They groom our 3 boys and do a wonderful job! The furkids seem to enjoy their visits.

Kayla and her staff are amazing i took them a wild pup and got back a well behaved dog that follows commands and does what she is told!!!!!!!

The transformation in our girl is amazing. Thank you Kayla Daniels and Sublime K9 Training & Boarding, LLC for everything you have done. Prior to her 3 week board and train I was ready to give up. She was stubborn, spastic (Kayla’s words), and just constantly wild! She is big and strong and made it almost impossible for us to control. We did not give up. I guess I can officially say that Tink has a true forever home with the Henderson’s. Kayla’s communication throughout the whole process has been superb. We have found our forever trainer and boarding facility! Not to mention the facilities and pricing are great!

Highly recommend for all your training, daycare and boarding needs. My Ruby is such a better girl after going to Sublime and Kayla is Awesome. If you're needing any help with your furbaby, you for sure won't regret getting in touch with Sublime K9 Training and Kayla..

We loved our one on one with Taylin at Sublime K9 and continued to a board and train, which went so well. Our Tilly was loved on and well cared for. Plan to board again in a couple weeks. I would 100% recommend Sublime K9 . Try them for training, daycare and boarding!

Our dog Grace went for boarding and we decided to turn it into a 3 week board and train. The staff here is amazing. Had great results with the training. Will continue to use them for daycare, boarding, and training.

Our puppy spent a week at Sublime for Puppy Headstart and we were very pleased with the experience. She learned all her basic commands, improved her leash walking, and more. The trainers at Sublime are all very knowledgable. Highly recommend!

We sent our Brittany to Sublime K9 for a 4-week board and train, and we’re so impressed with the results! He came home so well-behaved and happy. You can tell he learned a lot and really loved his time there. Kayla was amazing — our dog absolutely adored her! She clearly cares about the dogs she works with and keeps you updated along the way. Lincoln is now able to settle and is no longer pulling us around. Our high energy pup is going to grow into an amazing dog thanks to Kayla’s training and guidance. We couldn’t recommend Sublime K9 more!

We wouldn't trust anyone else with the care and training of our dogs. Kayla and her staff are amazing!

My dog, Axel, absolutely loves going to daycare at Sublime. Hr gets to socialize and burn off energy. He’s also become a more obedient dog since attending Sublime.

Our dog Benji has been here twice so far for boarding. This time we had to increase his stay by a couple days due to car trouble. The girls are all amazing with us & our pupper.

We have used Sublime K9 for over 5 years for training, boarding, daycare and grooming. We are very pleased with the facility, prices and the entire staff. Our dogs love going to daycare!

We took our dog Leroy to sublime a couple of years ago for board and train. He is a big lab and although a lover forgets he weighs 100lbs. He was trained with the ecollar which has been a blessing. He has been attending their daycare program twice a week and loves all the employees and the other dogs.
Sublime is my go to place for boarding. They are very trustworthy and he loves being with them. I never worry about him at all when we are gone.
Highly recommend

I highly recommend Sublime for training. In just 4 weeks, my rottweiler went from being an unruly pup to being an obedient companion that I can take anywhere. I was given tips to help with command retention and she's doing great! Ashlynn was a fantastic trainer! Highly recommend!!!

Stop looking and paying more. Kayla and her crew are awesome. We are one week in and my dog is a different dog.

So happy with how our 3 week training went for our girl! Kayla was wonderful at keeping us updated and also walking through the training as well. 100% recommend.

You guys did an awesome job on whitey thank you very much

Me and my wife took our German shepherd to this place to get it proper training, manners, and to calm down indoors and when others holler her name. We did the 3 week course board and train with Kayla at sublime K9. She's gotten better still a pup so it's a working progress to this day but everything she learned in the 3 weeks stuck with her beautifully.

i sent my ava (German Shepherd) for 3 week broad and train. She was very hyper in the house, pulling on the leash, she would bite at your face when she was really excited, and she was scared of the vacuum, she was shy around other people she didn’t know. Kayla took care of her like she was her own, she sent me daily updates on her. When it was time for me to get her back kayla went over everything and did a training lesson with us. Ava is a totally different dog she is so calm in the house and she don’t pull on the leash. I would 100% recommend sublime k9 Training & Boarding! kayla and everyone there was very nice! I will be going back!

Amazing!! Kayla has trained two dogs for me and both times I have been extremely satisfied with the results. Kayla does an outstanding job with training and caring for all of her clients. I highly recommend the board and train program. It was a complete transformation for both of my dogs. They went from not listening, chasing the cat, and pacing around the house getting into everything to having the best manners and actually enjoying going to their place to relax with the family. The training was truly life changing for us! Our house is way less chaotic and more peaceful since our dogs received proper obedience training from Sublime K9. Kayla was amazing with communication and provided me with videos and messages updating my dogs progress. She even messaged me after my dogs went home to see how they were doing. Her staff is also top notch. They have always been friendly and provided great communication throughout the whole process. Kayla is very knowledgeable about caring for dogs and I had total peace of mind knowing my dogs were in the most capable hands. I did not worry about them once and they actually had a blast getting to interact with the other dogs while away. My dogs will be regular boarding clients here as well. Kayla and staff keep the facilities clean and my dogs came home happy and unstressed. The care and personable service Kayla and her staff provide is unmatched. I cannot say enough positive things about Kayla, her staff, and this business as a whole. If you've been considering any form of training for your dog, go with Sublime K9!! You will be so glad you chose this wonderful business for all of your dogs training and boarding needs!!

I took my very stubborn bloodhound Hank to sublime for a 3 week board and train with Ashlynn, and I would highly recommend them! At 100lbs Hank was hard to handle, liked to snatch things, would drag me while on leash, and while a sweet dog he was frustrating. He is now a 100lbs of chill, he listens, comes when called, will sit, lie down, place, stay, and walk calmly on a leash. Ashlynn did an amazing job!

We are so grateful for Sublime K9 and the training they gave to our Louie! He's a wild boy and we were struggling with training him on our own. He completed his training (3 week board & train) in July and is still doing great!! We were updated daily on our boy and his progress. We were so impressed with what Kayla was able to accomplish with him in 3 weeks! Everyone was so nice! You can definitely tell they love the dogs and take pride in what they do! Would 100% recommend!!

Sublime K9 Training and Boarding is the best. Our dog, Charlie had a biting history and was just out of control. Charlie’s trainer was Kayla and part of their 4 week board and train. After the four weeks, he knew his commands and is now so much more manageable. I once had someone tell me if Kayla could not train him, he couldn’t be trained. She always sent daily updates and he was even able to go on some field trips. I would highly recommend them for any training that your dog needs. They also offer different programs including daycare and boarding. They are really the best and Charlie received training and also lots of love.

I brought my 1 yr old golden retriever pup to Sublime for a 4 week board and train with Nichole! He had some behavioral issues and had a tough time listening to commands. But after training he came home a new man!! I can finally walk him in the leash, get him to stop play biting, and count on him to listen to commands. I highly recommend taking your dog to sublime, it is worth it!!!

Thank you again Nichole!

I can’t say enough good things about Sublime K9 Training! From the moment we walked in, we knew this was a place where dogs—and their owners—are genuinely cared for. The staff are true professionals, incredibly knowledgeable, and passionate about what they do. They took the time to get to know my dog and made a detailed, personalized plan to suit his needs.

The training itself was a game-changer. Whether it's basic obedience, advanced skills, or behavior correction, they cover it all and make it fun! The facility is spacious, clean, and fully equipped with everything the dogs need to stay active and engaged. I also loved how they incorporated positive reinforcement techniques, which worked wonders for my dog's confidence and responsiveness.

I was impressed by the regular updates and tips they provided, which helped me reinforce the training at home. The staff was always patient, answering every question I had and offering insights.

Since I started training here, I’ve seen a night-and-day difference in my dog’s behavior—he’s more confident, obedient, and happier overall. If you're looking for a training facility where dogs are treated like family, look no further than Sublime K9 Training. Highly recommend!

Kayla is absolutely amazing!! She took care of our Milo (Golden-doodle) for 4 weeks for a board and train and he is a completely different dog. He came in for jumping, not listening, pulling on leash, potty accidents, and many more and they have all been fixed! Kayla communicated with us everyday and made the process so easy! Would 100 percent recommend to anyone! We will be using them for any future boards and training 😊 Use Them You Won’t Regret It!!! ❤️

The ladies here are amazing! They trained my big red dog Buddy and have kept him and my little red dog Belha for short term stays. My dogs always come back home happy. Strongly recommend!

We can’t thank Sublime enough!
Our dog Jaden was extremely anxious and reactive until Mellisa trained him. She is an angel and very professional but also caring. Jaden was very odd with his anxiety and a super tough nut to crack. He was unable to walk into new territory. He couldn’t even walk out the front door. He only accepted the back door and if there were any noises or sudden movements, he’d pull us inside! He was constantly anxious unless he was in his crate. We knew he had potential to listen, but we couldn’t navigate where to begin with training since we couldn’t get him outside or to stay outside despite the delicious treats we tried bribing him with. We were at a complete loss and knew he was suffering not being able to relax, especially with us getting frustrated at ourselves for not know how to help him!
We brought him in October 2023 for the 4 week board and train at Melissa’s place.
When I tell you she’s an angel, I mean it. She has a heart of gold and patience of a saint. She updated us along the way and informed us about what she was teaching and how he’s learning best. She learned him as well and understood his quirks. He got to play with her dogs, get his energy out and then focus on Melissa for learning. He had a great mix of fun and education.
They let him settle in at first and get the slumber party jitters out then the hard work came into play. He learned obedience, listening, and most importantly confidence. With the confidence growing, his anxious habits slipped away. When she sent us his first progress video, I could have cried. I didn’t recognize the good boy in the video! It seemed effortless and natural for him. He looked calm, cool, and collected and that’s all because Melissa was as well.
The amazement and pride did not end there. In the last week of Jaden’s stay, Melissa was ready to take Jaden out in public! He was able to practice walking on the leash, not giving into distractions, and ‘staying’ on command.
When we went to pick him up after the exciting weeks, we had our own training session. Melissa went over everything with us in detail and was patient in training us! She brought him out after our lesson and he was a new dog. We went over everything she trained him on. And again, the amazement continued. We went to Lowe’s and ran through every thing he learned there. We were speechless. All we could and can still say is thank you so much, Melissa. It’s been 8 months since we got him back and it was, without a doubt, the greatest investment. Jaden is perfectly off-leash trained, listens very well, has the perfect core foundation and potential to keep learning new things. We couldn’t thank Melissa and sublime enough for our happy doggo. It means the world to us having our pets happy. They’re our babies and Melissa loved him like he was her own. He loves her as well and we always tell him miss Melissa would be proud of him!

Melissa gave Lucy (our GSD) the tools to go from a good girl to a great girl. Helped with excited greetings, barking, and more. Daddy's girl can go anywhere with him now! Great job, Melissa! Thank you.

We sent our wild, crazy, and stubborn Labrador puppy, Hazel, to Kayla at Sublime K9 for a week puppy training and then a 3-week board and train. Hazel has returned to us a much calmer and obedient dog who’s ready to work and play while being on her best behavior. Kayla sent daily updates about her progress throughout the training period, then took the time to walk me and my children through best practices for reinforcing and continuing her training at home. I cannot say enough good things about Kayla and the staff at Sublime K9. If you are remotely struggling in your training, just call them. It is well worth it! Night and day difference with our pup! Thank you!

Kayla was beyond wonderful for our stubborn German Shepherd, Koda was never a “house dog” prior and this was our last resort, and I am forever thankful for her time, commitment and dedication to our girl. Hands down, the best decision we made for our dog! Thank you! -The Champions

Melissa's training made such a difference for our rescue dog Vinyl. We overcame many behaviors that we feared might prevent us from being his forever family. At the end of our 6 sessions, Vinyl had come such a long way, and we as humans are now better educated on how to truly succeed with K9 training. We were impressed by how committed each and every person is at Sublime K9. They adapted the training schedule & lessons perfectly for us and Vinyl. Eternally grateful & worh every penny!! 🙏

Melissa was great with Snowcone. She is a different dog!

I can’t say enough positive things about Kayla and Sublime K9 Training & Boarding, LLC. We are FLOORED at what a difference they made in Bentley. Kayla made sure that we had everything down before we left and answered all of our questions. To know that we have lifetime support puts us at ease as well. We live in Asheville, NC but making the drive to Jefferson City, TN was worth every mile. The time away from him was tough but knowing that our boy is trained so well made worth it ALL! We also had them groom our dog the day before picking him up and they did a great job with that as well. Highly recommended Sublime.

We are having a great experience with Sublime K9. We are currently bringing our Pyrenees puppy for training, and boarded her with them too. Our girl loves the staff, and they love her too. The staff is wonderful, knowledgeable and very friendly.

I am so pleased with Sublime. I love the staff and especially the trainer who has worked with my pet. I have my first Great Dane ever and learning as I go! My dog Kye first spent a week of puppy board and train, then went into regular daycare at the facility. At the age of 5 months he again returned to a 3 week board and train. What an amazing experience for him. He has returned a happy, focused pup. I am very grateful for the services that Sublime offers. I completely trust them and never doubt that my pet is being loved and treated in a manner that he deserves to continue to grow and experience a fun and rewarding life. I highly recommend Sublime K9 for your pets! A job well done to trainer Melissa G. 💙 Kye will love you forever. Thank you for making him a part of your home for 4 weeks!

Can not behind to express the difference they made with my parents black lab he was a big leash puller even had issues sometimes. To see have easy he was for my mom and dad to walk him after just 3 weeks was astonishing to say the least and the door manners they taught him. 10/10 would recommend this school to anyone with a dog that’s needs some basics or so specialized training