Pet Care · Training
Science-based, force-free training in your own home
TN Trusted · Selected by NashvilleTN · checked October 1, 2026
The Cooperative Canine offers force-free dog training, behavior coaching, puppy training, stay-and-train and overnight pet sitting in Nashville and Mount Juliet. Founder Telani Lasoleille started down this path in 2001 with her own reactive, fearful dog; she is a certified professional dog trainer and behavior consultant with a graduate certificate in applied animal behavior from the University of Washington. The Nashville team's credentials include IAABC accreditation, CT-A certification and Fear Free certification for pet sitting. Clients rate the Nashville team 5.0 on Google, r/nashville users recommend it for rescue dogs, and a client testimonial on its site credits a trainer with explaining why a dog behaves as it does.
Yes, training and pet sitting happen in your home and community (per their website).
Their Nashville page lists stay-and-train starting at $395 per day.
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