About Knoxville K9 Academy

Knoxville K9 Academy operates from 200 Pearl Pl in Knoxville. It carries a 5-star Google rating from 82 reviews.

Who runs it

The site names "Tommy Blackburn, Owner/Head Trainer", and states the business was "Founded in 2024" with the purpose of transforming "dogs by empowering owners". It says he "has experience with a wide range of training philosophies and tools" and uses that to "determine what methods best fit each individual dog and owner" rather than applying one system to every case.

What they publish

The service list is obedience training, dog aggression, reactivity, a boot camp program and puppy training, with a free consultation as the entry point.

How the training runs

Their stated mission is "to empower you to become the pack leader your dog respects, fostering a strong, harmonious bond", and they add a framing worth quoting: "We don't see bad dogs – just dogs with different needs and limited ways to communicate." The work is described as an educational journey for the owner as much as the dog, aimed at growing the handler's confidence in communication and leadership. Book the free consultation to ask about prices.

Who it suits

Owners dealing with aggression or reactivity, and anyone who wants the trainer to pick an approach for their dog rather than sell a fixed method.