About Liberty Canine LLC – Tennessee

Liberty Canine works from two bases and says so plainly: "Visit our location in Columbus, Ga or McMinnville, TN. Now accepting board & trains for Georgia and Tennessee." Its stated priority is "to provide quality training to pets, hunting dogs & their owners to help build better bonds & companionship between dogs & their handlers," under the line "Freedom Through Obedience."

What they publish

The services page names eight items with their formats attached. The Freedom Package is a "Four week board & train. In this package your dog will learn to behave through distractions following a balanced training approach." The Basics is "Four week lessons at your choice of location. 1 hour long 1 day per week," and Advanced Lessons the same shape over eight weeks. The Pointer Package is an "Eight week board & train. Six months of age minimum," and the Versatile Package a "Twelve week board & train. Eight months of age minimum," both "Subject to limitations during summer months." The Traveler Package is a "Four week board & train plus hands on hunting trips," and it has a prerequisite: "Requires Freedom Obedience Package. Limited spots available." The Puppy Program is "A comprehensive 2-part puppy training program designed to help young dogs get the best possible start in their lives." Boarding is sold on its own as "General Boarding. Supervised play time in fenced in area, walks, private kennel."

The trainers

Randall Lykens is described as having obtained his "Multi-Purpose Canine Handler certification," attending "six separate courses," and having had "the opportunity to compete in weeklong working dog competitions against nearly 100 of the top police working canine teams in the United States, earning multiple awards ranging from 1st – 3rd place for his handling abilities." That is his competition record, so ask directly if you are looking for protection or police-K9 work. Nick Adair is "the founder and host of the Gun Dog It Yourself podcast," with a background in military service and in construction and supply chain management, and a philosophy that "emphasizes obedience that balances desire and discipline, creating dogs that are both capable in the field and enjoyable in everyday life."

How it works in practice

The business is "licensed & insured" and keeps intake deliberately small: "we keep things small. We take in a limited number of dogs at a time. This is to ensure that all of the dogs receive the appropriate amount of one-on-one time with the trainer. There is no rushing to get things done or shortcuts to meet timelines." Its slogan is treated as the operating principle rather than decoration – "Freedom through obedience! It's more than a slogan, it is what we stand for."