If you live in Hixson and your dog pulls you down the greenway, lunges at other dogs, bolts out the door, or just will not listen, you do not need another weekly class that falls apart the moment you get home. You need a dog that is actually trained, and you need to know how to keep it that way. That is what a board and train delivers.
Anvil K9 is a veteran owned, NePoPo Gold certified board and train program serving Hixson and the greater Chattanooga area. Your dog lives and trains with a professional for the full program, then comes home with reliable obedience built in and a structured handoff that teaches you how to hold the standard.
Book a free consultation or call (423) 290-7584.
Why Hixson owners choose board and train
Hixson is full of active families, busy schedules, and dogs that are loved but under trained. Between work, school, and everything else, finding time to train consistently on your own is hard, and a few rushed minutes here and there does not build a reliable dog.
Board and train solves that. Your dog gets structured reps every single day from someone who trains dogs for a living. The learning curve sits with us, not with you. You step in once the foundation is solid, and we show you how to run it. Because your dog stays with us for the program, the drive from Hixson is a one time thing at drop off and pickup, not a daily commute.
This is not a kennel with a few commands added on. It is a full immersion program built on the NePoPo Gold method, a balanced approach that uses motivation, clear markers, structured consequences, and the release of pressure so the dog understands what is being asked and chooses to do it. More on that on our training method page.
Two programs. Choose by your dog’s age.
We run two board and train programs and nothing else. The right one comes down to how old your dog is.
3 Week Board and Train, $3,000
For adult dogs 16 weeks and older. This is the program most Hixson owners come to us for. In three weeks your dog builds reliable obedience, loose leash walking, and structured off leash work, plus real behavior modification for the everyday problems: reactivity on walks, jumping on guests, bolting out doors and gates, and flat out not listening. Full details are on the 3 Week Board and Train page.
6 Week Puppy Board and Train, $6,000
For puppies starting at 12 weeks old. Six weeks during the most important development window a dog will ever have: socialization done right, foundation obedience, crate and house manners, and impulse control, so you are not undoing bad habits a year from now. See the puppy program for the full breakdown.
Adult dog, the 3 Week is your starting point. Puppy, the 6 Week is the foundation that makes everything easier later. Compare both side by side on our board and train page. If your dog is right on the line, tell us the age on your consultation and we will give you the honest call.
What your dog comes home knowing
Every dog is different, but a finished Anvil K9 graduate reliably:
- Walks on a loose leash without dragging you
- Holds a place and a down while life happens around them
- Comes when called, including off leash with real distractions
- Greets people without jumping
- Settles instead of reacting at the door, on walks, and around other dogs
- Lives in the house with manners instead of chaos
We are honest about what training can and cannot do. Board and train builds obedience and changes behavior. It does not erase genetics, and it does not replace the work you do at home after. That is why the handoff matters as much as the training.
Serving Hixson and the north side
We work with families all across Hixson and the north side, including Middle Valley, Northgate, and the surrounding neighborhoods, plus Red Bank, Signal Mountain, and greater Chattanooga. If you are on the north side, you can also read our north Chattanooga board and train page. Wherever you are, the program is the same: your dog trains with a pro, then comes home ready.
Financing with Affirm
Good training is an investment, and we make it easier to move forward. We offer financing through Affirm, so you can start the 3 Week or 6 Week program now and pay over time in predictable monthly payments. We will walk through your options on your consultation.
Veteran owned, and accountable to you
Anvil K9 is owned by Jake Mumford, a veteran who built this program on the standard he was held to: do the work, tell the truth, own the result. We are NePoPo Gold certified, which means the method is structured and proven, not improvised. More on that on our about page.
Frequently asked questions
Do you serve Hixson, or just Chattanooga?
We work with Hixson families regularly. Your dog stays and trains with us for the program, so it is a one time drive at drop off and pickup, not a daily trip.
My dog is reactive on walks. Can three weeks fix that?
Leash reactivity is one of the most common reasons Hixson owners call us, and the 3 Week Board and Train is built to address it. We are straight with you on your consultation about what to expect for your specific dog.
How old does my dog need to be?
Adult dogs 16 weeks and older go into the 3 Week program. Puppies can start the 6 Week Puppy Board and Train at 12 weeks.
How much does it cost, and can I finance it?
The 3 Week Board and Train is $3,000 and the 6 Week Puppy Board and Train is $6,000. We offer Affirm financing so you can pay over time.
Ready when you are
If you are in Hixson and you are done managing the problem instead of fixing it, let’s talk. Book a free consultation and we will tell you which program fits your dog and what to realistically expect.
Book your free consultation or call (423) 290-7584.