Professional residential training programs led by NePoPo® Graduate David Van Fleet
204 Five-Star Reviews | NePoPo® Graduate | Woman & Veteran Owned
2 to 8 week programs • Real results, not just tricks
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"Our 8-month-old puppy came back a completely different dog. Amazing transformation!"
— Courtney Kinderman · Verified Google Review
When you need real results, not just promises, our board and train programs deliver transformative change. As a NePoPo® Graduate, David Van Fleet brings military and police K9 training methods to your family dog.
The same system used by elite military and police K9 units worldwide for clear communication.
2-8 week programs tailored to your dog's specific needs and behavioral challenges.
Comprehensive handoff sessions ensure you can maintain your dog's new skills at home.
Lifetime support for all commands trained — we stand behind our training with ongoing guidance after hand off and beyond.
Regular video updates and training reports keep you connected to your dog's progress.
Training includes premium tools and equipment for lasting results.
Most trainers hand your dog back and call it "graduation." We do things differently.
From the moment your dog arrives, you're connected through K9Bridge — our proprietary software built by David Van Fleet. You'll receive training updates, photos, and progress reports throughout the entire stay.
When training is complete, we hand off your dog with comprehensive sessions so you know exactly how to maintain every command. But this isn't graduation — it's the beginning of your part.
After hand off, you and your dog prove the training stuck — through video verification and real-world follow-through on K9Bridge. When you've demonstrated mastery together, you both earn your graduation certificate. Not just the dog. Both of you.
"I built K9Bridge because great training was failing — not because of the dogs, but because owners didn't have a system to follow through. Now they do."
— David Van Fleet, NePoPo® Graduate & K9Bridge Creator
Every dog is different — give us a call and we'll recommend the perfect program for your pup.
Basic obedience foundation and minor behavior issues
Enhanced training for moderate behavior issues
Our most popular — comprehensive training and behavior modification
Advanced training for complex behavioral issues
Total transformation for severe cases
Evaluate your dog's needs and create a customized plan
Bring your dog with food, medications, and comfort items
Multiple sessions with weekly video updates
Learn to maintain your dog's new skills
NePoPo® (Negative-Positive-Positive) creates confident, thinking dogs through scientifically-proven methods. Learn how NePoPo® works →
Dogs understand exactly what's expected, eliminating confusion and frustration.
Training becomes something dogs WANT to do, not something they're forced to do.
Eliminates anxiety through clear expectations and positive reinforcement.
Creates true behavioral change, not just temporary compliance.
Program length depends on your goals and your dog's issues. We offer programs from 2 to 8 weeks. Basic obedience typically requires 2-3 weeks, while more complex behavioral issues benefit from 4-8 weeks. We'll recommend the best option during your free assessment.
We provide weekly video updates but limit visits to maintain training consistency. You'll be amazed at the transformation when you pick up your dog!
Yes! We teach you how to maintain the training. Our NePoPo® method creates lasting behavioral change, not temporary compliance.
Every program includes daily training sessions, boarding, food, weekly video updates, owner training sessions, professional equipment, and lifetime support for all commands trained. We'll walk you through everything during your free assessment call so there are no surprises.
7337 Tomotley Road, Maryville, TN 37801 — Serving Maryville, Alcoa, Knoxville & all of Blount County
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David Van Fleet - NePoPo® Graduate | AKC Evaluator | IACP Professional Member